Duration
3-Day
Accra, Botswana
3-Day Gorilla Tracking in Uganda via Kigali Rwanda
Overview
This tour is just about the quickest way to visit the mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda. Your journey starts in Kigali, Rwanda, where we pick you up and drive you across the border to Uganda and on to Bwindi Forest, only 4 hours away. We take care of all ground transfers and offer comfortable accommodation at the lakeside lodge Lake Mutanda Resort to make this a hassle-free and unforgettable experience for you.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Kigali to Kigali
Via Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Lake Mutanda
Country & park
Botswana
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
15 years
Activities
gorilla trekking
Accommodation
Mutanda Lake Resort - Mid-range lodge at Lake Mutanda – Dinner Included
Meals
Dinner Included; All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
$1,980 USD
$1,650 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
$1,980 USD
$1,650 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
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 15 years and older.
Quote flow
Request Guidance
We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators ()
Requests are sent directly to the tour operator
If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
Route
country
Rwanda
Start
Kigali (Day 1)
country
Uganda
Day 2
Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Day 3
Lake Mutanda
country
Rwanda
End
Kigali (Day 3)
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request changes to this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
15
Minimum age of 15 years
The minimum age for this tour is 15 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: gorilla trekking
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle & pop-up roof minivan
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1
Mutanda Lake Resort
Mid-range lodge at Lake Mutanda – Dinner Included
Dinner Included
Day 2
Mutanda Lake Resort
Mid-range lodge 1-2hr drive from Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 3
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Arrival
Experience the emerald green hills of Rwanda and Uganda on a spectacular drive from Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The serpentine roads wind through lush rainforests, skirting hilltops (keep your eyes open for the volcanos!) and dipping into lively villages in the valley before arriving to the serene waters of Lake Mutanda. A representative from Mutanda Lake Resort will carry out this transfer and can pick you up at Kigali Airport or at any address in Kigali. Offering some of the best views in Uganda, Mutanda Lake Resort is perched on a peninsula overlooking a series of small islands scattered across the water and the volcanoes from the Virunga Range rising out of the mist in the distance. Accommodation will be at Mutanda Lake Resort where you will have your meals from breakfast to dinner. Mid-range lodge located at Lake Mutanda Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Kigali (Rwanda) Stay: Mutanda Lake Resort Mid-range lodge located at Lake Mutanda Meals: Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Gorilla tracking experience
In the company of an experienced park ranger you will be tracking the whereabouts of one of the nine habituated family groups who reside here. Your tracking experience will be an exciting, yet challenging, journey along forested (often muddy and slippery) slopes, tangled vines, thick vegetation and bamboo forests before you reach the territory of these gentle giants. En-route, your ranger will point out telltale signs of previous gorilla activity, like dung, nests and chewed bamboo shoots. Depending on the location of the gorillas on any given day the walk can take anything from 2 to 7 hours. Once the family of gorillas have been located, settle in to your surroundings and enjoy the hour you have to quietly observe these fascinating primates whose habits and mannerisms remind us so much of our own. Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas) Stay: Mutanda Lake Resort Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Departure
Enjoy your last sunrise in this beautiful corner of Uganda and take a rejuvenating swim in the lake before a hearty Mutanda breakfast. A representative from Mutanda Lake Resort will drive you back across the border to Rwanda and drop you off at Kigali International Airport 3 hours before your departure time. Please make sure your flight departure is after 4 pm at the very earliest. For flights departing before 4 pm you will need an extra night in Kigali, which we can help arrange for you at an additional cost. You will have breakfast early morning before departure. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Lake Mutanda (Uganda) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Included
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)
Excluded
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
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Kigali
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
Fly to/from Kigali Airport (KGL - Check price)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Wild Gallery Safaris
4.8 operator rating
Wild gallery Safaris is a fully registered private limited company with a focus on providing professional tour and travel operations in Uganda and other East African countries mainly Kenya, Rwanda, DRC and Tanzania. We have pocket friendly safaris for all our visitors and also organize tailor made safaris depending on your budget.
Office In
Uganda
Size
5-10 employees (Founded in 2021)
Member Of
Association of Uganda Tour Operators, Uganda Wildlife Authority, Uganda Tourism Board & UGANDA HOTEL OWNERS ASSOCIATION
Tour Types
Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
Destinations
Burundi, Congo (DRC), Kenya, Mauritius, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
Can children join this tour?
This tour accepts children who are 15 years and older.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
You can request changes to this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Mutanda Lake Resort - Mid-range lodge at Lake Mutanda – Dinner Included. Meals: Dinner Included
Where does this tour start and end?
This tour starts and ends in Kigali
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Wild Gallery Safaris, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
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 Wild Gallery Safaris.
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