1 Day Gorilla Tour in Uganda, Bwindi Gorilla Trekking From Kigali or Kisoro
Enjoy a 1 Day Gorilla Tour in Uganda starting from Kigali, Kisoro or Kabale to Bwindi National Park. The 1 Day Gorilla Tour in Uganda to Bwindi is the most cheapest way to see gorillas in Uganda’s Bwindi National Park and it’s most suitable for time constrained travelers. The 1 Day Gorilla Tour transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park can start in Kigali, Kisoro or Kabale Town from as early as 04:00 am(Rwanda local time if you are in Kigali) or 6:00 am (Uganda Local time if you are in Kabale or Kisoro towns) in the morning.
You will be picked up by your guide at your predetermined place of stay, be it your lodge/ hotel or Kigali airport or Kabale Town or Kisoro Town to start your one day Gorilla Trekking Uganda Safari Tour in Bwindi Impenetrable forest National Park. From Kigali, you will embark on on a 4 hours drive across the Rwandan border to southwestern Uganda or a 1Hours and 45 Minutes from Kabale. The guide/drive will try their best to make sure you arrive on time to begin your gorilla tracking experience at Ruhija or Rushaga –Bwindi impenetrable forest national park.
You shall have briefing on gorilla rules at the Ruhija gorilla center or Rushaga Gorilla Centre, from 07:30 – 08AM as well as join other tourists. Set out into the forest led by Uganda wildlife guides and escorted by armed rangers. Spend your morning hiking on foot searching for gorillas as they go about their daily feeding in the forest. The guides are in constant radio call with the trackers on the location of the gorillas. Once gorillas are found, you are allowed observe and photography them with the help of the ranger for 1 hour. Thereafter enjoy lunch in the bush and return back to the gorilla center. You are awarded a gorilla tracking certificate and transfer back to Kigali.
The Cost of the 1 Day Gorilla Tour in Uganda is USD1,200 for Solo Traveler and USD1,080 Per person Sharing for 2 People
What is Included in Cost?
- A transfer from Kigali/Kabale/Kisoro to Bwindi and back to Kigali/Kabale/Kisoro
- Gorilla tracking permit and experience
- Bottled drinking water during the transfer
- Experienced safari guide/driver
Cost excludes the following services
- International and Visa entry charges to Uganda and Rwanda
- All items of personal use i.e. drinks, laundry, telephone calls, gratuities, personal travel insurances-etc.
How to make bookings with Engabi Tours and Travel
- To make gorilla safari bookings with Engabi Tours and Travel, contact us on WhatsApp at +256-757341593 Or send us an email at info@gorillasafaridiscovery.com
- Our payments are preferred in US Dollars
- Currency exchange rates vary daily based on the current international banking data available.
- We accept wire transfers and credit card payments.
- Payment by credit card is subject to a surcharge of 3.5%.
General Information
Entry Requirements:
All visitors to Uganda and Rwanda must have a valid passport with at least 4 consecutive blanks pages. Any applicable visa and/or relevant documentation are the responsibility of the traveler. To move between Uganda and Rwanda, we recommend that you acquire an East African Tourist Visa and this can be got from your first country of arrival
Language:
Luganda, English (Uganda) and French, English, Kinyarwanda & Kiswahili (Rwanda)
Voltage:
In Uganda the standard voltage is 220 Volts/AC50Hz. Sockets are UK style, 3 pin square plugs.
Currency:
Foreign currency must be changed at the Bank, Bureau de Change, and Hotel/Safari lodge/Camp/Resort. Major Credit Cards, Master card, Visa, American Express, are usually accepted throughout the country. Where credit cards are accepted, the payment will normally be recorded in US$ regardless of the card’s default currency.
Clothing:
Dress is mainly informal and should be comfortable as well as practical. Something warm should be brought along for early morning and evenings. Safari clothes are available from hotels/lodges/camps.
Baggage:
Where possible, travel light. Baggage space on safari is limited to medium suitcase or soft bag per person plus reasonable amount of hand luggage. There is 15 Kilogram per person limit on all flights to the wildlife sanctuaries. Excess luggage must be stored in your arrival hotel.
Water:
You will find many different of opinion of what is safe and what is not. We recommend for peace of mind, to drink local Bottled Mineral water. It is important to drink plenty of water especially during the hotter months. We would recommend that guests drink at least 2 to 3 liters of water per day to limit the effects of dehydration.
Health;
East Africa is a safe and secure destination; however, it is a good idea to take a few precautions. Kindly consult your GP or local doctor at least 6 weeks before you travel, with regards: Malaria prophylactics. East Africa is a known malaria area and preventive measures are essential. You are advised to take one of the recommended anti-malarial drugs. Be sure to wear long sleeved shorts and trousers after sunset and spray the exposed parts of your body with a mosquito repellent spray
Remember to protect yourself from direct sun rays with sunscreen cream or safari hat.
Dietary Requirements:
For those guests with specific dietary requirement, please ensure the Hotel is notified prior to travel
Gratuities:
As a guideline and dependent on how happy you are, we would suggest the following:
The General Hotel/Lodge/Camp Staff – Approximately U$ 10.00 per person per day
Driver Guides – Approximately US$ 15.00 to US$ 20.00 per person per day
Photography:
Please be careful when photographing public buildings, airports, bridges, the national flag and people in uniform. Ensure that you have sought permission before photographing local people and their villages. If in doubt, please check with your guide.
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