2 Days Uganda Gorilla Tour-Gorilla Trekking Bwindi From Kigali
The 2 days Uganda gorilla tour is a short gorilla trek Bwindi from Kigali which takes you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through Rwanda’s Capital Kigali. Your 2 Days Uganda Gorilla Tour will take place in either Ruhija or Rushaga Sector depending on the availability of permits and accommodation. This Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour is meant for visitors who have little time at hand or are staying in Kigali, Musanze or Kisoro/Kabale and would love to trek with the gorillas in Uganda. The 2 Days Uganda Gorilla Tour starts and ends in Kigali City/Kigali International Airport.
Visitors should note that to move between Uganda and Rwanda, you will need an East African Tourist Visa which you can get in your first country of arrival between Uganda and Rwanda at a cost of $100.
2 Days Uganda Gorilla Tour Highlights
Day 1: Pick up from Kigali and drive to Bwindi national park via Katuna Border
Day 2: gorilla trekking and drive to Kigali
Detailed itinerary of 2 Days Uganda Gorilla Tour
Day 1: Pick up from Kigali and Transfer to Bwindi national park
Your guide will pick you up from Kigali international airport or your hotel in Kigali and welcome you for the safari. You will also have short briefing ahead of the transfer to Bwindi national park in south western Uganda for an exciting gorilla trekking excursion the next day.
After check in at the lodge in Bwindi national park, you will relax and prepare to spend the night and also have your dinner.
Accommodation Option: Bweza Gorilla Lodge
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Gorilla trekking and drive to Kigali
After an early breakfast at the lodge, you will proceed to the Bwindi park headquarters for a briefing on the do’s and don’ts of gorilla trekking. You will be assigned groups and also ranger guides to search the impenetrable forest for the mountain gorillas.
On finding the gorillas in Bwindi forest, you will spend 1 hour with them and return to the briefing point to receive your certificates and your guide will drive you back to Kigali where you will be dropped off at the hotel or Kigali international airport which will bring the tour to an end.
Accommodation Option: N/A
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
End of Tour
2 Days Uganda Gorilla Tour Cost
The price of a 2 Days Uganda Gorilla Tour to Bwindi National Park through Kigali is $1700 for a solo traveler, $1400 Per Person for a couple and $1250 Per person for a group of 4 people.
Do You Need a porter for your 2 Days Uganda 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 thick 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 Packing List for Your 2 Days Uganda Gorilla Tour
- Water Proof Hiking Shoes
- Rain Jacket
- Light Trousers and long sleeved shirts
- Gardening gloves
- Socks
- Camera(No flash)
- Light snack
- Drinking water
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 your 2 Days Uganda Gorilla Tour, 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 2 Days Uganda 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 Accommodations
- 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 Information
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
On this 2 Days Uganda Gorilla Tour, 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.
