3 Days Bwindi Double Gorilla Trekking Through Kigali
Visit two habituated gorilla families in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – the best place to trek mountain gorillas on the planet on this 3 Days Bwindi Double Gorilla Trekking Through Kigali.
A Bwindi double gorilla trekking through Kigali offers a double gorilla trekking experience, visiting two different habituated gorilla families in Bwindi as well as different gorilla trekking sectors. Unlike the usual gorilla trekking safaris in Uganda, this Bwindi gorilla safari starts from Kigali City of Rwanda and ends in the same city, giving visitors an opportunity to visit both Uganda and Rwanda on one trip.
Highlights of 3 Days Bwindi Double Gorilla Trekking Through Kigali
- Day 1: Pick in Kigali – Kigali City Tour & Transfer to Bwindi
- Day 2: First gorilla Trek in Bwindi Forest
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi National Park - Day 3: Second gorilla Trek in Bwindi Forest & Departure
Detailed itinerary of 3 Days Bwindi Double Gorilla Trekking Through Kigali
Day 1: Pick in Kigali – Kigali City Tour & Transfer to Bwindi
After breakfast at your Kigali Hotel, or upon landing at Kigali International Airport, you will be meet by a representative of African Vacation Safaris. After a short briefing about the safari and what to expect, you will go for a short Kigali City Tour visiting the Kigali Conventional Centre, Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre and the Kimironko Market.
After lunch, you will embark on a journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park with border crossing at Cyanika Border, proceed to Bwindi arriving in the evening, check in at your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Drive Time: Approximately 4-5 hours
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation Option: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge or Trekkers Tavern Lodge
Day 2: First Gorilla Trek in Bwindi Forest
Today you take part in your first gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. After breakfast, you will be transferred to the park headquarters for briefing about gorilla trekking dos and don’ts by a senior ranger guide from Uganda Wildlife Authority.
In groups of 8 people you will be assigned a gorilla family to trek, then be lead into the forest looking for mountain gorillas. The trek takes approximately 2 to 5 hours more depending on the movement of the gorillas and where they spent their previous night. During the trek, you will also encounter other forest creatures including forest elephants, monkeys and several bird species. Once you locate the gorilla family, you will spend one hour in their presence watching them play, feed and groom each other. Take as many photos as possible, later trek back to the starting point to pick your gorilla certificate, meet your guide and head back to your lodge.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation Option: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge or Trekkers Tavern Lodge
Day 3: Second gorilla Trek in Bwindi Forest & Departure
Today you will have a second gorilla trek in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, after breakfast head to the park headquarters for briefing about gorilla trekking and the right to behave while in the presence of the gorillas. You will have the same experience as yesterday, today’s experience will give you a different perspective into the gorilla family dynamics and enjoy more time with mountain gorillas.
After this incredible experience, you will drive back to Kigali Airport to catch your flight back home bringing your 3 Days Bwindi Double Gorilla Trekking Through Kigali to an end.
End of 3 Days Bwindi Double Gorilla Trekking Through Kigali
Cost Includes
- Airport transfers
- Transport in a 4×4 Safari Vehicle
- Fuel for the round trip
- Services of an English speaking driver guide
- All park entry fees
- Drinking water in the vehicle
- Gorilla permit
- Accommodation for 2 nights
Cost excludes
- Visa
- Extra activities not listed on the itinerary
- Extra accommodation
- Personal expenses
- International Flights
