3 Days Gorilla Trekking Bwindi from Kigali

Itinerary

Day 1: Kigali Pickup & Transfer to Bwindi

Your 3 days gorilla trekking Bwindi from Kigali tour begins with an early hotel pickup in Kigali by your professional driver-guide. After a short briefing, you will drive through Rwanda’s scenic countryside and cross into Uganda via the Katuna border post. Continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to the endangered mountain gorillas, with a lunch stop in Kabale town en route. Arrive at your lodge in the evening for relaxation and overnight stay.

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi National Park 

Early morning, transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking rules. You will then be allocated a habituated mountain gorilla family in Bwindi and begin your trek in a group of up to 8 people.

The Bwindi gorilla trekking experience takes 2–6 hours depending on the gorillas’ movement. Once located, you will spend one unforgettable hour observing and photographing the gorillas in their natural habitat—highlight of your 3 days gorilla trekking Bwindi safari from Kigali.

After the trek, transfer to the scenic Lake Bunyonyi, known as one of the deepest and most beautiful lakes in Africa. In the evening, enjoy a relaxing sunset boat cruise, followed by a peaceful stay on one of the lake’s islands surrounded by stunning views and calm waters..

Day 3: Departure – Return to Kigali

After a relaxed morning at Lake Bunyonyi, begin your return journey to Kigali via the Katuna border post. Arrive in Kigali in the afternoon or evening, marking the end of your unforgettable 3 days gorilla trekking Bwindi from Kigali tour.