This 3-Day Gorilla Habituation Tour from Kigali is meant for those interested in habituating mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park at a cheaper cost in Uganda starting from Rwanda. It is also meant for those who would love to habituate Uganda gorillas but prefer a shorter drive time. The drive time from Kigali to Bwindi, where you will trek gorillas, is only between 4-5 hours as opposed to the 8-9 hours drive from Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The gorilla habituation experience can only be done in Bwindi Forest. Rwanda has not yet introduced a similar activity. Gorilla habituation is the gradual process of introducing the gorillas to human presence. Thus, the four-hour activity can introduce the visitor to most activities, including nesting, in which these gentle giants are involved.
Day 1: Arrival in Kigali and transfer to Bwindi Forest
Upon your arrival at the airport/Entebbe or Kigali, meet our driver guide and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. The drive is enjoyable, and the scenic views of Uganda and Rwanda are exceptional. The drive from Kigali to Bwindi takes roughly 4 hours, while Entebbe to Bwindi is a full-day drive but worth it.
Location: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Accommodations
Silver: Ride 4 A Woman
Gold: Gorilla Bluff Lodge
Platinum: Bwindi Lodge
Meals Plan: Lunch as well as Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey
Day 2: Gorilla Habituation in Bwindi Forest
After breakfast, with a packed lunch, transfer to the park headquarters in Rushaga for a pre-habituation briefing. You will then hike into the jungle to be with mountain gorillas. Spend four hours training wild gorillas to make them used to human presence. You will hike with a team of doctors, conservationists, and researchers.
Location: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Accommodations
Silver: Ride 4 A Woman
Gold: Gorilla Bluff Lodge
Platinum: Bwindi Lodge
Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey
Day 3: Morning Departure and Kigali City tour
On this day, check out of the lodge and transfer back to Kigali. Depending on your flight timing, you can take a Kigali City tour, which includes visits to notable sites such as the Kigali Genocide Memorial Center. Then, your guide will take you to Kigali International Airport for your departure.
Location: Entebbe
Accommodation: No
Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey
3 Days Uganda Gorilla Habituation from Kigali Rwanda inclusions
- Gorilla permit
- Park entrance fee
- Park ranger
- English-speaking guide
- Accommodation and meals
- Transportation
3 Days Uganda Gorilla Habituation from Kigali Rwanda Exclusions
- Personal expenses
- Flights
- Alcoholic drinks
- Tips