4 Days/3 Nights Uganda Gorilla Trek Tour From Kigali

Activities

Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (1 trek)  

Optional second gorilla trek or Batwa community visit  

Cross-border drive from Kigali to Bwindi 

Descriptions

A 4 day4-day tour from Kigali to Bwindi for gorilla trekking, with an optional second trek or cultural visit. Stay at a lodge like Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge.  

Price Includes

  •  4×4 safari vehicle transportation  
  •  English Speaking driver/guide  
  •  1 Gorilla trekking permit ($700)  
  •  Park entrance fees  
  •  3 nights accommodation  
  •  Meals: 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners  
  •  Bottled water  
  •  Complimentary umbrella, sunscreen, rain gear  
  •  All transfers 

Price Excludes

  •  International airfare  
  •  Rwanda and Uganda visa fees  
  •  Travel insurance  
  •  Gratuities  
  •  Personal expenses  
  •  Optional activities 

Complimentaries

Itinerary

A 4-day adventure from Kigali to Uganda’s Bwindi National Park for gorilla trekking and cultural experiences, with a return to Kigali or Entebbe.

Day 1: Arrival at Kigali Airport
  • Afternoon/Evening – Arrival: Arrive at Kigali International Airport, complete visa processing, and meet your driver/guide. Transfer to hotel (15 min drive) in Kigali, a vibrant city known for its safety, post-1994 progress, and Hotel Rwanda fame.
  • Overnight: Hotel des Mille Collines (4-star) – millecollines.rw
  • Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 2: Transfer to Bwindi National Park
  • 09:00 AM – Departure: Breakfast, drive to Bwindi NP (Rushaga sector, Uganda) via Kyanika Border (30 min from Ruhengeri, requires East African Visa). Enjoy views of Kisoro hills and Lake Mutanda (3 hr drive).
  • 03:00 PM – Batwa Trail: Check into the lodge, have lunch, then take a guided Batwa trail walk to learn about the Bakiga and Batwa Pygmy communities.
  • Overnight: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge – icyumbilodge.com
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi National Park
  • 07:00 AM – Trekking: Breakfast, head to Bwindi park headquarters for briefing (8:00 AM). Trek one of eight habituated gorilla groups (2-6 hr, 1 hr observation) with rangers, observing their behaviors like feeding and play. Afternoon at leisure.
  • Overnight: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Transfer to Kigali or Entebbe
  • Morning – Departure: Breakfast, drive to Kigali (5 hr) or Entebbe (7 hr). Stop at the Equator for photos and shopping. If returning to Kigali and time allows, visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial. Drop-off at Kigali or Entebbe International Airport.
  • Meals: Breakfast

Important Note

Your 4-day journey concludes with unforgettable memories of Uganda’s mountain gorillas, cultural heritage, and scenic beauty.
Meals: Breakfast

Location

From

$2000

Discount available for bookings
with more than one guest.

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