2 Day Gorilla Trek in Uganda from Kigali
The 2-day Uganda gorilla tour is organized for those with little time but interested in seeing the mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. The 2 days/1 night gorilla tour package starts and ends in Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda. Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest the best place for a gorilla tracking adventure. The 2-day gorilla tour in Uganda from Kigali, Rwanda, starts and ends in Kigali.
Trip Summary
Day 1: Pick up and transfer to Bwindi forest
Day 2: Gorilla trekking & departure
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Southwestern Uganda (4-hour drive)
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest – Uganda
Pick up from your hotel in Kigali or from the Airport upon arrival, and start with a visit to the Gisozi Genocide Memorial Museum in Kigali, followed by lunch, and later transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via Katuna or Cyanika borders. The journey passes through the Kigezi region, famously known as the “Switzerland of Africa,” characterised by majestic rolling hills, deep valleys, and winding roads. Dinner and overnight stay at Rushaga Gorilla Lodge, Ichumbi Gorilla Camp, Gorilla safari Lodge or Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking, Departure
This is your day for a “life-changing event”: Mountain gorilla tracking. Start early with a heavy breakfast at the lodge (by 06:00h), then drive to the park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking in Bwindi National Park. You must be physically fit to go gorilla trekking. The trek takes 2-7 hours, depending on how these Gentle Giants move in their natural habitat! You can hire a porter to assist you during the trek; he can pull or push you when necessary and carry your packed water and lunch.
The trek is quite strenuous, and you must be physically fit to go gorilla trekking in Uganda. It can take 2-7 hours, depending on the movement of these Gentle Giants in their natural habitat! You will be guided by park rangers who will provide instructions throughout the trek. Meeting gorillas in the jungle is an adventure experience for a lifetime.
The thrill of encountering these gentle Giants erases all the bad memories you went through while searching for them. You will be given a maximum of 1 hour with the gorillas; enjoy them feeding, playing, and young ones swinging in the trees.
Return to your lodge for a hot lunch; refresh, then hit the road back to Kigali, where the tour ends.
End of the 2-day gorilla safari in Uganda
Included in the price.
- A gorilla trekking permit per person
- Private transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle throughout the trip
- Services of a professional full-time English-speaking driver/tour guide
- 1 Night accommodation and meals (Full board)
- Enroute meals, bottled mineral water for refreshment
- All tour activities as per the itinerary
- Excluded are: International flights, Visas (if applicable), and other personal expenses, such as tips for staff and beverages.
