3 Day Gorilla Habituation Experience from Kigali
3 Days – 2 Nights
3 Day Gorilla Habituation Experience from Kigali
Overview
This 3 Day Gorilla Habituation Experience from Kigali is specially designed for travelers who want a deeper, more immersive encounter with Uganda’s endangered mountain gorillas. Unlike standard treks that allow just one hour with a gorilla family, the gorilla habituation experience offers up to four hours in the presence of a semi-habituated gorilla group, guided by researchers and trackers in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Starting and ending in Kigali, Rwanda, this tour is a convenient and enriching option for those looking to combine the scenic beauty of southwestern Uganda with an extraordinary wildlife experience. If you’re passionate about primates and wildlife conservation, this safari is for you.
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3 Days/ 2 Nights
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Uganda
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Guided, Private Safari
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Airport TransfersCar hireServices of an English-speaking guideRefreshments like waterAll accommodation & MealsAll activitiesAll Taxes /VATA professional driver /guideFuelGorilla habituation permitDrinking water
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Tips and gratuitiesAll items of personal natureInternational flightsAlcoholic drinks
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Pick-Up from Kigali and Scenic Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Your guide will meet you at Kigali International Airport or your hotel in Kigali and brief you about the trip ahead. You’ll then embark on a scenic drive southwest toward the Uganda-Rwanda border, crossing at either Cyanika or Katuna depending on your lodge location in Bwindi.
The journey takes you through Rwanda’s lush hills and into Uganda’s striking Kigezi Highlands, often referred to as the “Switzerland of Africa” because of its misty valleys and terraced slopes.
Upon arrival in Bwindi, check in at your lodge, enjoy a freshly prepared meal, and relax as you take in the peaceful surroundings of the forest edge.
Drive time: Approximately 4 to 5 hours
Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge or Bakiga Lodge
Meals included: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Gorilla Habituation Experience in Bwindi Forest
After an early breakfast, you’ll head to the park headquarters for a comprehensive briefing on gorilla habituation. This is not your typical gorilla trek—it’s an all-day adventure that allows you to follow a group of semi-habituated mountain gorillas as researchers and trackers guide you through the forest.
During the trek, you may spot other wildlife such as black-and-white colobus monkeys, forest duikers, and a variety of colorful bird species. Once you locate the gorilla group, you’ll spend four unforgettable hours observing their behavior, social interactions, and daily routines. Unlike regular trekking, this experience lets you witness conservation work in action—including activities like identifying individuals, collecting samples, and naming new group members.
After your time with the gorillas, return to the lodge for a well-deserved rest and a hearty dinner.
Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge or Bakiga Lodge
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 3: Return to Kigali for Departure
After breakfast, you’ll begin the return journey to Kigali. Enjoy the last scenic views of Uganda’s highlands as you cross back into Rwanda. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time for a brief city tour of Kigali or a stop at a craft market for souvenirs.
Your guide will drop you off at your preferred location in Kigali or at the airport for your outbound flight, marking the end of your unforgettable 3 day gorilla habituation experience from kigali.
Meals included: Breakfast
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