Duration
3-Day
Accra, Botswana
The 3-day gorilla trekking safari in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda, from Kigali, allows a traveler to engage in Bwindi Forest gorilla trekking using Kigali as the access point. Bwindi is only approximately 5 hours' drive from Kigali Airport, rather than the 8-9 hours from Entebbe International Airport. More so for Mid-range or budget travellers, this is a good option since you are able to save Usd 700 per person on the gorilla trekking permit.
Plan snapshot
Duration
3-Day
Route
Kigali to Kigali
Via Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Genocide Memorial (Kigali)
Country & park
Botswana
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
18 years
Activities
gorilla trekking
Accommodation
Travellers Rest Hotel - Mid-range hotel 1-2hr drive from Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda)
Meals
Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included; All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
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Currency
USD
Rates
USD
Before booking
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This mid-range tour uses hotels.
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request changes to this tour.
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
The minimum age for this tour is 18 years.
Day 1-2
Mid-range hotel 1-2hr drive from Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda)
Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included
Day 3
(No accommodation)
All Meals 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, our company representative will be waiting to receive you. Visa to Rwanda upon arrival at USD 50 per person. For easy identification, they will be holding a placard with your names. After loading bags into the vehicle, you'll start your transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The drive will cover approximately 173 Kms which is approximately 4 hours via the Cyanika border point for immigration. There will be a stop for lunch and a pre-safari briefing, and any questions will be answered and clarifications made to make sure the safari starts great. We recommend that you apply for your visa to Uganda online before your arrival. Continue to Travellers Rest Hotel and, with the assistance of the driver-guide, check in and have an early rest in anticipation of the next day. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at Travellers Rest Hotel - Kisoro. Mid-range hotel1-2hr drive from Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda) Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
After an early morning breakfast, with your packed lunch plus enough drinking water provided by the hotel, well-charged cameras, and a rain jacket, drive to the park headquarters for the gorilla briefing before you start the trek. At the headquarters, a briefing on the tracking etiquette starts before 8:00 am local time. During the briefing, a total of 8 tourists are allocated a single gorilla family to trek according to fitness levels. Trekking in Bwindi is unpredictable because of the movement behaviors of the gorillas. Therefore, the activity lasts from a few hours to an entire day. These hours are spent in search of the gorillas; however, only 1 hour is spent in the presence of these gentle giants. At the end, you'll return to the park headquarters, where you receive a Uganda gorilla trekking tour certificate. You will later be transferred to the hotel for a hot meal. Later, you'll go on an evening cultural tour. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at Travellers Rest Hotel. Mid-range hotel1-2hr drive from Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
After an early breakfast, you will check out and once again cross back into Rwanda via Cyanika Border point, proceeding to Kigali International Airport. You'll have lunch in Kigali, visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial & Inema Art Centre. After the city tour, you'll transfer to be on time for your departure flight. All meals 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$15.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Offered by
Activentures Africa Safaris - is a Safari Operator offering authentic & eco-friendly tours in Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania & Seychelles. We offer custom itineraries for discerning travelers, focusing on authentic wildlife experiences, cultural immersion, & eco-conscious operations with a portion of profits supporting conservation and community initiatives. We curate trips that range from budget to luxury, including gorilla trekking, wildlife viewing, and hot air balloon rides.
Offices In
Uganda, United States
Size
5-10 employees (Founded in 2008)
Member Of
AUTO & UTB
Tour Types
Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
Destinations
Kenya, Rwanda, Seychelles, Tanzania, Uganda
Traveler feedback
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5An excellent trip, top-notch organization, a fantastic driver, and perfect hotel choices. Excellent value for money. We loved it!!! (automatic translation from French)
Sebastien · Djibouti
I have traveled to over 80Countries and used countless coordinators and Dianah and her team are absolutely the best. My wife and I recently traveled to Ethiopia, Uganda, and Rawanda for 3 weeks on a trip organized by Dianah. Everything was perfect. Our Driver/Guides, Richard and Robert are both excellent English speakers and very knowledgeable guides as well. Their vehicles are well maintained, clean and comfortable Land Cruisers. The lodges Dianah selected were first class…. With super friendly staff and excellent dining. Trekking to observe Silver Backs up close in the wild is an exhilarating experience I will never forget. I can’t wait to work with Dianah on a future African adventure!
Jeff · United States
My husband and I were married in a civil ceremony in 1993 and di not have time or money for a honeymoon. For many years we have dreamed of a safari to make memories that we could reflect on as we grow older. A chance meeting with Musa led to the safari adventure of our dreams! I spoke with Musa about what our ideal safari adventure would look like and what we wanted to experience. He and Diana put together an adventure that was everything we wanted and so much more. They suggested things that we hadn't even thought of. From the moment we boarded the Kenya Airlines flight to commerce to the beautiful continent of Africa until the last moment when we arrived back in New York, everything was perfect. I am a very "hands-on" planner and this was an adventure of which I had no concept of what to expect. The experienced team at Activenures knew just how to put together the most amazing experiences and anticipated all of our needs before we had even thought about them. Their collective knowledge was so helpful in planning and executing our dream anniversary trip. They did not miss any details. Our accommodations were amazing, comfortable and well planned. Our safety was considered a number one priority. So much so, that we never even considered it because we felt so safe and comfortable that we never had to. The people who were assigned to guide us through Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda were extremely professional and their knowledge was unmatched. Musatu was our guide for the majority of our safari and we found him to be so very knowledgeable and seasoned. He was simply delightful and went above and beyond to show us his beautiful country with its amazing animals and even more amazing people. The people of Africa are so gentle and kind. We felt very welcome at every place we visited. We are so grateful to Activentures, Musa, Diana and Musatu for helping us realize our dream of getting to experience Africa in a way that was so personal and memorable. We can't say enough about the amazing experience that these folks put together for us. The 16 days we spent in Africa were so memorable without any glitches, without any problems and without any mix-ups. This is the kind of service you can only get with people who have a lot of experience with what they do. We will carry our African adventure in our hearts for the rest of our lives!
Mrs Sharon Howell · United States
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 is unavailable for children.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request changes to this tour.
Travellers Rest Hotel - Mid-range hotel 1-2hr drive from Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda). Meals: Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals 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 Activentures Africa 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.
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