2 Days Gorilla Trekking Safari In Uganda from Kigali
Our 2 Day Gorilla Trekking safari in Uganda is a short safari tour package starting from Kigali and it includes perfect safari accommodation properties in and around Bwindi or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park,4×4 safari vehicle for your comfort travel on your Uganda holidays as well as a knowledgeable English speaking driver guide. Get started booking now!
Note: Gorilla trekking can’t be successful minus a valid gorilla permit. Remember in the world, there are only three countries where you can go for gorilla trekking that is; Uganda, Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo.
What Are Prices for Mountain Gorilla Trekking Permits;
Uganda Gorilla Trekking Permit Costs USD800 per person for nonforeigners, foreign residents at USD700PP, Rest of Africa at USD500 PP and East African Members at USD85PP.
Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Permits Costs USD1500 per person. Rwanda’s Gorilla permit fee quite doubles Uganda’s gorilla permits fees. Rwanda; Rest of Africa at USD500 PP and East African citizen at USD200 PP
Congo Gorilla Trekking Permits Cost USD 400 per person.
ITINERARY
Day 1:Pick up and transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park
Depending on your location in Kigali on the first day of the 2 days gorilla trekking safari in Uganda from Kigali, you will be picked by our safari driver guide who will brief you about the safari and then transfer you to Bwindi impenetrable national park a journey which takes about 4 to 5 hours’ drive passing through Katuna border in Kabale. On the way, expect to enjoy great views of rolling hills in Rwanda, terraced farmlands, beautiful scenery among others. Upon arrival in the park, check into the lodge for dinner and overnight stay at Rushaga Community Lodge -Budget, Four Gorilla Lodge – Midrange
Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day2: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park
After an early morning breakfast, carry your packed lunch boxes from the lodge and then go meet up with your driver guide to drive you to the park headquarters for a briefing. After the briefing, you will start trekking in the jungle while accompanied by the park range guide. You will search of the mountain gorillas which takes about 30 minutes to 7 hours depending on the movements of gorillas, because they like to move from one place to another in search of food. As you trek through the forest you will be able to view other small primate species such as l’hoest monkeys, chimpanzees, black and white colobus monkeys, different plant species, birds many others.
On finding the mountain gorillas you will be given to spend one hour with them in their natural environment which gives you an opportunity to observe their habits, behaviors, watch gorillas feed, breastfeed, groom their young ones, take photos and record the breathtaking moments to show people back home after the safari. After an hour encounter with the mountain gorillas, you will trek back to the park headquarters where you will be rewarded a certificate for participating in gorilla trekking. Then drive out of the park and depart to Kigali. On arriving, your driver guide will drop you off at Kigali international airport for your onward flight or drop off at any place of convenient. End of 2 days gorilla trekking safari in Uganda from Kigali
Tour Includes
• Gorilla trekking permit @ $800 pp
• Full-time English-speaking driver guide
• Accommodation as indicated in the itinerary
• All meals at the lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
• Pick up and drop off in Kigali
• 4 WD safari Van and fuel/Safari Land Cruiser
• Bottled drinking water
Tour Excludes
• Air flight tickets and Visas
• Life insurance
• Optional activities not included on the itinerary
• Tipping
• Personal expenses like buying souvenirs, crafts, drinks, laundry services, hiring a porter among others.
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