Trip Highlight of 2 Day Mgahinga Gorilla Safari from Kigali
- Pick up from Kigali and Transfer
- Border crossing to enter Uganda - Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
- Gorilla Trekking in Mgahinga National Park
2 Day Mgahinga Gorilla Safari from Kigali Tour
Our 2-day Mgahinga Gorilla safari from Kigali is a short safari tour package leading you to Mgahinga National Park, home to a great number of silverbacks and one of Africa’s unique primates. Start your drive from Kigali, cross to Kisoro in Uganda through the Chanika border. The journey covers between 3 hour drive to the final destination, compared to starting your journey from Kampala or Entebbe to the park, which lasts about an 8- to 9-hour drive. This trip starts and ends in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda. What an unforgettable experience to visit African mountain gorillas, which are said to have 98% of human DNA.
Note: Gorilla permits in Uganda cost USD 800 per person, compared to the Rwanda gorilla permits, which cost USD 1,500 per person.
Depending on your location in Kigali, our safari driver-guide will pick you up and brief you about the safari. Continue on the city tour in Kigali, expecting to visit the Genocide Memorial, Kimironko Market, Niyo Art Galley many more . Afterward, continue the journey to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, passing through the Katuna border in Kabale. Along the way, you will enjoy spectacular views of beautiful rolling hills in Rwanda, terraced farmlands, scenic scenery, among others. Arrive at the hotel in Kisoro a few drives from hotel to the park; check in for dinner and an overnight stay at Lake Chahafi Resort /Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge – Mid range /Travelers Best Camp –Budget
Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner
After an early breakfast at the hotel, carry your packed lunch boxes from the lodge. Then, go meet up with your driver-guide to transfer you to the park headquarters for a briefing. After the briefing, you will be accompanied by the skilled park ranger to look for the gorilla family you’re assigned to. The trek can last about 30 minutes to 7 hours, depending on their location, because they like to move looking for food. During trekking, you will be able to view other primate species like chimpanzees, black and white colobus monkeys, l’hoest monkeys, and various bird species.
When you find the gorilla family, you will be allowed to spend one hour with them in their natural environment, observing how they survive, feed, play, groom their younger ones, and take photos as well as taking memorable photographs. After the great encounter with our beloved creature. Trek back to the meeting point to be rewarded with the gorilla certificate for participation. After an incredible gorilla trek, depart back to Kigali. Upon arrival, you will be dropped off at your hotel or at any place of your choice. End of the Mahinga Gorilla National Park tour from Kigali.
Tour Includes;
- • Gorilla trekking permit @ $800 pp
- • Full-time English-speaking driver guide
- • Accommodation as indicated in the itinerary
- • All meals at the lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- • Pick up and drop off in Kigali
- • 4 WD safari Van and fuel
- • Bottled drinking water
Tour Excludes;
- • Air flight tickets and Visas
- • Life insurance
- • Optional activities not included on the itinerary
- • Tipping
- • Personal expenses like buying souvenirs, crafts, drinks, laundry services, hiring a porter among others.
- • Optional activities not included on the itinerary
- • Tipping
