Quick Summary

3-Day Gorilla Trekking Budget Safari in - Uganda is a 3 days tour in Uganda, Rwanda via the Gorilla Trek route, starting from USD 1531. Below you'll find the latest itinerary, inclusions & exclusions, and how to book.

Duration
3 days

Route
Gorilla Trek

From
USD 1531

Operator
Kitano Tours & Safaris

ABOUT 3-Day Gorilla Trekking Budget Safari in - Uganda

The 3-day gorilla trekking budget safari is our best seller! Get the opportunity to visit two countries (Rwanda and Uganda) and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) in southwestern Uganda & encounter the mountain gorillas in their habitat. We offer a complimentary Kigali city tour, including visiting the Kigali Genocide Museum before driving to Uganda. On day 3, optional activities include the Batwa cultural experience & golden monkey trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla NP.

Duration: 3 days
Route: Gorilla Trek
Starts at: USD 1531

Overview

Itinerary

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Highlights for 3-Day Gorilla Trekking Budget Safari in - Uganda

Day 1: Transfer from Kigali, Rwanda to Bwindi National Park in Uganda
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 3: Transfer from Bwindi National Park to Kigali, Rwanda

Itinerary Overview

Day	Title
Day 01	Transfer from Kigali, Rwanda to Bwindi National Park in Uganda
Day 02	Gorilla Trekking at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 03	Transfer from Bwindi National Park to Kigali, Rwanda

Day 01: Transfer from Kigali, Rwanda to Bwindi National Park in Uganda

>> Our representative will pick you up at Kigali International Airport or downtown Kigali between 7am and 11am and drive to Bwindi National Park. The drive to Uganda will go through Rwanda's northern town of Ruhengeri. You will then cross over into Uganda via the land border crossing. The trip continues through the nearby Uganda border town and finally to Bwindi National Park. The journey from Kigali to Bwindi National Park will take approximately 5 hrs. Arriving at Bwindi National Park in the early afternoon will allow you to do optional activities such as canoeing at Lake Mutanda, visiting the Batwa community, and having a coffee-making experience.

Note that Uganda's time zone (EAT) is one hour ahead of Rwanda's time zone (CAT). If time permits depending on the pickup time in Kigali. You can do a complimentary Kigali city tour and/or visit the Kigali Genocide Museum or Kimihurura market before traveling to Uganda.

Time: 8 - 10 Hours
Meals: Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: Karungi Camp > Budget lodge just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda)

Day 02: Gorilla Trekking at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

>> You will head to the Bwindi National Park gate immediately after breakfast to get a briefing about the gorilla trek. The national park guide will conduct the presentation that covers the basics of what to expect during the gorilla trek. The national guide will assign the gorilla trekking group during the pre-trekking briefing. Other visitors will likely join you. The gorilla trek can take from a few to many hours, depending on how far the gorillas are inside the forest.

Time: 8 - 10 Hours
Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: Karungi Camp > Budget lodge just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda)

Day 03: Transfer from Bwindi National Park to Kigali, Rwanda

>> This is the final day of the tour. The day will start with breakfast and a drive from Bwindi national park to Kigali. The drive takes about 5 hours, but it's an enjoyable ride. We will also stop at the Uganda-Rwanda border to clear with immigration and proceed to Kigali.

If time permits and with interest, there are optional activities to do at Bwindi National Park before transferring to Kigali. The optional activities include golden monkey trekking at Mgahinga gorilla national park, a coffee-making tour, canoe trekking at Lake Mutanda, and the Batwa cultural experience.