1 Day Gorilla Trekking Tour in Bwindi from Kigali

Join and unforgettable 1 day gorilla trekking adventure in Bwindi from Kigali. This thrilling journey takes you through scenic landscapes, leading to an intimate encounter with the mountain Gorillas.
Embark on an unforgettable 1-day gorilla trekking adventure in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda, from Kigali, Rwanda. This quick yet thrilling journey takes you through scenic landscapes, leading to an intimate encounter with the endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.

Begin your adventure with an early morning pick-up from your hotel in Kigali. Start the drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through the scenic Rwandan and Ugandan countryside. The drive takes about 3-4 hours, depending on the border crossing at Cyanika or Katuna. Enjoy the beautiful sunrise and views of the rolling hills along the way.

Upon arrival at Bwindi, meet the park rangers for a briefing about the gorilla trekking rules and guidelines. The briefing covers the dos and don’ts of interacting with the mountain gorillas and what to expect during the trek.

Embark on your gorilla trekking adventure in Bwindi’s dense forests. The trek can last between 2-6 hours, depending on the location of the gorilla family you are assigned to. The terrain can be challenging, but the reward is an unforgettable encounter with a family of mountain gorillas. Spend up to one hour observing these majestic creatures in their natural habitat as they interact, feed, and move through the forest.

After the trek, enjoy a packed lunch or a meal at a nearby lodge. Reflect on the thrilling experience as you take in the serene surroundings of the forest.

Begin your journey back to Kigali, crossing the Uganda-Rwanda border once more. Enjoy the scenic drive as you make your way back through the picturesque landscape. Arrive back in Kigali in the late afternoon or early evening. Drop-off at your hotel or Kigali International Airport, concluding your 1-day gorilla trekking experience.

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.

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.