1 Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking from Kigali, Rwanda
This 1 day itinerary takes you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for Uganda gorilla trekking, where you track and observe a gorilla family in its natural habitat. Enjoy the scenic drive through Rwanda and Uganda, crossing the Katuna border. Stop in Kabale town for a local lunch before returning to Kigali.
Experience Uganda gorilla trekking on a one-day trip from Kigali, Rwanda. Start early with a scenic drive through Rwanda and Uganda, arriving at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for an informative ranger briefing. Trek deep into the forest to find a habituated gorilla family and spend an hour observing their fascinating behaviors. After the trek, return to Kigali with a lunch stop in Kabale, This Uganda gorilla trekking experience offers an efficient way to witness mountain gorillas while supporting conservation efforts
Tour highlights
Day 1 pickup from hotel, transfer to Bwindi for gorilla trekking, Drive back to Kigali
Price Includes:
- Gorilla tracking permit
- Park fees for all locations visited
- All activities mentioned in the itinerary
- Ground transport in custom 4x4 safari vehicle
- Bottled water during all transfers and game drives
- Full board accommodation as specified in the itinerary
- Services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Driver allowances and park entry fees
Price Excludes:
- Rwandan Visa (available online or on arrival)
- Uganda visa (available online or on arrival)
- International and internal flights
- Personal expenses and gratuitie
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Laundry services
- Travel and medical insurance
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- Tips for staff and guides
Itinary in details
- Day1pickup from hotel, transfer to Bwindi for gorilla trekking, Drive back to Kigali
At 4:00 AM, your guide will pick you up from Kigali for the drive to Bwindi for Uganda gorilla trekking via Katuna border. The journey takes you through Rwanda’s rolling landscapes and into Uganda, offering views of rural life. Upon arrival at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, you will check in at the park headquarters, where a ranger will provide a briefing on Uganda gorilla trekking protocols. After registration, you begin the trek into the forest, following expert trackers. Uganda gorilla trekking can last from a few hours to most of the day, depending on where the gorillas are. Once located, you will spend an hour observing them.
After the trek, you will return to the park headquarters, where you can rest briefly before beginning the drive back to Kigali. A stopover in Kabale town offers a chance to enjoy a local lunch before continuing toward Rwanda. The return journey provides another perspective on the diverse landscapes of Uganda and Rwanda. Uganda gorilla trekking offers a rare chance to see these primates in the wild, making this one-day trip a valuable experience. Your guide will drop you off at Kigali International Airport or any preferred location in Kigali