The 3 Day Rwanda Gorilla trekking Safari is an affordable Gorillas and Golden Monkey tracking tour to Volcanoes National Park Rwanda. This popular 3 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari will explore the primates of Virunga including mountain gorillas, Golden Monkeys as well as an authentic cultural experience.
Rwanda Mountain Gorillas
3 Day Rwanda Gorilla Safari Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Upon arrival at Kigali international airport, you will meet and greet with your guide from Engabi Tours and Travel who will welcome you to Rwanda and transfer you to Volcanoes National Park the home of Rwanda Mountain Gorillas. If time allows, you will take a sightseeing tour of Kigali city. Visit genocide memorials and have lunch. Dinner and overnight at Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking Experience and Cultural Tour
After breakfast, there will be a briefing attendance at Kinigi visitor center to know the rules of tracking gorillas as explained by your guide. Then you will be guided into the forest hiking on foot through dense forest. After locating gorillas, you will feel great when you spend 1 hour close to a gorilla family feeding in their natural habitat.
Return for lunch at the lodge. Later in the evening you will visit Iby’iwacu cultural village where the local people offer plenty of cultural activities such as traditional dance performances, bow and arrow shooting, cooking, weaving allowing you to interact, share knowledge and learn from each other. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Golden monkey tracking/ Dian Fossey Tomb hiking and transfers back to Kigali
On your last day, you have two activities to choose from either golden monkey tracking or hiking to Dian Fossey tomb.
Hiking to Dian Fossey and Karisoke research center built in 1967 by Dian Fossey a renowned gorilla conservationist will take 1-3 hours.
If you opt to see golden monkeys, you expect the hike up to take 4 hours because it involves searching for the beautiful primates usually found in the bamboo forest. After your final activity you will be transferred back to Kigali city or airport for departure.
End of 3 Day Rwanda Gorilla trekking Safari
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The 3 days Queen Elizabeth Park safari is a memorable wildlife viewing Safari holiday Package that involves game drives and a boat cruise on kazinga channel. This 3 days Queen Elizabeth Park Safari holiday package takes you to the park that lies in rift valley floor in the shadow of Rwenzori mountains and the park is home to a diversity of habitats including savannah, tropical forests, gorges, wetlands, lakes, and channels.
Queen Elizabeth national park is designated an important birding area with over 600 species of birds. This 3 Days Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari is a prospect for viewing wildlife including lion, leopard, elephant, and buffaloes Uganda, kob, topi, and giraffe, during the game drives. On the boat cruise on kazinga channel, you can spot hippos and Nile crocodiles.
3 Days Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National park
Your safari starts in Kampala city and your guide will pick and brief you on the tour before you set off. It is 5- 6 hours drive journey covering 389 km with stops en route at the equator crossing for memories with photos. You have lunch at Igongo cultural center in Mbarara town and by mid afternoon you arrive at your lodge. The staff will check you in the rooms with en suit bathrooms and make you relax with drinks before you embark on the sunset evening game drive. Dinner and overnight stay
Accommodation Option: Twin Lakes Safari Lodge
Elephants on Kazinga Channel
Day 2: Game drive and boat cruise
After a cup of coffee at 06:30am, you will go for early morning game drive. Experienced Uganda wildlife authority guides will share their knowledge of wildlife sightings including elephant, lion, and buffalo, topi, and Uganda kob as well as bird species. Retreat back to the lodge to enjoy lunch buffet after which you will embark on a 2 hours boat cruise on kazinga channel home to hippos, Nile crocodiles and a variety of water birds such as pelicans, fish eagles, and giant kingfishers.
Accommodation Option: Twin Lakes Safari Lodge
Day 3: Transfer back to Kampala
Enjoy the sunrise and view of rift valley at breakfast in the morning. After you will depart on your journey back to Kampala via Mbarara-Masaka route where you will have en route lunch. end your Uganda Safari upon arriving back to Kampala.
End of 3 Days Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari
3 Days Murchison Falls Safari | Murchison Falls National Park Itinerary
The 3 Days Murchison Falls Safari tour is an adventurous Wildlife Safari package to Uganda’s largest National Park that involves visiting the Top of the falls, a game drive, a launch cruise to the bottom of the falls and Rhino Tracking. The 3 Days Murchison Falls Safari can be tailor-made for both Budget and Luxury travelers and it gives you a memorable time in the African wild coupled with great sights of the powerful Murchison falls that powers water from a 45m wall through an 8m wide gorge hence giving it a thunderous roar of the waters as it proceeds onto on the Victoria Nile.
Murchison Falls national park is well known for its wildlife which includes big game mammals like lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and Rhinos still in captive breeding at Ziwa rhino sanctuary. Spotting the big five will be your biggest experience of this 3 Days Murchison falls National Park safari but the park is also home to a variety of antelopes, crocodiles, hippos, and over 400 species of birds.
Murchison Falls
Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Murchison Falls National park with Rhino Tracking En-route
Early morning depart from Kampala heading to Murchison Falls National park. Along the way in Nakasongora district, you will stop at Ziwa rhino sanctuary home to over 25 rhinos. You shall go with a ranger and track the rhinos on foot after which you proceed and enter Murchison from the southern gate. Dinner and overnight at your preferred accommodation.
Accommodation Options: Pakuba Safari Lodge
Day 2: Game Drive and boat cruise
The early morning game drive takes you in search of mammals such as elephants, buffalo, lions, leopards, and giraffes along with a variety of antelope sightings like Uganda kob, Jackson’s hartebeest, oribi, and topi. After a game drive, you will have a lunch break and some leisure time at your lodge. In the afternoon you will go for a boat cruise on the river Nile ideal for watching hippos, Nile crocodiles, and water birds as well as get a view of the bottom of the waterfall named devil’s cauldron. Return back for dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Accommodation Options: Pakuba Safari Lodge
Day 3: Transfer back to Kampala
Breakfast is served at 07 am you will depart the lodge and go to catch a beautiful view of the rainbow and mist of the Murchison Falls National Park from the top of the cliff. Travel back to Kampala by driving via the Budongo forest route and arriving back to Kampala city in the evening to marking the end of your 3 day Murchison Falls safari in Uganda.
End of 3 Days Murchison Falls Safari
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Tailored 3 Days Silverback Gorilla Tour Package to Mgahinga National Park-Uganda
This tailored 3 Days Silverback Gorilla tour and Batwa cultural experience in Uganda’s Mgahinga National Park is an ultimate gorilla trekking package to the smallest primate National park of Mgahinga National Park. Book your Silverback Gorilla Tour to this amazing gorillas park where you can track Mountain Gorillas and Golden Monkeys, two world endangered animals.
Mgahinga National Park has one habituated gorilla group called Nyakagezi, which tends to move around most times made up of 9 members and also has some of the big game including buffalos, forest elephants, leopards, jackals, bush pigs, duikers, and bushbucks. Birdlife in the park is also quite impressive with about 178 to 184 recorded species of specie. While on this Mgahinga Gorilla Tour, you will also enjoy an authentic Batwa/Pigmies experience. The Batwa people are one of the smallest tribes with very authentic and very unique pasts. They lived with in the forest alongside the Mountain Gorillas before they were pushed out for gorilla conservation efforts.
The Silverback Gorilla Tour with a Batwa experience is the shortest trip for tourists starting their tour from Kampala. Day 1 and Day 3 are reserved for transfers to and from while Day 2 is the day for Gorilla Trekking and visit to the Batwa community. Your Mgahinga Gorilla Tour can start and end from Kigali or Kampala depending on your preference.
Silverback Gorilla In Mgahinga National park
2025 Estimated Tour price for the 3 Days Silverback Gorilla Tour
1,550USD Per Person Sharing for 2 People sleeping in a Budget Accommodation
1,850USD Per Person Sharing for 2 People sleeping in a Mid-Luxury Accommodation
The Prices of the 3 Days Silverback Gorilla Tour Package above are based on 2 Persons sharing and they are inclusive of accommodation, meals during the tour, private transportation in a safari land-cruiser or Van, services of a good English-speaking guide/driver, gorilla permits, activities mentioned in the itinerary and bottled drinking water through the trip.
3 Days Silverback Gorilla Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer from Entebbe/Kigali to Mgahinga national park
You will be transferred from Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable National park in southwestern Uganda by your guide in a 4WD safari vehicle. En-route, stop by to take pictures of the beautiful landscapes and the Uganda Equator among others. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge your Choice.
Day 2 : Gorilla Trekking Uganda experience and village walk
You will be up early morning about 6-7AM for breakfast after which you walk to the park center and attend a 30 minutes briefing on rules and regulations of seeing gorillas. You need to hire a porter if you are not fit enough because some trails are challenging and hiking in the forest may take 3-5 hours before you locate the gorillas. You will enjoy an hour with gorillas once they are found which will be exciting to take memories with photos. Discover plants, wildlife and learn about the ecosystem of Bwindi as you return back for lunch at the lodge. In the evening, you may take a walk to the community to see how locals live including Batwa pygmies and learn about their traditional customs and culture. Dinner and overnight at the lodge
Day 3 : Departure and End of your 3 Days Silverback Gorilla Tour
Enjoy breakfast and after drive back to Kampala/Entebbe arriving in time for your onward flight.
Book your Tour and Secure the Gorilla Trekking permits early
Uganda has the cheapest gorilla permits prices at USD 800 compared to Rwanda. This means the competition is quite high for the few gorilla permits in Uganda and it becomes hard to secure gorilla trekking permits a few days to your Uganda gorilla tour although you might get lucky sometimes hence a need to book your tour or gorilla trekking permit fully latest 3 months in advance.
Know your fitness levels before the Gorilla Trekking experience.
Finding the Gorillas is not predictable meaning you might walk for long hours before finding them hence a need to be moderately fit and prepared for the longer treks.
Get the help of Porters for the gorilla trek
If you are not moderately fit, we recommend you get the help of a porter so that you can track without having to carry the few essential items listed below in your day pack. The porters are from the local community and very used to the local conditions and can assist in pushing, pulling and supporting you during your trek to the gorillas. They usually come at an additional fee over and above your safari cost ranging from approximately USD15-20 per porter per day as a fee with additional tipping being optional.
What to pack for a Successful Gorilla Trekking Experience
Plenty of water – 1-2 liters per person (most lodges provide the water, but we also have it in the car)
High energy snacks in addition to your packed lunch provided by the lodge/camp
Spare film and batteries for videos and cameras
Gloves (gardening type are good)
Waterproof bag to protect photographic equipment
Hiking gaiters
A hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, and band-aids might be useful
A lightweight waterproof jacket/poncho
Walking sticks are made available at the start of the trek for some of the steeper and more slippery tracks and may prove to be very handy.
Allowed Uganda Gorilla Trekking Age Limits
The age limit for gorilla trekking is 15 years and the authorities are very strict on this! With special written permission, however, a 14yr old might pass.
What is the Best Time to go for the 3 Days Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda
The best time to visit Uganda is late December to late February, and from June to September, as the weather at this time of year is generally dry, and warm. Temperatures average at around 25 degrees Celsius. Visitors should however note Gorilla Trekking in Uganda can be done all year around.
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 (Uganda) and French, English, Kinyarwanda & Kiswahili (Rwanda)
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.
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.
Silverback Mountain Gorilla
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.
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.
2 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tour-Short Gorilla Safari To Volcanoes National Park
Enjoy this 2 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tour itinerary to Volcanoes National Park Rwanda. This short 2 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tour explores volcanoes national park located in the Virunga volcanoes a habitat for mountain gorillas and it gives tourists staying in Kigali or Kabale or Musanze or Kisoro Towns a chance to visit Rwanda gorillas with in a short time. The main activity for this Rwanda Gorilla tour is gorilla tracking a once in a life time wildlife experience. Included on this perfect 2 days Gorilla Tour in Rwanda itinerary as well is a cultural tour.
Baby Mountain Gorilla
2 Days Rwanda Gorilla Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park
On your arrival at Kigali airport you will be met by your guide/driver. Your tour starts and you drive north to Ruhengeri. If you have time, en route you may have the chance to stop at Iby ‘Iwacu cultural village to learn about Rwanda traditions, customs and culture. From Iby’iwacu you will enter into the park to relax at your lodge. Diner and overnight at Da Vinci lodge/ Mountain gorilla view lodge/ Le Bambou gorilla lodge
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking experience and Transfer back to Kigali
Breakfast early morning and head to Kinigi visitor center where you gather and attend briefing from the guides. you will then go in search of gorillas that can be found feeding in the park. It often takes 1 or 3 hours of hiking to find gorillas depending on how they move. But once found, you are allowed to spend 1 hour taking photos. Following your gorilla tracking experience, you head back to the visitor center and embark on the transfer back to Kigali to connect to any other place of your interest.
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 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.
Language:
French, English, Kinyarwanda & Kiswahili
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 Rwanda Gorilla Tour
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1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Tour- A Day Gorilla Safari To Volcanoes National Park
The 1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Tour is a short day tour to Volcanoes National Park Rwanda. This 1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Tour is the most affordable and cheapest way of visiting Rwanda Gorillas for tourists with limited time in Kigali. The 1 day Rwanda Gorilla trekking tour cost starts from $1950 Per Person for 2 Persons and it requires one to be in Kigali the day before the Gorilla trek. This trip can also begin in Kabale or Kisoro towns in Uganda
Baby Gorilla in Volcanoes National Park Rwanda
1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Tour Detailed Itinerary
The 1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Tour begins in the city of Kigali starting at 04:00 AM in the morning from where you set off with your driver from Kigali which takes 2 hours drive north to Volcanoes National Park Rwanda home to mountain gorillas.
You will arrive at Kinigi, the park visitor center by 07:00 am on time for gorilla tracking. There will be a 30 minute briefing by Rwandan development board guides on gorilla rules and how to make proper preparations for hiking by wearing shoes, packing your water/lunch or hiring porters. Be aware that searching for gorillas in the forest can involve extreme hiking steep slopes. In case of longer treks that can take 3-5 hours while searching for gorillas, the guides will be flexible to make regular stops when you are tired. s
Venture through the forest trails looking for gorillas. You will get to see and photograph gorillas for a full hour which is enough for you to stare in the eyes of the gorillas. After the gorilla trekking experience, trek back out the forest to the park. And then return back to Kigali to mark the end of your one day Gorilla trekking Rwanda safari tour.
Tour Cost Includes:
Gorilla Permit
Transportation and Transfer in a 4×4 Safari Car
English speaking driver
Drinking Water
Cost excludes the following services
International and Visa entry charges to Rwanda
All items of personal use i.e. drink, laundry, telephone calls, gratuities, personal travel insurances-etc.
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 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.
Language:
French, English, Kinyarwanda & Kiswahili
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 1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour
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1 Day Gorilla Tour in Uganda, Bwindi Gorilla Trekking From Kigali or Kisoro
Enjoy a 1 Day Gorilla Tour in Uganda starting from Kigali, Kisoro or Kabale to Bwindi National Park. The 1 Day Gorilla Tour in Uganda to Bwindi is the most cheapest way to see gorillas in Uganda’s Bwindi National Park and it’s most suitable for time constrained travelers. The 1 Day Gorilla Tour transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park can start in Kigali, Kisoro or Kabale Town from as early as 04:00 am(Rwanda local time if you are in Kigali) or 6:00 am (Uganda Local time if you are in Kabale or Kisoro towns) in the morning.
You will be picked up by your guide at your predetermined place of stay, be it your lodge/ hotel or Kigali airport or Kabale Town or Kisoro Town to start your one day Gorilla Trekking Uganda Safari Tour in Bwindi Impenetrable forest National Park. From Kigali, you will embark on on a 4 hours drive across the Rwandan border to southwestern Uganda or a 1Hours and 45 Minutes from Kabale. The guide/drive will try their best to make sure you arrive on time to begin your gorilla tracking experience at Ruhija or Rushaga –Bwindi impenetrable forest national park.
Mountain Gorilla in Bwindi
You shall have briefing on gorilla rules at the Ruhija gorilla center or Rushaga Gorilla Centre, from 07:30 – 08AM as well as join other tourists. Set out into the forest led by Uganda wildlife guides and escorted by armed rangers. Spend your morning hiking on foot searching for gorillas as they go about their daily feeding in the forest. The guides are in constant radio call with the trackers on the location of the gorillas. Once gorillas are found, you are allowed observe and photography them with the help of the ranger for 1 hour. Thereafter enjoy lunch in the bush and return back to the gorilla center. You are awarded a gorilla tracking certificate and transfer back to Kigali.
The Cost of the 1 Day Gorilla Tour in Uganda is USD1,200 for Solo Traveler and USD1,080 Per person Sharing for 2 People
What is Included in Cost?
A transfer from Kigali/Kabale/Kisoro to Bwindi and back to Kigali/Kabale/Kisoro
Gorilla tracking permit and experience
Bottled drinking water during the transfer
Experienced safari guide/driver
Cost excludes the following services
International and Visa entry charges to Uganda and Rwanda
All items of personal use i.e. drinks, laundry, telephone calls, gratuities, personal travel insurances-etc.
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 (Uganda) and French, English, Kinyarwanda & Kiswahili (Rwanda)
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.
