2-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking Budget Safari
Visit the kingdom of mountain gorillas! This spectacular national park is the proud home of roughly half the world’s gorilla population, proving why gorilla safaris in Uganda are a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Learn about and see these rock stars of the forest in their natural habitat, explore the traditions and culture of the local people. This trip is the perfect addition to Uganda and Rwanda safaris.
Tour Highlights
>> Glimpse these rare creatures in the wild and observe their human-like interactions up close
>> Learn the meaning of adventure on this Uganda trekking tour through the rainforest with experienced local guides
>> Explore the green expanse of ancient rainforest and its abundance of wildlife
>> Try your hand at coffee-making, hiking, or canoeing on Lake Mutanda
>> Learn about the local community with visits to their villages and the Kigali Genocide Memorial and Museum
>> Make the most of your time with short (but scenic) connections from Kigali to Bwindi National Park
2-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking Budget Safari
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Day 1: Transfer from Entebbe Airport to Bwindi National Park, Uganda
We will pick you up at Entebbe Internation Airport and drive you to Bwindi National Park. The trip continues through the nearby towns of Kisoro or Kabale, both are small towns nestled into the luscious greenery at the feet of the Virunga Mountains and the hills adjacent to Lake Bunyonyi respectively. We will wind through the mountain roads to our final destination — Bwindi, arriving early afternoon. Spend the afternoon as you wish and choose from our array of optional activities such as hiking through the luscious hills, visiting the local Batwa community, learning about the area’s largest industry with a coffee-making tour, or paddle at sunset on a canoe trip on the idyllic Lake Mutanda, with the mountains as your backdrop.
Meal plan: lunch, dinner
Day 2: Mountain Gorilla Trekking Adventure & Drive to Kigali after the Trek
Today is the main event, our Uganda gorilla trek! You will embark on a full-day adventure to track the mountain gorillas in Bwindi Forest National Park. This national park is the home to roughly half the world’s population of mountain gorillas, making it THE destination for tracking. The trek will commence with a short briefing on gorilla trekking rules to ensure the safety of guests and the protection of these animals in their natural habitat. You will then start the trek into the impenetrable forest to encounter the gentle giants of Bwindi National Park. This is a true adventure and part of the excitement is finding the gorillas. Follow the guides as they make paths through the thick vegetation until the special moment that you encounter these majestic creatures. It is a truly unique experience and will surely be one of the standout moments of your trip. After the gorilla trek, head back downhill and drive to Kigali, Rwanda.
Note that since gorilla trekking can at times take more than 5hrs, it is recommended not to book a flight out of Kigali that departs before 10:00 pm local time in the evening of Day 2. Uganda’s time zone (East Africa Time) is one hour ahead of Rwanda’s time zone (Central Africa Time).
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch
Lodges & Accommodation
- Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
- Mutanda Lake Resort
- Rushaga Gorilla Camp
- Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge
- Lake Chahafi Resort
We will choose from one of these lodges according to availability.
Optional Activities
- Golden Monkey Trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
- The Batwa Trail Cultural Tour inside Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
- Visit the Batwa Community in the Village
- Canoe Trekking at Lake Mutanda
- Coffee-Making Experience
- Mabungo Community Village Tour in Kisoro
See our Local Experiences page for more information on each activity.
