The 3-day Bwindi Gorilla Trekking safari from Kigali is a short tour that takes you to southwest Uganda to observe the world’s gentle giants in the wild. This 3-day safari begins and ends in Kigali, Rwanda. It is more comfortable to travel from Kigali to Bwindi than to travel from Kampala to Bwindi National Park. The journey takes approximately 4-5 hours instead of 8-9 hours from Kampala or Entebbe International Airport in Uganda. From Kigali to Bwindi via the Katuna border, the drive offers superb views of the magnificent Kigezi hills and highlands of Uganda.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is Uganda’s most visited safari destination as it is home to the largest number of endangered mountain gorillas. It also has more than 23 habituated gorilla families, the largest number in the region, attracting millions of tourists. The park is not only home to mountain gorillas, but also more than 120 mammals, 200 species of trees and a true birding destination.

3 Day Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Safari from Kigali itinerary

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

Depending on your location in Kigali, on the first day of the 3-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari from Kigali, you will be greeted by our Rwanda driver guide, who will give you information about the safari while he will drive to Kigali city to visit the local market and genocide memorial site. Then you head to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park with lunch en route. The journey takes approximately 4-5 hours and passes through the border from Katuna to Kabale. En route to Bwindi, you will be amazed by the stunning views of Rwanda’s rolling hills, terraced farms, landscapes and much more. On arrival, you will settle in at the lodge. Dinner and night.

Day 2: Excursion to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Wake up early with breakfast served with good local coffee. Your driver picks you up and transfers you to the park headquarters for a briefing on the do’s and don’ts of gorilla trekking. Later, you will go for an incredible gorilla trekking experience in the beautiful mountain rainforest. After a brief briefing, you will be accompanied by the ranger and you will be free to ask him any questions about mountain gorillas. The trek can last from 2 to 8 hours depending on the location of the gorillas in the forest. Once the gorillas have been located, you will have one hour to watch them play, feed and groom the young ones. You will learn more about their lifestyle and be able to take memorable photos. After the hike, return to park headquarters and meet your driver. You will receive your tracking certificates and travel to Lake Bunyonyi. The journey takes 2 hours. Arrival at the lodge for refreshments, dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Return to Kigali-Rwanda – 4 hours drive

Early wake-up, breakfast, departure from the lodge and departure for the shores of Lake Bunyonyi. Boat trip and visit to the islands. You will meet your driver guide to return to Kigali. You will be dropped off at Kigali International Airport for your departing flight or at your hotel in Kigali. End of 3-day Bwindi Gorilla safari from Kigali.

The excursion includes

A competent French-speaking guide
Full board accommodation
4×4 WD safari vehicle
Pick-up and drop-off in Kigali
Bottled water during the safari
Gorilla trekking permit @800$ pp

The trip does not include;

Airport tickets and visas
Personal expenses such as crafts, drinks, tips, laundry service.
Additional meals and drinks
Any excursion not mentioned in the itinerary.