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2 Days from$1335 p/p in USD -
DeparturesYear Round
Destinations
Rwanda, Uganda,
Tour Type
Guided, Large Group, Small Group
Safari Standard
Mid Range
Tour Overview
Gorilla tracking is one of the most sought after bucket list experiences and Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is one of the very best places to enjoy this adventure. See a mountain gorilla family in the lush forest and experience one of the most unforgettable wildlife encounters in the world! The safari starts in Kigali, Rwanda’s capital city, then heads into Uganda to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
General Information
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Safari types:Gorilla Safari, Guided Safari, Trekking Safari
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You will visit:Bwindi Impenetrable NP
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Wildlife:Mountain Gorilla, Colobus Monkey, Birds, Sitatunga, Red-tailed Monkey, L'Hoest Monkey, Forest Pig
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Activities:Trekking, Cultural Experience
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Getting around:4x4 Safari Vehicle
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Start/end:Start/end in Kigali, Rwanda
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Minimum age:13
Price Per Person – USD
From USD 1,555 for solo traveller
From USD 1,335 price per person for 2 travellers
From USD 1,220 price per person for 3 travellers
From USD 1,170 price per person for 4+ travellers
What's Included
- Accommodation & all meals
- English speaking driver/guide
- Airport transfer on day 1 and day 2 for private tours only
- Transportation charges
- Park entry fee
- Gorilla tracking permit
- Batwa Cultural Visit
- Guide fees
What's Excluded
- International & domestic flights
- Additional accommodation before or after the tour
- Drinks/spirits
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fee)
Disclaimer
- This itinerary is owned and delivered by ‘Dav Safaris‘
- All prices are ‘From’ and may vary at the time of booking
- Display price is usually based on two people sharing
- ‘Dav Safaris‘ reserves the right to change the content and price of the itinerary
- All itineraries are subject to availability
Day by Day Overview
Today starts with your driver guide picking you up from the airport or your hotel in Kigali and embarking on an exciting drive to extreme south western Uganda. A stopover for lunch will be made en route. The dense rainforest of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, famous for its gorilla population, is one of the most fertile and rich in the world, being home to a variety of primates, plants and topical birds. On arrival, you will have a visit to Batwa pygmy’s community for a culture visit, Dinner and overnight stay at a lodge amidst the forests and verdant hills of Bwindi as you wait for the next day’s adventure.
Early morning breakfast and proceed to the briefing point ready to start the highlight of your trip – gorilla trekking. The trek may last from 2 to 6 hours depending on the gorilla group you are visiting. Trek through the rainforest and bamboo covered slopes, accompanied by a Uganda Wildlife Authority guide and other trackers, in search of a mountain gorilla family. The walking can sometimes be tough and long, but when you catch a glimpse of a magnificent silverback any discomforts will be quickly forgotten. Due to the nature of the activity, you will have packed lunch. After gorilla trekking, you will drive through the terraced hills to Kigali city where your driver will drop you off at the airport.
