2 Days Bwindi Gorilla trekking from Kigali – Rwanda : This 2 days Bwindi gorillas trekking from Kigali takes you Uganda’s most visited tourist destination – Bwindi impenetrable national park which is a home to the endangered mountain gorillas and other primates. Rwanda – Kigali is closer to Uganda’s Bwindi forest compared to starting a Uganda gorilla safari from Entebbe or Kampala city of Uganda. Most visits who do not want to take the long drive from Entebbe to Bwindi forest, starting your Bwindi gorilla tour from Kigali Rwanda is your best option, crossing the border and the whole driver takes about 4-5 hours’ drive.
Bwindi impenetrable national park is a UNESCO World heritage site and host to the largest population of mountain gorillas in the world. Over 15 guerilla groups are habituated and an extra 3 are undergoing the habituation process. Bwindi also has chimpanzee but they are not habituated. Gorillas in Bwindi can be tracked in four different sectors and each sector has at least 2 habituated groups. Whereas a gorilla trekking permit for Bwindi costs USD 700 in Uganda, in Rwanda the price is $1500, so this can also be a reason to choose gorilla trekking in Bwindi from Kigali city of Rwanda.
Highlights
- Day 1: Pick up in Kigali and transfer Volcanoes national park
- Day 2: Gorilla trekking experience – return to Kigali
Day 1: Pick-up in Kigali and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable national park.
Depending on your location in Kigali, you will be picked up by our company representative/guide who will then transfer to Bwindi national park. The park is located in the south western part of the country, it’s a 4-5 hours’ drive with en route lunch. On arrival to the park, you will proceed and check in your lodge for relaxation. Dinner and overnight stay at Ichumbi Gorilla lodge for mid-range option/Rushaga Haven Lodge for budget option/Four Gorilla Lodge
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking experience – Kigali – Rwanda
Have breakfast and transfer you to park offices for briefing about Mountain Gorilla trekking by a local guide. The time taken is usually between 2-8 hours depending on the movement of the gorillas. Meeting the gorillas unexpectedly is one of the most captivating lifetime experiences. You will have a chance to observe and take pictures at very close range. You will observe adults feeding and groaning among themselves. After an hour with the long-awaited gorillas, your guide and rangers will lead you back to the starting point where your driver will readily be waiting for you.
Have lunch then proceed to cross back to Rwanda. The driver will drop you off to a location you will advise marking the end of 2 days gorilla safari.
2 Days Bwindi Gorilla trekking from Kigali – Rwanda Includes:
- Pick up and drop off at Kigali
- Gorilla Permit
- 4X4 Safari vehicle and fuel
- Full time English speaking Guide/Driver.
- All accommodation as indicated in the itinerary
- All meals at the lodge-breakfast-lunch-dinner
- Bottled drinking water while on safari.
2 Days Bwindi Gorilla trekking from Kigali – Rwanda Excludes:
- Air flight tickets and Uganda Visa fees
- Tipping
- Personal expenses such as telephone calls, email, laundry, beverages or meals not indicated in the itinerary, Portage and wait staff gratuity
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