2 days gorilla trekking in Bwindi pickup from Kigali (visit 2 countries on a short gorilla trek trip)
2 days gorilla trekking in Bwindi pickup from Kigali. This is a top-selling option for travelers seeking to encounter mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. This journey commences and concludes in Kigali, Rwanda. The journey proceeds to Bwindi over the Cyanika Border and beside the Virunga Mountains, renowned as one of Africa’s most picturesque locations.
Brief itinerary for 2 days gorilla trekking in Bwindi pickup from Kigali
- Day 1 Pickup from Kigali, city tour and transfer to bwindi national Park
- Day 2 Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi and transfer back to Kigali
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 Pickup from Kigali, city tour and transfer to bwindi national Park
The tour guide will collect you in the morning from your accommodation or the airport. Embark on a concise Kigali City Tour, including a visit to the Gisozi Genocide Memorial, where you will gain insights into the 1994 Rwanda Genocide that resulted in nearly one million fatalities within a matter of days. Dine in Kigali and proceed to Southern Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Travel via the Cyanika Border will include a halt at the Twin Lakes of Bulera and Ruhondo. Proceed beyond the Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and on a clear day you will capture excellent photographs of the three Virunga Mountains: Sabinyo, Muhabura, and Gahinga. Proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in southwestern Uganda. Depending on the availability of gorilla permits, accommodations in Northern Bwindi include: Buhoma Rest Camp or Gift of Nature Lodge (Budget), Gorilla Mist Camp or Buhoma Haven Lodge (Mid-range), and Mahogany Springs Lodge (Luxury).
Southern Bwindi: Rushaga Haven Lodge (Economical) / Rushaga Gorilla Safari Lodge (Intermediate) / Chameleon Hill Lodge or Nkuringo Bwindi Lodge (Premium)
Day 2 Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi and transfer back to Kigali
Your guide will collect you following an early breakfast and transport you to the Bwindi Impenetrable Park headquarters. Acquire knowledge regarding the ‘Dos’ and ‘Don’ts’ of gorilla trekking and the appropriate conduct when in the presence of gorillas in the jungle. Accompanied by a UWA Ranger Guide, commence the trek into the dense bush to search for the endangered mountain gorillas. Gorilla tracking may take 2 to 8 hours, contingent upon the activity of the mountain gorillas within the forest. Tracking necessitates ascending high, densely wooded hills before ultimately encountering the gorillas concealed behind the foliage. During your encounter with the mountain gorillas, you will spend one hour observing and photographing these majestic animals. Upon completion of the gorilla walk, proceed to the park offices to obtain your certificate. Commence a return journey to Kigali. Deliver to the hotel or Kigali Airport.
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