2 DAYS GORILLA TREKKING TOUR FROM KIGALI

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Itinerary Overview For The 2 Days Gorilla Trekking Tour From Kigali

This is a two day, amazing Mountain Gorilla trekking trip that begins in Rwanda’s “Land of a Thousand Hills” and ends in Uganda’s “Pearl of Africa.” Mountain gorillas, often known as our Cousins, are one of the world’s most isolated primates and the largest primates. 

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is located in southwestern Uganda, in the foot hills of the huge Virunga Mountain range, which stretches through the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, and Uganda. This trip offers a wide range of lodging options, delectable cuisine, accessibility, security, and pleasant weather. Ranger guides will be on hand to help make a dream a reality.

Detailed Itinerary For The 2 Days Gorilla Trekking Tour From Kigali

Day 1: Kigali City Tour, Depart To Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

After arriving safely at Kigali international airport, you will be greeted by scenic rolling hills and our knowledgeable driver guide who will take you on a memorable safari to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda’s south western region. 

After a short briefing, you will make a brief Kigali city tour, if time permits; you will visit the Genocide Memorial Site, which is home to almost 25000 victims of the Hutu-Tutsi ethnic strife. 

Proceed for lunch and then a 3 to 4 hour trip to any of Bwindi’s four sectors with breath taking views of the rolling hills, lush foliage, dotted homesteads, and more. You will arrive at the park headquarters late in the evening for registration and then proceed to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Overnight:

Gorilla Mist Camp

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking Day & Transfer Back To Kigali

This morning, you will have a drink of juice or African coffee before driving to the park headquarters for an early morning pre- trekking briefing with the skilled ranger guides. They will go over the dos and don’ts of trekking and assign you to a Gorilla trekking group. 

After meeting the gorilla family, you are allowed one hour as you watch their unique behaviors such as moms breastfeeding their young, the silverback’s stance, and the games of the young stars. It’s all good times deep in the jungle, with the cameras on high alert. You will then return to the lodge for refreshments and lunch before departing for Rwanda to Kigali airport.

There will be a stopover at the border checkpoint for authorities to verify documents. You have the option of staying in Kigali for the night or flying to your next destination and this shall mark the end of The 2 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Safari from Kigali.