2 Days Gorilla Trekking Uganda

This 2 Days Gorilla Trekking Uganda from Kigali package is ideal for those looking to experience Gorilla trekking but on limited time and budget. We make it possible for you to achieve you intentions of seeing mountain Gorillas in their natural habitat without driving road drives from Uganda´s Entebbe international airport to Bwindi and without spending a fortune!

2 Days Gorilla Trekking Uganda Highlights

Day 1: Pick up from Kigali & Transfer to Bwindi

Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable Forest and Transfer back to Kigali

2 Days Gorilla Trekking Uganda Itinerary

Day 1: Pick up from Kigali & Transfer to Bwindi

We will pick you up from your hotel in Kigali or the Airport, Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre and transfer to Bwindi impenetrable forest national park crossing into Uganda through Katuna boarder. Pass by Lake Bunyonyi for sightseeing as well as a Trip to the Historical islands and proceed to Bwindi arriving later in the afternoon / early evening. If time is on our side, you will visit the Batwa Pygmies of Bwindi to also learn about their history on how they lived in the forest.

Accommodation: Four Gorillas Lodge

Meal Plan: Lunch and dinner.

Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable Forest and Transfer back to Kigali

You will have breakfast and then head out to the park headquarters for briefing, allocation of the gorilla family to trek as well as getting a porter especially for those who face difficulty walking longer distances. Each Gorilla family is allocated a group of 8 individuals and accompanied by one guide as well as two armed rangers to protect to keep you safe as you walk through the forest.

You will then head out to the misty forest of Bwindi for gorilla trekking, a journey that goes for 2 – 8 hours of walking through bushes and thickets. With the help of the ranger guide, you will find the mountain gorillas and it’s at this moment you will be allowed to stay around them for one full hour as you watch them play, feed and Groom each other. This will be a milestone ticked off your travel bucket list.

Right after your gorilla trek, Heve lunch at the lodge and transfer back to Kigali arriving in the evening. Drop off at the airport Kigali for your connecting flight back home.

Package cost offer includes the following services:

Exclusive Safari transport in custom made Safari 4x4WD Land Cruiser with AC
Services of English-speaking driver guides
Gorilla trekking Permit (One per person)
Pick-up and drop-off in Kigali
Bottled water
All Meals included

Package cost excludes the following services

International and Visa entry charges to Uganda.
All items of personal use i.e. drinks, laundry, telephone calls, gratuities, personal travel insurances, etc.
Activities not listed in the itinerary

GENERAL INFORMATION

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

All visitors to Uganda must have a valid passport with at least 4 consecutive blanks pages. Any applicable visa and/or relevant documentation are the responsibility of the traveller. For further information on Visa requirements visitors are advised to contact their nearest Uganda Embassy or Consulate.

LANGUAGE:

English

TIME:

GMT +3

VOLTAGE:

220 Volts/AC50Hz. Sockets are UK style, 3 pin square plugs. Power is from the UMEME in the city/major towns and generator with inverter back up in the Safari Lodges and Camps.

CURRENCY:

Foreign currency must be changed at the Bank, Bureau de Change, and Hotel/Safari lodge/Camp/Resort. Major Credit Cards, Master card, Visa, American Express, are usually accepted throughout the country. Where credit cards are accepted, the payment will normally be recorded in US$ regardless of the card’s default currency.

CLOTHING:

Dress is mainly informal and should be comfortable as well as practical. Something warm should be brought along for early morning and evenings. Safari clothes are available from hotels/lodges/camps.

BAGGAGE:

Where possible, travel light. Baggage space on safari is limited to medium suitcase or soft bag per person plus reasonable amount of hand luggage. There is 15 Kilogram per person limit on all flights to the wildlife sanctuaries. Excess luggage must be stored in your arrival hotel.

WATER:

You will find many different of opinion of what is safe and what is not. We recommend for peace of mind, to drink local Bottled Mineral water. It is important to drink plenty of water especially during the hotter months. We would recommend that guests drink at least 2 to 3 liters of water per day to limit the effects of dehydration.

HEALTH;

East Africa is a safe and secure destination; however, it is a good idea to take a few precautions. Kindly consult your GP or local doctor at least 6 weeks before you travel, with regards:

Malaria prophylactics. East Africa is a known malaria area and preventive measures are essential. You are advised to take one of the recommended anti-malarial drugs. Be sure to wear long sleeved shorts and trousers after sunset and spray the exposed parts of your body with a mosquito repellent spray

Remember to protect yourself from direct sun rays with sunscreen cream or safari hat.

DIETARY REQUIREMENTS:

For those guests with specific dietary requirement, please ensure we are notified prior to travel

GRATUITIES:

As a guideline and dependent on how happy you are, we would suggest the following:

The General Hotel/Lodge/Camp Staff – Approximately U$ 10.00 per person per day

Driver Guides – Approximately US$ 15.00 to US$ 20.00 per person per day

PHOTOGRAPHY:

Please be careful when photographing public buildings, airports, bridges, the national flag and people in uniform. Ensure that you have sought permission before photographing local people and their villages. If in doubt, please check with your guide.

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