2 Day Gorilla Trekking Uganda from Kigali to Bwindi or Mgahinga
Enjoy a 2 Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking adventure in forests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Bwindi forest is a habitat of Mountain Gorillas in Uganda. This budget gorilla trekking tour in Uganda because of its short duration is also among the Bwindi gorilla trekking safaris from Kigali. Prospective gorilla trekkers from Rwanda to Uganda are able to visit the mountain gorilla families found in the southern and eastern side of Bwindi impenetrable forest.
Bwindi national park is divided into four gorilla trekking sectors including Buhoma sector in the north of the park, Nkuringo and Rushaga sectors in the south and Ruhija sector in the east of the vast park. In this 2 day gorilla trip, its hard to trek the endangered gorillas of Buhoma sector since it would be far. Therefore, tracking the primates of Nkuringo, Rushaga and Ruhija are the only available convenient options. The same tour can apply in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Kisoro. This is because from Kigali, one can easily drive through Cyanika border to reach Kisoro town for an overnight stay. From this tourist town, its easy to connect to Mgahinga the next day for gorilla trekking and then drive back to Kigali later in the evening hours of the second day.
Gorilla Trip Highlights
- Pickup from Kigali, transfer to Bwindi Forest or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Uganda.
- Gorilla Trekking in Uganda and then return to Kigali.
Detailed Safari Itinerary for 2 Day Gorilla Tour in Uganda
Day 1: Pick up from Kigali Airport or a Lodge in Rwanda to begin a 2 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking
Your driver guide will pick you from Kigali International Airport or at hotel in Kigali to begin a gorilla tour to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The charming journey will take you from a tiny country of 1000 Hills to Uganda, the Pearl of Africa, gifted by nature. You will cross to Uganda via Cyanika or Katuna border post. You will drive straight to the gorilla park. Check in at your lodge, have lunch and take a rest. Dinner and overnight at Gorilla Safari Lodge, Gorilla Mist Camp or Bakiga Lodge.
Day 2: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Gorilla Trekking
When done with breakfast, you will transfer to the park headquarters to get the pre gorilla trekking briefing. Your knowledgeable guide will take you through all the gorilla trekking rules and regulations to follow while with the endangered primates. When every visitor is given a family to trek, your driver will transfer you to the hiking starting point. Based on your physical fitness, age and preferences, you will be attached to a gorilla group within your interest. Kindly tell your guide about your likes and dislikes so that he bargains for a gorilla family that may meet your tastes and favorites. Physical fitness is key to enjoying the trekking undertaking. The hiking exercise may last between 1 to 8 hours, meaning trekkers should expect returning early or late.
During the tracking excursion, you guide will explaining to you about other wildlife species including plants, birds and animals. Feel free to ask questions of your choice for your deeper understanding. The climax of the adventure is when come across the long-sought gentle giants of impenetrable forest. There is always a high degree of inquisitiveness, imagination and eagerness that feature your mind as you’re your guide tells to lower your voices as you are about to reach the primates. Joy and happiness characterize the moment. Staying round the midst of the gorillas you have always visualized is worth your trip energies. For the one hour you are with the gorillas, critical observations and photographing are allowed. Your gorilla visit ends after an hour when the guide asks you to prepare to leave back to the park headquarters where you will pick your gorilla trekking certificate. After the trek, enjoy your lunch packs and then transfer back to Kigali arriving in the evening. On reaching Kigali, your driver may drop you at a hotel or the airport as per your programme. End of Bwindi Gorilla Trekking.
What is included in this 2 day Uganda gorilla trekking trip?:-
- Gorilla Trekking Permit
- Ground transport in strong 4×4 safari vehicle
- An experienced English-speaking driver guide or guide of the visitors’ preferred language
- Full board accommodation as shown in the itinerary
- Vehicle Fuel
- Meals as described in the itinerary
- Bottled mineral water in the car
- Park entry fees
- Park ranger and guiding
What are excluded in the Price?:-
- Visas fees, tips and all personal expenses like beverages, crafts, cigars and souvenirs.
What to Wear on a Gorilla Trekking Safari
- Trekking boots
- Long trousers.
- A long-sleeved shirt.
- Sturdy, waterproof hiking boots.
- Thick socks.
- Hardy gloves.
- A lightweight rain jacket or poncho.
- A wide-brim hat.
- A rain coat
- A flash free camera
- Insect repellents
- Trekking stick – this can be hired at the trekking starting point.
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