Overview
This trip takes you to the misty Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, which is home to more than half the population of the remaining 720 Mountain Gorillas. The forest offers a unique birding opportunity, cultural experiences, a scenic allure of stunning hills and lush vegetation inhabited by the elusive primates. The gorilla trek activity is the most enchanting experience in this forest. You will have an experience of a life time watching at close range these majestic apes as they feed, play and relax.
Locations
> You'll be collected from the airport.
> Accommodations, Destinations and length of this tour can be customized.
> Additional accommodation before and end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1 - Transfer from Kigali, Rwanda to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After an early breakfast, you will be picked up by our company representative who will be your driver guide from your Hotel or Airport in Kigali who will brief you about your trip and drive you to the Rwanda, Uganda border of Katuna. In the process you will traverse the lush country side dotted with undulating hills that have qualified Rwanda as a land of a thousand hills Arriving in Bwindi in afternoon you will check into your lodge, and after lunch, you will go for Batwa Cultural Visit after which you will return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Bakiga Lodge
Day 2 - Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable and transfer back to Kigali Airport
After an early breakfast at your lodge, you will be driven to the Park offices for a briefing about what to do and not do while on a Gorilla trek. After the briefing, you will set for the trekking in very thick vegetation. Tracking gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable forest is quite challenging as it involves moving over rugged terrain of steep slopes and valleys. The jungle is very lively with rich forest sounds. The trek ranges between 2 – 8 hours and you have one hour to stay with the Gorillas once sited. Come back and we head to the border to cross to Rwanda you will be driven to Kigali to catch your evening departure flight or be dropped off at your hotel depending on your program.
> You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Rates by Travelers
| Start dates | End dates | Solo 1 room |
2 people 1 room |
3 people 2 room |
4 people 2 room |
5 people 3 room |
6 people 3 room |
6+ people |
| 2026-09-05 | 2027-05-31 | $ 1,500.00 | $ 1,210.00 | $ 1,135.00 | $ 1,090.00 | $ 1,070.00 | $ 1,050.00 | Request Quote |
Getting There
- This tour starts Kigali and ends in Kigali
- Book your own international flights when using this operator
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
- Accommodations, Destinations and length of this tour can be customized
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Included
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excluded
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of US$ option per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
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