Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Gorilla trekking is just one of the impressive pastimes available to visitors of the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park located in Uganda. Accessible only by foot, the park offers secluded and exclusive views. A designated World Heritage Site, the park is home to over 120 species of mammals, 348 species of birds, 220 butterflies, 27 types of reptiles, and many endangered species. Animal lovers of all sorts will find something to amaze them in the park. Nature enthusiasts will be amazed by the over one thousand types of gorgeous and impressive plant species.

A sanctuary for many apes including the mountain gorillas, the forest also provides sanctuary for monkeys, chimpanzees, and more. As the park exists on a plane where the mountain forests and plain forests meet, a truly unique and diverse environment has been created in the space. Conservation efforts of all types make a point to keep the creatures and plants found in Bwindi Park safe and flourishing.

Amongst the efforts to keep these animals safe and allow tourists to view them is the popular Gorilla Trek. In order to see these impressive gorillas up close in a way that is safe for both tourists and the gorillas themselves, visitors must obtain gorilla permits well in advance of arrival. This will allow visitors to take this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to walk with gorillas and do it safely, and legally.

This trek will be coupled with a day tour of Kigali, Rwanda. As gorilla permits are limited, please contact your Program Mentor for more details including sample itineraries and dates.

							Highlights
							Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi National Park 
Gorilla Trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
City Tour of Kigali 
Cultural Village Visit 
Rwanda Genocide Memorial Visit 
Optional Golden Monkey Trekking
Optional Mountain Volcano Climbing 

						

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival and Transfer to Mucha Lodges Kisoro

You will be met at Kigali International Airport (KGL) and transferred via private vehicle to Uganda, Kisoro Mucha Lodges. The travel time between the airport and lodge will be approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes. Located in Kisoro, 4.8 kilometers from Lake Mutanda, Mucha Lodges is a 4-star facility with a number of amenities, including vast gardens, terraces, and free WiFi. Other facilities within the lodge include a shared lounge and bar. African, British, Caribbean, and Mediterranean cuisines are served at the in-house restaurant.

Dinner and overnight at Mucha Lodge Kisoro

Day 2

Gorilla Trekking: Nkuringo Region of Bwindi National Park

On this day, you will have an early breakfast at the lodge then head to the park headquarters for a briefing from the park rangers about the code of conduct during the trek. You will then proceed for the memorable adventure, entering the impenetrable forest in search of the gentle giants. This may take between 2-8 hours depending on the movement of the animals. You will spend a maximum time of one hour enjoying the gorillas’ play, feed or rest while taking your observations and photographs.

Dinner and Overnight at Mucha Lodges

Day 3

Gorilla Trekking: Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

On this day, you will proceed to Nyakagezi located within Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. The place is endowed with a lot of food which is attractive to the gorillas. The Nyakagezi Gorilla Family is the only fully habituated gorilla group in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. It is also one of the easiest to track given the fact that members of this family prefer a narrow home range for feeding, nesting, relaxing, and recreation.

Dinner and Overnight at Mucha Lodges

Day 4

Kigali City Tour and Departure

You will embark on your journey back to Kigali after breakfast. Before catching your flight home, you will enjoy a tour of Kigali which will include visits to Mount Kigali, local art exhibitions, local cafes, and the Genocide Memorial.

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