2 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking from Kigali
Safari Overview
The 2 days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking from Kigali is short and yet a rewarding adventure with a close encounter with the mountain gorillas in their natural habitats. Imagine seeing the gorillas on this 2-day short tour, making it a memorable adventure. The 2-day Bwindi Gorilla Trekking from Kigali starts and ends in Kigali, including border crossing to Uganda and back.
The entire 2-day Bwindi Gorilla Trekking will take place in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in south western Uganda and home to over 400 mountain gorillas, which is almost half the number of mountain gorillas in the world, thus making it a popular gorilla trekking destination. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park consists of 4 major gorilla trekking points, including Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga, and Nkuringo, all consisting of habituated mountain gorillas that are safe for visitor experience. The park also consists of a variety of accommodation facilities that range from luxury to more affordable options, ensuring comfort and exclusive adventure. Be sure to have an adventure of a lifetime in Uganda’s jewel of gorilla trekking adventures. Below are the highlights of the 2-day Bwindi Gorilla Trekking from Kigali;
Highlights of the 2-Day Bwindi Gorilla Trekking from Kigali
- Day 1: Pick up and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Day 2: Gorilla Trekking and Return to Kigali
Details of the 2-Day Bwindi Gorilla Trekking from Kigali
Day 1: Pick up and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
You will be picked up by your safari guide/driver, who will take you through a briefing of the 2-day Bwindi Gorilla Trekking from Kigali. The briefing includes guidelines and requirements for border crossing to Uganda, as well as Highlights on the gorilla trekking experience. Later, after the briefing, embark on an approximately 3-hour journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, including a Border crossing to Uganda. Arrive at the lodge in the afternoon and enjoy your lunch. After lunch, you will have a relaxed evening at the lodge. You may wish to have an evening walk around the lodge as well as touring the local villages. Enjoy a delightful dinner and a peaceful overnight.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking and Return to Kigali
Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the lodge and later transfer to the park headquarters, where you will be welcomed by the locals and a traditional dance to warm you up for gorilla trekking. You will have a briefing from the park rangers concerning the rules and guidelines to follow while observing the gorillas in their natural environment.
After the briefing, you will be assigned specific gorilla families and park rangers to ensure your safety with the gorillas during the encounter process. Immediately begin the gorilla trekking process as you navigate through the forests in search of the gorillas in their natural habitats. You will spot some of the park’s other wildlife species as you continue to search. Once you find the gorillas, you will spend 1 hour with them as you capture photo moments with the gorillas, as well as learning more about their way of life.
Return to the starting point where you will meet your guide and have a hunch. After lunch, you will embark on a thrilling 4-hour drive back to Kigali, including a border crossing to Rwanda. Proceed to your drop-off destination as you conclude your 2-day Bwindi Gorilla Trekking from Rwanda.
