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Gorilla Trekking Tours from Kigali in Rwanda to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Bwindi Gorilla Tours from Kigali – Bwindi gorilla tours from Kigali are for tourists who love gorilla trekking and support the conservation of endangered primates.

Tourists can start their gorilla trekking adventure in Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda and then head to Bwindi in southwestern Uganda or start from Kigali City – Rwanda’s capital.

Gorilla Trekking Tours from Kigali in Rwanda to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Bwindi gorilla tours from Kigali take at least 2 – 3 days for tourists to experience the mountain gorillas of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park but arrive through Rwanda due to certain reasons as convenient flight options.

  • Day 1: Kigali to Bwindi: Tourists will begin their journey early in the morning from Kigali and drive 4 to 5 hours to the park, covering 120–150 km. Bwindi can be accessed via the Cyanika border, offering stunning views of Rwanda’s rolling hills. Upon arrival in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, tourists will check in at their lodge.
  • Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park: Tourists will have breakfast at their lodge and then head to the park headquarters for a briefing. They will be divided into groups of 8 people for gorilla trekking. Gorilla trekking takes about 2 to 7 hours as tourists search for gorillas in the jungle. Once the gorillas are located, tourists will spend one hour with them.
  • Day 3: Return to Kigali: After the trekking experience, tourists can return to Kigali to continue their tourism activities or remain in Uganda and explore other destinations and national parks.

Immigration Documents at the Cyanika Border

Below are some of the immigration documents that are required at the Cyanika Border.

  • Passport: A valid passport is required for identification and is the main travel document for international travelers.
  • Visa: A valid East African tourist visa is required for tourism activities in Uganda for foreign non-residents and foreign residents.
  • Yellow Fever Vaccination Card: This card proves that the traveler has been vaccinated against yellow fever.


Go Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi National Park

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is renowned for housing half the population of the endangered mountain gorillas. The name “Bwindi” is derived from the local Runyakitara word “Mubwindi,” meaning “place full of darkness.” Bwindi Forest is one of the most biologically diverse forests on Earth. Discover Bwindi National Park below.

Explore mountain gorillas in the most incredible way!

Whether you choose Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park, each moment promises unforgettable encounters with the mountain gorillas of Africa.

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