2 days tracking gorilla Bwindi Safari gives the ultimate Rwandan and Ugandan experience as you cross borders for gorilla trekking in Bwindi, the gentle giants of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, a magical endless rain forest that will have a lot to offer you and surely quench your thirst for adventure. These 2 days of gorilla trekking on the Bwindi safari start from Kigali. However, visitors who are close to Kisoro, Mbarara, Kabale, and Mgahinga National Park can also partake in gorilla trekking in Bwindi Safari, which comes next.
Highlights for 2 days Gorilla tracking or trekking Bwindi via Rwanda
- An hour of interaction with mountain gorillas in Bwindi
- One gorilla tracking permit
- Viewing the magnificent greenery of Kisoro hills
- Tracking different gorilla family groups
- Guided walk in Bwindi village
- Services of an English-speaking driver or guide
- Batwa cultural tour
- Ground transport in a 4WD safari vehicle.
- Airport transfers
Detailed itinerary for 2 days gorilla trekking Bwindi via Rwanda
Day 1: Travel from Kigali city to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
After your breakfast, you’ll be picked up from your place of residence by your guide or driver to embark on your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Upon your arrival, you’ll check into your safari lodge, get some refreshments, and head out for a Batwa walk experience. Return from your adventure with these interesting people for dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Destination and accommodation options
- Main destination: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
- Up market accommodation: Buhoma Lodge or Gorilla Leisure Lodge
- Mid-range accommodation: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge or Gorilla Mist Lodge
- Budget accommodation: Buhoma Community Rest Camp
- Meal plan: half board (lunch and dinner)
Day 2: Tracking gorilla in Bwindi Park and then transfer to Kigali (Rwanda)
Wake up to a delicious breakfast and set out with your packed lunch to the park headquarters for a briefing about the Bwindi gorilla tracking activity. After you’re briefing, you’ll walk slowly into the thick canopies of Bwindi Forest National Park in search of the gentle giants (mountain gorillas). Spend an hour with these beautiful creatures, observing them and taking lots of pictures. Return to your lodge for some refreshments and check out of the safari lodge to begin your drive back to Kigali city.
- Main destination: Kigali town or Kigali International airport
- Meal plan: half board (breakfast and packed lunch)
2 days gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest National Park includes:
- Airport transfers Pick up and drop off at your hotel
- Gorilla Tracking Permit
- Cultural entertainment
- 1 Nights’ accommodation
- Park Ranger Fees
- Private 4×4 Safari Vehicle
- English-speaking driver guide
- En-route lunch
- Pure bottled drinking water or soda
However, 2 days gorilla trekking Bwindi National Park 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
Popular Uganda briefing points or sectors for gorilla tracking in Bwindi
- Buhoma Sector
- Ruhija Sector
- Nkuringo Sector
- Rushaga Sector
What to bring – a checklist for 2 days tracking gorilla safari in Uganda?
- Comfortable trekking or hiking boots to use in Bwindi Jungle
- Warm clothes for the night as this part of the country gets pretty cold.
- Sunscreen cream and insecticide
- long-sleeved shirts
- Rain gears and hat
- Binoculars
- A good lens camera for Photos
What are other activities that can be done in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
- Mountain biking
- Bird watching in the loveliest Rain Forest
- Nature walking trails