Bwindi National Park in Uganda is famous for its Gorilla Trekking Safaris. The park has four sections with over 459mountain Gorillas residing in this natural mountainous forest in South Western Uganda making a half of the world’s remaining residing here. Bwindi is 331 square KMS with montane rain forests. Gorilla trekking in Bwindi costs 800 dollars for each permit and is limited by day depending on the families available for trekkers. Tourist fly in Kigali and cross over to Uganda for Gorilla tours in Bwindi and Mgahinga National Parks. This is because Kigali acts as the hub centre for flights and Uganda has more attractive offers regarding wildlife.
Bwindi National Park - Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari
At Rent a Car Rwanda, we provide all the flexibility required to include Uganda safaris with Gorillas on your listing. Rent a 4×4 car for such tours. Roads here are a bit challenging, especially during rainy seasons, and we recommend you have a full SUV. Book a car and a Gorilla trekking permit to Bwindi forest. We will secure you a Gorilla pass from Kampala and you will have it as you pick up the rental vehicle in Kigali.
Bwindi forest is safe to visit and trek Mountain Gorillas. Most of the travellers to Bwindi for Gorilla tours are concerned about its closeness with DR Congo. But the National park is well protected and patrolled to make sure those going for trekking are safe. Gorilla trekking in Bwindi lasts between 2 and 7 hours.
Combine Bwindi for Gorilla Trekking and wildlife safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park which is north of Bwindi 2 hours. Here you will be able to track the chimps in Kyambura gorge plus a boat ride at Kazinga channel. The Kasenyi plains and Ishaha sector gives you a chance to spot the big cats.
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