3 Days Gorilla Trekking Tours Uganda Via Kigali, Rwanda

Can we do 3 days Gorilla Trekking Tours Uganda via Kigali Rwanda?

3 Days gorilla trekking safari tour Uganda via Kigali’s Rwanda is the most convenient and time-saving. This route offers a shorter 4-5 hour drive from Rwanda to Bwindi National park, compared to the 9-10 hour journey from Entebbe airport or Kampala city Uganda to Bwindi forests, making it ideal for travelers with limited time. 3 days gorilla trekking to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, starts and ends in Rwanda’s Kigali international Airport.

Book this incredible gorilla trekking safari Uganda adventure holiday with Gorilla Safaris Uganda Travel and witness the majestic mountain gorillas in their natural habitat – bwindi jungles, this gorilla trip starts and ends at Kigali Airport Rwanda. Bwindi Impenetrable forest national park, where over 48% of the world’s remaining population of these magnificent creatures reside.

The travel package also takes you through picturesque landscapes, providing stunning views of rolling geographical landforms. Be sure to purchase your gorilla trekking permit 3 months in advance, as demand for them is high most times.

While the trek through Bwindi Impenetrable Forest can be challenging, with steep and rugged terrain, the reward of encountering mountain gorillas in their natural habitat is truly unmatched. Unlike Mgahinga National Park, Bwindi offers more trekking opportunities, making it the ultimate destination for an unforgettable gorilla safari.

Don’t miss out on this unforgettable opportunity to witness the beauty of the mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Book your 3 days Uganda gorilla trekking tours in Bwindi forests via Kigali Rwanda today.

Tour Highlights

• Pickup from Kigali Airport Rwanda,
• Kigali city tour
• Gorilla Trekking safari tours in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
• Golden Monkey Trekking in Mgahinga Forest National Park.

Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1: From Kigali Airport Rwanda Transfer to Bwindi forest National park for  3days Gorilla trekking tour Uganda.

Upon your arrival at Kigali International Airport in Rwanda, our expert from G S Uganda Travel will warmly welcome you and provide a comprehensive briefing on your exciting 3 day Uganda gorilla trekking safari tour in Bwindi Forest National Park from Kigali Rwanda, and the Golden Monkey Trek in Mgahinga national park.

To begin our adventure, we will start with a brief city tour of Kigali, where we will have the opportunity to explore the local Kimironko market, visit Caplaki craft village, Inema Arts Center Known for its contemporary African art, and pay our respects at the Kigali Genocide Memorial Site. Before crossing the border to Uganda via Cyanika, where we will enjoy a delicious lunch at one of the local restaurants.

Our journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, located in the northern part of Rwanda, will be comfortable and secure, as we will be travelling in a 4×4 safari vehicle. We will enter Uganda and move straight to Bwindi impenetrable forest through either the Nkuringo or Rushaga sector of the park, depending on your reserved gorilla permit.

Once we arrive, we will check into Nkuringo camp site cabins in Kisoro  for your carefully selected and reserved lodge, which is perfectly situated in the heart of the park. Here, we will relax and unwind, surrounded by the stunning natural beauty of Bwindi impenetrable forest.

Budget accommodation – Buhoma Community Bandas or Bwindi view Bandas or Virunga Hotel in Kisoro
Mid range accommodation  Lake Kitandara camp /Engagi lodge/ Travelers rest hotel in Kisoro
Standard accommodation Buhoma Lodge / Silver back lodge / Gorilla Resort Camp/ Nkuringo camp site cabins in Kisoro / Gorilla Safari Lodge.
Luxury accommodation Gorilla Forest camp or Clouds lodge in Kisoro

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park Uganda.

Start-up with an early morning breakfast before heading to the park headquarters for a briefing on the challenging journey ahead. It’s important to carry packed lunch and all necessary gear as you track the mountain gorillas through the jungle, which can take anywhere from 2-8 hours or even a full day depending on your group and the gorillas’ location. Good physical fitness is recommended due to the steep mountainous terrain and the possibility of rain plus its advisable to move with your packed lunch.

During your Gorilla Trekking tours in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, you can expect to see magnificent Mountain gorillas up close, these make up over half of the world’s remaining mountain gorilla population, you will also be able to see other Primates during the trek as the forest is also home to chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, and baboons, among other primate species, the forest is also rich with abundant birdlife of over 350 bird species, including 23 endemic to the Albertine Rift, hence you’re bound to spot a few feathered friends along the way.

Overall, Gorilla Trekking tours in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that showcases some of the planet’s most incredible natural wonders. Your guides will be happy to point out the surrounding wildlife and explain their behavior and habitat. At the end of your trek, you will be rewarded with trekking certificates. In the evening, you can visit local communities to learn more about their culture and customs or retire to your lodge.

Budget accommodation Buhoma Community Bandas or Bwindi view Bandas or Virunga Hotel in Kisoro
Mid range accommodation  Lake Kitandara camp /Engagi lodge/ Travelers rest hotel in Kisoro
Standard accommodation Buhoma Lodge / Silver back lodge / Gorilla Resort Camp/ Nkuringo camp site cabins in Kisoro / Gorilla Safari Lodge.
Luxury accommodation Gorilla Forest camp or Clouds lodge in Kisoro

Day 3:Trek for Golden Monkeys in Mgahinga, then return to Rwanda

After an early morning breakfast, we transfer to Mgahinga Forest National Park, a sanctuary nestled in the Virunga Mountains on the border between Rwanda and Uganda. offering a remarkable blend of adventure and biodiversity.

Gorilla and Golden Monkey Adventure:

Explore the diverse wildlife in Mgahinga impenetrable national park, home to both mountain gorillas and golden monkeys. Encounter the endangered golden monkeys known for their vibrant golden-orange fur and playful demeanor, with an opportunity to Witness the mountain gorillas in their natural habitat, capturing glimpses of their constant movement and social interactions. For bird enthusiasts, Mgahinga National Park is a paradise with over 115 bird species. Spot unique avian species such as the Rwenzori turaco, white-starred robin, and dusky turtle dove amidst the park’s natural splendor.

Transfer to Kigali airport in Rwanda from Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forests.

After the Golden monkey we shall descend back and have lunch en-route and cross the border at Kyaninga and head for Kigali for a brief city tour. if time allows before heading to Kigali airport.

Conclusively for those who cannot seat in the Vehicles for over 9 hours drive from Entebbe airport to Bwindi gorilla forests, Travelling from Kigali’s Rwanda to Bwindi forests for 5hrs is the preferred option, contact us at G S Uganda travel for updated price quotation for this safari itinerary.

After the tour, we shall head to Kigali Airport to conclude our 3 days gorilla trekking tours in Bwindi and departure back home making the end of this trip.

3 days Gorilla Trekking tours in Bwindi cost per person via Kigali Rwanda (including US$800 for gorilla trekking permit and $100 for golden monkey).

The above tour price suggestions Include: 

• Accommodation for the 2nights 3 days Uganda gorilla trekking tours in bwindi holiday as indicated on programme (on full board  meals: dinner, supper and breakfast),
• 1 gorilla permit per person ($800),
• Golden monkey tracking permit ($100)
• sightseeing as noted in the trip itinerary,
• park entry fees,
• airport transfers,
• ground transportation by a private 4×4 safari Vehicle,
• additional guides/porters where appropriate,
• bottled water,
• English speaking driver/Guide.
• contact us at Gorilla Safaris Uganda Travel for the updated prices and bookings.