1 Day Gorilla Trekking Uganda | Bwindi Gorilla Trekking from Kisoro
Book a 1 day gorilla trekking Uganda tour and enjoy the best of Bwindi gorilla trekking starting from Kisoro. Most tourists think the one-day gorilla tracking safari/1 Day Gorilla Trekking Uganda is only possible from Rwanda but they are wrong, and if you are limited by time, this is your kind of Safari.
However, unlike other safaris that start from Kampala or Entebbe, the one day Uganda gorilla trekking safaris start from Kisoro or Kabale Towns and ends in the same towns.
Kabale and Kisoro Towns are found at the edges of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, especially the Southern sectors (Rushaga and Nkuringo) of the Park.
Our 1 Day Gorilla Trekking Uganda, a flexible one-day Gorilla Tracking Safari in that it allows you to begin your journey from Kigali capital. From Kigali, it will be a short drive of 4-5 hours and will involve crossing Katuna or Cyanika border.
This Bwindi gorilla trekking Tour -1 day will allow you to track one of the numerous gorilla groups found in the southern regions/sectors.
The popular gorilla groups to explore in the Southern regions include Mishaya, Nshongi group , Bweza, Kahungye, Rwigi group, Kutu, Mucunguzi gorilla group, and Busingye in Rushaga sector and Nkuringo group in Nkuringo sector.
Considering the flexibility of this 1 Day Gorilla Trekking Uganda, you can choose to trek gorillas in Buhoma or Ruhija. Rushaga and Nkuringo are very close to to Kisoro Towns, a reason they are more convenient option for this one-day gorilla tracking safari.
Detailed Itinerary 1 Day Gorilla Trekking Uganda
After breakfast, you will be picked by our driver guide from your Hotel in Kabale or Kisoro at 6:00 am. Or leave Kigali early enough with a pack of breakfast to be enjoyed en-route.
Proceed to the mist covered Bwindi Impenetrable National Park so that you reach the Park Headquarters or the briefing point on time.
Carry a walking stick, a backpack, enough drinking water (at least 2 liters) and packed lunch or snacks before heading to the Jungles because the gorilla trekking lasts between one and six hours, and hiking is strenuous.
Because you are not familiar with the terrain of the Park, you are advised to hire a porter (at about $15-20) to carry your backpack and support you during hiking. Not to forget, wear a long-sleeved shirt, long trousers, strong waterproof hiking boots, a rain jacket/poncho, and a hat.
Briefing on the tracking guidelines starts from between 7:00 am and 7:30 am, then by 8:00 am, you will venture into the forest in search of the gorilla family you have been assigned to you.
After locating a gorilla family in the wild, you will be allowed to spend only one hour with them. But make sure to maintain a distance of 7 meters away from them to reduce risks of spreading human diseases.
After your unforgettable trek, you will continue to the Park Headquarters/starting point so as to get a gorilla trekking certificate. From the park offices, continue back to Kabale or Kisoro/Kigali capital.
Today marks the end of a special 1 day gorilla trekking Uganda, best of Bwindi gorilla trekking experience.
End of 1 Day Gorilla Trekking Uganda
Safari Inclusion
- A gorilla permit (at only $800 per person) and includes Park entrance and ranger fees.
- A full time English speaking driver guide.
- Meals especially lunch.
- Ground transportation with 4WD Vehicle from Kabale/Kisoro/Kigali to the Park and back and also includes fuel.
- Bottled water during the safari.
- All government taxes.
Safari Exclusions
- Airfare
- Accommodation, although it can be arranged on your request
- Travel Insurance
- Personal expenses including tips, alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks
- Other activities not included in the Itinerary
