4 Days double gorilla trekking safari from Kigali

The 4 days double gorilla trekking safari from Kigali is an interesting tour that starts and ends in Kigali Rwanda. The safari will take you to the misty forests of Bwindi impenetrable national park which is located in southwestern part of Uganda. Bwindi impenetrable national park is famously known for harboring the highest number of mountain gorillas which are found in four sectors namely Rushaga sector in the south, Buhoma sector in the north, Nkuringo sector in the south and Ruhija sector in the east. During the 4 days double gorilla trekking safari from Kigali, you will get an opportunity to spend time with the endangered mountain gorillas in two different sectors the Buhoma sector in the north and ruhija sector in the eastern part of the Bwindi impenetrable national park.

Highlights of the 4 Days double gorilla trekking safari from Kigali

Day 1: Pick up from Kigali and transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park

Day 2: First gorilla trekking safari in Bwindi impenetrable national park

Day 3: Second gorilla trek in Bwindi impenetrable national park

Day 4: Departure to Kigali

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Pick up from Kigali and transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park

Depending on your location on the first day of the 4 days double gorilla trekking safari from Kigali, our driver guide will pick you up from your location in Kigali, brief you about the safari and then start the journey to Bwindi impenetrable national park. The journey takes about 4 to 5 hours passing via Cyanika border in Kisoro or Katuna birder in Kabale and on your way you will have a stopover for en-route lunch. After lunch you will proceed to Bwindi impenetrable national park with stunning views of the Kigezi highlands, terraced farmlands, beautiful scenery among others and upon arrival, you will continue to check into the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Luxury accommodation: Ruhija gorilla lodge, Kiho gorilla lodge

Midrange accommodation: Bakiga lodge, Ruhija gorilla mist camp

Budget accommodation: Ruhija community ret camp

Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: First gorilla trek in Bwindi impenetrable national park

You will have an early breakfast on the second day of the 4 days double gorilla trekking safari from Kigali, carry packed lunch and then meet up with your driver guide to transfer to the park headquarters for a gorilla trekking briefing. After the briefing, you will be divided into groups of 8 people where each group will be allocated a gorilla family to trek, park rangers and an experienced park guide. Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park takes about 2 hours to 7 hours depending on their location because they like to move from one place to another in search of food. During trekking, you will be able to view other wildlife species and once the mountain gorillas are found, you will be able to spend one hour with them in their natural habitat which gives you an opportunity to learn more about their behaviors, habits, watch them carry out their daily activities, take photos and record videos.

After the one hour with the gorillas, you will return to the starting point where you will be given a certificate for participating in gorilla trekking and then meet up with your driver guide to transfer to Buhoma sector in the northern part of Bwindi impenetrable national park. Upon arrival in the park, you will check into the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Luxury accommodation: Buhoma lodge, Bwindi lodge

Super midrange accommodation: Mahogany lodge

Midrange accommodation: Buhoma haven lodge

Budget accommodation: Buhoma community rest camp

Meal plain: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Second gorilla trek in Bwindi impenetrable national park

You will have an early breakfast on the third day of the 4 days double gorilla trekking safari from Kigali, carry packed lunch and then meet up with your driver guide to transfer to the park headquarters for a gorilla trekking briefing. After the briefing, you will be divided into groups of 8 people where each group will be allocated a gorilla family to trek, park rangers and an experienced park guide. Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park takes about 2 hours to 7 hours depending on their location because they like to move from one place to another in search of food. During trekking, you will be able to view other wildlife species and once the mountain gorillas are found, you will be able to spend one hour with them in their natural habitat which gives you an opportunity to learn more about their behaviors, habits, watch them carry out their daily activities, take photos and record videos.

After the one hour with the gorillas, you will return to the starting point where you will be given a certificate for participating in gorilla trekking and later go for an optional cultural tour where you will interact with the local people in the neighboring communities. After the cultural tour, you will drive back to the lodge for dinner and overnight as above.

Meal plain: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Departure to Kigali

After a relaxed breakfast on the last day of the 4 days double gorilla trekking safari from Kigali, you will check out of the lodge and meet up with your driver guide to start the journey back to Kigali with en-route lunch on the way. Upon arrival in Kigali your driver guide will drop you off at Kigali international airport for your departure flight or drop off at your hotel in Kampala.

End of 4 days double gorilla trekking safari from Kigali

4 days double gorilla trekking safari from Kigali includes

Gorilla trekking permits
Experienced English speaking driver guide
Full board accommodation
All meals at the lodge (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Ground transport in a 4WD safari vehicle
Vehicle and fuel
Bottled drinking water

4 days double gorilla trekking safari from Kigali excludes

International air flight tickets
Visas
Optional activities and accommodation not included in the itinerary
Personal expenses like such as laundry services, buying souvenirs, crafts, Alcoholic drinks, hiring a porter, tipping among others.