Kigali: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Gorilla Trekking Tour
ID: GYG1116007-1713215
Category:
Country: Rwanda
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Embark on a gorilla trekking adventure in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Depart from Kigali, trek through the forest, and spend time with mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.
Begin your adventure with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Kigali. Travel to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda, crossing the Gatuna border.
Arrive at the park for registration and a briefing on trekking rules and guidelines from park rangers. Learn about the dos and don’ts, and what to expect during your gorilla trekking experience.
Start your hike through the forest in search of mountain gorillas. Spend 1-6 hours trekking, depending on the location and the family of gorillas allocated to you.
Upon meeting the gorillas, enjoy one magical hour to observe them as they interact, play, groom, feed, and roam around. Take photos of this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
After your trek, have a lunch break before driving back to Kigali for drop-off at your hotel or the airport.
Highlights
- Feel the thrill of encountering mountain gorillas in their natural habitat
- Enjoy a scenic drive from Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Learn about gorilla conservation efforts from knowledgeable park rangers
- Capture unforgettable moments as you observe gorillas up close
- Experience the beauty of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest on a guided trek
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Early morning departure from Kigali at 3:00 am
Immigration process at the Gatuna border
Trekking can last from 1 to 6 hours
One hour with the gorillas
Gorilla trek packaging list
INCLUDED
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Transportation from Kigali to Bwindi and back
- Guided trek in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- Gorilla permit
- Uganda Visa
- Lunch with a Soft drink (water or Soda)
- English/ French speaking Driver/ Guide
- Bottled drinking water while trekking and in vehicles.
NOT INCLUDED
- Visa fees
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
