Book Uganda gorilla safari packages from Kigali to explore both Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park. These safaris begin from Kigali because the distance is shorter compared to traveling from Entebbe international airport. From Kigali city to Bwindi impenetrable forest national park takes about 4 hours while from Entebbe its 9-10 hours.

Visiting Bwindi impenetrable forest national park from Kigali has been easier using Katuna border in Kabale and Cyanika border in Kisoro. Our English-speaking driver-guide will pick you up from the airport brief you about the while safari and transfer you to Bwindi impenetrable forest national park. Visiting Bwindi impenetrable forest national park gives you an opportunity to encounter mountain gorillas that are fully habituated.

What is the best time to visit Bwindi?

Bwindi can be visited at any time of the year for trekking but the best time to  book Uganda gorilla safari packages from Kigali is the dry season (December to February and June to September). During the dry months, there is little or no rainfall, the roads leading to parks are passable, the vegetation is short, the trekking trails are dry.

What to pack for gorilla trekking?

You can pack waterproof hiking shoes, a pair of gaiters, gloves, a rain jacket, long-sleeved clothes, insect repellents, a hat, sunscreen, a camera, a pair of binoculars, a drinking water bottle, energy-giving snacks, face mask, and sanitizer.

Booking a gorilla trekking permit

Africa adventure vacations limited helps travelers on booking gorilla trekking permits. This is done by sending us an email containing the dates you want to travel and using these dates we shall check for the availability of the trekking permits with Uganda Wildlife Authority. Once the permits are available, we shall book for you if you send us money for the permit which is $700 foreign non-residents, $600 foreign residents, and shs250,000 East African citizens.