About this trip
This is a short, focused trip built around one thing: trekking mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. It's designed for travellers based in or flying into Rwanda, using Kigali as the entry point rather than Entebbe.
The main practical draw is the drive — around 4-5 hours from Kigali to Bwindi, roughly half the time you'd spend coming from Entebbe. That means more of your three days go towards the trek itself rather than sitting in a vehicle.
It runs as a private, fully guided trip, so it's just you (or your group) and your guide, with the itinerary built around your gorilla permit rather than a fixed group schedule.
What you'll do
- Trek mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Cross overland from Kigali into Uganda
- Shorter 4-5 hour drive to Bwindi compared with the Entebbe route
- Private guide throughout, tailored to your pace
- This is a private tour, so timings can flex around your group
- The gorilla trek itself is physically demanding — expect several hours of hiking on uneven terrain
- Suited to travellers already in Rwanda or wanting to avoid the longer drive from Entebbe
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Kigali · 20 Jul – 21 Jul
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