3 Days Gorilla Trekking Budget Safari in Uganda

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Our representative will pick you up in Kigali and drive to Bwindi National Park. The drive to Uganda will go through Rwanda's northern town of Ruhengeri. You will then cross over into Uganda via Cyanika or Katuna border post. The trip continues through the nearby Kisoro or Kabale town and finally to Bwindi national park. The journey from Kigali to Bwindi National Park will take approximately 4-5 hrs. Arriving at Bwindi national park early afternoon will allow you to do optional activities such as hiking, visiting the Batwa community, coffee-making experience, etc.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Uganda)

Best Time to VisitJune to August and December to February

High SeasonJune to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

Best WeatherJune to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeRare

ElephantRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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Accommodation:

Golden Monkey Guest House

• Budget guest house located outside Bwindi NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)

• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

You will head to the Bwindi National Park gate immediately after breakfast to get a briefing about the gorilla trek. The national park guide will conduct the presentation that covers the basics of what to expect during the gorilla trek. The national guide will assign the gorilla trekking group during the pre-trekking briefing. Other visitors will likely join you. The gorilla trek can take from few to many hours, depending on how far the gorillas are inside the forest.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Uganda)

Accommodation:

Golden Monkey Guest House

• Budget guest house located outside Bwindi NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included

• Drinks not included

This is the final day of the tour. The day will start with breakfast and afterward, drive from Kisoro/Bwindi to Kigali. The drive takes about 4-5 hours, but it's an enjoyable ride. We will also stop at the Uganda Rwanda border to clear with immigration and proceed to Kigali.

Main Destination:

Kigali International Airport (Rwanda)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)

• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.

• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

Important to Know

• Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.

• This tour is not available to groups larger than 6 people.

• This tour accepts children who are 15 years and older.