2 Days Bwindi gorilla trekking safari from Kigali.
The 2 days Bwindi gorilla trekking safari from Kigali is an exceptional adventure that takes you on a thrilling journey to encounter the majestic mountain gorillas in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, starting from Kigali Rwanda. This unforgettable experience begins with a scenic Kigali city tour in Rwanda and then to Bwindi, passing through the stunning landscapes of Rwanda and Uganda before arriving at the park’s lush rainforest home of the remaining half population of the world’s mountain gorillas. With the expert guides leading the experience, this 2-day safari offers a rare and intimate encounter with these incredible creatures, creating lifelong memories of your time in the heart of Africa.
Tour Highlights.
Day 1: Pick up, Kigali city tour and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Day 2: Gorilla trekking and departure.
Detailed itinerary.
Day 1: Pick up, Kigali city tour and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
On the first day of the safari, your safari guide from Wild Josh Safaris, will pick you up either from Kigali International Airport or from your hotel in Kigali. After the pickup he will welcome you and belief you about the 2 days safari. After the briefing session, you will be transferred to participate in Kigali city tour where you will interact with the locals through exploring various interesting sites like Kimironko market the largest market in Rwanda to where you can buy African fabrics, and then the souvenirs as you interact with the locals for the best experience, you as well visit the Kigali genocide memorial museum where you will get to know the events that led to the unfornate event in Rwanda. You will later enjoy lunch in Kigali city. After lunch you will begin your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable national park. The scenic drive takes you through the Kigezi Highlands, offering breathtaking views of the Virunga Mountains and the surrounding countryside. And once you arrive the lodge you will check in your lodge for dinner, relaxation and overnight stay.
Day 2: Gorilla trekking and departure.
On the 2nd day of the safari, wake up early in the morning and enjoy breakfast. After breakfast you will carry your lunch, check out from your lodge and meet your safari guide to where he will transfer you to the park’s headquarters for the gorilla trekking briefing of the rules and regulations to follow. After the briefing you will be allocated a gorilla family to trek and a park guide who is knowledgeable about the mountain gorillas and also conversant with the various gorilla trekking traits. Gorilla trekking takes a period of about 30 minutes to 6 hours depending on the location of the gorillas. During gorilla trekking you will be impressed with the diverse spotting of various biodiversity and once the mountain gorillas are spotted you be given a period of one hour to be in the presence of the gorillas, that is watching them feeding, playing, breastfeeding, mothers grooming their young ones, taking pictures and recording their videos and among others. After the experience you will be transferred back to the starting point to where you will be will receive the gorilla trekking certificates for taking part in gorilla trekking. Then you will be driven back to Kigali at the end of your safari and then you will be dropped off at Kigali International Airport or at your hotel in Kigali city that will make your safari come to the end.
End of 2 Days Bwindi gorilla trekking safari from Kigali
2 Days Bwindi gorilla trekking safari from Kigali inclusions.
All activities in the itinerary.
All accommodation as per itinerary.
4×4 safari vehicle.
Full-time English speaking driver/guide.
Bottled mineral water while on a safari.
Meals.
2 Days Bwindi gorilla trekking safari from Kigali exclusions.
Tips.
Air tickets.
All items of personal nature like laundry, phone calls, beers and among others.
