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 for our clients quickly. The reason: we are a local company based in Kisoro, a town a few minutes away from both Bwindi and Mgahinga Gorilla National Parks. Reach out on info@bambooecotours.com if you are in a need of a gorilla trekking permit.
Bamboo Ecotours is well known for securing gorilla permits for our clients quickly. The reason: we are a local company based in Kisoro, a town a few minutes away from both Bwindi and Mgahinga Gorilla National Parks. Reach out on info@bambooecotours.com if you are in a need of a gorilla trekking permit.
3 Day- Gorilla trekking safari in 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 tracking 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 Musanze. You will then cross over into Uganda via the Cyanika border 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: Dinner
Day 2: Go for mountain gorilla tracking
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 Kampala/Entebbe or 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.
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Mid-range lodging options at Rushaga Bwindi
Rushaga Gorilla Camp (our preferred choice at Bwindi)
Gorilla Valley Lodge
Gorilla Safari Lodge
Mid-range lodging options in Kisoro town
Travelers Rest
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 Musanze. You will then cross over into Uganda via the Cyanika border 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: Dinner
Day 2: Go for mountain gorilla tracking
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 Kampala/Entebbe or 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.
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Mid-range lodging options at Rushaga Bwindi
Rushaga Gorilla Camp (our preferred choice at Bwindi)
Gorilla Valley Lodge
Gorilla Safari Lodge
Mid-range lodging options in Kisoro town
Travelers Rest
