2 Day Luxury Gorilla Trekking Safari from Kigali to Bwindi – Short, Exclusive & Scenic
This 2 Days Luxury Gorilla Safari in Bwindi from Kigali is the perfect short Uganda safari for travellers seeking a premium gorilla trekking experience in East Africa. Starting in Kigali, this safari offers a short 4–5 hour scenic drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas.
Ideal for luxury travellers with limited time, this safari combines exclusive lodges, seamless border crossing, and unforgettable gorilla encounters in Uganda.
Safari Highlights – Luxury Gorilla Trekking Uganda
- Luxury gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Short travel time from Kigali (4–5 hours)
- Stay in high-end luxury safari lodges
- Optional Kigali Genocide Memorial visit
- Scenic drive through Rwanda’s rolling hills and Uganda’s countryside
- One hour face-to-face encounter with mountain gorillas
Detailed 2 Days Luxury Gorilla Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Kigali City Tour & Transfer to Bwindi – Luxury Lodge Experience
Your luxury gorilla safari begins with a pick-up from your hotel or Kigali International Airport. After a short briefing, enjoy an optional Kigali city tour including a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial for a meaningful cultural experience.
Afterward, begin your scenic drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via the Cyanika or Katuna border. The journey takes approximately 4–5 hours, making it the fastest way to access Uganda’s gorillas.
Arrive in the evening and check in at your luxury safari lodge (options: Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge, Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp, Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge).
Meals: Lunch & Dinner Accommodation: Luxury Lodge in Bwindi
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi & Return to Kigali
After an early breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing before your once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking experience.
Guided by expert rangers, you will trek through dense rainforest in search of a habituated gorilla family. The trek can take 2–6 hours depending on the location of the gorillas, followed by one magical hour observing them in their natural habitat.
After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch before driving back to Kigali for your drop-off at the airport or hotel.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Price per for 3 Adults Sharing: $ USD 1850 USD
What is Included in the Luxury Gorilla Safari
- Gorilla trekking permit (USD 800 per person – Uganda and handling fees)
- Luxury accommodation (1 night)
- Private 4×4 luxury safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- All meals as indicated
- Bottled drinking water
- Kigali pick-up and drop-off
- Border crossing assistance
What is Excluded
- International flights
- Rwanda & Uganda visas
- Personal travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional activities (Batwa cultural visit, porter fees)
