2-Day Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Safari from Kigali or Kisoro

• Begin your journey with a morning pick-up from your hotel or airport in Kigali, Rwanda, or Kisoro, Uganda.

• Travel through scenic countryside, passing terraced hills, rural homesteads, and the stunning Virunga volcanoes.

• Cross the border into southwestern Uganda via Cyanika or Gatuna, depending on your route.

• Continue your drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa's richest rainforests.

• Reach either the Rushaga or Buhoma sector, based on your assigned gorilla trekking permit.

• Check into a well-rated budget lodge located near the park.

• Enjoy a freshly prepared dinner and relax after your journey.

• Receive a short evening briefing to prepare for the gorilla trekking experience the next day.

Accommodation: Budget Lodge near Bwindi (Rushaga or Buhoma)
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Route: Kigali or Kisoro - Cyanika or Gatuna - Bwindi

• Wake up early and have a hot breakfast at the lodge.

• Drive to the park headquarters for a detailed gorilla trekking briefing led by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers.

• Join a small trekking group and begin your guided trek into the dense forest, accompanied by skilled trackers and armed guides.

• Spend one unforgettable hour with a mountain gorilla family once they are located.

• Observe their behavior, family interactions, and natural habitat up close.

• Return to the lodge for a rewarding lunch and some rest.

• Begin your return transfer to Kigali or Kisoro, enjoying scenic views along the route.

• Arrive in the evening at your drop-off point, either your hotel or the airport, marking the end of your 2-day gorilla safari.

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
Drop-off: Kigali City Hotel / Kigali International Airport / Kisoro Hotel or Airport