Is the gorilla permit included?

Yes, $800 Uganda gorilla permit 2026-2027 included. We secure your permit after deposit. Only 96 permits per day.

Can I do it in one day from Kigali?

Yes, pick-up 3:30 AM Kigali, drive 4 hours via Cyanika to Bwindi, trek 2-6 hours, 1 hour with gorillas, return 8 PM to Kigali Airport.

1 Day Gorilla Trekking Uganda Bwindi From Kigali

Q: How much is 1 day gorilla trekking Uganda Bwindi?

From $1250 per person sharing (2+), $1550 solo. Includes $800 gorilla permit, 4x4 from Kigali, guide, lunch. Licensed by UWA & UTB/RTT/TT/2024/101376. Verified on SafariBookings.

Experience the most affordable way to see mountain gorillas with our 1 Day Gorilla Trekking Uganda Bwindi from Kigali. We pick you up at 3:30 AM in Kigali, drive 4 hours through the Land of 1000 Hills via Cyanika border to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, trek 2-6 hours with UWA rangers, and spend 1 magical hour with gorillas.

✅ $800 Permit Included ✅ Private 4x4 + Guide ✅ Lunch & Water 🔥 Save $700 vs Rwanda

From $1250 pp – Daily departures, even tomorrow! Licensed UTB/RTT/TT/2024/101376 | Verified on SafariBookings

DETAILED ITINERARY – 1 DAY GORILLA TREKKING BWINDI FROM KIGALI

DAILY DEPARTURES

3:30

03:30 AM – Pick-up in Kigali and Scenic Drive to Uganda

Professional driver-guide picks you from your hotel or Kigali Airport. Early 4-hour drive through Rwanda rolling hills via Cyanika or Katuna border. Quick border crossing assistance, continue to Bwindi Impenetrable NP – Rushaga sector closest from Kigali. Bottled water included.

7:30

07:30 AM – Arrival and Gorilla Briefing at Park Headquarters

Registration at Bwindi HQ. UWA rangers brief you on trekking rules: keep 7 meters, no flash, stay calm, no trekking if sick. Max 8 people per gorilla family. Porter hire $15-20 highly recommended for steep terrain.

TREK

08:30 AM – 02:00 PM – Gorilla Trekking (2-6 Hrs + 1 Hr With Gorillas)

Enter jungle with ranger and trackers. Trek 2-6 hours depending on gorilla location – muddy, steep but rewarding. Once found, spend 1 full hour watching silverback, mothers and babies play. Receive UWA Gorilla Trekking Certificate after.

8PM

02:30 PM – Lunch and Return to Kigali

Lunch in Kisoro town, then 4-hour drive back to Kigali. Drop-off at hotel or Kigali Airport for late flight after 8:30 PM. End of tour.

1 Day Gorilla Trekking Uganda Bwindi from Kigali

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest – Home to Mountain Gorillas

Gorilla trekking age limit 15 years Bwindi Uganda

Gorilla Trekking Age Limit 15 Years – Families Welcome

PACKING LIST FOR 1 DAY GORILLA TREKKING BWINDI

CLOTHING

- Waterproof hiking boots
- Long trousers and long sleeved shirt
- Rain jacket / Poncho
- Gardening gloves
- Warm sweater
- Long socks

GEAR AND DOCUMENTS

- Passport for border
- 2 Liters water and snacks
- Waterproof daypack
- Walking stick free at HQ
- Porter hire $15-20

CAMERA AND PROTECTION

- Camera no flash
- Extra batteries power bank
- Sunscreen and hat
- Insect repellent

RULES

- No flash photography
- Keep 7 meters from gorillas
- No smoking near gorillas
- Minimum age 15 years
- Do not trek if sick

PRICE INCLUDES AND EXCLUDES

BEST RATE

STARTING FROM

$1250 / person

2 People sharing

Solo traveller: $1550
3+ People: $1150 pp

PRICE INCLUDES

- $800 Gorilla permit guaranteed
- Private 4x4 from Kigali and return
- Professional English guide driver
- Bottled water and lunch
- Border crossing assistance
- Certificate after trek

PRICE EXCLUDES

- Rwanda visa $50 if needed
- Uganda visa $50 if needed
- Porter $15-20 optional
- Tips to guide / ranger
- Personal insurance
- Anything not mentioned

BOOKING TERMS

- Deposit 50 percent to book permit
- Balance 2 weeks before trek
- Instant confirmation in 2 hours
- Free date change if permit available
- No hidden costs

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS – 1 DAY GORILLA TREKKING BWINDI

How much is 1 day gorilla trekking Uganda Bwindi from Kigali?

From $1250 per person sharing for 2 people, $1550 solo, $1150 pp for 3+ people. Price includes $800 gorilla permit, private 4x4, guide, lunch and water. No hidden costs.

Is gorilla permit included in the price?

Yes, $800 Uganda gorilla permit for 2026-2027 is included. We secure your permit after 50 percent deposit. Only 96 permits per day are available, book early.

Can I do gorilla trekking in one day from Kigali?

Yes. Pick-up at 3:30 AM in Kigali, 4 hours drive via Cyanika border to Bwindi Rushaga sector, trek 2-6 hours, 1 hour with gorillas, lunch, return to Kigali by 8 PM. Airport drop-off available for late flight after 8:30 PM.

What is the age limit for gorilla trekking?

Minimum age is 15 years strictly enforced by Uganda Wildlife Authority. No exceptions. Valid passport required to verify age at briefing.

How difficult is 1 day trek?

Moderate to strenuous. Bwindi is steep, muddy forest at 1160-2607m altitude. Trek 2-6 hours. We recommend hiring porter $15-20, waterproof boots, gloves and walking stick provided free. Good fitness required but many seniors complete it with porter help.

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