Our 2 Days Uganda Gorilla Tour starts from either Rwanda or Uganda. It is intended for travelers who wish to track the gorillas in Uganda because of the lower costs. Uganda is a cheaper destination for gorilla trekking because a gorilla permit cost $700. Some travelers would rather cross from Rwanda into Uganda to track the gorillas if they cannot afford the $1500 charged for Rwanda gorilla permits. This tour is more practical when a traveler is already in Kigali (Rwanda), Kisoro or Kabale in Uganda. This 2 days gorilla safari will take place in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park of Uganda. Bwindi is in a strategic location and because of this can be accessed from both Rwanda and Uganda. The driving time from Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable forests is only 4 hours. Driving from Kigali to the Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda is 3 hours. 
So for a one hour driving difference, you get to save $800. It is important to note that from Kampala or Entebbe in Uganda, one needs to drive for about 8 hours to Bwindi. If you are planning to arrive from Entebbe or Kampala, we strongly advise that you check our 3 days Uganda Gorilla tour package.
More about Bwindi. Bwindi impenetrable national park is the most popular mountain gorilla tracking destination. It is located in the southwestern part of Uganda, a few miles away from the border between Uganda and Rwanda. Bwindi is a UNESCO world heritage because of its incredible biodiversity and the fact that it has the largest population of the endangered mountain gorillas.
Bwindi is not all about gorillas. It is home to about 120 mammals, chimpanzees, smaller primates and over 200 species of birds. Among them birds include those endemic to the Albertine rift such at the short tailed warbler and blue headed sunbird. While tracking gorillas, expect to also encounter forest elephants, antelopes, bush pigs, clawless otters, chimpanzees, L’hoest monkeys and colobus monkeys.
Although Bwindi is home to several other wildlife species, the key attraction are the 459 mountain gorillas found in the park. Thousands of visitors go to the park every year to have an encounter with a creature that resembles humans the most. 17 gorilla groups have been habituated and open for gorilla trekking gorilla trekking while 3 are open for what is known as the gorilla habituation experience. By the 
way, Bwindi is the only national park where tourists can register for the gorilla habituation experience. This experience is more expensive but allows tourists more time with the gorillas. The gorillas in Bwindi are located in four sectors – Buhoma, Nkuringo, Ruhija and Rushaga. Tourists normally track gorillas in one sector. It is possible to do double gorilla trekking in more than one sector but this is only possible on two different days. Gorilla trekking in Bwindi offers a rare excitement and fun. Something different from a safari in the Serengeti, a visit to the Victoria falls, Paris or the northern lights. Most tourists have confessed that an encounter with mountain gorillas turned out to be the most memorable wildlife experience they ever had. You should also check out our 1 day Uganda gorilla tour starting from Rwanda just in case.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Pick up from Kigali in Rwanda – Kigali City Tour – Cross to Uganda
At the earliest time possible, the company guide will pick you up from the airport or your hotel in Kigali to start the journey to Bwindi in Uganda. The journey begins with a Kigali city tour. During this city tour, 
you will visit the genocide memorial center, the central city market, artisan shops and the former presidential palace. After the city tour, you will be taken for lunch in Kigali before starting the 4-hour journey to Bwindi. Expect to enjoy your journey especially if you love nature and beautiful scenery. Rwanda is a country with thousands of hills and several volcanoes. Uganda is full of beautiful green forest and a lot to see during the drive. Expect to reach Bwindi late in the afternoon. Check in to your lodge, refresh and take a nature walk around.
Accommodation: Gorilla Mist Camp (budget) Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp (Luxury), Bakiga Lodge (Mid-range).
Day 2: Gorilla trekking Uganda – Departure through Kigali
This will be an action packed day. You will rise up before dawn and drive to the park offices for a briefing about gorilla trekking in Bwindi. The briefing is important for many reasons. You get to know about the park, the gorilla groups, what to expect and how to act while in the presence of the gorillas. It is also the 
time when you can hire a porter and know which gorilla group you would be tracking. After the briefing, you will be led to the starting point and continue deeper into the forest in search of the gorillas under the leadership of the park Ranger. You will trek through the dense forests, valleys, streams before eventually finding the gorilla group. Once you find the gorillas, you will be allowed to observe them for one hour. Watch as they feed, play around, groom, mate and communicate among themselves. Do not forget to take photos and videos of your time with the primates. Always remember to follow the gorilla trekking rules at all times. After your time with the gorillas, you will be given a certificate of participation before beginning the journey back to Kigali.
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Tour Inclusions and Exclusions
The tour cost includes: –
- Gorilla trekking Permits ($700)
- 4×4 safari vehicle with fuel
- Full board Accommodation for one night
- Meals and water throughout the tour
- Kigali city tour
- Airport transfers.
The tour cost excludes the cost of airfares, travel insurance, personal expenses, cigars liquor, curios and tips.
Accommodation
Gorilla Mist Camp: Gorilla Mist Lodge offers budget, mid-range and Luxury rooms at very competitive prices hence offering true value for money in the Ruhija sector of Bwindi impenetrable national park. The lodge is built overlooking the Virunga volcanoes hence providing very beautiful views 
to its guests. At first, the lodge only offered budget rooms but it has now grown to include both mid-range and luxury rooms to cater for all tastes. The lodge has very experienced, hospitable, trustworthy and professional staff who attend to clients with a great degree of attention. All rooms are self-contained with flush toilets, fixed baths, warm showers, Wi-Fi, working desks, comfortable beds and a mosquito net. For those who need to dine, there is a restaurant and bar readily available. It is important to note that Gorilla Mist Camp is one of the few lodges that attract gorillas into their premises and more especially the gardens. You might get lucky to be visited by the primates even before you go out to search them – Talk about double gorilla trekking.
Bakiga Lodge: Whenever a tourist requests a local tour operator to recommend a good mid-range lodge in Ruhija sector, most will choose Bakiga Lodge. Bakiga Lodge is an Eco-friendly lodge built on a hill overlooking the thick forests of Bwindi. The lodge supports local community development initiatives. They buy commodities, art pieces and furniture from the locals hence supporting their businesses. Bakiga lodge actually trains and employs qualified youth in the area. In this way the lodge helps provide gainful employment to people in the area. The hotel rooms are excellent, spacious and self-contained.
Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp: If you are targeting the high end lodges, then this is one you should consider booking. Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp is one of the best luxury lodges in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. The lodge is elegant both in the interior and exterior. Its rooms comprise of self-
contained luxury tents that provide great comfort while retaining the feeling of being out in the wilderness. They also have a dining area, evening campfire, a gym and massage room. The restaurant serves both international and local dishes. They even have special arrangements for the elderly traveler. The lodge ensures that guests are not bored after gorilla trekking by organizing visits to see the Batwa pygmies and nature walks to feel the aura of the forest. Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp also practices social responsibility by supporting local schools and hospitals in the area.
