Uganda: 2 days mountain gorilla trekking experience
ID: GYG758792-1223251
Category:
Country: Rwanda
Duration:
1 days
Description
Bwindi Forest is found in Uganda and is home to the highest number of endangered mountain gorillas which are found in four sectors
This Uganda gorilla trekking safari will start and end in Kigali.
Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
On the 1st day of your 2 Days Gorilla Trekking Uganda From Kigali, you will arrive at Kigali international airport where our driver guide will meet you give you a short briefing about your 2 Days Gorilla Trekking Uganda From Kigali. After the briefing you will start your 3 to 4 hour journey to Bwindi impenetrable forest national park via Cyanika border in Kisoro district. On your way you will have great views of the rolling hills in Rwanda, landscapes, homesteads with a stopover in Kisoro town for lunch.
After lunch you will proceed to check in into the lodge and go for an evening cultural tour depending on the time you have arrived at the destination then after you will have dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Dinner and overnight at Gorilla Leisure lodge/ Nkuringo Bwindi Lodge
Day 2: Gorilla trekking and Departure
On 2nd day of your 2 Days Gorilla Trekking Uganda From Kigali, you will wake up early for breakfast, grab your packed lunch and meet up with your driver guide to transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing about the expectations, rules and regulations of gorilla trekking. After the briefing you will be grouped into 8 people and allocated a park guide who will be sharing knowledge during trekking.
At 8:00 am you will start gorilla trekking in the forest which takes about 2 to 6 hours depending on the location of the gorilla family and once the gorilla family has been found you will spend one hour with the gorillas in their natural habitat learning more about their habits, behaviours, taking photos with flash less cameras and recording the moments.
After the one hour with the gorillas, you will trek back to the starting point where you will be awarded a certificate for participating in gorilla trekking and together with your driver guide transfer back to Kigali and drop off at the airport or any place of convenience.
Highlights
- Pick up will be in Kigali Rwanda
- Trekking will be done in Bwindi Uganda, just 4 hours away
- Very affordable and brief
- Perfect for guests will less time in the area
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Gorilla trekking tips for your safari in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest national park is a tropical rain forest which means that it can rain anytime on the day therefore you need to pack or carry some essential items for your tour such as waterproof jackets and backpack.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.