Advice: Kigali to Bwindi Gorilla Trek Itinerary

Safari Overview: Kigali to Bwindi Gorilla Trek

Kigali to Bwindi Gorilla Trek is our Uganda Gorilla Trekking Package from Kigali. An exclusive 3 Days Kigali to Bwindi Gorilla Trek. This 3-Day Bwindi gorilla trekking starts & ends in Kigali, Rwanda.

Kigali to Bwindi Gorilla Trek Itinerary starts and ends in Kigali city or Kigali International Airport and is available all year round. Included in the package are the gorilla permit cost, transportation, guide fees, meals, and accommodation. This trip is very convenient for travelers who wouldn’t love to have the drive from Kampala to Bwindi which is almost twice that from Kigali to Bwindi.

This 3 Days Kigali to Bwindi Gorilla Trek Itinerary tourists can save about $ 800 USD when they decide to trek gorillas in Uganda rather than in Rwanda. This can also be tailored along with safari in Rwanda either for wildlife or birding or a double gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda – A Gorilla habituation in Bwindi & Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

Gorilla trekking ( Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park – Uganda) from Kigali

• Day #1: Transfer from Kigali, Rwanda to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda.
• Day #2: Mountain Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest lasts about 2-6 hours with a maximum of 1 hour in the presence of the gorillas.
• Day #3: Transfer back to Kigali city or Kigali International Airport marking the end of your Bwindi Gorilla Trekking From Kigali

Day #1: Transfer from Kigali Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Early morning your driver-guide will be at your place of residence, hotel, or lodge in Kigali for transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The drive takes you past the very beautiful scenery of the Virunga ranges for about 4-6 hours. Arriving in the afternoon, you check in,  relax, have dinner and spend the night at a prior booked accommodation facility.

Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation Options: Luxury: Buhoma Lodge/chameleon Hill Lodge, Four Gorillas Lodge, Midrange: Buhoma Haven Lodge/Gorilla Mist Lodge, Budget: Buhoma Community camp/Gorilla Valley Lodge

Day #2: Mountain Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest lasts about 2-6 hours with a maximum of 1 hour in the presence of the gorillas.

Bwindi Gorilla Trek Uganda from Kigali

Following an early breakfast, you will head to the park headquarters for a briefing on the rules and regulations for Uganda Gorilla safaris.

During the briefing, a total of 8 tourists are allocated a single gorilla family depending on their hiking ability. The trek starts with each group being accompanied by a park ranger talking for about 2-6 hours depending on where the gorillas spent their previous night.

Upon seeing the gorillas a maximum of 1 hour is allocated in the presence of these gentle giants for photography and amazing moments.

After the trek, you return to the park headquarters where you receive a gorilla trekking certificate. Your driver guide then ensures a safe transfer to your lodge for refreshment and relaxation.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation Options: Luxury: Buhoma Lodge/chameleon Hill Lodge, Four Gorillas Lodge, Midrange: Buhoma Haven Lodge/Gorilla Mist Lodge, Budget: Buhoma Community camp/Gorilla Valley Lodge

Day #3: Transfer back to Kigali city or Kigali International Airport.

On the last day of your 3 Days Kigali to Bwindi Gorilla Trek, you have breakfast and later on embark on the drive back to Kigali. Your Rwanda safari guide drops you off either in Kigali town or at Kigali International Airport for a way forward flight.

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch

End of the 3 Days Kigali to Bwindi Gorilla Trek Itinerary