3 Days Gorilla Trekking Rwanda to Uganda

3 Days Gorilla Trekking Uganda

3 days of gorilla trekking from Rwanda to Uganda mostly involves driving from Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, which is a shorter route

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is found in Southwestern Uganda near the Uganda-Rwanda border .

These 3 days gorilla trekking Rwanda to Uganda tour uses the Kigali route, which works well for tourists who mostly want to cut costs

Since a Ugandan gorilla permit is USD 700 compared to Rwanda’s at USD 1500.

It also works well in situations when there are no permits in Rwanda for trekking at the Volcanoes National Park.

Why a 3-Day Gorilla Trekking Safari Beats a Single-Day Visit

Furthermore, a 3-day trip gets you more days to Volcanoes National Park, opens up considerably further to golden monkeys darting through the bamboo, a genuinely unhurried pace, and a built-in buffer in case weather or trail conditions push your trek later than planned.

A 3-day gorilla trekking safari turns a single extraordinary encounter into a fuller, far less rushed exploration of Rwanda’s volcanic highlands.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Move from Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Your journey begins with a full driving day, so plan for an early start from Kigali the road climbs northwest through Musanze.

Before reaching the Cyanika border crossing, where our team handles your immigration formalities and vehicle documentation, including the COMESA Yellow Card

Also, a temporary import permit for Uganda is required. once you clear the border, the drive continues into southwestern Uganda toward Kisoro and on to Bwindi, a route that trades Rwanda’s terraced hillsides for Uganda’s equally dramatic, mist-covered ridgelines.

Transfer from Kigali to Uganda by road. You will either first go through Cyanika or Katuna Border Post.

However, this is a 4-hour drive through the hills of Rwanda and the Kigezi region with scenic views of the beautiful countryside.

Arrive in Bwindi overnight at Gorilla Safari Lodge or Gorilla Mist Camp.

Day 2: Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

After an early morning breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters for a brief by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers about the rules and guidelines for mountain gorilla trekking.

You will be assigned a habituated gorilla family and a professional ranger guide further who will lead you through the dense rainforest in search of these magnificent primates.

The duration of the trek varies depending on the movement and location of the gorilla family and may take a few hours or most of the day.

After this extraordinary wildlife encounter, most return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay surrounded by the tranquility of Bwindi Forest.

Accommodation: Gorilla Safari Lodge, Gorilla Mist Camp, or similar lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 3: Drive back to Kigali City.

Enjoy the most relaxed breakfast at the lodge before beginning your scenic return journey from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to Kigali.

Then drive once again t through the most stunning landscapes of the Kigezi region and Rwanda’s famous Land of a Thousand Hills.

Depending on your travel schedule, you may also have time for a brief stop to experience Kigali’s attractions or proceed directly to Kigali International Airport for your departure flight.

You will be dropped off at your location, bringing your unforgettable 3 days gorilla trekking Uganda safari to an end.

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch