2 Day Gorilla Trekking at Bwindi National Park in Uganda

2 Day Gorilla Trekking at Bwindi National Park in Uganda

Bamboo Ecotours organizes low cost and eco-conscious trips that benefit the guests and local communities. We invest up to 15% of our revenues into community projects such as rehabilitating health centres, building water catchment systems and providing education scholarships to students.

Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer from Kigali, Rwanda to Bwindi National Park in Uganda

Stop At: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Kanungu Uganda
Our representative will pick you up in Kigali and drive to Bwindi National Park. The drive to Uganda will go through Rwanda's northern town of Ruhengeri. You will then cross over into Uganda via Kyanika border post. The drive continues through the nearby Kisoro town and finally to Bwindi national park. The journey should take about 4-5 hrs. Arriving at Bwindi national park early afternoon will give you an opportunity to do optional activities such as hiking, visiting the community, etc.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Rushaga Gorilla Camp located at Rushaga sector of Bwindi National Park

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking at Bwindi National Park

Stop At: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Kanungu Uganda
You will head to the Bwindi National Park gate immediately after breakfast to get a briefing about the gorilla trek. The briefing will be conducted by the national park guide and will cover the basics on what to expect during the trek. It is at this point that you will be told which gorilla family to trek. It is likely that you will be joined by other visitors. The gorilla trek can take from few to many hours depending on how far the gorillas are inside the forest.

After the gorilla trek, drive back to Kigali, Rwanda.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
No accommodation included on this day.