2-Day Bwindi National Park Safari (Starting in Kigali)

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Transfer to Bwindi National Park

Start your adventure with a pick-up from your Kigali accommodation. You’ll journey through scenic rolling hills and picturesque landscapes, crossing the border into Uganda. Along the way, stop for a delicious lunch, and take in the stunning views of the countryside.

Arrive in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the late afternoon and check into your lodge, nestled within the park’s lush rainforest. After settling in, head to the nearby Batwa pygmies, one of Uganda's indigenous communities. Learn about their rich cultural heritage, traditional lifestyle, and how they’ve lived in harmony with the forest for centuries. This unique experience offers insights into their fascinating history and connection to the land. Afterward, return to your lodge to relax and enjoy a delightful dinner. The evening is the perfect time to unwind while preparing for the exciting gorilla trekking adventure the following day, surrounded by the beauty of Bwindi’s mist-covered hills.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest)

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeRare

ElephantRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Rushaga Gorilla Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Gorilla Trekking and Return to Kigali

After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing on your gorilla trekking adventure. Once equipped with your walking gear, embark on a thrilling trek through Bwindi's dense rainforest in search of the majestic mountain gorillas. Accompanied by expert guides and rangers, you will spend an unforgettable hour observing the gorillas in their natural habitat. This rare and awe-inspiring experience is sure to be the highlight of your trip.

After your trek, enjoy a well-deserved lunch at the lodge before starting your return journey to Kigali. The drive takes you through more scenic landscapes and local villages, offering glimpses of rural Ugandan life.

Arrive back in Kigali in the late evening, where you will be dropped off at your accommodation or the airport, concluding your short but unforgettable Bwindi safari experience.

Main Destination:

Kigali (Rwanda)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.