2 Days Bwindi gorilla trek from Kigali

Definitely you have been longing to trek the endangered mountain gorillas of Bwindi impenetrable national park in Uganda. Having heard that gorilla trekking is one of Africa’s most exclusive tourism activity, you are now planning to encounter these majestic primates too.

Well, the 2 days Bwindi gorilla trekking safari from Kigali got you sorted. This short trip saves you extra money and reduces the long 9 hours’ journey from Kampala to Bwindi national park. Instead the trip starts and ends from Kigali which is easier.

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

Day 1: Travel to Bwindi impenetrable national park from Kigali.

Day 2: Gorilla trekking and travel back to Kigali

TRIP DETAILS

Day 1: Travel to Bwindi impenetrable national park

Upon arrival at Kigali international airport, or after breakfast from the hotel where you spent the previous night, our driver guide picks you to start the journey to Bwindi impenetrable national park. The journey goes through the breathtaking countryside landscape of Rwanda, the land of a thousand hills.

Cross to Uganda through Katuna border post, giving you spectacular views of the Virunga ranges. Arrive at the lodge in the afternoon for check in, relax the whole afternoon or take a community walk to visit the native Batwa people who live just at the edge of Bwindi forest. Enjoy their traditional songs, dances and they will narrate their history when they used to live in this forest.

You will return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay as you prepare for the next big day.

Day 2: Gorilla trekking and travel back to Kigali

Today requires you to wake up very early for a heavy breakfast and set to the park headquarters for a simple briefing from the local park ranger. He takes you through the dos and don’ts while trekking the gorillas. You will be divided into groups of eight trekkers to visit a single gorilla family per day.

Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable forest national park takes you to the impenetrable forest on foot, hiking to different elevations, vegetation zones and terrains just in search of the big apes in the forest. Spend only one hour in the presence of the gorillas as you take pictures and learn about their amazing behavior. After an hour, slope back to the headquarters to pick your certificate of participation that shows that you are among the few lucky people who have trekked the mighty gorillas in their natural habitat.

Return to the lodge for check out and immediately depart back to Kigali. Arrival will be in the evening at either the lodge where the guide picked you from or to the airport for your flight back home.

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Sándor Jakubinyi

14:31 22 Feb 24

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12:45 21 Feb 24

We went on a two-week trip with my family, organised by Coleb from Standard Safaris.I had my concerns about organised trips, but this one didn’t justify any of those. Everything went very smoothly, even when some problems arose with one of the cars it got fixed by next morning, the accomodations were clean and comfortable, the programs were exciting and well-balanced - everything was done to a truly high standard.If you plan to visit Uganda and are looking for a guide, I warmly recommend Coleb and his team. In case you have a choice of drivers, go for Godwin, his presence made this trip even more enjoyable - cheerful, helpful, good sense of humour, generally a great person. Just look for the guy with a big smile and big heart:)

Bert Simoens

09:38 08 Jan 24

We recently embarked on a safari adventure with Standard Safaris in Uganda, which was truly exceptional. Our guide, Yonah, was outstanding - his kindness, knowledge, and discretion significantly enhanced our experience. He was the heart of our trip.The local company's planning was offering a tailor-made journey that matched our interests. We saw an array of wildlife in Murchison, enjoyed rafting at Jinja, and experienced mountain biking at Sipi. A visit to Kidepo National Park was a highlight and comes highly recommended.The vehicle provided was comfortable and reliable. We highly recommend Standard Safaris for anyone seeking an unforgettable safari in Uganda. Their professionalism and the exceptional guidance of staff like Yonah make them an great choice.

Michał Kostrzewa

00:41 15 Nov 23

We are all extremely grateful Standard Safaris for an incredible East Africa experience. I recently booked a custom trip for group of 8 people, including an 8-year-old boy, from Kampala through Queen Elizabeth National Park and on to Rwanda and Burundi. Coleb delivered on everything that was discussed and agreed upon beforehand.The car provided was in great condition and our driver Meddy went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable, informed, and had the best possible time. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. All local services were inlcuded in (reasonable) price that we agreed, so there was no need to worry about payments during the 6 day trip. Also Standard Safaris agreed took care about safety and security by helping us organize armed ranger while in the park.The whole trip was hassle-free and smooth. We saw amazing wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP, took in the sights of Rwanda and Burundi, and made lifelong memories.I would happily book with Standard Safaris again in a heartbeat and recommend them wholeheartedly to anyone looking for the best East Africa trip. They provide top-notch service while ensuring you have an incredible, customized experience. If you want a hassle-free, flawlessly organized African adventure, Standard Safaris is the tour operator to book with.

Ivan Nammanda

18:31 27 Oct 23

Very organized travel operator who chose awesome guide to make our trip wonderful.We booked a nine days trip with Standard Safaris and all was perfect from start to finish. Coleb was very prompt at replying and easy to liaise with ahead of the trip. We had done a lot of research and had an itinerary in mind and Coleb helped us to put everything together to make this happen for a very reasonable price.  On the trip we had a private vehicle for the whole tour which was exactly what we wanted. Bryan was our driver and an amazing guide - really friendly and knowledgable, working hard to find the things that we wanted to see and quickly understanding what was of interest to us/how much information to give.Would highly recommend a trip to Uganda with Standard Safaris. We are definitely coming back soon!

MUGAIGA KENNETH

18:01 27 Oct 23

The company has very courteous tour guides with wide knowledge of fauna and frola in the whole of East Africa.The choice of safari Lodges is good with first class treatment.Game drive security is assured.Almost The whole of September I was traversing through DRC, Uganda,and Rwanda on a gorilla tour and wildlife expedition.Everything was arranged and booked perfectly by Standard Safaris.The owner, Coleb was always helpful whenever we needed to ask questions about this gorilla safari in Uganda and beyond.It was a complex expedition but Standard safaris and Coleb made it look amazingly easy.I’ll recommend Standard safaris 200%, for all gorilla safaris in Uganda, Rwanda and wildlife tours in east africa.

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16:35 27 Oct 23

This is so far the best gorilla trekking company in Uganda, and africa, by far. I had a wonderful time with Standard Safaris as a solo traveler.My guide was excellent and our safari planner, Coleb was quick with responses and the prices were very friendly.I’ll definitely book with Standard safaris on my next gorilla tour in Rwanda and Uganda.