4 Days Double Gorilla Trekking Uganda - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

4 days double gorilla trekking Uganda or 4 days Bwindi double gorilla safari is a 4 Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking tour in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park from Kigali. The 4 days Bwindi double gorilla trekking safari involves trekking two different gorilla families in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This 4 day Bwindi impenetrable National Park  double gorilla safari includes 2 days of trekking through the dense Bwindi forest to visit 2 unique gorilla family groups in 2 distinct gorilla trekking sectors of Rushaga & Ruhija for extensive gorilla trekking experience. The all inclusive  4 day gorilla safari in Bwindi National park guide, includes 4×4 ground transportation, gorilla permits at $800 each per person per gorilla family, hotel/accommodations plus meals, as scheduled in the itinerary.

This option is intended for travelers who wish to trek Uganda’s gorillas while minimizing driving by flying into Kigali rather than Entebbe International Airport. This 4-Day Double Gorilla Trekking Uganda Tour via Kigali and Rwanda requires only a 4-5 hour drive from Kigali to Bwindi National Park, in contrast to the 8-9 hour journey from Entebbe International Airport to the same destination.

Highlights of the 4 Days Uganda double gorilla Trekking Safari in Bwindi

Day 1: Kigali To Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 2: First Gorilla Trekking

Day 3: Second Gorilla Trekking

Day 4:Departure

Detailed 4 Days Double Gorilla trekking Bwindi Uganda Itinerary

Day 1: Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Your safari guide will pick you up from Kigali International Airport or  from the hotel of residence. He will the take you to the Genocide Memorial Center  on your.

The Kigali Genocide Memorial serves as the burial site for almost 250,000 victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. In 1994, over a million Rwandans were killed, and it pays tribute to them by promoting peace and education.

In about 4 – 5 hour drive, you crossover via Katuna Border to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Dinner and overnight at Gorilla Safari Lodge (luxury) / Gorilla Mist Camp (mid-range) / Bakiga Lodge (budget)

Day 2: First Gorilla Trekking & Cultural Excursion

After eating an early breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters where park rangers will go over the dos and don’ts when interacting with the gorillas. Embark on an unforgettable expedition into the dense forest in pursuit of the gentle giants. It could take anything from two to eight hours, depending on how far the gorillas have moved. A maximum of one hour will be allotted for you to observe and take pictures of the gorillas while they play, eat, or relax.

In the evening, you may partake in a cultural excursion to the adjacent Batwa (Pygmies) community, where you will be entertained and informed about their distinctive culture. Dinner and overnight accommodations at Trekkers’ Tavern Cottages (budget), Bakiga Lodge, Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge (deluxe), Four Gorillas Lodge (luxury), or Mahogany Springs Lodge (luxury).

Day 3: Second Gorilla Expedition

Like the day before, you will be given a breakfast in the early hours of the morning before being taken to the park headquarters for a briefing. You will likely encounter another gorilla family, each traversing separate paths.

Dinner and overnight accommodations at Trekkers’ Tavern Cottages (budget), Bakiga Lodge, Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge (deluxe), Four Gorillas Lodge (luxury), or Mahogany Springs Lodge (luxury).

Day 4: Return to Kigali

Enjoy your breakfast at your accommodation at a leisurely pace, and thereafter prepare for your return trip to Rwanda. Your guide will transport you to your hotel or the airport for your planned return trip.

This tour package includes:

• Hiking permit cost
• Park ranger fees
• Applicable government taxes
• Full board accommodation
• Full-time English-speaking driver/guide
• Ground transportation by a 4×4 safari vehicle
• Airport transfer, provided your flight is on the same day as the safari conclusion.

4 Days Double Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Uganda Exclusions

• Airfares
• Visa Fees
• Personal Insurance
• Personal expenses include beverages, gratuities, laundry, telephone charges, tobacco, housing, meals not specified in the schedule, and optional activities.

Additional attractions and activities in Bwindi

Additional attractions in Bwindi Forest include Forest Elephants, African Buffalos, Colobus monkeys, and various ground invertebrates. Bwindi Forest harbors fifty percent of the global gorilla population, establishing it as the foremost destination for gorilla safaris worldwide. The habituated gorilla groups in Bwindi comprise Mishaya, Rushergura, Mubare, Habinyanja, Oruzogo, Nshongi, Nkuringo, Bweza, Katwe, Muyambi, Bitukura, Mukiza, Kyaguliro, Busingye, Bikyingi, and Bushaho families.

Bwindi Forest is a sanctuary for ornithologists, hosting over 350 avian species, including the African Green Pigeon, African Harrier Hawk, Cinnamon-chested Bee-eater, Crowned Hornbill, African Broadbill, Ruwenzori Apalis, Black-billed Turaco, and Mountain Masked Apalis, among others. This 4-day double gorilla trekking tour includes a visit to the Batwa Pygmy communities to learn about and experience their traditional forest lifestyle.