Embark on an incredible journey to the mountain gorillas in Uganda's Bwindi forest national park with Bamboo Ecotours.
Bamboo Ecotours is well known for securing gorilla permits quickly. The reason: we are a local tour agency based in Kisoro, a town a few minutes away from both Bwindi and Mgahinga Gorilla National Parks. Reach out to us at info@bambooecotours.com if you are in a need of a gorilla trekking permit.
Bamboo Ecotours is well known for securing gorilla permits quickly. The reason: we are a local tour agency based in Kisoro, a town a few minutes away from both Bwindi and Mgahinga Gorilla National Parks. Reach out to us at info@bambooecotours.com if you are in a need of a gorilla trekking permit.
3 Day- Gorilla Trekking Safari at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
A young mountain gorilla in Bwindi forest, Uganda
Proposed Itinerary
Major highlight: The 3-day gorilla trek starts in Kigali and takes you to southwestern Uganda. The highlight of the tour is gorilla trekking at Bwindi forest national park.
Day 1: Transfer from Kigali, Rwanda to Bwindi national park in Uganda
Our representative will pick you up in Kigali and drive to Bwindi National Park. The drive to Uganda will go through Rwanda's northern town of Ruhengeri. You will then cross over into Uganda via the Cyanika boarder post. The drive continues through the nearby Kisoro town and finally to Bwindi national park. The journey should take about 4-5 hrs. Arriving at Bwindi early afternoon will give you an opportunity to do optional activities such as hiking, visiting the community, etc. Since Bwindi is closer to Kigali, it is also possible to depart Kigali around mid-day.
Meal plan: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Mountain gorilla trekking adventure
You will embark on a full day adventure to trek the mountain gorillas in Bwindi Forest National Park. The trek will commence with a short briefing on gorillas trekking rules. You will then start the trek into the impenetrable forest to encounter the gentle giants of Bwindi National Park.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Transfer to Kigali/Rwanda
On Day 3, you depart Bwindi for Kigali. This will be the end of trip.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Complimentary activities with time availability: Batwa cultural tour on Day 1 and Lake Mutanda canoe trek or coffee making experience on Day 3. You can also trek the golden monkeys (at an additional fee) at Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in the morning of Day 3.
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Upscale and luxury lodging options at Bwindi
Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
Mount Gahinga Lodge
Chameleon Hill Lodge
Mid-range lodging options at Rushaga Bwindi
Rushaga Gorilla Camp
Mutanda Lake Resort
Travellers Rest Hotel
Budget/standard accommodation
Golden Monkey Guest House
Mutanda Eco Community Centre
Amajambere Community Camp
Please send us an email at info@bambooecotours.com for pricing options.
Our representative will pick you up in Kigali and drive to Bwindi National Park. The drive to Uganda will go through Rwanda's northern town of Ruhengeri. You will then cross over into Uganda via the Cyanika boarder post. The drive continues through the nearby Kisoro town and finally to Bwindi national park. The journey should take about 4-5 hrs. Arriving at Bwindi early afternoon will give you an opportunity to do optional activities such as hiking, visiting the community, etc. Since Bwindi is closer to Kigali, it is also possible to depart Kigali around mid-day.
Meal plan: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Mountain gorilla trekking adventure
You will embark on a full day adventure to trek the mountain gorillas in Bwindi Forest National Park. The trek will commence with a short briefing on gorillas trekking rules. You will then start the trek into the impenetrable forest to encounter the gentle giants of Bwindi National Park.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Transfer to Kigali/Rwanda
On Day 3, you depart Bwindi for Kigali. This will be the end of trip.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Complimentary activities with time availability: Batwa cultural tour on Day 1 and Lake Mutanda canoe trek or coffee making experience on Day 3. You can also trek the golden monkeys (at an additional fee) at Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in the morning of Day 3.
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Upscale and luxury lodging options at Bwindi
Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
Mount Gahinga Lodge
Chameleon Hill Lodge
Mid-range lodging options at Rushaga Bwindi
Rushaga Gorilla Camp
Mutanda Lake Resort
Travellers Rest Hotel
Budget/standard accommodation
Golden Monkey Guest House
Mutanda Eco Community Centre
Amajambere Community Camp
Please send us an email at info@bambooecotours.com for pricing options.
