3-Day Bwindi Gorilla Trek from Kigali

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is one of the best places in the world to see mountain gorillas. Although it is located in Uganda, you can easily trek gorillas from Kigali because the park is close to the Rwanda–Uganda border. This 3-day Bwindi gorilla trek from Kigali gives you a chance to experience both gorilla trekking in Uganda and a short tour of Kigali.

3-Day Kigali Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Highlights

Start and end the safari in Kigali, Rwanda, with easy access to Bwindi in Uganda.
Cross the Rwanda–Uganda border through Katuna and enjoy scenic countryside views.
Experience gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and spend one special hour with a gorilla family.
Learn about gorilla behavior and conservation from experienced park rangers.
Visit the Batwa community to discover their traditional forest life, songs, and dances.
Enjoy comfortable lodge stays surrounded by Uganda’s tropical forest.
Take a short Kigali city tour to visit attractions like the Genocide Memorial, Inema Art Centre, and Kimironko Market.
Explore both Rwanda and Uganda in just three days.
Enjoy cultural, wildlife, and scenic experiences in one short gorilla trekking adventure.

Brief 3-Day Kigali Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 2: Gorilla trekking and Batwa village visit
Day 3: Kigali city tour and departure

Detailed 3-Day Kigali Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

On arrival in Kigali, meet your driver guide for a short briefing about the safari. You will then begin the drive to Uganda through the Katuna border point. After clearing at the border, continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Arrive in the evening, check in at your lodge, have dinner, and rest.

Day 2: Gorilla trekking and Batwa village visit

Wake up early for breakfast and head to the park offices for a briefing about gorilla trekking. The park rangers will explain the rules and assign you to a gorilla group along with seven other trekkers. After the briefing, enter the forest with your guide to begin the trek.

The trek may take several hours, depending on where the gorillas are located. Once you find them, spend one hour watching them as they feed, play, and interact. This close encounter with the mountain gorillas is an unforgettable experience. Afterward, return to the starting point where your driver will be waiting to take you back to the lodge for lunch.

In the afternoon, visit the Batwa community near the park. The Batwa were the original forest dwellers of Bwindi and are known for their rich culture and traditional lifestyle. Learn about their history, customs, and daily life. Enjoy their traditional music and dance before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3: Kigali city tour and departure

After breakfast, check out of your lodge and drive back to Kigali. On arrival, enjoy a local lunch and take a short city tour. Visit key attractions such as the Kigali Genocide Memorial in Gisozi, the Inema Art Centre, and the Kimironko Market. You can also take a walk through the clean and organized streets of Kigali.

Later in the evening, you will be transferred to Kigali International Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your 3-day Bwindi gorilla trek from Kigali.