Inspirational safari holiday.
Make this 3 Days Gorilla Safaris Starting Entebbe or Kigali Yours
Experience a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounter on this 3 Days Gorilla Safaris Starting Entebbe or Kigali, designed for travelers seeking a short, efficient, and unforgettable gorilla trekking experience in East Africa. This safari offers flexible starting points—either from Uganda (Entebbe) or Rwanda (Kigali)—with access to the renowned Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas.
Perfect for those with limited time, this itinerary focuses on the highlight of gorilla trekking while still offering scenic drives through rolling hills, local communities, and lush rainforest landscapes. Whether you choose to travel via Uganda or cross from Rwanda, the experience remains equally rewarding and deeply memorable.
Tour Highlights.
Day-by-day Itinerary Details of 3 Days Gorilla Safaris Starting Entebbe or Kigali
Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Your safari begins with pickup either from Entebbe or Kigali, depending on your chosen starting point.
- From Entebbe/Kampala: Enjoy a scenic full-day drive through Uganda’s countryside, with views of rolling hills, plantations, and rural communities.
- From Kigali: A shorter drive (4–5 hours) takes you across the border into Uganda, offering beautiful views of Rwanda’s “Land of a Thousand Hills.”
Arrive near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the evening, check into your lodge, and prepare for the next day’s gorilla trekking adventure.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking Experience
Today is the highlight of your safari: mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
After an early morning briefing at the park headquarters, you head into the forest with experienced guides and trackers. The trek can take a few hours depending on the gorilla family’s location, but the experience is incredibly rewarding.
Once you find the gorillas, you spend one hour observing them, watching their feeding, grooming, and social interactions in their natural habitat.
Day 3: Return to Entebbe or Kigali – Departure
After breakfast, begin your return journey to Entebbe or Kigali, depending on your departure plans.
- Return to Entebbe/Kampala: Full-day scenic drive with stopovers.
- Return to Kigali: Short drive with optional city tour if time allows.
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your 3 Days Gorilla Safaris Starting Entebbe or Kigali and an unforgettable encounter with mountain gorillas.
Tour Includes
- Accommodation in selected midrange or luxury lodges.
4×4 safari vehicle with a professional driver-guide. - All park fees and conservation charges.
- Scheduled game drives and safari activities.
- Meals as per itinerary (mostly full board).
- Bottled drinking water during safaris.
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure.
- English-speaking safari guide throughout.
- All applicable government taxes.
Tour Excludes
- International and domestic flights (unless stated).
- Visa fees and travel insurance.
- Optional activities not in the itinerary.
- Alcoholic and premium drinks.
- Tips and gratuities.
- Personal expenses (laundry, calls, souvenirs).
- Extra costs from tax or fee changes.
- Gorilla or chimp permits (unless stated).
- Early check-in or late check-out.
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