2 Days Uganda Gorilla Tour starting from Kigali
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This 2 Days Uganda gorilla tour to Bwindi Forest is a perfect package for short time
traveller’s wo want to see gorillas in their natural habitats. This short yet rewarding safari is
ideal for traveller’s seeking a time-efficient and cost-effective gorilla trekking experience.
Starting from Kigali, Rwanda, the journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda is
scenic and significantly shorter than starting from Kampala, making it a popular option for
primate lovers. The 2 Days safari also features Lake Bunyonyi. The 2 Days tour starts and
ends in Kigali Rwanda

The encounter with a silverback, head of the family
Tour Plan
Your 2 Days Uganda gorilla tour begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel in
Kigali or Kigali International Airport. After a short briefing, you will drive north through
Rwanda’s beautiful rolling hills toward the Gatuna/Katuna or Cyanika border. Clear with the
immigration and proceed with the drive to Lake Bunyonyi. In the evening, the embark on a
boat cruise to explore different islands of Lake Bunyonyi. The cruise also offers you scenic
views of the terraced rolling hills of kigezi and local communities. Dinner and overnight at
Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort
After an early breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters in Bwindi Forest National Park for
a briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers. You will then be assigned a gorilla family
and begin your guided gorilla trek through the dense rainforest. The trekking time can take
between 2 to 6 hours, depending on the location of the gorillas. Once you locate the gorilla
family, you will spend one hour observing them in their natural habitat. Enjoy seeing how
mountain gorillas feed, play, and interact at close range. After the trek, begin your return
journey to Kigali via the same border crossing, arriving in the evening.
You will be dropped off at your hotel or Kigali International Airport, marking the end of the
tour.