Gorilla Trek Independent Adventure

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3 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

6 peopleMaximum group size

15 - 100 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Challenging

Demands good physical fitness and stamina for more intense or extended activities.

Starts

Kigali, Rwanda

Ends

Kigali, Rwanda

Highlights

Admire a family of mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.

have your bases covered with all national park and permit fees for gorilla trekking included.

visit the Genocide Memorial in Kigali.

Itinerary

For seasoned adventurers, the Gorilla Trek Independent Adventure is a once-in-a-lifetime trip that takes you deep into the heart of Africa’s wildest landscapes. Over 3 days, journey from Kigali into the dense rainforests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to roughly half of the world’s endangered mountain gorillas. Guided by local experts, you’ll trek through lush terrain and remote villages, culminating in an unforgettable close encounter with a gorilla family—a moving highlight of any explorer’s travel diary. Beyond the thrill of wildlife tracking, this tour package includes comfortable accommodations, meals, and all transportation, ensuring a seamless experience. The unique selling point is the rare opportunity to witness mountain gorillas in their natural habitat, an extraordinary moment that will remain etched in your memory.

day 1 - Kigali/Bwindi Impenetrable NP

Depart Kigali after a brief welcome meeting and drive through magnificent countryside to the border of Uganda. Once across the border, it is a short drive to Bwindi Impenetrable NP, where you can relax for the remainder of the afternoon, and prepare for tomorrow's Gorilla Trek.
The tour begins at 8am in the morning of Day 1 at your Kigali hotel (not included). Please be on time to meet your driver/guide at the front entrance of the hotel. A brief departure meeting will be held in the hotel reception area about general and specific aspects of the trip before setting off to Bwindi.

We strongly recommend arriving the day before as this trip does not include a night in Kigali.

Accomodation:Gorilla Valley Lodge (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 4.5 hr - 5.5 hr Distance : 175 km

Included Activity:Meet and Greet Hotel Welcome Meeting

day 2 - Gorilla Trek

Follow experienced guides trekking deep into the forest on the slopes of the volcanoes in search of a family of mountain gorillas for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
A designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bwindi's Impenetrable Forest is a true African jungle. About half of the world's mountain gorillas live here.

Ugandan authorities are fiercely protective of this natural treasure and permit only a maximum of 8 passengers per day (currently) to visit the gorillas.

Start with a short drive to the park headquarters and meet with your excellent local guides. The guides will provide a talk on the etiquette of gorilla trekking. The trekking group will then head into the forest where the gorillas were the night before and track from that point. If desired, porters can be hired and will carry your personal items and assist you during the trek.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Gorilla Valley Lodge (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle

Included Activity:Mountain Gorilla Trek

Optional Activities:Porter Hire Hire a local porter to carry your day pack throughout the trek, giving you more ease on your journey.

day 3 - Bwindi Impenetrable NP/Kigali

Cross the border into Rwanda, then head to Kigali. Visit the genocide museum to learn more about the dark history of this fascinating country. Tour ends on arrival at hotel.

Meal:Breakfast

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 4.5 hr - 5.5 hr Distance : 175 km

Included Activities:Border Crossing (Uganda - Rwanda) Duration : 1.0 hr - 1.5 hr, Kigali Genocide Memorial Visit Duration : 2.0 hr, Departure Day

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What's Included

Accommodation

Hotel (2 nts).

Meals

2 breakfasts
Note: Allow USD70-95 for meals not included.

Transport

Private minibus/safari vehicle, walking.All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer)/driver, experienced gorilla trackers.

Included activities

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park guided mountain gorilla trekAll national park fees and trekking permitsVisit to Kigali Genocide Museum

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