Book a 2 day Uganda gorilla trek in Bwindi from Kigali to Uganda and get the best of magical encounter with a group of massive mountain gorillas while in the wild. This tour takes you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga gorilla park a home to endangered mountain gorillas that thrive in only 4 national parks in the world. Your 2 days Bwindi gorilla tour will commence and end in Kigali which is 3-4 hours’ drive in a good and comfortable 4 wheel drive safari vehicle to the lush jungles of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in southwestern Uganda

The 2 days mountain gorilla tour from Kigali allows you track anyone of the 20 habituated families in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Treks begin from anyone of the 4 major trailheads of Bwindi-Buhoma, Nkuringo, Ruhija and Rushaga region.

Activities to do on 2 days Bwindi gorilla trek

  • Gorilla trekking
  • Cultural encounter at Batwa Community

Day 1: Transfer from Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park-3-4 hours

Get up early enough to enjoy your breakfast and after, meet our company representative who will brief you on what your 2 days Bwindi gorilla trek covers. You will drive via Chanika or Katuna border to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park which is in southwestern Uganda and your journey will cover about 3-4 hours. En-route, enjoy the beautiful sceneries of Rwanda and southwestern Uganda. Arrive early enough to check in at preferred safari lodge to have rest and in the evening, you will take a walk to Batwa community on cultural tour for you to learn in depth about the Batwa pygmies who are believed to lived in the forest for over 500000 years, get thrilled by their exceptional cultural and traditional dances. After, get back to the lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight stay

Travel time-3-4 hours

Meal plan-Lunch and dinner

Accommodation options in Bwindi National Park

Buhoma Lodge/Chameleon Hill Lodge/Gorilla Safari Lodge (Luxury)

Gorilla Mist Camp/Nkuringo Camp (Midrange)

Buhoma Community Rest Camp/Gift of Nature Lodge/Nshongi Gorilla Resort (Budget)

Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi National Park and drive back to Kigali

Wake up early enough to prepare and take your breakfast at your lodge in Bwindi National Park. At 7:00am, you are expected to be at the trailhead as per your gorilla permit to have briefing on the gorilla trekking guidelines. You will be assigned to one group to track in a group of eight trekkers and at 8:00am, you will kick start your adventure in the jungles of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. You will be joined by park ranger guide who will take you through your adventure as well as trackers and porters. This primate adventure can last you about 2-6 hours which also covers the one hour of magical encounter. After striking your imaginations with these massive creatures, return to the park headquarters and meet your driver guide ready to embark on return journey to Kigali.

End of 2 Bwindi gorilla trek from Kigali

Safari includes

  • Gorilla trekking permits ($1500 per person)
  • All activities in the itinerary apart from the optional ones
  • Bottled water
  • Accommodation and meals
  • Transport in a 4 wheel drive safari car
  • Full time English speaking driver guide

Safari excludes

  • Visa fees
  • Medical insurance
  • Personal expenses such as laundry services, airfares, telephone call, cigarettes, extra activities, accommodation and meals outside the itinerary.