2 Days Uganda Gorilla Tour | Gorilla Trekking Safari Starting from Kigali
The 2 Days Uganda Gorilla Tour is a memorable but brief Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda starting from Kigali or Kabale/Kisoro to Bwindi impenetrable National Park. The 2 Days Uganda Gorilla Tour is a private Gorilla Trekking Safari Uganda excursion perfect for primates lovers with limited time in Africa and staying in Kigali-Rwanda /Kabale/Kisoro. The short 2 Days Uganda Gorilla Tour brings you face to face with the Mountain Gorillas and provides you with best chances of trekking gorillas at an affordable cost with a gorilla permit costing $800 and without long hours of driving.
Bwindi is a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site that as well provides home to primates, numerous plants and 350 species of birds. The highlight of this trip is gorilla tracking in which you will hopefully be able to see and take photographs of mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.
2 Days Uganda Gorilla Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer from Kigali to Bwindi forest national park
Your guide will meet and pick you from Kigali airport or your place of stay and embark on the 4 Hours transfer to Bwindi southwestern Uganda. Before you directly transfer to Bwindi, you may visit popular attractions in Kigali city such as Kigali genocide memorial and natural history museum if you depart from Kigali. The way leading to your lodge in Bwindi to Bwindi offers great view of breathtaking Virunga volcanoes and Kigezi highlands scenery. Accommodation in the lodge of your choice.
Day 2 : Gorilla Trekking and Transfer back to Kigali
The day for gorilla trekking begins early morning at 07am with breakfast at the lodge. Your guide leads you to the gorilla center where you are briefed about gorilla trekking king rules after which you begin hiking on foot in the forest searching for the gorillas. Trackers search in the forest for signs of gorillas until they locate and tell you where to find them. You will spend 1 hour observing and taking photos of gorillas. As well you can experience other wildlife such as birds that Bwindi has to offer on your return to the lodge. You will wave goodbye to Bwindi and transfer back to Kigali city to end your safari.
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How to make bookings with Engabi Tours and Travel
- To make gorilla safari bookings with Engabi Tours and Travel, contact us on WhatsApp at +256-757341593 Or send us an email at info@gorillasafaridiscovery.com
- Our payments are preferred in US Dollars
- Currency exchange rates vary daily based on the current international banking data available.
- We accept wire transfers and credit card payments.
- Payment by credit card is subject to a surcharge of 3.5%.
General Information
Entry Requirements:
All visitors to Uganda and Rwanda must have a valid passport with at least 4 consecutive blanks pages. Any applicable visa and/or relevant documentation are the responsibility of the traveler. To move between Uganda and Rwanda, we recommend that you acquire an East African Tourist Visa and this can be got from your first country of arrival
Language:
Luganda, English
Voltage:
In Uganda the standard voltage is 220 Volts/AC50Hz. Sockets are UK style, 3 pin square plugs.
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 the Hotel is 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.
End of 2 Days Uganda Gorilla Tour