Rwanda, Uganda · Trekking

2-Day Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Tour from Kampala to Kigali

2 Days Round trip from Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Capture photos and enjoy the water experiment at the Uganda Equator
  • 02 Trek in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to mountain gorillas
  • 03 Spend one hour observing a mountain gorilla family in its natural habitat
  • 04 Travel through southern Uganda's beautiful scenery to the Ruhija sector
  • 05 Finish the journey with a transfer to Kigali International Airport

This 2-day Bwindi gorilla trekking tour starts in Kampala or Entebbe and travels through southern Uganda to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to mountain gorillas. Along the way, enjoy beautiful scenery and a stop at the Uganda Equator before continuing to Ruhija for an overnight stay. The highlight of the journey is trekking to encounter a mountain gorilla family in its natural habitat in the Ruhija sector. The tour ends with a transfer to Kigali International Airport.

The highlight of the journey is trekking to encounter a mountain gorilla family in its natural habitat in the Ruhija sector.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Kampala, Entebbe, Kigali, Mbarara, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Languages English, French, German, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Pick-up and Scenic Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

  • The trip starts from Kampala or Entebbe Airport with a pick-up from your hotel or the airport. Your knowledgeable driver-guide will accompany you throughout the journey as you travel to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, an impenetrable forest national park. The drive from Kampala to Bwindi takes roughly 7-8 hours in comfort, with beautiful scenery along the way.
  • Have a stopover at the Uganda Equator for pictures and the water experiment. At the Equator, you can enjoy your favourite breakfast or visit some craft shops. Another stop will be in Mbarara City for lunch. From here, proceed straight to the park, arriving in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner. (Breakfast not included)

Budget Accommodation: Ruhija Gorilla Guest House

Drive Time: 7-8 Hours

2
Day 02

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi and Transfer to Kigali

  • After an early morning breakfast, with your packed lunch, the tour guide will drive you to the park head offices for a short briefing on the rules during gorilla trekking. You will be divided into different groups, and only 8 people are allowed to trek with a mountain gorilla family per day. This activity can take minutes or even hours depending on the location of the assigned gorilla family. Once that gorilla family is traced, you will be given an opportunity to spend one hour with the mountain gorillas while standing within a seven-meter distance.
  • You will enjoy watching them feed their young ones and play around, and you will also have a chance to take photos of mountain gorillas in Uganda.
  • After this tiresome activity, return to the lodge for relaxation and then embark on the journey through Kigali Airport for your departure.

Drive Time: 4-5 Hours.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda Equator, Ruhija sector

Where this trip takes you

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda Equator, Ruhija sector

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Bwindi Impenetrable Forest 5 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Gorilla trekking permit ($800 USD)
  • Accommodation as mentioned
  • A professional driver-guide
  • All ground transportation, including airport pick-up and drop-off
  • All taxes/VAT
  • Meals, including en-route lunches and picnics
  • Bottled drinking water on all days
  • Government taxes
  • Border payments clearance

What's Not Included

  • Visas
  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Tips
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

What to bring

  • Camera
  • Rain gear
  • Walking sticks
  • Sun hat
  • Sunscreen lotion
  • Insect repellent
  • First aid kit
  • Suitable and comfortable hiking shoes

Know before you go

  • Valid passport, yellow fever and COVID vaccination cards, gorilla permit, and hotel fully booked.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kampala - Entebbe Road, Uganda
Tour start
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

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