Experience Overview
The ultimate primate experience, trek through local villages and lush rainforests with the breathtaking reward of finding yourself in the company of a family of gorillas. One of Africa's major highlights, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to approximately half of the world’s population of mountain gorillas, the world's most endangered ape. A close encounter with these amazing animals is not soon forgotten.
Highlights
- Admire a family of mountain gorillas in their natural habitat
- Have your bases covered with all national park and permit fees for gorilla trekking included
- Visit the Genocide Memorial in Kigali.
Trip Details
Product Code: 2957
Tour Type: Independent Travel
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Private minibus/safari vehicle, walking.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Budget
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: TDRGTN
Starts: Kigali, Rwanda
Finishes: Kigali, Rwanda
Duration: 3 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Demanding
Includes
Activities
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park guided mountain gorilla trek
- All national park fees and trekking permits
- Visit to Kigali Genocide Museum
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotel (2 nts).
- 2 breakfasts
Transport
- Private minibus/safari vehicle, walking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer)/driver, experienced gorilla trackers.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) $5,779 ($1,926 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Kigali/Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Depart Kigali after a brief welcome meeting and drive through magnificent countryside to the border of Uganda. Once across the border, it is a short drive to Bwindi Impenetrable NP, where you can relax for the remainder of the afternoon, and prepare for tomorrow's Gorilla Trek.
The tour begins at 8am in the morning of Day 1 at your Kigali hotel (not included). Please be on time to meet your driver/guide at the front entrance of the hotel. A brief departure meeting will be held in the hotel reception area about general and specific aspects of the trip before setting off to Bwindi.
We strongly recommend arriving the day before as this trip does not include a night in Kigali.
Day 2: Gorilla Trek
Follow experienced guides trekking deep into the forest on the slopes of the volcanoes in search of a family of mountain gorillas for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
A designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bwindi's Impenetrable Forest is a true African jungle. About half of the world's mountain gorillas live here.
Ugandan authorities are fiercely protective of this natural treasure and permit only a maximum of 8 passengers per day (currently) to visit the gorillas.
Start with a short drive to the park headquarters and meet with your excellent local guides. The guides will provide a talk on the etiquette of gorilla trekking. The trekking group will then head into the forest where the gorillas were the night before and track from that point. If desired, porters can be hired and will carry your personal items and assist you during the trek.
Day 3: Bwindi Impenetrable NP/Kigali
Cross the border into Rwanda, then head to Kigali. Visit the genocide museum to learn more about the dark history of this fascinating country. Tour ends on arrival at hotel.
Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Adam D. - Traveled, October 2023
it's it better to travel in a small vehicle with a private guide then on a big bus with a large group
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/01/2023
Mellina A. - Traveled, October 2023
Overall, great experience, but accommodation of hotel in Kigali was poor & lack of knowledge with visas
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/01/2023
Maxwell M. - Traveled, October 2023
The hotel des mille Collins was not up to standard. Everything else was fine
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/28/2023
Susan M. - Traveled, October 2023
The Gorillas were amazing.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/24/2023
Steven I. - Traveled, October 2023
Professionalism in the company and staff
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/21/2023
Annette T. - Traveled, September 2023
I have had great experiences with G. The service is exceptional, my expectations of the tour are met and G is a Canadian company.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/07/2023
Helen F. - Traveled, September 2023
Have travelled with G many times have always had an amazing experience and have told many people about the company
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/06/2023
Deborah G. - Traveled, September 2023
I mostly take fixed date tours but adding an independent tour allows me to more easily fit all the dates together with my flights.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/05/2023
Pauline L. - Traveled, July 2023
The travel guide provided no information about the area & provided very little advice. We felt we lacked understanding of the situation. While driving he did not give a commentary about the interesting culture of the area . So I felt like we missed out on a whole experience. In fact it was rather uncomfortable! The tour guides at the gorilla national park were very good & very informative & helpful
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/03/2023
Alex C. - Traveled, July 2023
Thr two trips we took were a mixed bag -- we felt taken care of, vut there was room for improvement.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/01/2023
Clare B. - Traveled, July 2023
Excellent and well organised trip but I'm aware it's a very expensive trip with many meals not included, which some friends and family members may not be able to afford
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/19/2023
Tanya M. - Traveled, July 2023
Travelling on my own, I constantly felt safe & comfortable with Sam. My expectations were exceeded, and for that I am very thankful.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/12/2023
Shane D. - Traveled, July 2023
J Communication excellent throughout, very friendly and knowledgeable CEO
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/06/2023
Laura H. - Traveled, July 2023
The experience felt very personalized and well organised.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/06/2023
Bianca S. - Traveled, May 2023
The experience itself
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/31/2023
Emily D. - Traveled, May 2023
My CEO, Sibo, was fantastic - he is an incredible story teller, and to learn about his personal experience during the Rwandan genocide made the experience all the more meaningful. He is kind, thoughtful, and very knowledgeable. His love of the Rwandan and Ugandan cultures, landscapes, people, and animals is infectious. Experiencing the gorilla trek was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. As challenging as the trek was, it was of course worth it to be so close to the powerful and peaceful animals.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/30/2023
Andrea M. - Traveled, April 2023
It was well organised
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/30/2023
Clarissa B. - Traveled, January 2023
Nothing is perfect.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/25/2023
Daine S. - Traveled, October 2023
Because our tour guide Eric was outstanding with his ability to educate and inform us on the surrounding land of Rwanda and Uganda
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/19/2023
Sophie W. - Traveled, February 2023
I felt that for this independent tour, it wasn't well organised for the price I payed. It was poorly organised, when I had the welcome meeting I was told we didn't know where we would be staying that night and we would set off and find out on the road. I then arrived at the hotel which was not acceptable for the price I payed. There was no activities that I could take part in during free time, there was no other tourists in the hotel in which I couldn't leave the hotel and there was no where I could go eat. Very disappointed with this tour
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/18/2023
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