2 Days Gorilla Tracking Bwindi | Gorilla Trekking Safari

2 days gorilla tracking Bwindi safari through Kigali, a 4-hour drive inclusive of board crossing to Uganda’s side, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is located in the southwestern part of Uganda: it’s a tropical rainforest and home to over 400 mountain gorillas. The main activity done is gorilla tracking; these gentle giants (mountain gorillas) can be featured with Batwa community experience, rare bird watching, hikes, climbing, and biking that are mostly missed out on.

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Day 1: Transfer from Kigali to Bwindi with the Batwa community walk

Take an early morning breakfast, then our driver will pick you up from the hotel or place of residence and transfer you to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. On your way to the park, you will view the beautiful scenery of Kisoro Hills. Check in to your reserved lodge to refresh up and have lunch. Visit the Batwa community to experience indigenous ways of living and vibrant songs and dance. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight. Meal plan: lunch and dinner

Mountain Gorillas — Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Accommodation Options

Upmarket: Buhoma Lodge or Gorilla Forest Camp
Mid-range: Silverback Lodge
Budget: Buhoma Rest Camp
Meal plan: Full Board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

Day 2: Gorilla tracking in Bwindi and transfer back to Kigali

Wake up for early morning breakfast at around 6:30 a.m., pick up your packed lunch, and transfer to the briefing point. The park ranger will group and assign each person into the 8 people (gorilla group) to be tracked. Proceed to the forest to trek with the gentle giants. After about an hour of encounters with mountain gorillas, return to the lodge for snack, and refreshments and get ready for the journey back to Kigali. Meal plan: Breakfast and lunch

What to bring – a checklist for a 2 days gorilla tracking in Bwindi Forest via Kigali

Comfortable trekking or hiking boots to use in the Bwindi Jungle
Warm clothes for the night, as this part of the country gets pretty cold.
Sunscreen cream and insecticide
long-sleeved shirts
Rain gear and a hat
Binoculars
A good lens camera for photos

Popular Uganda briefing points for gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Buhoma
Ruhija
Nkuringo
Rushaga

Other activities that can be done in Bwindi other than gorilla tracking experience

Mountain biking
Bird watching in the loveliest rain-forest
Nature walking trail experience

2 days gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest includes:

Airport transfers Pick up and drop off at your hotel
One gorilla trekking permit
Batwa cultural entertainment
One night’s accommodation
Park ranger Fees
Private 4×4 Safari Vehicle
English-speaking driver or guide
En-route lunch
Pure bottled drinking water or soda

However, 2 days gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable excludes:

International flight
Ugandan Visa
Luxury drinks
Laundry
Gratitude to the local porter
Personal Insurance
Personal shopping bills and cigarettes
Any other item not mentioned above.

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