Home » 2 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking from Kigali
*price p.p. incl. guide, safari-jeep, hotel and park entrance fees, excl. international flight (Based on 6 persons)
Note: We have discounts for kids 12 years old or younger.
2 Days
Private or Group
Safari
At Friendly Gorillas, we recommend this tour for travelers who want gorilla trekking plus wildlife without adding too many days
2 Days
Lodge Safaris, Private Safaris, Fly In Safari
Gorilla trekking, game drives, city tours,Lake Bunyonyi relaxation,Nature walk, Cultural encounters
Private 4×4 Safari Vehicle
The 2 Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking from Kigali takes you to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park for an amazing time observing wild mountain gorillas. This is one of the shortest Uganda gorilla trekking safaris, designed for guests who prefer shorter drives to Bwindi.
If you also want to save some money and track gorillas from Uganda instead of Rwanda, this short gorilla trekking trip is designed for you.
Take a 4-hour drive from Rwanda instead of the 9-hour journey from Entebbe International Airport. The journey begins from Kigali and takes you on an exciting gorilla trek before returning to Kigali the following day.
BUDGET Accommodation
2 Persons
4 Persons
6+ Persons
STANDARD Accommodation
2 Persons
4 Persons
6+ Persons
LUXURY Accommodation
2 Persons
4 Persons
6 Persons
* Indicative costs per person, excluding international airline tickets
• Gorilla trekking permit
• Private safari vehicle and fuel
• Professional English-speaking driver-guide
• Hotel or airport pickup and drop-off
• Accommodation during the safari
• Meals as agreed in the confirmed itinerary
• Park entrance fees where applicable
• Lake Mburo game drive, if included in the package
• Bottled drinking water during travel
• Gorilla trekking arrangement and briefing support
• All planned transfers between Kampala or Entebbe, Lake Mburo, Bwindi, and return
• Government taxes included in the package
• International flights
• Uganda visa fees
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses
• Tips and gratuities
• Alcoholic drinks and premium beverages
• Laundry services
• Porter fees during gorilla trekking unless included
• Any activity not listed in the confirmed itinerary
A Friendly Gorillas safari guide will pick you up from Kigali international airport or your hotel and brief you about what you should expect during the two days as you go gorilla trekking in Uganda.
Before your journey to Uganda, you will have an opportunity to embark on a sensational city tour of Kigali and tour sites like the Genocide museum, the local Kigai market. After touring the city, you will embark on a 4 hours’ drive to Bwindi through the Katuna (Uganda – Rwanda border).
After Katuna watch out for the beautiful sceneries. Rwanda has eye-catching rolling hills and plantations while Uganda has dense green forest around the Bwindi area. Drive to your lodge in Bwindi and have an evening of relaxation and preparation for tomorrow’s gorilla trekking adventure.
Today is the highlight of your 2 Days Uganda Gorilla trekking from Kigali. Our guide will pick you after having a delicious breakfast and take you to the park offices where you will be briefed and given information regarding tracking gorillas in Bwindi.
After the briefing, you will watch the performance from the local community women, do registration before you are assigned a gorilla group and given an opportunity to hire a porter at a cost of 15USD.
After double checking that you have everything you need for the adventure, you shall now depart for the jungle hike. Once you spot the gorillas, take as many photos as you can and try to follow instructions from the wardens/guides. After completing the trek, proceed to the gorilla trekking starting point (headquarters) and collect your Trekking Certificate before embarking on a drive to Kigali where you shall be dropped by your safari guide at the airport or Kigali accommodation of your choice.
End of Tour
Cancel up to 60 days before departure.
Only guides with 10+ years of Guiding experience.
All prices are final. No suprises at all.
We're always available throughout and after the trip.
we had the most amazing time in Uganda accompanied by our very Friendly tour guide Elias.
The support team that handled tour preparations were very kind and responded to every question we had in time. Bliss even went an extra mile to give us a video call during some of the sessions.
We were very lucky to see the rare tree climbing lions in the Ishasha sector or Queen Elizabeth while exiting for Bwindi.
I highly recommend this company because they met all our expectations and even delivered more than we imagined.
Excellent organization considering that Tony managed to plan the entire tour, permits for gorillas and chimpanzees included, just one day before departure. This is not taken for granted since the tour operator we had contacted months earlier canceled our trip 3 days before departure!
Our driver Tony, who also served as our guide, was always caring and attentive to our needs. Uganda is a country full of natural wonders, and being able to enjoy it peacefully with the right quality-price ratio allows for a full experience of all the activities
We had such a great time on our 2 day / 1 night Safari tour to Akegara National Park in Rwanda. Jado was our AMAZING tour guide who made sure we were cared for and had everything we needed during our time!
Prior to the trip, I had seamless communication with the Safari group who helped figure out exactly what Safari tour I wanted (1 day or more). They sent an example schedule as well as several lodging options. We ultimately chose the “budget” option which was the Rhino Lodge — it did not feel budget at all! It was GORGEOUS and the food was amazing. We even asked if we could adjust the schedule and they were more than happy to accommodate.
We had a fabulous time traveling to the park with Jado, getting settled and eating at the Rhino Lodge, participating in a half day safari that also included a water tour where we saw Rhinos, Crocodiles, Buffalos… and lots of birds! As soon as we drove into the park we saw an elephant and as we were leaving we saw Baboons. We slept and ate well and then the adventure began early the next day, where we had a full day of Safari through the park. We were able to see more Buffalos, impala, Baboons, Giraffes, rhinos, zebras, warthogs and even a rogue hippo wandering around on land. We unfortunately did not see any big cats (leopards or lions) but Jado certainly tried his best to find them.
Once we paid the initial fee prior to the tour, everything was included. This was an amazing trip, we felt very safe, and I would absolutely book again with this company. Thank you guys so much for being so great and easy!!!
Cannot recommend this company enough!!! Anthony and Brenda are fantastic and worked with us to ensure we had the trip of a lifetime. All expectations were not only met, but greatly exceeded! From our exhilarating itinerary to the memorable accommodations, every part of the experience was extraordinary.
All the activities including river rafting, game drives, gorilla/chimp/rhino treks and boat rides were spectacular, with stunning views and incredible wildlife sightings, and the food was fantastic throughout. Accommodations were wonderfully planned, and each place we stayed offered something different, but all were so lovely. The warmth and hospitality from everyone we met in Uganda is indescribable. What truly made this trip special, though, was our guide, Eddie. He was knowledgeable, professional, passionate, joyful, and also so attentive to our group’s needs.
We could not have asked for a better driver/guide – he went above and beyond to ensure we had a life-changing adventure every step of the way while simultaneously feeling like a member of the family. It was clear he genuinely cared about making sure we had the BEST time possible. This was more than a vacation – it was an adventure I’ll never forget, and I’m still majorly struggling with post-Uganda depression! Thank you Anthony, Brenda and Eddie for the most unforgettable experience ever. We miss you all!
From the planning stages to the first meet and greet, Anthony, Brenda and their team went above and beyond to ensure we had the trip of a lifetime! Friendly Gorilla Safaris gave us everything we asked for while keeping in mind our mid-range budget.
They are excellent with communication, professional, patient, and were able to answer all our questions. Our itinerary was amazing with river rafting, game drives, chimp trek and of course the gorilla trek. Accommodations were great, food delicious and Eddie our driver/guide was fantastic! Highly recommend this company.
It was a solo yet memory filled experience right from my first inquiry to the last day of the trip. Everything was smooth. My tour guide Eddie was beyond friendly and had an eagles eye for even the smallest animals.
The most memorable moment was my first sight of the mighty Gorillas in Bwindi.
I highly appreciate and recommend friendly Gorillas safari
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