Book 2 Days Uganda gorilla tour starting from Kigali – Rwanda to Bwindi forest impenetrable national park . 2 days short gorilla trek is a great opportunity to see Uganda gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. The 2 day gorilla trip takes tourists through the steeply, impenetrable thick forest to meet the few surviving mountain gorillas remaining in the whole world.
The 2-day budget gorilla tour will start and end in Kigali. With the increase in the cost of gorilla permits in Rwanda, Uganda is the best alternative to have a close encounter with the mountain gorillas in their natural setting.
Tour itinerary
Day 1: Pick up from Kigali – Transfer to Bwindi National Park or Mgahinga national park
Have early morning breakfast and your driver-guide will pick you up from the hotel for the Kigali city tour and visiting the Genocide memorial site as you proceed driving to the Bwindi crossing Kabale- katuna border. You will drive through the rolling hills and undulating terrain of kigezi highlands commonly known as the Switz of Africa. You reach in the evening and check in the lodge to prepare for another day. Dinner and Overnight at Mahogany Springs Lodge /Rushaga Gorilla Camp / Bakiga Lodge.
Day 2: Gorilla tracking experience-Transfer back to Kigali
On this day, you will start your day with an early morning breakfast and prepare for the day. Your driver-guide will drive you to the park quarters for briefing, remember to carry your packed lunch and enough drinking water. At this point, you will be advised to hire a porter to carry your backpack and give you a hand in case need be. Gorilla trekking experience requires physical fitness and therefore you may need a porter for help. You also need good hiking boots, long-sleeved shirts/sweater top,s and pants, waterproof jacket, or raincoat for your convenience not to ruin your gorilla tracking experience.
At 8:00 am you will be led into the forest by the ranger guides following mountain gorilla trails and nests where they were last seen the previous evening. The 2 Days Gorilla trek usually lasts 3-5 hours depending on the movement of the gorillas, remember they are wild and they wander all over in the forest. When you finally meet them utilize 1 full hour interacting, taking photographs as well as videos. After a close encounter of one hour ascend back to the starting point meeting with your guide for hot lunch at the lodge and prepare to transfer back to Kigali.
End of tour.
The 2-days tour includes
- Ground transportation and Fuel
- Gorilla trekking permit (at US$700)
- Full English-speaking tour guide
- Park entrance fees
- 1 Night Accommodation (Full board)
- Bottled drinking water
Exclusions:
- Airfares
- Visa Fees
- Personal Insurance
- Expenses of personal nature like tipping, alcoholic beverages
Packing for 2 days gorilla tour
- A small day backpack
- Sturdy hiking boots
- Garden gloves
- Toiletries like Vaseline and creams
- Long-sleeved tops and shirts
- A pair of long trousers
- Gadgets like cameras and rechargeable batteries
- Rain jacket or coat
- Insect repellent
