Gorilla Tour from Kigali to Bwindi

Overview;

While on a gorilla Tour from Kigali, Rwanda, to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda, it is an experience like no other. This journey with Kyooma Gorilla Safaris offers breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural encounters, and the rare opportunity to witness endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Here’s a detailed guide to what you can expect on this unforgettable tour from Kigali to Bwindi.

Detailed Itinerary;

Day 1: Transfer from Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Rushaga)

On your Gorilla Tour from Kigali to Bwindi, you will be picked up from Kigali International Airport or any hotel in Kigali. This marks the beginning of your three-day Uganda Gorilla Safari. The journey to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is scenic. As you travel through the country known as “the land of a thousand hills,” you will witness breathtaking views of “the Pearl of Africa.” The drive takes about two hours. Upon arrival, check in at your accommodation.

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking Experience and Batwa Experience

Start your day with an exciting gorilla trekking experience. You will visit one of the gorilla families in Bwindi, and this trek will last about one hour. First, attend a briefing at the park offices. Then, you will enter the jungle with park guides who will lead you to the great apes. You can spend a maximum of one hour in their presence. Afterward, trek back to the lodge for an afternoon community excursion during the Gorilla Tour.

Afternoon Batwa Experience during Gorilla Tour from Kigali to Bwindi

Next, enjoy the Batwa experience, which offers valuable insights into how these people lived in the forest. You will admire their traditional music, dances, and handicraft-making skills. Additionally, you will witness their traditional fire-making techniques. After this enriching experience, return to your lodge for dinner.

Day 3: Transfer to Entebbe with a Stopover at the Ugandan Equator

After breakfast, embark on your transfer to Entebbe from Bwindi during the Gorilla Tour. Along the way, stop at the Ugandan equator in Kayabwe. Here, you can take memorable pictures while straddling the Southern and Northern Hemispheres. Enjoy your lunch before continuing to Entebbe. This journey will take about 7-8 hours. In the evening, catch your flight and conclude your trip. Alternatively, you may choose to stay overnight at a hotel in Entebbe.