2-Day Mountain Gorilla Trekking Rwanda-Uganda

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

Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Uganda)

Early morning pickup from your hotel or Kigali International Airport by your safari guide.

Begin the scenic drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda.

Stop at the Rwanda-Uganda border to complete immigration formalities

Mid-Morning: En Route to Bwindi
Enjoy breathtaking views of the Virunga Mountains and rural landscapes.

Stop for breakfast in Kabale or Kisoro (Uganda’s "Switzerland of Africa").

Afternoon: Arrival in Bwindi
Arrive at your lodge near Buhoma or Ruhija sector (depending on gorilla permits).

Check-in, have lunch, and relax at the lodge.

Optional activities:

Community walk (visit the Batwa Pygmies, traditional healers, or local schools).

Nature walk near the lodge to spot birds and monkeys.

Evening: Dinner and Overnight.

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:

Bweza Gorilla Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Gorilla Trekking & Return to Kigali

Early breakfast at the lodge.

Transfer to the park headquarters for a pre-trek briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) rangers.

Begin gorilla trekking (duration varies depending on gorilla movement).

Trek through dense forest with experienced trackers.

Upon finding the gorillas, spend 1 hour observing them (strict rules apply: 7-meter distance, no flash photography).

Midday: Return to the Lodge & Departure to Kigali
Return to the lodge for lunch and check-out.

Begin the return journey to Kigali.

Stop at the Uganda-Rwanda border for exit/entry procedures.

Evening: Arrival in Kigali & Airport Transfer
Arrive in Kigali.

Optional: Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial (if time allows).

Drop-off at Kigali International Airport for your onward flight.

Main Destination:

Kigali International Airport (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.