2 days Gorilla tracking tour
2 DaysOverview
This two day gorilla tracking tour in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National park offers a chance for those
who have fixed programs yet desire to trek Gorillas. The whole experience starts from Kigali Rwanda and
ends in Rwanda with a lot to encounter such as the different primate and Bird Species, as well as
different sites.
Upon your arrival at Kigali international Airport, Our driver guide will welcome you and brief you about
this experience. You will then drive to Kisoro having a stopover at the Genocide memorial grounds
where innocent people lost their lives. After words, have lunch before proceeding to Uganda while
enjoying the 4hours drive with amazing views of Virunga Volcanoes and beautiful kisoro villages. Upon
reaching, connect to Buhoma where you will carry out your trekking exercise, check-in to your
accommodation for dinner and overnight.
After an early morning breakfast, carry some packed lunch with you as you head to the sectors
Headquarters’ for a pre-trekking briefing and document verification. This exercise commences at 8:30-
9:00am local time, the park rangers tell you the dos and don’ts while trekking these primates in the
jungle. The whole activity might last for approximately 2-4 hours depending on how far the primates
have gone and your fitness. After finding them, one hour will be given to you to study the actual
behaviors of these creatures, how the female feed their young ones as well as getting amazed by the
giant silver backs.
After words, have a picnic lunch before embarking yet another 4 hour drive to Kigali international
airport .
cost includes
- 1. Pickup and drop-off from Kampala/Entebbe
- 2. Private 4x4 safari vehicle with fuel
- 3. Professional English-speaking driver/guide
- 4. 1 night's accommodation
- 5. Meals as per itinerary (Lunch and Dinner on Day 1, Breakfast and Lunch on Day 2)
- 6. Gorilla trekking permit
- 7. Park entrance fees
- 8. Ranger guide services during gorilla trekking
- 9. Bottled drinking water during transfers
- 10. Government taxes and service charges
Cost Excludes
- 1. International and domestic flights
- 2. Uganda visa fees
- 3. Travel insurance
- 4. Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, telephone calls, etc.)
- 5. Alcoholic and soft drinks
- 6. Tips and gratuities for guides, rangers, and lodge staff
- 7. Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- 8. Accommodation before or after the safari
- 9. Medical expenses and emergency evacuation
- 10. Porter fees during gorilla trekking (optional)
Frequently Asked Questions
Gorilla trekking can take anywhere from 2 to 8 hours, depending on the location of the gorilla family. Once found, visitors are allowed to spend one hour observing the gorillas.
The minimum age for gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is 15 years, as set by the wildlife authorities.
Wear long-sleeved shirts, long trousers, sturdy hiking boots, gardening gloves, and a waterproof jacket. Neutral-colored clothing is recommended, along with insect repellent and sufficient drinking water.
