The 2-day Uganda safari from Kigali is a short and affordable trip to meet the gorillas. The trip takes you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to observe our closest cousins, the large mountain gorillas. This is an affordable gorilla safari, with a shorter journey than Entebbe or Kampala in Uganda. Gorilla permit in Uganda is cheaper than in Rwanda. You can arrive in Kigali early in the morning, go to Bwindi, follow the gorillas the next day and return to Kigali.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park lies in the southwestern part of Uganda, on the edge of the exciting Albertine Rift. The park is bordered by the neighboring countries of Rwanda, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Bwindi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with great biodiversity. There are more than 120 species of mammals, 350 species of birds, 310 species of magnificent butterflies and more than 200 species of trees. With all the remarkable attractions the park has to offer, the mountain gorillas seem to have stolen the show.

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Reception in Kigali and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

From Kigali, you will be welcomed by the Zizou Tours And Travel driver guide who will explain the safari to you. The first day of this 2-day Uganda safari from Kigali will be spent driving to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, which takes approximately 4-5 hours to drive via the Kyanika border. Along the way, you can admire Rwanda’s rolling hills, terraced farmlands, picturesque landscapes and much more. Check in to your lodge upon arrival. Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2: Gorilla trekking and return to Kigali

After an early breakfast, you will take your packed lunch from the lodge and join your driver-guide to travel to park headquarters for a briefing. After the briefing, you will start walking through the jungle in search of gorillas . The search can last anywhere from 30 minutes to 7 hours depending on their location. They are always moving from one place to another in search of food. During the trek, you can encounter other species of primates such as l’hoest monkeys, chimpanzees, black and white colobus, different species of plants, various remarkable birds, among others.

Once you find the mountain gorillas, you can spend an hour with them in their natural habitat, giving you the opportunity to observe their habits and behaviors. Take photos to capture and remember these breathtaking moments. After this hour meeting with the gentle giants, you will return to the park headquarters where you will be given a certificate for your participation in the gorilla trek, then you will return to Kigali. Upon arrival, our driver guide will drop you off at Kigali International Airport for your departing flight or at a location of your choice. End of 2-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari from Kigali

The tour includes

• Gorilla trekking permit @ $800 pp
• Full-time French-speaking driver-guide
• Accommodation as indicated in the itinerary
• All meals at the lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
• Pick-up and drop-off in Kigali
• 4WD safari van and fuel
• Bottled drinking water

The tour does not include

• Plane tickets and visas
• Life insurance
• Optional activities not included in the itinerary
• Tips
• Personal expenses such as purchasing souvenirs, crafts, drinks, laundry services, porter rental, etc.