Exclusive 3 Days Bwindi Gorilla Safari from Rwanda – Kigali
Experience exceptional 3 days Bwindi Gorilla Safari from Rwanda city Kigali with Chimps And Gorilla Safaris & immerse yourself in a thrilling Uganda gorilla trekking experience.
3 Days Bwindi Gorilla Safari is a short Uganda gorilla trekking tour designed for tourists on African Safaris for few days but wants to trek mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Visit Batwa communities starting and ending in Kigali city of Rwanda.
Reserve this 3 days Bwindi gorilla safari and have opportunity to get up close to a group of mountain gorillas in Uganda’s pristine jungles from Rwanda. This package is a perfect alternative for those of you on budget trip or if you have limited time.
3 Days Bwindi Gorilla Safari from Rwanda takes you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park which is in southwestern Uganda about 8-10 hours’ drive from Entebbe or Kampala.
This park expands up to 321 square kilometers and consists of 20 habituated gorilla families but only one will be assigned to you to track. Your journey will start and end in Kigali City Rwanda.
Activities to do on 3 days Bwindi Gorilla Safari from Kigali;
- Gorilla Trekking
- Batwa Village Walk
- Canoeing
- Border Crossing
Brief Itinerary for the 3 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari from Rwanda;
- Day 1: Kigali City Tour and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
- Day 3: Canoe Riding and Return to Kigali City Rwanda.
Detailed itinerary for the 3 Days Bwindi Gorilla Safari:
Day 1: Kigali City Tour and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast, meet your driver guide who will brief you on what your 3 days Bwindi gorilla safari is all about. Then start a Kigali city tour where you will visit places like Kigali Genocide Memorial and the local markets.
Later, you will go for a hefty lunch before transferring to the border to cross to Uganda and then to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Head to the booked lodge for check in and relax and you wait for supper and overnight.
Accommodation options at Bwindi National Park
Mahogany Springs Lodge/Chameleon Hills Lodge (Luxury), Bakiga Lodge/Ichumbi Gorilla Safari Lodge (Midrange) or Rushaga Gorilla Camp/Ruhija Gorilla Camp (Budget)
Day 2: Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Enjoy your breakfast early in the morning and later, gather at Bwindi’s headquarters (either in-Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga, and Nkuringo sector) depending on where your gorilla permit directs you to for briefing.
Only one gorilla family will be allocated to you to track in a group of 8 visitors and at 8:00 am, with your packed lunch and water, you will start a search for your gorilla family.
This will take you about 2 to 6 hours which also includes an hour of magical encounter. After, you will return to have some rest and, in the evening, sum up the day with a visit to Batwa community for cultural experience
Accommodation choices at Bwindi National Park
Mahogany Springs Lodge/Chameleon Hills Lodge (Luxury), Bakiga Lodge/Ichumbi Gorilla Safari Lodge (Midrange) or Rushaga Gorilla Camp/Ruhija Gorilla Camp (Budget)
Day 3: Canoe Riding and Return to Kigali City Rwanda.
Start the day with an early morning breakfast and then check out from the lodge ready to go for canoeing on either Lake Bunyonyi or Lake Mutanda depending on the sector.
Go to Kabale or Kisoro town for lunch and then transfer back to Kigali city of Rwanda marking the end of this wonderful gorilla trek from Rwanda.