3 Day Gorilla Trekking Budget Safari in Uganda

We've got you covered if you want to see more in less time! The 3-day gorilla trekking safari offered by Bamboo Ecotours takes you to the most stunning tourist attractions in southwestern Uganda. The major highlight of the tour is gorilla trekking adventure at Bwindi National Park. If time allows, guests will have an option to do optional activities on Day 1 and Day 3. Optional activities include canoe trekking at Lake Mutanda, Batwa cultural experience, and golden monkey trekking at Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.

Itinerary

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

Stop At: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Buhoma 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 Golden Monkey Guest House in Kisoro town or similar lodge

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking Adventure

Stop At: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Buhoma 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.

Note: Depending on the availability of gorilla trekking permits, we might suggest trekking the gorillas at Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Golden Monkey Guest House or similar lodge

Day 3: Transfer from Bwindi National Park to Kigali

Stop At: Kigali City Tower, Kigali Rwanda
This will be the final day of the 3 Day Gorilla Trekking Budget Safari. We will drive from the lodge to Kigali, Rwanda via the Cyanika Uganda/Rwanda boarder.
Duration: 5 hours

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