3 Days Bwindi Gorilla Safari from Kigali. Bwindi gorilla safaris are one of the most sought after Africa safari tour. Gorilla trekking is one of the unique safari activities that takes travelers to the impenetrable rainforests looking for the endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. The mountain gorillas that travelers get to encounter for 1 hour are fully habituated; the activity is also done in the company of park rangers and guides that are very familiar with these primates.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is in southern Uganda, which is about 9 hours by road from Kampala or Entebbe. With such a long driving spree, some travelers would rather shorten it by starting and ending their Uganda gorilla safari from Kigali. It is only 4-5 hours at most from Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This 3 Days Bwindi Gorilla Safari from Kigali is one of those Uganda gorilla safaris that take you to the immensely impenetrable Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, for a gorilla trekking safari experience.
Summary of 3 Days Bwindi Gorilla Safari from Kigali
Day 1: Pick up in Kigali, Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Batwa Cultural Tour
Our experienced Uganda safari guide shall pick you pick you up from the airport or hotel of stay in Kigali city. After a short briefing about your gorilla safari, proceed to transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Uganda, the home to more than half the total world population of mountain gorillas. Clear with immigration at Katuna border, and then proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Once at the lodge, check in and relax as you wait for lunch.
Later after lunch, head out for a late afternoon Batwa cultural experience. The Batwa are the indigenous early inhabitants of the park up until a few years ago when they were relocated in a bit to conserve and protect the forest for the endangered mountain gorillas. Interact with them, observe their way of life, culture, and take part in some of their activities say lighting fire using sticks, honey picking, cooking, and so much more.
Return to the lodge, relax and enjoy a sumptuous dinner later, and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Rushaga Haven Lodge for Budget, Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge for Mid-range, Four Gorillas Lodge for Lower-Luxury.
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Experience, Relaxed Afternoon
Today after breakfast at the lodge, arrive at the briefing point where you will meet other trekkers. The park officials will brief you about gorilla trekking dos and don’ts, place you in groups of 8 and thereafter allocate you habituated gorilla groups to trek. With your armed ranger guides, you shall walk on foot through Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in search of your allocated gorilla group.
While gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, look out for other primates like vervet monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys among others, birds, plant species, butterflies, as well as other mammals like forest elephants if lucky.
When you meet the gorillas, you will spend up to 1 hour with them, watching their features upfront, watch their way of life say feeding, grooming, playing or even mothers disciplining their infants if there are any. You are free to take as many pictures and videos as you want, provided a flash is not on for it irritates them sensing danger.
After 1 hour with the gorillas, trek back to the starting point, meet your guide and then return to the lodge. Enjoy lunch and relax for the rest of the afternoon, reminiscing about your gorilla experience, sorting your photos and videos, reading a book or simply unwinding at your serene lodge. Dinner and an overnight stay as above.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Departure to Kigali, Optional Kigali City Tour
After enjoying a sumptuous breakfast at your accommodation in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, check out and proceed on a transfer back Kigali Rwanda. Depending on your onward travel plans, you can enjoy a Kigali city tour exploring the Kigali Genocide Memorial, Kimironko Market and the Inema Art Centre, punctuated with a lunch stop. You shall thereafter be dropped off at your hotel of stay in Kigali or airport in time for your flight check in. This ends your 3 Days Bwindi Gorilla Safari from Kigali.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
End of 3 Days Bwindi Gorilla Safari from Kigali
Safari Inclusions:
- Pick up and drop off in Kigali
- 4×4 safari land cruiser with fuel
- Professional local safari guide
- Meals as indicated
- Full board accommodation
- All park fees and activities indicated
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Government taxes on tourism
- Complimentary bottled drinking water in the safari vehicle
Safari Exclusions:
- Flights, visas and related costs
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses like internet, beverages, laundry, porterage, etc.
- Extra activities and optional activities
- Tips and souvenirs
