Perfect affordable 2 days Uganda gorilla trekking experience tours

2 days Uganda gorilla trekking experience overview

2 days Uganda gorilla trekking experience starting from Kigali, Rwanda is undeniably one of the most affordable ways of taking on a mountain gorilla tracking adventure in Mgahinga or Bwindi impenetrable national parks. You’ll use less time and pay less for the experience at $800 per person in Uganda compared to Rwanda’s $1,500 fees per person at Volcanoes national park. Given the fact that Uganda has more than 53% of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas guarantying a 99% chance of seeing these gentle giants in their natural habitat.

2 days Uganda gorilla trekking experience highlights

Arrival and departure for the 2 days Uganda gorilla trekking experience is Kigali, Rwanda.

Day 1- arrival in Kigali and city tour and transfer to Bwindi
Day 2- gorilla trekking and return to Kigali for departure

Detailed 2 days Uganda gorilla trekking experience itinerary

Day 1 Kigali & transfer to Bwindi mountain gorillas park

On arrival to Kigali international airport you will be picked up by our guide to your hotel for a brief refreshing after which you’ll embark on a city tour around Rwanda’s capital- Kigali and its wonderful views, recreation parks and their activities, art and crafts shops, night life among others after which you’ll spend a night in Kigali. Later you will head to Uganda across the border to Mgahinga or Bwindi Impenetrable national parks.

Accommodation: Buhoma safari lodge (or its equivalent)

Meals: Breakfast | lunch| Dinner

Day 2 Bwindi Impenetrable gorillas national park

Gorilla trekking in the tropical montane forests can last up to 6 hours depending on the time you spend to locate the gorilla family you were assigned to. Reaching the gorilla park on this 2 days Uganda gorilla trekking experience, you will be allowed to spend an hour with that gorilla family enjoying the playing young gorillas, gorilla behaviors, taking photos & videos. Bird watching, primates and scene watching are all available for your leisure at this safari destination. After such a great experience of this mountainous region, you will leave for Kigali for departure.

Accommodation: N/A

Meals: Breakfast | lunch| Dinner

Inclusions

Gorilla trekking permits
Park entry fees
All excursions in the itinerary
Transport 4×4 safari landcruiser
Government taxes
Border crossing fees
Driver & guide
Refreshments/ Drinking water

Exclusions

Travel insurance
Visa fees & processing
International flights
Extra activities, meals & liquor/alcohol
Tipping & gratitude
Souvenirs & snacks
Accommodation after the end of the trip
Any changes to the itinerary
Anything not mentioned

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Best time for the 2 days Uganda gorilla trekking experience tours

Backed by the good road network, the 2 days Uganda gorilla trekking experience starting from Kigali, Rwanda can be done throughout the year. Take on this opportunity to see mountain gorillas in their world’s most populated habitats in Uganda guarantying 99% chances of coming in touch with these big primates. Uganda’s summer time/ dry months of June to August and December to February attract more tourists. Likewise the wet/ rainy months of March to May and September to November are also ideal for gorilla tracking especially for affordable budget travelers as in these months costs are lower than the summer/ dry months given the less tourists during this time.