Express Gorilla Trekking in Uganda from Kigali
Express Gorilla Trekking in Uganda from Kigali
Overview:
Are you planning and interested in booking a last-minute Express Gorilla Trekking in Uganda from Kigali, yes, it is possible with Safari Vacations and Travel Services Ltd. We are masters in the art of making sure you secure the gorilla permits throughout the year for any date you plan to do your gorilla trek even if it tends to be hard, especially during the high season period from June to September every year. During this time there are always many travelers with an interest in booking gorilla trekking in Bwindi and this makes the services and gorilla permits sell out making it hard for travelers to do their treks others end up missing out on the trek. Avoid the hustle and just take a few minutes to contact here for booking and reservation details.
Day 1:
Travel from Kigali to the Uganda-Rwanda Border
Start by traveling from Kigali to the Cyanika or Gatuna border post on the Rwanda-Uganda border. This journey can take around 3-4 hours by road, depending on your exact starting point in Kigali and the border post you choose.
Cross the Border into Uganda
At the border post, you’ll need to go through immigration and customs procedures to enter Uganda. Ensure you have all necessary travel documents, including a valid passport, visa (if required), and any permits for gorilla trekking in Uganda.
Travel to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Once you’re officially in Uganda, you’ll need to continue your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This is one of the prime locations for gorilla trekking in Uganda. The travel time from the border to Bwindi can vary depending on which sector of the park you intend to visit, but it can take anywhere from 3 to 6 hours by road.
Day 2:
Gorilla Trekking Experience in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Join a guided gorilla trekking tour, which typically starts early in the morning. You’ll hike through the dense forest with experienced guides and trackers to locate a gorilla family. Once you find them, you’ll have a limited amount of time (usually one hour) to observe and photograph these incredible creatures in their natural habitat.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park has several trekking starting points, each leading to different gorilla families. Common starting points include Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga, and Nkuringo. Ensure you have a permit for the specific gorilla family and sector you wish to visit.
Day 3:
Return to Kigali
After your gorilla trekking adventure in Uganda, you can choose to return to Kigali, Rwanda, on the same day or stay overnight in Uganda. When you’re ready to return to Kigali, follow the same route back to the Rwanda-Uganda border and complete the immigration and customs procedures for re-entry into Rwanda.
Why choose a tour to Uganda from Kigali
Our gorilla tours from Kigali are meant for those who would like to start and end their safaris in Kigali and have a budget plan to spend on their tour for a memorable Uganda safari experience. Trekking gorillas in Rwanda costs USD1500 per person for the gorilla permit so the option of visiting Bwindi for gorilla trekking at USD800 is better and will help you save. You will cross the land border from Rwanda to Uganda and back. Uganda gorilla trekking tour from Rwanda is best to cut down the drive times which is 4-5 hours if you start in Kigali compared to 8-9 hours from Entebbe, Uganda.
You have all reasons to book your Bwindi gorilla trekking starting from Kigali Rwanda with Safari Vacations and Travel Services Ltdanytime you feel like visiting Uganda but you want to start and end your tour in Kigali. Safari Vacations and Travel Services Ltd is one of the leading tour operators for Uganda and Rwanda and we are highly recommended on TripAdvisor.
We employ well-trained and professional Safari designers who sit in our head office in Entebbe ready to provide you with relevant and timely advice and information to help you in your safari planning. Once in Uganda, we will assign you one of our professional English-speaking driver guides who will be with you in the field to show you the beauty of Uganda. As well this tour will help you cut down the initial drive time you would have from Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park to 4-5 hours from Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.
Where best is Gorilla Trekking done in Uganda?
Gorilla trekking in the Bwindi forest is done in 4 sectors which include Buhoma, Ruhija, Nkuringo, and Rushaga. Buhoma sector is located in the northern part of Bwindi and the Ruhija sector is in the North Eastern part of Bwindi both sectors are located close to Queen Elizabeth National Park making it easy to combine gorilla trekking with game viewing if you are trekking at these sectors. In the southern part of Bwindi, it is where Rushaga and Nkuringo sectors are located close to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for gorilla trekking and Golden monkey tracking. Each sector has different habituated mountain gorilla families open for gorilla trekking with the Rushaga sector having many families compared to other sectors.
Gorilla tracking in Uganda is done in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. These are one of the only 2 national parks home to the endangered mountain gorillas in Uganda, other national parks include Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda and Virunga National Park in DR Congo. Bwindi Forest National Park is one of Africa’s oldest forests with a diverse biodiversity with various species which include 350 birds, 310 butterflies, 200 trees, 51 reptiles, 88 months, and 120 mammals, the park is also home to several primates including chimpanzees, L’Hoest’s monkey and the major one the Mountain Gorillas. The global population of mountain gorillas is 1064 individuals and half of these can be found in the Bwindi forest, the park has over 15 habituated gorilla family groups open for gorilla tracking with 8 gorilla permits allocated to each group per day.
How much is an Express Gorilla Trekking in Uganda from Kigali
A Gorilla Permit costs USD800 per person per trek for Foreign Non-Residents, USD700 for East African Residents, and USD70 for East African Citizens. This Gorilla permit allows you to spend one-hour encountering mountain gorillas in the Bwindi forest once you find them on your trek. A 3 Day Express Gorilla Trekking in Uganda from Kigali Rwanda costs USD1290 per person all inclusive.
How to book an Express Gorilla Trekking in Uganda from Kigali
You will need to secure your gorilla permit in advance to confirm you have booked Uganda gorilla trekking. Gorilla trekking permits are purchased from Uganda Wildlife Authority, this can be doable at their headquarters in Kampala or Kisoro for tourists arriving in Uganda through Entebbe it is recommended to purchase their gorilla permits from Kampala and for tourists arriving in Uganda through Kigali they can purchase their permits at the branch headquarter of Uganda Wildlife Authority in Kisoro town which is 1-2 hours drive to Bwindi.
Safari Vacations and Travel Services Ltd is one of the best gorilla safari companies that can purchase your gorilla permit in advance and on short notice, once you confirm your dates and share them with us via email or WhatsApp we will first tentatively reserve the gorilla permits for you online and then send you an invoice for you to make payment and once money comes through on our account we will purchase your gorilla permits immediately and send you scanned copies of your permits for your records and perusal and this will confirm you have purchased your gorilla permits for your gorilla
What is the best time for Gorilla Trekking in Uganda?
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi is possible throughout the year and the best time to do gorilla trekking in Africa is during the drier months of January, February, June to early September, this makes it easier to travel to the park and gives a clear view of gorillas given the vegetation cover is not too much high lush.
Packing for Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest
Insect Repellent
Water Bottle
Camera, lenses, etc
Comfortable walking/hiking boots & socks
Gardening gloves for gorilla tracking
Hat and Sunscreen
Rain Jacket
Binoculars (game/bird watching)
Accommodation during Gorilla Trekking in Uganda
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest National Park is in the northern part is Buhoma and Ruhija and in the southern part are the Rushaga and Nkuringo sectors. In Rushaga lodges, you can stay at Rushaga Gorilla camp, Four Gorillas Lodge, Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge, Nsongi Camp, Icumbi Gorilla Safari Lodge, Gorilla Safari Lodge, Gorilla Valley Lodge and Karungi Camp. Nkuringo lodges you can stay at Nkuringo Bwindi gorilla lodge, Clouds Mountain gorilla lodge or Lake Mutanda Resort, all these lodges are close to the start point of Gorilla Habituation and Gorilla trekking.
In the northern part, in Buhoma sector you can stay at Buhoma Lodge, Bwindi Lodge, Buhoma Community Rest Camp, Ride 4 a Woman among others, In Ruhija you can stay at Trekkers Tavern Cottages, Agandi Eco Lodge, Gift of Nature Lodge, Ruhija Gorilla Safari Lodge, and Broadbill Tented Camp among others.
Safari Vacations and Travel Services is a Local tour operator based in Uganda with its head offices in Entebbe. Moreover, Safari Vacations and Travel Services is a business for a Ugandan native, we specialize in life-changing experiences and sustainable tours and holidays to all East African countries. We are members of the Association of Uganda Tour Operators and with registration from the Uganda Tourism Board. We have a good and long working relationship with Uganda Wildlife Authority making it easy to book your gorilla permits and gorilla trekking safari. Safari Vacations and Travel Services is also high in Trip Advisor reviews.
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