3 Days Gorilla Tour in Uganda Starting From Kigali
Our 3 Days Gorilla Tour in Uganda starting from Kigali-Rwanda is a perfect itinerary that will enable you arrive at Kigali International Airport, cross over to Bwindi in Uganda for a gorilla trekking experience and then return to Kigali International Airport for your onward flight. The 3 Days Gorilla tour in Uganda also involves the Batwa community experience around the park.
Highlights of 3 Days Gorilla Tour
Day 1: Pick up in Kigali and drive to Bwindi national park
Day 2: Gorilla trekking and batwa community tour
Day 3: Drive to Kigali
3 Days Gorilla Tour Itinerary :
Day 1: Pick up in Kigali and drive to Bwindi national park
You will start the tour with pick up from Kigali international airport or your hotel in Kigali and your guide will welcome you for the safari. After a short briefing, you will start the journey to the Cyanika border to cross to Uganda where you will check in at the lodge in Bwindi national park where you will spend the night.
Accommodation Option: Bweza Gorilla Lodge
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Gorilla trekking and batwa community tour
Your breakfast will be served early at the lodge in Bwindi national park and you will be taken to the park headquarters for briefing on gorilla trekking. After the briefing and being assigned ranger guides, you will trek into the Bwindi forest in your groups of 8 and follow different trails in the natural habitat of the mountain gorillas of Uganda.
You will spend 1 hour recording your memories with the gorillas and return to the briefing point. After the gorilla trek, you will have an option of visiting the batwa community for a chance to experience their way of life and learn more about their way of life and culture. You will have dinner and overnight stay at the lodge in Bwindi national park.
Accommodation Option: Bweza Gorilla Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Drive to Kigali
After breakfast at the lodge, your guide will drive you from Bwindi national park to Rwanda where you will be dropped off at the Kigali international airport which will bring the gorilla tour to an end.
Accommodation Option: N/A
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
End of Tour
3 Days Gorilla Tour Cost
The 3 Days Uganda Gorilla Tour to Bwindi National Park starting from Kigali will cost $2200 for a solo traveler, $1700 Per Person for a couple and $1450 Per person for a group of 4 people.
Do I Need a porter for a 3 Days Gorilla Tour?
Yes if you are elderly or unfit you need to hire the services of a porter who will help in creating a human bridge to get you over a ravine during the hiking, carry your belongings like cameras, packed lunch and water as they cut through the forest so you can trek and navigate through the rugged terrain.
Can the elderly & disabled go Gorilla Trekking?
Yes, people with special needs can go gorilla trekking in Uganda . We always take care of Old aged, people with knee issues, hips, the elderly and seniors by assigning them porters who will take the them to watch the gorillas using stretchers. Once the guide/ranger locates the gorillas, your porter will bring you down to where the gorillas are for you to watch and take photos and videos.
Recommended 3 Days Gorilla Tour Packing List
- Water Proof
- Hiking Shoes
- Rain Jacket
- Light Trousers and long sleeved shirts
- Gardening gloves
- Socks
- Camera(No flash)
- Light snack
- Drinking water
- Snacks
About Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Located in south western Uganda, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is a premier gorilla tour destination which receives the highest number of gorilla lovers from all over the world . Bwindi Forest National Park was established in 1991 but was opened for tourism in 1993 and this is when the first habituated gorilla family named Mubare was opened to the first group of travelers.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is also a world heritage site listed among the United Nations Educational , Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO) due to its rich in biodiversity. The forest comprise of 324 tree species 10 of which are only found in Uganda. These provide food and habitation for different birds and wild animals. More so, Bwindi Impenetrable National park shelters over 348 bird species, 1290 mammal species, 1000 flowering plants, 27 species of frogs and 220 species of butterflies among others.
If you can’t wait to book the 3 Days Gorilla Tour from Kigali, please contact us on WhatsApp: +256-757 3415-93(24/7) for an instant trip booking or send an inquiry on the button below with your intended dates of travel and the number of people you intend to travel with.
What to Carry for your 3 Days gorilla Tour
- Camera and charger
- Sunglasses
- Light and heavy clothes
- Hiking boots
- Binoculars (if available)
Package includes the following services:
- Exclusive Safari transport in custom made Safari 4 by 4 wheel drive Land Cruiser with air conditioner.
- Services of English-speaking driver guides.
- Pick-up and drop-off.
- Bottled water
- All Meals included
- All Activities listed in the itinerary
Package cost excludes the following services
- International and Visa entry charges to Uganda.
- All items of personal use i.e. drinks, laundry, telephone calls, gratuities, personal travel insurances, etc.
- Activities not listed in the itinerary
General Requirements
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
On this 3 Days Gorilla Tour from Kigali, all visitors to Uganda must have a valid passport with at least 4 consecutive blanks pages. Any applicable visa and/or relevant documentation are the responsibility of the traveler. For further information on Visa requirements visitors are advised to contact their nearest Uganda Embassy or Consulate. Apply online here
LANGUAGE:
English
TIME:
GMT +3
VOLTAGE:
220 Volts/AC50Hz. Sockets are UK style, 3 pin square plugs. Power is from the UMEME in the city/major towns and generator with inverter back up in the Safari Lodges and Camps.
CURRENCY:
Foreign currency must be changed at the Bank, Bureau de Change, and Hotel/Safari lodge/Camp/Resort. Major Credit Cards, Master card, Visa, American Express, are usually accepted throughout the country. Where credit cards are accepted, the payment will normally be recorded in US$ regardless of the card’s default currency.
CLOTHING:
Dress is mainly informal and should be comfortable as well as practical. Something warm should be brought along for early morning and evenings. Safari clothes are available from hotels/lodges/camps.
BAGGAGE:
Where possible, travel light. Baggage space on safari is limited to medium suitcase or soft bag per person plus reasonable amount of hand luggage. There is 15 Kilogram per person limit on all flights to the wildlife sanctuaries. Excess luggage must be stored in your arrival hotel.
WATER:
You will find many different of opinion of what is safe and what is not. We recommend for peace of mind, to drink local Bottled Mineral water. It is important to drink plenty of water especially during the hotter months. We would recommend that guests drink at least 2 to 3 liters of water per day to limit the effects of dehydration.
HEALTH;
East Africa is a safe and secure destination; however, it is a good idea to take a few precautions. Kindly consult your GP or local doctor at least 6 weeks before you travel, with regards:
Malaria prophylactics. East Africa is a known malaria area and preventive measures are essential. You are advised to take one of the recommended anti-malarial drugs. Be sure to wear long sleeved shorts and trousers after sunset and spray the exposed parts of your body with a mosquito repellent spray
Remember to protect yourself from direct sun rays with sunscreen cream or safari hat.
DIETARY REQUIREMENTS:
For those guests with specific dietary requirement, please ensure we are notified prior to travel
GRATUITIES:
As a guideline and dependent on how happy you are, we would suggest the following:
The General Hotel/Lodge/Camp Staff – Approximately U$ 10.00 per person per day
Driver Guides – Approximately US$ 15.00 to US$ 20.00 per person per day
PHOTOGRAPHY:
Please be careful when photographing public buildings, airports, bridges, the national flag and people in uniform. Ensure that you have sought permission before photographing local people and their villages. If in doubt, please check with your guide.
