Gorilla Trekking In Uganda Via Rwanda

The gorilla trekking adventure in Uganda via Rwanda is time saving especially on the time you spend driving on the road. The drive from Entebbe or Kampala to Bwindi impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga National Park is about 8 to 9 hours drive. On the other hand, the drive from Kigali to Bwindi or Mgahinga National Park in Uganda is about 6 to 7 hours drive.

Whereas Rwanda is the most accessible gorilla trekking destination in Africa, gorilla trekking in Uganda can also be connected via Gatuna or Cyanika border. Uganda has some of the biggest chances to obtaining gorilla trekking permits because of the so many options available although their supply is limited too.

Never travel to Bwindi impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga National Park without a gorilla trekking permits because you are not sure of obtaining one on ground. The number of mountain gorilla permits open for gorilla trekking is restricted to maximum 8 per permits per day.

Best Plan For Uganda Gorilla Trekking Itinerary Via Rwanda

Day 1 Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 2 Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

Day 3 Departure

Choosing the 3 day gorilla trekking safari in Uganda via Rwanda is the least number of day for this safari, can be arranged at your budget and it starts any day and time.

To limit time to spend at immigration, tourists are advised to apply for the necessary travel visa that is Rwanda and Uganda in case your country is not exempted as a requirement.

Details Of 3 Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking Via Kigali Rwanda

Day 1 Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Get up early to start the journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park from Kigali Rwanda. The roads are winding as you have to negotiate the several highlands that compose the general landscape of Rwanda.

Along the way, enjoy the lush green that shades the misty escarpments especially in the early mornings. Do not expect a smooth drive because of the bumpy roads of the countryside. You can cross into Uganda via Gatuna or Cyanika depending on your

Arrive Bwindi Impenetrable National Park late afternoon enjoy its beautiful canopy. Check into your lodge

Day 2 Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

After breakfast, carry your gorilla trekking gears without forgetting packed lunch as return time from gorilla trekking is unpredictable. Walk into the dense, dump and thick forest in company of a tour guide and other trekkers.

 The ranger guide will advise you to make stops where necessary to rejuvenate and keep your mind open to other forest dweller in order not to loose the vibe for choosing to take on gorilla trekking.

Expect some challenges along the way like slippery slopes, creepers, untimely rain falling and more. Do carry the right gorilla trekking gears in order to complete and enjoy this adventure. Look over for other forest dwellers like olive baboons, black and white colobus, red tailed monkeys, an array of birds and more.

Finally, as you draw closer to the mountain gorillas, you hear them before fully coming into view however wait for the ranger guide to provide guidelines on how to face them. Mountain gorillas get muddy too so do not deviate from the instructions of gorilla trekking.

Observe, take photos or film the moments when around the mountain gorillas, remember not to use a flash light when taking photos as this may scare the mountain gorillas sending them into hiding.

One hours of gorilla viewing is allowed during gorilla trekking in Uganda. The mountain gorillas are habituated to be around humans for just that time. Slowly get back to your lodge

Day 3 Departure

Drive to Kigali to catch up with your night time flight.

Alternative activities to do On Uganda Safari

All the below Uganda safari destinations are located in different spots so you need more time on holiday to explore majority of them. A well tailored Uganda safari itinerary can be arranged according to your preference covering some of the below activities.

• Game safaris in Queen Elizabeth National Park, or Murchison Falls National Park or Lake Mburo National Park
• Birding in Uganda with more than 1000 bird species recorded in the country.
• White water rafting in Jinja to beat through the tough tides of River Nile on an air inflated boat, peddle well, secure your safety gears too. Follow guidelines from instructors on ground and follow the path advised by the leading Kayak.
• Mountaineering in Uganda on Mountain Rwenzori, Elgon and others
• Golden monkey trekking in Mgahinga National Park
• Gorilla Habituation Experience where tourists have four hours around the semi-habituated gorilla family.
• Cultural Tour in Uganda as the country is multicultural including the famous Batwa community that lived with the mountain gorillas in the forest.
• Sports fishing for anglers during Uganda safari
• Source of River Nile visit in Jinja where the source of the longest river in the world is situated,
• Chimpanzee trekking or chimpanzee habituation Experience where tourists have time with the closest human relatives in their natural setting. You need a chimpanzee permit to the various chimpanzee habitats in the wilderness.

Most Important Requirements For Gorilla Trekking In Uganda

• Trekkers must be eligible for gorilla trekking which is 12 years and beyond in Uganda
• Book the gorilla permit for the day of your choice. Avail some personal details to be added to gorilla trekking card like full names as presented on the passport, nationality, date of birth and more.
• Maintain some level of fitness during gorilla trekking in Uganda to enable you hike where necessary, Sedan chair service is available for those with physical challenges.
• Good health before and during gorilla trekking is very important especially if free from communicable infections like covid-19, cough, flu and others.
• Carry gorilla trekking gears along to go through the jungle like safari boots, warmers, long sleeved shirt, safari cap, stockings, rain proof gears and more.
• Reserve accommodation to use during gorilla trekking. For accommodations in Bwindi, do book those closer to the area where your gorilla permit is a booked that is Buhoma, Rushaga, Ruhija and Nkuringo.
• Carry verified personal documents to cross check with on gorilla trekking day including varied passport, country identification card, international driving license and more.

Apply for the necessary visas into Uganda or Rwanda in advance in case you must have them as travel documents.