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3 Day Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Adventure from Kigali

3 Day Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Adventure from Kigali

Offered by: USD Safari Tours
4.9/5 (1600 Reviews)
Journey Snapshot
🗺 Rwanda ⏱ 3 days 🚙 4x4 Pop-up Roof
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas) Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas) Kigali
Overview Day by Day Rates Inclusions Getting There Offered By
Experience the ultimate primate adventure on a thrilling 3-day gorilla trekking tour from Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda. Journey through the beautiful landscapes of Rwanda and southwestern Uganda before entering the ancient Bwindi rainforest, home to nearly half of the world's remaining mountain gorillas. Your adventure begins in Kigali, with a scenic drive toward Bwindi. The highlight of the trip is an unforgettable gorilla trekking experience, where you'll hike through lush rainforest in search of a habituated gorilla family and spend a magical hour observing these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. This carefully designed short safari is perfect for travelers with limited time who want to combine Rwanda's vibrant capital with one of Africa's most extraordinary wildlife experiences.

Route

Start Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas) (Day 1)
Day 2 Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
End Kigali

Tour Features

Day 1:Warm welcome in Kigali and transfer to Bwindi in Uganda Day 2:Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park Day 3:Golden Monkey Tracking and Transfer to Kigali

Activities & Transportation

  • Route: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas), Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas), Kigali
  • Duration: 3 days
  • Getting around: 4x4 safari vehicle (pop-up roof)
  • Transfers: airport pick-up & drop-off can be included

Accommodation & Meals

Day
Accommodation
Meals
1
Rushaga Gorilla Lodge Mid-range lodge> just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda)
Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
2
Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)
All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
3
No accommodation
Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day by Day

Day 1 Warm welcome in Kigali and transfer to Bwindi in Uganda
⏱Morning 🏨Rushaga Gorilla Lodge Mid-range lodge> just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda) 🍽Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
On your arrival in Kigali, you will be picked by our company representative. Your guide will drive you to Bwindi and on arrival you will check in at your lodge for dinner. Depending on our arrival time, there is another chance of doing Rwanda city tour where you will visit Kigali genocide memorial center.
Day 2 Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
⏱Morning 🏨Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda) 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Take an early morning breakfast at your lodge, head to the park headquarters with packed lunch for a compulsory briefing about the rules and regulations to follow while on the trek. The hike in search of these "Gentle Giants" can take 1-7 hours depending on their movements in their natural habitat. Once you meet them, the thrill of encountering the gorillas in the jungle erases away all the poor memories you went through searching for them. It is worth the effort! After the trekking experience, you will return to your lodge and check out and proceed to the Volcanoes National park in Rwanda.
Day 3 Golden Monkey Tracking and Transfer to Kigali
⏱Morning 🏨No accommodation 🍽Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
On this last day of your safari, you will wake up early and have your breakfast. You will then get on the jungle in search of golden monkeys. These monkeys are endangered and found only in the virunga mountains. After the exercise, you will embark on the road to Kigali for departure or drop off at your lodge.

Rates

From: $1,733 pp (USD)
Final quote depends on date, travelers and lodge level.

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Inclusions

Included
  • Park fees(For non-residents)
  • Gorilla permits(One per person, non-resident)
  • All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water (On all days)

Exclusions

Not included
  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • Gorilla permits (One per person, non-resident)
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water (On all days)

Note: Some items may vary depending on season and lodge level.

Getting There

Start: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

End: Kigali

We can arrange airport pick-up and drop-off. Ask in your quote request.

Offered By

USD Safari Tours
USD Safari Tours
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