Gorilla Trekking from Kigali/Kabale and Kisoro
1 Day Gorilla Trekking: From $1,200 per person
Option 1: From Kigali – 4hr Drive | Option 2: From Kabale – 1.5hr Drive | Option 3: From Kisoro – 30min Drive
Includes: $800 Gorilla Permit + Transport + Lunch + Guide
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we’ll take you to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. This park is a sanctuary for almost half of the world’s mountain gorillas.
Distance from Starting Points
– Kigali, Rwanda to Bwindi: About 4 hours by road.
– Kisoro, Uganda to Bwindi: Roughly 1-2 hours drive.
– Kabale, Uganda to Bwindi: Drive time varies but is relatively shorter.
Gorilla Population and Bwindi Sectors
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest has about half of the world’s mountain gorillas. Gorilla trekking happens in these sectors:
– Buhoma
– Ruhija
– Rushaga
– Nkuringo
Costs: Gorilla Permits and Habituation
– Gorilla Trekking Permit: USD $800 (foreign non-residents), USD $700 (residents), UGX 300,000 (East African citizens).
– Gorilla Habituation Permit: Costs more than trekking; exact prices USD $1500.
Overview
The 1 Day Gorilla Trekking Tour will start with your driver-guide picking you up depending on your location Kigali/Kisoro/Kabale early in the morning and depart for Bwindi National Park to reach the park at 7 am and proceed for a briefing on the do’s and don’ts during the trekking. Bwindi is a big habitat for mountain gorillas in Uganda, harboring over 300 of them, which is almost half of the world’s gorilla population. You’ll encounter the gorillas firsthand on your trekking expedition with strenuous day trekking.
Detailed Itinerary
Your tour will start from Kigali where the assigned professional tour driver-guide will receive you at 3 am. Then, you’ll depart for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park crossing via the Katuna border. At 7 am, you’ll proceed to the rangers’ post. You will receive a briefing on the do’s and don’ts during the trekking. You will then enter the Bwindi Forest for your adventure. The area offers a dramatic, steeply forested landscape and is incredibly dense. It is crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to tourists. The time taken and the terrain vary with the movements of these great primates. Once you have located a gorilla group, you will be allowed an hour in their presence. The thrill of spending time observing these gentle but endangered giants is unforgettable. After the excursion, you will descend back to the starting point. You’ll have lunch and then transfer back to Kigali/Kisoro /Kabale which you will reach in the evening.
Meals: lunch and drinking water
1 Day Gorilla Safari Uganda-Whats Included
1.Gorilla Trekking Permits
2.A Professional assigned Tour driver-guide & Private beautiful Safari Jeep in good condition.
3.All ground transportation.
4.All taxes
5.Drinking water
6.Lunch
Safari tour excludes
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Frequently Asked Questions About 1 Day Gorilla Trekking
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1. How much is 1 day gorilla trekking in Uganda?
The cost of a 1 day gorilla trekking Uganda safari starts from $1100 per person. This includes your Bwindi gorilla permit $800, transport, guide, and lunch.
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2. Can I do gorilla trekking from Kampala in 1 day?
No, a 1 day gorilla trek from Kampala by road is not possible. Bwindi is 8-10 hours away. We recommend a 3 Day Gorilla Safari from Kampala. For 1 day, you must fly or start from Kigali, Kisoro, or Kabale.
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3. Can I do 1 day gorilla trekking from Kigali, Kisoro or Kabale?
Yes. A 1 day gorilla trek from Kigali, Kisoro or Kabale is the best option. From Kigali it’s 4 hours drive to Bwindi. From Kisoro it’s 2 hours. From Kabale it’s 3 hours. We pick you up at 6:00 AM, trek, and return the same day.
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4. Can I do gorilla trekking from Entebbe in 1 day?
Only by flight. A 1 day gorilla trek from Entebbe is possible with a domestic flight to Kisoro or Kihihi, then drive to Bwindi. By road from Entebbe is too far for 1 day.
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5. What is included in the 1 day gorilla safari Uganda?
Your 1 day gorilla safari Uganda includes: Bwindi gorilla trekking permit, round trip transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle, professional English speaking guide, bottled water, packed lunch, and ranger fees.
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6. What is excluded?
Excluded: International flights, visa fees, accommodation, tips, personal items, gorilla trekking porters, and travel insurance.
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7. How hard is the 1 day gorilla trek in Bwindi?
The trek can take 1 to 6 hours depending on where the gorillas are. Bwindi is a rainforest with hills. A moderate fitness level is needed. Porters are available for $20 to help with bags.
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8. Are gorilla permits for 1 day Bwindi hard to get?
Yes. Bwindi gorilla permits are limited to 8 people per gorilla family per day. We advise booking 3-6 months in advance, especially for June-August and Dec-Jan.
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9. What should I wear for 1 day gorilla trekking Uganda?
Wear long pants, long sleeves, hiking boots, a rain jacket, and gardening gloves. The forest is wet and has stinging nettles. We provide a packing list after booking.
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10. Will I definitely see gorillas on a 1 day tour?
We can’t guarantee 100%, but sightings are over 98%. You spend 1 full hour with the gorilla family once found. Our guides track them daily.
