1 Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking Day Trip from Kigali, Rwanda
ID: GYG854826-1350182
Category:
Country: Rwanda
Duration:
1 days
Description
Embark on a day trip from Kigali to Uganda to see the gorillas in their natural habitat. With an East African Tourist visa, Cross the border from Rwanda to Uganda and enjoy a seamless border crossing
Embark on a one-day Uganda gorilla trekking trip from Kigali, Rwanda. With an East African Tourist Visa obtainable at Kigali airport on your arrival at a fee of USD100, experience a seamless border crossing to proceed further to Bwindi/Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
Upon arrival at the park, meet with a senior ranger guide to take you through the do’s and don’t’s briefing while you will be in presence of gorillas. Then begin the trekking and once you find the gorillas, you will be permitted to stay with them for an hour before walking back to the car park to drive back to Kigali, Rwanda marking the end of your short Rwanda Uganda Gorilla Trip.
Highlights
- Get up close to the world's most famous primates on a gorilla trekking tour
- Cross the border from Rwanda to Uganda with an East African Tourist Visa
- Enjoy a hassle-free border crossing with all the necessary paperwork sorted
- Meet a senior ranger guide to learn about the do’s and don’t’s of gorilla trekking
- Spend an hour observing the gorillas in their natural habitat in Bwindi National Park
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Passport or ID card is required
East African Tourist Visa must be obtained in advance
Wear long-sleeved shirts and trousers to protect against nettles
Start early to maximize your chances of seeing the gorillas
Fitness level should be moderate to high due to potentially steep and challenging treks
Pickup will be at your hotel in Kigali rwanda but also pickup in other cities with in Rwanda and uganda is available.
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.
