2 Days Bwindi Gorilla tracking Tour from Kigali | Best Uganda Safaris

Tour overview – 2 Days Bwindi Gorilla tracking Tour from Kigali

Book our 2 Days Bwindi gorilla tracking tour from Kigali via Katuna, the only short Uganda safari for you to enjoy the best gorilla trekking and experience the lush Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Park on budget. The 2 Days Bwindi gorilla tracking tour from Kigali allows you to see gorillas in the wild safely with an experienced park ranger guide.

Embarking on this short gorilla tour is all about getting up close and personal with a family of mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. This captivating itinerary is designed suiting the travel desires of every enthusiastic primate traveler with tight budget or tight schedule.

Instead of you spending over 8-9 hours driving from the heart of Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, our our exclusive 2 Days Bwindi gorilla tracking tour from Kigali capital cuts the long hours to about 4-5 as you simply cross over to Uganda from either Katuna or Cyanika.

This memorable primate adventure package takes you mainly to enjoy a guided mountain gorilla trekking experience in the dense Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Accompanying you on actual trek to your favorite primates will be an experienced park ranger guide.

On actual gorilla trekking, you will begin your adventure from one of the 4 main sectors in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Your gorilla permit will direct you on the region to settle for a night before actual gorilla trek.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a stunning African primate park, found in the Southwestern part of Uganda and accessing it takes 8-9 hours’ drive from Kampala.  As per this package, you will spend 4-5 hours’ driving from Kigali via Katuna/Chanika border.

Over 22 fully habituated gorilla families exist in Bwindi National Park alone and they can be visited while on gorilla safaris in the 4 regions; Nkuringo, Ruhija, Rushaga and Buhoma.

Key Highlights – 2 Days Bwindi Gorilla tracking Tour from Kigali

• Kigali city tour
• Getting up close & personal with mountain gorillas in the wild
• Border crossing from Rwanda to Uganda

Brief itinerary – 2 Days Bwindi Gorilla Tracking Tour from Kigali

Day 1: Destination Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 2: Gorilla trekking experience Bwindi & departure

Details of 2 Days Bwindi Gorilla tracking Tour from Kigali

Day 1: Destination Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

At the comfort of your luxurious hotel in Kigali, Rwanda, enjoy the best of your heavy breakfast. After, meet the driver guide and get highlights of what the 2 days Bwindi gorilla tracking tour from Kigali is all about.

A short Kigali city expedition will follow and expect to spend at least 2 hours inclusive of touring the Kigali genocide site, Kirimonko market for fresh fruits.

Lunch will be served after city tour and you will then drive to cross to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Located in Southwestern Uganda, Bwindi features a number of accommodation options to retire for the overnight.

Overnight stay

• Luxury: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp/Buhoma Lodge/Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge
• Midrange: Mahogany Springs/Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge/Silverback Lodge

Meal plan: Lunch, Dinner.

Travel time: 4-5 hours using a 4×4 vehicle, with bottled water provided en-route.

Day 2: Gorilla trekking experience Bwindi & departure

Discover what makes Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Uganda as whole exceptional destination with setting foot into the jungles of Bwindi to see mountain gorillas. These are rare apes, and today, it is D-day to meet, interact, get inspired, taking pictures and so much more.

Briefing about gorilla trekking guidelines will be done while at the park offices by the park official. Carry enough snacks, bottled water and dress well (consider checking detailed information about packing for gorilla trekking).

Expect to take 2-6 hours and this includes challenging yourself in the tough terrains, dense vegetation and when you have found a family of gorillas, you one hour face-to-face.

After tracking mountain gorillas, a gorilla trekking certificate will be provided. Note, mountain gorillas are some closest relatives, possessing up to about 95% of their DNA with humans. The 2 days Bwindi gorilla tracking tour from Kigali will end in Rwanda with departure at Kigali Airport.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch

Driving time: 2-3 hours

End of tour

Tour Inclusions

• Valid gorilla permit – for Uganda
• Kigali city expedition
• All accommodation rates, meals
• Bottled drinking water en-route
• Driver or guide fees
• 4×4 safari vehicle
• All park entrance fees
• A bottled water

Tour Exclusions

• Visa fees
• Tips
• Personal costs like insurance
• Beverages
• Porter fees
• Airfares
• All costs on shopping
• Telephone
• Extra hotel fees

You may also need to know;

What is the best time of the year to see gorillas in Bwindi National Park?

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is an all year round primate trekking destination. But the best time to travel to see gorillas is during the dry months/season; June, July, August, September or December, January to February. These months experience low rainfall and the forest floor is maintained relatively drier. This makes it easier navigating through the steep slopes or forest in search for a gorilla group.

What time are gorillas most active?

Gorillas are usually very active around morning and late afternoon hours. They wake and spend most of their day looking for what to feed on. Around midday, adults take a nap in a  day nest and the young can be observed while wrestling or playing games.

How far are the gorillas from Kigali?

From Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park/Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, it takes visitors only 3-4 hours’ drive. From Kampala, you can spend 8-10 hours driving to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest where you will see mountain gorillas.

What to carry for the 2 Day gorilla trekking safari

The must-have items on your packing list for gorilla trekking safari or mountain gorilla tours include waterproof hiking boots or shoes, daypack, long-sleeved shirts, a safari hat, long trousers, a pair of socks and insect repellents. Other essentials include valid gorilla permits, each costing USD 800 per visitor; first aid kit or medical kit, and others.

Where else to go for gorilla trekking?

Besides Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, African gorilla tours can also be best done in destinations like Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. You can also experience the best of silverback gorilla tours in Volcanoes National Park, Virunga National Park in the D.R. Congo. The Eastern lowland gorilla trekking trips are ideal in Congo’s Kahuzi-Biega National Park.