Uganda Gorilla Express out of Kigali – 3 Days

This 3 days Uganda gorilla safari from Kigali is meant for those people interested in trekking mountain gorillas in Bwindi but prefer to or are staying in Rwanda. It is also meant for those who would love to trek Uganda gorillas but prefer a shorter drive time. The drive time from Kigali to Bwindi where you will trek gorillas is only 4 hours as opposed to the 8-9 hours' drive from Entebbe to Bwindi impenetrable national park. So, you can fly into Kigali Rwanda to meet your guide instead of flying into Entebbe airport. Also by trekking gorillas in Uganda you will be saving USD 800 off each person as opposed to trek in Rwanda. Highlights: the last mountain gorillas. Practical aspects: you will cover tracks and roads in comfortable vehicles. Cold lunches, warm and varied dinners. Equatorial type of climate (25 – 30ºC), some nights can be fresh, mostly at high altitudes. Experienced, English speaking guides during the whole safari.

Duration: 3 days
Type: Gorilla trekking
Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

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Itinerary

1Day 1: Morning arrival in Kigali – road to Bwindi NP (165 km, 4 hours)

Meet in the morning on arrival at the airport not later than 09H00 AM and follow the road as it climbs to the base of the majestic volcanoes, with spectacular views across the five peaks. Lunch in Musanze thereafter, continue toward Rwanda border and cross into Uganda. Passing Kisoro, we reach the edge of Bwindi forest. Overnight at your preferable lodge/hotel.

2Day 2: Mountain gorillas

We make our way into Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Tracking the gorillas through the unique vegetation can take several hours of challenging walking in wet and muddy conditions. To see a gorilla, the trek will have been worth the hardship. With the help of a guide and trackers, departure in search of mountain gorillas. Vegetarians, fond of humid forests, families of 8 to 20 individuals include a dominant male, adult females and several adolescents. The silverback male can reach a weight of 250 kg and a height of 1.70 m. Good-natured and peaceful, anthropoids observe the group while feeding in their plant world. Intense moment, unique moment! After trekking back to your lodge for lunch. Afternoon if time remaining visit near-by villages. Overnight at your preferable lodge/hotel.

3Day 3: Bwindi to Kigali – flight back

After a wholesome breakfast, leave Bwindi and journey back to Kigali, through the beautiful countryside of the 'Land of a Thousand Hills'. Lunch in Kigali thereafter, transfer to the airport.