Entale African Safaris we as well handle your safari if interested to fly from Rwanda and Trek gorilla in Uganda. The 3 Days Fly in Rwanda Trek Gorillas at Bwindi safari package for this route is this 3 days fly in Rwanda and trek gorillas in Uganda. It’s a trending trail, and more convenient, cheaper considering the two cases of driving costs and the cost of trekking gorillas which costs $800 in Uganda and $1500 in Rwanda. So, if interested in trek gorillas at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park but from Rwanda. We have this safari suggestions enabling you trek gorillas in Uganda yet driving from Kigali Rwanda.
The means of transportation is by road using the 4×4 land cruiser safari vehicle, every day of the trip starts with breakfast, has lunch en-route and ends as planned in the detailed itinerary. The trip is suitable for luxury, midrange and budget travelers.
Trip Summary
- Day 1: Transfer from Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Day 2: Trek Gorilla
- Day 3: Visit the Batwa and drive back to Kigali
Trip activities;
- Gorilla Trekking
- Boat ride at Lake Bunyonyi
- Batwa Community visit
Destinations;
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, and Lake Bunyouyi
Accommodation;
- Midrage
Transportation;
- 4×4 safari customized Land Cruiser
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer from Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
This morning our experienced driver guide will pick and transfer you from Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in southwestern Uganda. The drive from Kigali to Bwindi is 166km which is approximately 4 and half hours of driving than the 10 hours of driving from Kampala to Bwindi. Will enter Uganda through Katuna border, then drive to the park, and check-in at your lodge, rest, and have dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Gorilla Leisure Lodge (half-board)
Day 2: Trek Gorilla
This morning hurry to the Rushaga starting point for the briefing on the trekking etiquettes. Get arranged in groups of 8 trekkers assigned trekking a single habituated family alongside an armed and experienced driver guide. Gorilla trekking time is unpredictable but can take about 30 minutes to about 4 hours to meet these amazing apes. Gorilla trekking is walking through moist thick jungle, hikes and slopes, hills and valleys until you encounter the gorillas which is a lifetime experiences. On finding the gorillas, one has a full one hour before their presence watching and silently following the gorillas, as the juveniles keep entertaining you with jumps.
Trekking is very exhausting, but after the experience with the apes, you return to the starting point, refresh with lunch and then you check-out of your lodge and drive to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation. At Lake Bunyonyi, possibly can take an evening boat ride for relaxing, and check-in at your lodge for dinner and overnight overlooking this amazing lake.
Accommodation: Birdnest Resort (half-board)
Day 3: Visit the Batwa and drive back to Kigali
This morning will drive to Batwa community and explore more about these forest pygmies who for long days before used to stay within the gorilla forests. Learn how these people live as gatherer, enjoy local music of singing and dancing, among others. Then in the early infantry afternoon hour drive back to Kigali via Katuna border. Drop off will be at either your hotel or at Kigali International Airport.
Trip exclusive
- 4×4 safari vehicle
- All trip fuel
- All meals and soft drinks
- Park entrances
- Gorilla permits
- Boat ride
- Accommodation
- Driver guide
Exclusive;
- Visa and air ticket
- Laundry
- All hard drinks
- Souvenirs
- Tips