3 days double gorilla trekking through Kigali
3 days double gorilla trekking through Kigali, is for those people interested in trekking mountain gorillas but are staying in Rwanda and double gorilla trek through Kigali is meant for those that want to trek gorillas twice for reasons like comparing different mountain gorilla families or spending more time with mountain gorillas on different days. 3 days double gorilla trekking through Kigali is also meant for those that would love to trek Uganda gorillas but want to drive less by flying into Kigali Instead of Entebbe International Airport.
With this 3 Day Bwindi double gorilla trek through Kigali one gets to drive for only 4-5 hours from Kigali to Ruhija instead of the 8-9 hours from Entebbe International Airport to Ruhija, Nkuringo or Rushaga. For those interested in 3 day luxury Bwindi double gorilla trek through kigali, flying out of Kigali are advised to book flights that depart late from Kigali. However on this 3 Days Rwanda double gorilla trekking, you can also choose to trek both in Bwindi and volcanoes national park in Rwanda which may help you to compare gorillas in Uganda and Rwanda.
3 days double gorilla trekking through Kigali activity takes 30 to 6 hours depending to the location of the gorillas and upon finding them, you will spend an hour with them taking photos, feeding them, learning them or observing them. There are 15 gorilla families in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and only 13 are habituated for gorilla trekking. Volcanoes national park is the most popular tourist destination in Rwanda known for its high gorilla conservation program, located along the northwestern border in Virunga Mountains making it the perfect place to watch gorillas in their natural habitat. There are 10 Gorilla Groups in the Volcanoes National Park making a total number of about 380 mountain gorillas.
3 days double gorilla trekking through Kigali prices
Tourists, who are planning to go for a double gorilla trek, should secure their double permits to avoid interruption in your safari. Each permit for gorilla trekking costs 800$ in Bwindi impenetrable national park and they can be booked through your trusted tour operator.
A gorilla permit in volcanoes national park costs $1500 per person and tourists are put in a group of eight members to track and spend one hour viewing and photographing a fully habituated mountain gorilla family in the Volcanoes National Park.
Detailed itinerary of 3 days double gorilla trekking through Kigali
Day1: Pick up from Kigali Airport
On the first day 3 days double gorilla trekking through Kigali, you will be picked from Kigali International Airport or the Hotel of your choice in Kigali to start your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park where you will pass through the very scenic country of a thousand hills to the Pearl of Africa. You will cross to Uganda at Katuna or Kyanika boarder before proceeding to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for overnight. The drive is approximately 4 to 5 hours.
DAY 2: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 2 of 3 days double gorilla trekking through Kigali, after breakfast, with your packed lunch, you will head to the park headquarters for the briefing and the park guide will take you through all the dos and don’ts while with mountain gorillas. You will be transferred to the starting point of your gorilla family, however, note that gorilla family allocation depends on your interests and fitness.
Gorilla trekking can be strenuous and a certain level of fitness is required and the activity can take 30 minutes to 3 hours of the day so one needs to prepare for both 3 Days Bwindi Double Gorilla Trek from Kigali. Your guide will provide information about trees, birds and other wildlife in the forest until you reach a given gorilla family of gorillas and upon finding them, you will be allowed only have one hour with them for photography and observing mountain gorillas as they go about with their daily day activities and then trek back to the park headquarters to pick your certificates. You will then be driven back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Trek in volcanoes national park and Drive to Kigali Airport
On the last day of 3 days double gorilla trekking through Kigali, In the early morning, with packed lunch, you will go for an optional second gorilla trekking experience either in volcanoes national park where you will start with a briefing just like in Bwindi and later be taken to hike and drive back to Kigali Airport for your flight out, this will mark the end of 3 days double gorilla trekking through Kigali,
Things to consider when planning for a 3 Day Uganda Double Gorilla Trek from Kigali
- Accommodation is Inclusive
- Small Group Safari
- Tour Can Depart any day
- Tour can be customized
- Solo travelers can join this tour
- Age Limit: 15 years and above
