Duration
2-Day
Accra, Botswana
This 2 Days Gorillas Trek Experience itinerary offers a quick yet unforgettable gorilla tracking adventure in Uganda, starting and ending in Rwanda. Designed for travelers with limited time, the journey takes you from Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, home to half of the world's remaining mountain gorillas. The trip includes a thrilling trek through the dense rainforest to observe these majestic creatures (Gorillas) in their natural habitat.
Plan snapshot
Duration
2-Day
Route
Kigali to Kigali (Kigali)
Via Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Country & park
Botswana
Style
Mid-range shared safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
16 years
Activities
gorilla trekking
Accommodation
Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge - Mid-range lodge just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) – Lunch & Dinner Included
Meals
Lunch & Dinner Included; Breakfast & Lunch Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
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Currency
USD
Solo travelers
Can join this group tour
Rates
USD
Before booking
Quote flow
This mid-range tour uses lodges.
On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 3 people per group.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
The contents of this tour cannot be changed.
Single travelers can join this group tour, but it requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
The minimum age for this tour is 16 years.
Day 1
Mid-range lodge just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) – Lunch & Dinner Included
Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 2
(No accommodation)
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Tour step
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport or from your hotel in Kigali, you will be met by the company safari guide who will brief you on the journey ahead. Afterward, you will begin your drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park in Uganda. The drive takes approximately 4-5 hours, passing through Rwanda’s scenic countryside with its rolling hills, lush green landscapes, and vibrant rural communities. You will cross the border into Uganda, have lunch in one of the vibrant restaurant in Kabale town and then continue our journey to the southern part of Bwindi. Upon arrival at your lodge near the park, you will check in and enjoy late afternoon refreshment, depending on your arrival time. The rest of the evening will be at leisure, allowing you to relax. In the evening, you will have dinner at the lodge and prepare for the next day’s gorilla trekking experience. Overnight stay at your lodge in Bwindi. Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
After an early breakfast, you will head to the park headquarters for a briefing by the park rangers. The briefing will include guidelines on how to conduct during the trek and what to expect. You will then embark on your gorilla trekking adventure, accompanied by experienced ranger guides. The trek can take anywhere from 2 to 6 hours depending on the location of the gorilla family you are assigned to. As you navigate through dense forest, steep slopes, and thick vegetation, you will experience the beauty of Bwindi’s rich biodiversity. Once you find the gorillas, you will have one hour to observe them up close. After the trek, you will return to the park headquarters to receive your gorilla tracking certificate. You will then have lunch and begin your journey back to Kigali. Upon arrival in Kigali, your guide will drop you off at the airport for your departure flight or at your hotel if you are staying overnight. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Tour step
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Park fees (For non-residents)
Gorilla permits(One per person, non-resident)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water (On all days)
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Offered by
Untamed Wilderness Travel is a passionate, female-founded tour company dedicated to crafting extraordinary safari experiences across Africa. Led by adventurous women who live and breathe travel, we are committed to sharing our love for the wild with fellow explorers. Our carefully curated journeys take you deep into Africa’s most breathtaking landscapes, from gorilla trekking in Uganda to exhilarating safaris in East Africa and beyond.
Office In
Uganda
Size
1-5 employees (Founded in 2020)
Member Of
UTB, UWA & TGFU
Tour Types
Custom mid-range tours that can start every day
Destinations
Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia
Traveler feedback
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Gorilla trekking in Uganda was a dream come true. From tracking Chimpanzees and Gorillas in Uganda to a wonderful Safari. Perfect accommodations and Thanks to Leticia for such a fun and adventurous tour. Your passion and kindness on this most extraordinary wildlife experience, just made it that much more special!
Maria C. · United States
My husband and I traveled on our Safari with Leticia as our Guide and driver. Our Safari was mind blowing!! SO many animals on our Safari!! We were amazed Daily!! Also Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking was Fantastic as well !! Everything was well worth our trip over seas, and the cost was worth every penny for such sn amazing adventure! Leticia was awesome and Very knowledgeable and taught us alot about Uganda!! We would travel with Leticia any time again if we went back!! Thx So much Leticia!!
Rose · Canada
Practical answers
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 16 years and older.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
The contents of this tour cannot be changed.
Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge - Mid-range lodge just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) – Lunch & Dinner Included. Meals: Lunch & Dinner Included
This tour starts and ends in Kigali
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
This tour is offered by Untamed Wilderness Travel, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
This group tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.
This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Untamed Wilderness Travel.
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