A Day trip to the Uganda Gorillas that is more convenient and cost-effective for those with a short time in Africa, The trip starts and ends in Kigali. You will track the mountain gorillas in their natural setting within Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
Unlike other tours, a day tour will start early morning from Kigali and end back in the evening with a drop-off at the airport or hotel. Alternatively, you will pick up from the hotel in Kabale or Kisoro and drive to the Volcanoes National Park in Northern Rwanda. The 1-day trip is optional either visiting Mgahinga gorilla national park with 1 habituated gorilla family or Bwindi forest national park with a variety of over 17 habituated gorilla families. Both national parks lie in southwestern Uganda, close to the neighboring country, Rwanda which makes it easier to cross over.
An excursion is ideal for time-saving but most important cost-saving as you spend less on gorilla permits; US$700 compared to a 1 Day Gorilla Trekking Rwanda where a gorilla permit costs US$1500.
Tour Itinerary
This tour will start early morning, you will wake up early at 3:00 am and your driver-guide will drive you to Uganda, crossing through Kabale- Katana border or to Kisoro through Cyanika border. The drive lasts 3-4 hours and you will reach early enough at the time of briefing and also have a quick breakfast at the lodge. You will then assemble at the park quarters for a pre-tracking briefing with your packed lunch and enough drinking water and at 8:00 am, the excursion begins. After the briefing, you will be allocated a habituated gorilla family to track in groups of 8 individuals.
The ranger guides will then lead you to the home of mountain gorillas following the trail they were last seen. This excursion usually takes about 3-5 hours or more depending on the movement of the gorillas but when you finally meet them, it’s a rewarding moment. Make use of 1 hour and take enough photographs and videos. After an hour of interaction will you will ascend back to the start point meet your driver-guide and transfer back to Kigali.
End of tour
This package includes;
- Gorilla permit (at $700).
- An English-speaking driver/guide.
- A 4×4 air-conditioned safari car
- All government taxes
- Lunch and Bottled drinking water while on tour
- Fuel
The package excludes;
- Personal Insurance.
- Personal expenses like tipping fares, alcohol, and other beverages
- Activities not included in the Itinerary
- Flight fares and Air ticket
- Visa fees
What to pack?
- Good sturdy hiking boots
- A small handy backpack for the day
- Camera for photography
- Travel documents like a passport
