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3 Days Gorilla Trekking Rwanda to Uganda

3 Days Gorilla Trekking Uganda

3 Days Gorilla Trekking Uganda

3 days of gorilla trekking from Rwanda to Uganda involves driving from Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest which is shorter than driving from Kampala or Entebbe to Bwindi. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is found in Southwestern Uganda near the Uganda-Rwanda border and is roughly a 3- to 4-hour drive from Kigali. These 3 days gorilla trekking Rwanda to Uganda tour uses the Kigali route works well for tourists who want to cut costs of the safari since an Uganda 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.

Detailed Itinerary

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

Transfer from Kigali to Uganda by road. You will either go through Cyanika or Katuna Boarder’s post. This is a 4 hours 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.

After an early morning breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters for a briefing 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 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. Once you encounter the mountain gorillas, you will spend a memorable one hour observing their behaviour as they feed, interact, play, and care for their young in their natural environment.

After this extraordinary wildlife encounter, 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

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at the lodge before beginning your scenic return journey from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to Kigali. The drive once again takes you through the stunning landscapes of the Kigezi region and Rwanda’s famous Land of a Thousand Hills.

Depending on your travel schedule, you may 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 preferred location, bringing your unforgettable 3 days gorilla trekking Uganda safari to an end.

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch

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