3 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Safari from Rwanda
This is a short 3 days Bwindi Gorilla trekking safari from Rwanda that begins and ends at Kigali International Airport and takes you to Uganda’s renowned Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. It is great for those who have limited time and want a short visit to the gorillas. We can also substitute Ugandan gorillas with Rwandan gorillas.
Please feel free to customize and notify us. Your 3 days Bwindi gorilla trekking safari from Rwanda includes professional advice from local Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers who have passed down centuries of knowledge about the forest’s environment and famous residents. The hike through Bwindi’s thick rainforest demonstrates why it is known as ‘Impenetrable,’ making each step towards seeing the gorillas more important.
Highlights for Safari.
Day 1: Pickup from Kigali and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 3: Transfer Back to Kigali
Detailed Itinerary for 3 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Safari from Rwanda.
Day 1: Pickup from Kigali and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Your 3 days Bwindi gorilla trekking safari from Rwanda begins at Kigali International Airport, where your guide will greet you for the four-hour drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The Bwindi Gorilla Tracking Uganda tour takes you through Rwanda’s undulating hills before crossing at the Chanika Border (182 km) or Katuna Border (195 km). Your Bwindi Gorilla Tracking Uganda journey continues through the scenic Kisoro District, known as “the Switzerland of Africa” for its dramatic landscapes, before arriving at your lodge near one of Bwindi’s four tracking regions – Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga, or Nkuringo – to prepare for tomorrow’s gorilla encounter.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
The highlight of your 3 days Bwindi gorilla trekking safari from Rwanda begins at 7:30 a.m. with a briefing at the UWA headquarters in your allocated area. The Bwindi gorilla trekking safari from Rwanda continues as you enter the ancient forest, where skilled trackers will guide you through deep undergrowth to discover your assigned gorilla family.
Your Bwindi gorilla trekking safari excursion today might last anywhere from 2 to 8 hours, depending on the gorillas’ position, culminating in a wonderful hour with these gentle giants. Have your packed lunch, then head back to base and return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 3: Transfer Back to Kigali
After having your breakfast, your 3 days Bwindi gorilla trekking safari from Rwanda concludes with a 4-hour drive back to Kigali, passing through the picturesque Virunga Mountains range before arriving at your final destination in the afternoon.
End of the Safari.
