2 Days Gorilla Trekking Uganda, Budget Gorilla Trekking Bwindi and Gorilla Tour in Bwindi Forest is affordable Gorilla Tour in Bwindi Forest.
Detailed information on Gorilla Tour in Bwindi Forest
Habituating Gorillas and gorilla watching are the major activities in Bwindi Forest besides bird watching and Batwa trail or Hikes.
Because they attract 90% of Uganda’s Tourists from USA or Uk and allover the world, more than 50 gorilla families live in Bwindi impenetrable forest.
With only 21 families fully habituated and qualify tracking. The rest of the gorilla families can not be trekked because they are not habituated.
These gorillas live in four tracking regions or Gorilla groups of Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga, and Nkuringo sector.
Buhoma group is the favourite one and most sought gorillas because of the nature of the landscape and terrain they live in. Besides Buhoma was the first group to be habituated and trekked. They are easy to trek and and stay in open so photo taking is better than in other sectors.
More so Buhoma gorillas visit some lodges and because of this they are on high demand.
Gorilla Tour package in Bwindi Forest is fantastic because it is convenient and cheap for Tourists with limited time.
It is also good for budget travellers as who want to see gorillas in Uganda or Rwanda.
First, Tourists depart through Kigali International Airport and connect to their next destinations in either Uganda or Rwanda.
Viewing Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is cheap and affordable compared to Rwanda.
Experience Gorilla Trekking adventure in Uganda in a special way.
On day two go for Uganda Gorilla Trek and then drive back to Kigali Rwanda for departure flights.
Budget Itineraries to visit gorillas at End of year and New Year
Day 1- Visit Kigali Genocide memorial and drive to Bwindi Gorilla forest
Arrive at Kigali International Airport Rwanda with either a morning or Afternoon flight.
Katona Tours’ representative will meet you, brief you about the tour then visit the Kigali genocide memorial.
Afterwards, drive to Bwindi forest in Uganda via Katuna Border or Cyanika border. Dinner and overnight at Buhoma lodge/Bwindi lodge/Gorilla safari lodge (luxury).
Or Silver back lodge/Nshongi gorilla resort/Nkuringo camp site/Trekkers Tavern (Mid-range) And Gift of nature / Ruhija back packers / Bwindi view /Buhoma Community ( budget)
2nd Day -Transfer back to Kigali after Gorilla trekking
Carry a rain coat or jacket, drinking water, snacks and a camera but keep the flash off. But do not forget to take your lunch boxes and all the necessary gear for this Trip.
At 9:00 am after briefing from UWA staff enter the jungle with porters and game rangers.
Encounter the gorillas while maintaining a 7 meter distance because of conservation purpose.
Watching the shy primates and taking pictures is a duration of 1 hour after spotting them.
Next you will descend 200 meters or so away from the gorillas in order to enjoy your lunch.
The driver will pick you from the trek trail but do pick your gorilla tracking certificate from UWA office.
Tracking is 1 to 6 hours but it is well worth the effort and the money because the experience is incredible
Return to Kigali in Rwanda via Gatuna or Cyaninga borders immediately after the trek. Lastly Drop off is at your preferred hotel and Kigali airport for your late departure flight.
Important and Vital information for 2 Days Gorilla Trekking Uganda
In addition to the above, Rwanda Gorilla permit cost 1500USD. This is so because Rwanda is targeting high end Tourists and invests a lot in marketing.
On the other hand, Uganda Gorilla permit cost 700USD only.
Because the country welcomes visitors of all category budget, middle end and Luxury or upmarket guest.
2 Days Gorilla Trekking Uganda. Book Budget Gorilla Trekking Bwindi an affordable Gorilla Tour in Mgahinga Gorilla National park and in Bwindi Forest National Park.