2 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour

Kigali

Kigali

Day 1

Gorilla Trek

Gorilla Trek

Day 2

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~~$1750~~

$1700

2 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour

2 Days Starting in Kigali and ending in Kigali, Rwanda

Visiting: Kigali, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Tour operator:

Kawira Safaris Ltd

Tour code:

2RGT

Group Type:

Private

Specialist Group:

Fifty+

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 6

Physical rating:

Low, Medium

Age range:

15-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Meat, Vegans, Halal

Tour operated in:

English

Private Available:

From: $1750 $1700 (USD) Tourhub's Discount: -$50

NB: Prices correct on 26-Mar-2025 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Experience Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda in a special way. Enter the world of rare mountain gorillas in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and spend a day tracking and observing these endearing creatures. This 2 Days Uganda gorilla trekking adventure from Kigali has been designed for those people interested in Mountain Gorilla Trek on a limited time from Kigali but are flying in to Kigali.

Highlights

Mountain Gorillas Tracking at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Beautiful landscape and sceneries viewing
History of Uganda and Mgahinga National Park

Places You'll See

Gorilla Trek

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Kigali - Mgahinga Nat Park

Kigali

Location: Kigali

Accommodation: Lodge, Lodge

Accommodation Name: Ichumbi Hotel Kisoro

Meals Included: Dinner

Today afternoon, pick up from Kigali and transfer to transfer to Bwindi/Mgahinga National Park, arrive late in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Day 2 : Gorilla Trek - Kigali

Location: Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Activity Note: Today we depart for Mgahinga Nat Park for the start of our Gorilla safari adventure. Mountain gorilla trek typically involves two to four hours of walking through thick brush over steep, rugged terrain at elevations ranging from 7,000 to 9,000 feet —and can include exposure to stinging nettles and re ants. As overexposure to humans is harmful to mountain gorillas, contact is limited to one hour—and there is the possibility that they may become agitated and retreat back into the bush in less than our allotted time. Any travelers showing signs of obvious illness may be refused entrance by park authorities.

07:30hr - Transfer northwards for about 30 minutes to the National Park headquarters to meet your guides for the day. After completing our park formalities, we are embarking on a once in a life time experience of tracking mountain gorillas. Once you spot them you are allowed to spend an hour watching your closest long-lost cousin. This is perhaps one of the most breath-taking experiences on earth!!! You get so close to these awesome giant primates. You stare at each other blankly not knowing who to break the long silence first. Tracking the gorillas through the light mountain forest on the slopes of the Virunga is a magical experience. These massive primates are extremely rare, with less than 1000 living today. You will get within meters of the family, and be privileged to spend an hour amongst them. The trekking may be fairly strenuous; up to 3 hours or longer at a relatively high altitude. It is important to bring good hiking boots, long trousers, gloves for protection against stinging nettles, some snacks & sweets (for you, not the gorillas) as well as sufficient water as the rain forest gets hot and humid during the day. You will spend one hour with the gorillas, but it is an hour you will never forget. Depending on the length of our trek, groups will return to our lodge by about 1pm. Freshen up, lunch and bid your host goodbye and transfer back to Kigali arriving late in the evening. Drop off at your hotel or residence.

What's Included

Accommodation

Meals on Fullboard
Additional Services

Bottled Mineral Water per person
Airport Transfers at Destination

Pick up and drop off included
Fully Guided

English Speaking driver guide
Transport

4 x 4 safari vehicle
Gorilla trekking permit per person

What's Not Included

Ugandan Visa
Items personal nature

Mode of Transport

4x4 Safari Vehicles

Accommodation

1 Dinner, 1 Breakfast and 1 Lunch

Check out our Q&As

Are flights included in this tour?

No
Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

Yes
Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?

No
What currencies are required for this tour?

USD
Are all entrance fees included in the price?

Yes

Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

Yes
Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

Yes
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

Please contact us and we'll be able to assist you with your new travel arrangements.
Are flights included in this tour?

No
What documents will I receive before I travel?

Booking confirmation
Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?

No
Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

Yes
What policies are in place for Covid-19?

Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

Over 50% of traveller travel solo with us. You can choose to share a room with another solo travelle of the same sex for no additional charge, or choose to pay a single supplement if you’d like your own room. Please request this when booking, and we will secure you a single supplement wherever possible. Please note, if you are booking a last-minute trip, it may be harder for us to secure a single room

Reviews of this operator

AnslieR

The monkeys are wonderful to photograph!

10-Jul-2023

If you are keen on photographing animals this is the trip for you especially if you are not going to stay in Volcanoes NP. The Golden monkeys are wonderful and there were so many that everyone (you join a tracking group) got excellent opportunities for great photos. It does entail an early start but well worth it. Zidane, the driver, is a lovely young man, a good driver and a great companion. The lunch was the best I had had in Uganda and Rwanda! Don’t forget to buy your Golden Monkey permit well in advance!

Lisa

Best driver/guide ever!

23-Jun-2023

We stayed in Kigali before we went gorilla trekking in Rwanda and had the best experience and education with our driver/tour guide Denis (with one 'n'). We learned so much from him that we are returning home with the desire to learn more about Rwandan history. Denis also is knowledgeable about the different cultures of people from Kigali to the Volcanoes area. He is a safe and DEPENDABLE driver who know how to navigate the chaos of the roads. We HIGHLY recommend him for any and all tours or driving!

Craig

Great Experience / Safari in Rwanda and Uganda

30-Sep-2023

FANTASTIC trip! We did a short 7 nights Rwanda / Uganda safari. Everything went smooth. We did reservation only about 50 days before travel, we wondered if that might be an issue. A few weeks before travel Kawira let us know that no Gorilla trekking permits for Bwindi came available on the specific day we were looking for, and instead we were going to Gorilla trek in Mgahinga National Park. This turned out GREAT, as the Gorillas were in full view for us. This change did cause a few changes to our lodging from the initial itinerary, and a slight change in cost. Kinoti Ian (owner, family name comes first, so he goes by “Ian”) did all of the pre-trip planning and communication, which all went smooth. Godfrey was our Kawira guide / driver. He was very kind and helpful, and very willing to engage in conversation and answer our wide variety of questions. Godfrey was very pleasant to spend time with. We flew in / out of Kigali, we visited the Kigali Genocide Memorial (very meaningful 1 – 2 hour stop), then up to Volcanoes National Park (Golden Monkey’s), then crossed border to Uganda (went smooth), then Mgahinga Gorilla trek (amazing), then Queen Elizabeth National Park game trek and boat tour (both GREAT), then short Chimp trek, and then back to Kigali. We did a coffee tour in Kisoro, Uganda, which was great, and also made a short stop at two crater lakes just outside QENP. The scenery on the drives was beautiful. Lots of mountains, and a few FUN bumpy roads. We changed vehicles for one safari drive, and then that vehicle had an issue, but that only lasted 30 minutes and we were back on the road. Godfrey always seemed to have lots of contacts for calling and setting things up. The food and meals were delicious, and the accommodations were all very nice. Remember to bring appropriately sized money / bills for tipping the guides and trackers, and local community members doing demonstrations for you, etc. Money changing in the rural areas can be difficult. They are happy to accept USD, but come prepared with adequate sized bills for your taste in tipping. Tipping is common / expected, but we were advised to just tip whatever we “felt” appropriate. The weather was still nice in late September, beginning of the rainy season, just a few afternoon rainstorms, but nothing disrupted our activities. Everything was turning green, and farmers were starting to plant. I would book again with Kawira, no hesitations. Everything was very professional. …FYI… I will post reviews of specific trip activities and accommodations on their respective Trip Advisor pages.

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