This two days gorilla trekking in Bwindi will start and end in Kigali. Because it is a closer drive to Bwindi National Park in Uganda than it is from Kampala. The first day will be for traveling from Kigali to Bwindi via Gatuna Border. Therefore, the second day do the gorilla trekking in Bwindi. After that return to Kigali the same day after the trekking. The Bwindi park is a biodiverse, mountainous area in southwest Uganda. It’s a home to world’s remaining mountain gorillas, which feed on roots, leaves and fruits from the park’s many trees.
Day1. Drive to Bwindi National Park
Our driver will meet you at your hotel in Kigali and transfer you to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. The 4 hours journey to Bwindi will include the border crossing. You’ll need an East African visa that you’ll obtain at the Kigali International Airport. On the way, you’ll have spectacular views of the terraces of the Ugandan and Rwandan mountains. This area is called the ‘Switzeland of Africa’. Arrival late in the afternoon, enjoy self walk in the nearby villages, dinner and overnight
Day2. Mountain Gorillas trekking and return to Kigali
First of all, have an early morning breakfast. After that drive to the park for gorilla trekking in Bwindi. Trekking gorillas is among the most exciting wildlife experiences on earth. The trek will take between 2 and 6hours. However it is worthy the effort. You’ll be led by an experienced ranger who will tell you interesting facts about flora and fauna in the jungle. They’ll tell you also the lifestyle of the gorillas. Stay with the gorillas 1hour, after that go back to the lodge, have lunch and finally be transferred to Kigali.
End of the tour!
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