The 4 days Uganda double gorilla trekking tour from Kigali is a breathtaking gorilla safari that starts and ends in Kigali Rwanda. The safari will take you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park which is located in the south-western part of Uganda. Bwindi impenetrable national park is famously known for harboring the highest number of mountain gorillas which are found in four sectors namely the Rushaga sector in the south, the Buhoma sector in the north, Nkuringo sector in the south, and Ruhija sector in the East. During the 4 days Uganda double gorilla trekking tour from Kigali, you will be able to engage in an adventurous gorilla trekking activity where you will get a chance to spend time with the mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.
Highlights of the 4 days Double gorilla trekking tour from Kigali
Day 1: pick up and transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park
Day 2: First gorilla trek in Ruhija sector and transfer to Rushaga sector
Day 3: Second gorilla trek in Rushaga sector
Day 4: Departure to Kigali
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Pick up and transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park
On the first day of the 4 days Uganda double gorilla trekking tour from Kigali, you will be welcomed by a company representative from Achieve Global Safaris who will brief you about the safari and then start the journey to Bwindi impenetrable national park. On the way you will have en-route lunch and have stunning views of the rolling hills, farmlands, landscape among others. Upon arrival, you will check into the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: First gorilla trek in the Ruhija sector and transfer to the Rushaga sector
After breakfast on the second day of the 4 days Uganda double gorilla trekking tour from Kigali, you will carry your packed lunch and meet up with your driver guide to transfer to the park headquarters for a gorilla trekking briefing. After the briefing, you will start trekking in the jungle in search of the habituated mountain gorillas which takes about 30 minutes to 7 hours depending on where the gorillas are located because they like to move from one place to another in search of food. During trekking, you will be able to view other wildlife species and once the mountain gorillas are found, you will be allowed to spend one hour with them in their natural habitat which gives you a chance to learn more about their behaviors, watch them carry out their daily activities, take photos and record videos.
After the one hour with the gorillas, you will meet up with your driver guide and transfer to rushaga sector in the southern part of Bwindi impenetrable national park which takes about 2 to 3 hours’ drive. Upon arrival, you will check into the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Second gorilla trek in Rushaga sector
On the third day of the 4 days Uganda double gorilla trekking tour from Kigali, you will have breakfast and carry your packed lunch to go for a briefing about the rules and regulations of gorilla trekking. After the briefing, you will start trekking in the forest which takes about 30 minutes to 7 hours depending on where the gorillas are located and once they are located, you will be able to spend one hour with them in their environment, learn about their habits, watch them feed, breastfeed, play, groom young ones, take photos and record videos to show people back home after the safari. After the encounter with the mountain gorillas, you will meet up with your driver guide and return to the lodge for an evening relaxation, dinner, and overnight.
Day 4: Departure to Kigali
On the last day of the 4 days Uganda double gorilla trekking tour from Kigali, you will have breakfast at leisure, check out of the lodge and meet up with your driver guide to start the journey back to Kigali with en-route lunch on the way. Upon arrival, your driver guide will drop you off at Kigali international airport for your departure flight or drop off at any place of advise.
End of 4 days Uganda double gorilla trekking tour from Kigali
Tour includes
- Gorilla trekking permits
- Services of a professional English-speaking driver guide
- Full board accommodation
- Pick up and drop off in Entebbe
- Vehicle and fuel
- Bottled drinking water
Tour excludes
- Air flight tickets
- Visas
- Life insurance
- Optional activities not included on the itinerary
- Personal expenses like buying souvenirs, cigarettes, crafts, drinks, laundry services, hiring a porter, tips among others.
