Rwanda, Uganda · Up-Close Animal Experiences

1-Day Gorilla Trekking Tour to Bwindi from Kigali

1 Day Round trip from Kigali Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Experience gorilla trekking in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
  • 02 Meet mountain gorillas face to face in their natural habitat
  • 03 Enjoy the stunning landscape of the Kigezi Highlands along the way
  • 04 Meet and interact with local people

The 1-day gorilla trekking tour from Kigali, Rwanda, to Bwindi Forest in Uganda is an exciting short gorilla adventure. Trek through the dense forest jungle to meet a family of mountain gorillas face to face in their natural habitat. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to half of the world's population of mountain gorillas, making this one of the most remarkable wildlife encounters on earth. It is an unforgettable experience filled with adventure and close-up wildlife viewing.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to half of the world's population of mountain gorillas, making this one of the most remarkable wildlife encounters on earth.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kigali, Kabale, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Languages English, French, German, Spanish, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Gorilla Trekking Adventure from Kigali to Bwindi

  • Early in the morning at 3:00 am, you will be picked up from your hotel in Kigali. You will be briefed about the journey and afterwards start the drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda. Bwindi Forest is home to half of the world's population of mountain gorillas.
  • You will arrive in good time to attend the general briefing about the dos and don'ts of gorilla trekking. Afterwards, you will be allocated to the gorilla family you will visit.
  • Together with a park ranger guide, you will set off into the forest for your gorilla trekking experience, which will last between 3-6 hours in total.
  • This time, of course, depends on the feeding and movement of the gorillas in their natural habitat. You will be allowed to spend a maximum of 1 hour with the gorillas once you find them.
  • This will be the time to watch their daily activities, learn about their behaviour, and take photos. On return from tracking, you will be transferred back to Kigali in Rwanda and dropped off at your hotel.

End of the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kigali 3 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Gorilla trekking permit for Uganda
  • Return transportation by road from Kigali, Rwanda, to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
  • Services of a professional, experienced tour driver-guide
  • Lunch pack
  • Drinking bottled water for the day

What's Not Included

  • Flights, domestic and international
  • Visa fees for Uganda and Rwanda
  • Personal medical insurance
  • Accommodation
  • Tipping

What to bring

  • Rain jacket
  • Insect repellent
  • Sun cream
  • Long-sleeved shirt
  • Long trousers
  • Gloves
  • Mask to cover your mouth during trekking
  • Camera with enough batteries and memory card

Know before you go

  • Gorilla trekking activity is subject to the availability of a gorilla permit, which must be booked and purchased in advance as soon as you confirm the tour.
  • This trip can also begin in Kabale or Lake Bunyonyi, taking you to Bwindi Forest.
  • This gorilla trekking tour is only for people who are 15 years of age and above, not for children.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Kigali.

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