This 1 day Uganda gorilla trek tour takes you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – from Kigali Rwanda. Bwindi Gorilla Park is located in Southwestern Uganda, and is home to over 459 mountain gorillas. This short gorilla safari allows those with limited time or on a budget to be part of the exhilarating gorilla trekking experience.
The trip involves an early departure from Kigali for the 3 – 4 hours’ drive to Uganda’s Bwindi Gorilla park.
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:
- Gorilla trekking experience.
- Scenic views of both Uganda & Rwanda countryside.
BRIEF ITINERARY:
Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park / Gorilla Trekking / Return to Kigali
DETAILED ITINERARY:
Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park / Gorilla Trekking / Return to Kigali
Very early morning Departure from Kigali Hotel to Bwindi Gorilla park Uganda (+/-4hrs).
Transfer to the park HQ for briefing before starting your Gorilla trekking experience.
The gorilla trek can take anything from few minutes to several hours depending on where they nested the previous night. Gorillas are amazing creatures, with so much energy yet gentle therefore commonly known as the gentle giants of Bwindi. Once you locate the gorillas with help of your guide and trackers, you are allowed to stay with them for only one hour – take pictures and learn more about their habits.
Gorilla Trekking is unpredictable, and physical fitness is required for this adventure.
After the trek, transfer back to Kigali – Rwanda, enjoying the magical views of numerous rolling hills, Uganda countryside as well as the Virunga Volcanoes enroute on a clear day. (BL)
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