Rwanda, Uganda · Wildlife

3-Day Gorilla Trekking Tour from Kigali with Lake Bunyonyi

3 Days Round trip from Kigali Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Interact with Uganda's mountain gorillas in their natural habitat
  • 02 Enjoy a canoe boat ride and island visits on Lake Bunyonyi
  • 03 Discover the rich wildlife of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
  • 04 Stay for two nights in Bwindi, home to over half of the world's mountain gorillas

Snatch this short safari for a journey to the forests that are home to the mountain gorillas. While there, you will get to have a glimpse of these gentle giants in their natural habitat, along with a bird's-eye view of the beautiful southwest parts of Uganda. This trip offers the chance of a lifetime, combining gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest with a canoe boat ride on Lake Bunyonyi before returning to Kigali.

It is an extraordinary feeling to sit in the dense rainforest knowing you are with a few of the last remaining mountain gorillas.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kigali, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Lake Bunyonyi
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Kigali and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

  • Meet and greet with the company representative, then continue to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for two nights, home to over half of the world's mountain gorillas.

  • Interact with these gentle giants and experience what Africa has to offer. Bwindi is also home to many mammals and bird species.

  • Upon arrival at the lodge, you will get time to freshen up, relax, have dinner, and get ready for the next day's gorilla trekking.

Overnight at the lodge on a full-board basis.

2
Day 02

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

  • Enjoy an energizing breakfast and embark on your gorilla trek.

  • Report to the ranger station before 8 am for registration and a briefing by one of the rangers. The Bwindi Forest guides will then lead you through the undergrowth, parting thick creepers, as you track the gorillas.

  • The trek can take anywhere from an hour to 7 hours - a reasonable degree of fitness is required, as well as a sturdy pair of walking boots. It is an extraordinary feeling to sit in the dense rainforest knowing you are with a few of the last remaining mountain gorillas. Spending time with the gorillas in their natural habitat is an unforgettable experience.

  • Later in the afternoon, if time permits, there are a range of optional activities to engage in. These include the Batwa (pygmy) community trail, a village walk, a waterfall hike, and curio shopping, to mention but a few.

Overnight at the lodge on a full-board basis.

3
Day 03

Lake Bunyonyi Canoe Ride and Transfer to Kigali

  • Depart Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for Kigali, passing via Lake Bunyonyi for a canoe boat ride on the lake. You will get to visit the different islands on this beautiful lake.

  • After lunch en route, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home.

End of the tour.

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, mountain gorilla habitat, Lake Bunyonyi islands, Kigali

Where this trip takes you

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, mountain gorilla habitat, Lake Bunyonyi islands, Kigali

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kigali 3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All meals and accommodation as per the itinerary

  • Park entrance fees

  • English-speaking Rwandan driver/guide

  • Water while on safari

  • Airport pick-up and drop-off

  • Canoe boat ride on Lake Bunyonyi

  • All ground transportation in a comfortable safari van

What's Not Included

  • Gorilla permit fees

  • All international flights and taxes

  • Visas

  • Tips and personal expenses such as telephone calls

  • Excursions not detailed in the above program

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kigali, Rwanda
Tour start
Kigali, Rwanda
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Kigali.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $446.00 — $892.00
Double Sharing $446.00

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