This 4 Days Gorilla Trekking Tour in Bwindi is designed for individuals who wish to travel twice through the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and/or Mgahinga from Rwanda. Enquire Now There are two options available for these four days: either book one gorilla trek and one gorilla habituation experience to spend up to four hours with mountain gorillas in the southern part of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, or book one gorilla trek and one gorilla trek with different gorilla families in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. In addition to gorilla trekking, community walks, and bird watching are all included in this 4 Days Gorilla Trekking Tour in Bwindi.
Detailed Itinerary.
Day 1: Arrival in Kigali Airport – Transfer to Bwindi National Park
You will be picked up at Kigali International Airport or any hotel in Kigali to begin your four-day Bwindi gorilla safari and head into the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. You will travel through a nation of a thousand hills on this breathtaking route to reach the Pearl of Africa. At the border between Katuna and Kyaninga, you enter Uganda and make a stop at Kabale Town in Katuna or Kisoro in Kyaninga before continuing on to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Accommodation: Trackers Safari Lodge, Mahogany Springs, Buhoma Lodge.
Meals: (Lunch, Dinner).
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast, you will go with your packed lunch to the park headquarters for an informational meeting about gorilla trekking. After giving you a detailed rundown of the dos and don’ts when dealing with mountain gorillas, your guide will leave you off at the starting point of your gorilla family. Keep in mind that gorilla families are distributed according to your age, fitness level, and hobbies. Please inform your guide of your interests before starting your trek into the forest so that they can make sure you get the gorilla family of your choosing.
Gorilla Trekking can be physically demanding, requiring a certain degree of fitness. One must be ready for both since gorilla trekking might take anywhere from thirty minutes to three quarters of a day. Up to the point where you come across a particular gorilla family, your guide will make an effort to educate you about the trees, birds, and other jungle creatures. After spending just an hour taking pictures and watching the mountain gorillas go about their regular lives, you will have to hike back to the park headquarters to pick up your certificates.
Accommodation: Trackers Safari Lodge, Mahogany Springs, Buhoma Lodge.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 3: Second Gorilla Trek or Gorilla Habituation Experience
You have the opportunity to go on an additional optional gorilla trek in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park on this day. You will stroll to the park headquarters after breakfast and bring your packed lunch so you can have an orientation about gorilla trekking. After going over all the dos and don’ts when spending time with mountain gorillas, your guide will drop you off at your gorilla family’s beginning. Note that your age, fitness level, and interests will determine which gorilla family you are assigned to. Before you begin your walk into the bush, please let your guide know about your preferences, and he will make an effort to get you into the gorilla family of your choosing.
One must be ready for both since gorilla trekking might take anywhere from thirty minutes to three quarters of a day. Up to the point where you come across a particular gorilla family, your guide will make an effort to educate you about the trees, birds, and other jungle creatures. After spending just an hour taking pictures and watching the mountain gorillas go about their regular lives, you will have to hike back to the park headquarters to pick up your certificates.
Accommodation: Trackers Safari Lodge, Mahogany Springs, Buhoma Lodge.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Day 4: Return to Kigali – Departure.
After breakfast, you’ll take a car back to Kigali Airport in time for your departure international flight.
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch).
End of the 4 Days Gorilla Trekking Tour in Bwindi.
The 4 Days Gorilla Trekking Tour in Bwindi includes;
- Airport transfers.
- Transport safari vehicle.
- Services of an English speaking driver guide.
- All park entry fees.
- Drinking water in the vehicle.
- 2 Gorilla permits.
- Nature walk.
The package excludes; Airfare, Visa, drinks, laundry, tips to local guides, telephone, porter fee while trekking, personal insurance, and personal shopping bills.