2 days safari to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park from Kigali
Having heard that gorilla trekking is one of Africa’s most exclusive tourism activities, these 2 days, gorilla safari in Bwindi National Park from Kigali is a quick and budget option. Bwindi is one of the largest gorilla homes located in the southwestern part of Uganda at the edge of the Albertine rift. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site housing over half of the world’s remaining mountain gorilla species. it is blessed with a phenomenal biodiversity.
Bwindi National Park is not only home to mountain gorillas but also other wildlife creatures like forest elephants, chimpanzees, colobus and L’Hoest monkeys, several bird and plant species.
Despite the presence of other tourist attractions in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, gorilla trekking remains the major activity, and for one to participate in it, one must purchase a gorilla trekking permit at $800, which is a lower price than Rwanda, which is $1500.
Luckily enough, gorilla trekking in Bwindi National Park is done in four sectors, which offers trekkers an opportunity to choose where they want to enjoy their adventure.
Tour Overview of 2 days safari to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park from Kigali
The Bwindi gorilla trekking safari from Kigali is a short trip that saves you from the long nine-hour journey from Kampala to Bwindi so instead the trip starts from Kigali and takes only 4:30hrs to reach Bwindi which is quicker and easier. The journey begins from Kigali through the Katuna or Cyanika border post to any sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga, or Nkuringo).
Tour Highlights of 2 days safari to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park from Kigali
Day 1: Travel to Bwindi impenetrable national park
Day 2: Gorilla trekking and travel back to Kigali
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Travel to Bwindi impenetrable forest national park
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, or after breakfast from the hotel where you spent the previous night, our company driver-guide will pick you up and take you through a simple briefing of the safari then start the journey to Bwindi impenetrable national park. The journey goes through the breathtaking countryside landscape of Rwanda commonly referred to as the land of a thousand hills. Cross to Uganda through the Cyanika border post, giving you spectacular views of the Virunga ranges. On arrival, just check in the accommodation, have dinner, and overnight as you prepare for the next day.
Day 2: Gorilla trekking and travel back to Kigali
Today requires you to wake up very early for a heavy breakfast and the driver guide will take you to the park headquarters to attend a briefing from the local park rangers and guides. He takes you through the dos and don’ts while trekking the gorillas. You will be divided into groups of eight trekkers to visit a single gorilla family per day.
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable forest national park takes you to the impenetrable forest on foot, hiking to different elevations, vegetation zones, and terrains just in search of the gentle giant apes in their natural habitat. Spend only one hour in the presence of the gorillas as you take photos and learn about their amazing behavior. After an hour, slope back to the headquarters for a Certificate of participation that shows that you are among the few lucky people who have trekked the mighty gorillas in the forest.
Return to the lodge for lunch, check out, and return to Kigali town. Arrival will be in the evening to either the lodge where the guide picked you up from or the airport for your flight back home.
End of safari.
Tour Inclusions
- -Gorilla permit
- -Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle with fuel
- -Lunch
- -Accommodation with full board meals
- -English-speaking driver-guide
Tour excludes
- -Personal expenses on luxurious drinks and cigars.
- -Laundry
- -Tips and gratuities
- -Souvenirs
