Rwanda, Uganda · Trekking

3-Day Gorilla Trekking Tour to Bwindi from Kigali with Permit

3 Days Round trip from Kigali Hard pace

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Trek through the dense forests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
02 Spend time observing wild mountain gorillas in their natural habitat
03 Drive through scenic hills from Kigali to Bwindi via the Uganda border
04 Look out for local flora and fauna during your forest hike

Go on a thrilling 3-day wildlife tour to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda from Kigali, Rwanda. Trek through the dense forests of Bwindi in search of mountain gorillas, then spend time observing their behaviours once you find them. Enjoy a picnic lunch during your hike and look out for the forest's local flora and fauna along the way.

Trek through the dense forests of Bwindi in search of mountain gorillas, then spend time observing their behaviours once you find them.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kigali, Kabale, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Arrive at Kigali Airport in Rwanda, meet your tour guide, and travel to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park in Uganda.
Drive through the hills and enjoy the scenic views.
Cross into Uganda at the Katuna or Chanika border, with a stop in Kabale town for lunch.
Arrive at Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park for dinner and an overnight stay.

Drive time: Approximately 4-5 hours.
Meals: Lunch and dinner.
Lodging: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge or Trekkers Tavern Lodge.

Day 02

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Have breakfast, then walk to the Park Headquarters with your packed lunch for a briefing about gorilla trekking. Your guide will take you through all the dos and don'ts while with the mountain gorillas.
Travel to the starting point to begin your trek into the forest in search of the gorilla family assigned to you.
Track the gorillas, spend time with them, and observe their behaviours.
Have a picnic lunch.
Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Lodging: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge or Trekkers Tavern Lodge.

Day 03

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park to Kigali

Have breakfast, then drive to Kigali International Airport for your flight back home.

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

Local Rwanda/Ugandan tour guide
Gorilla tracking permit
Open-sided 4×4 vehicle with pop-up roof
Transfers to and from the airport or hotel in Kigali
Accommodation

What's Not Included

International flights
Visas

Know before you go

Gorilla family allocation depends on your interests, fitness, and age.
You may inform your guide of your interests, and he will try to request the gorilla family of your choice before you start the trek into the forest.
Gorilla trekking can be strenuous, and a certain level of fitness is required.
Gorilla trekking can take between 30 minutes and three-quarters of the day, so you should prepare for both.
Your guide will try to provide information about trees, birds, and other wildlife in the forest until you reach a given family of gorillas.
You will be allowed only one hour to observe the gorillas as they go about their daily activities and take photographs of them before you trek back to the Park Headquarters to collect your certificates confirming that you tracked gorillas in Uganda.
Safari follows new post-COVID/lockdown SOPs.
Small-group safari: maximum 6 people per group due to new normal safari guidelines.
Tour can depart any day.
Tour can be customized.
Solo travellers can join this tour.
Age limit: 15 years and above.
Additional accommodation before the tour departs and on the last day can be arranged for an extra cost.