4 days gorilla trekking in Rwanda and Uganda

Double trekking offers a more extra ordinary and unique wildlife experience and this can be done in 4 days and more exciting in two countries the homes of the mountain gorillas availing double experience to the adventure enthusiasts and seekers and nature lovers. This journey allows one to see the gorillas but also engage in community activities, cultural adventures and also contribute to their conversation. Trekking both countries amplifies the experience significantly by availing diverse environment adventures. Double Gorilla trekking stands out in enriching adventure not only providing close encounters with mountain gorillas but also engage in conservation efforts.

Uganda, Home to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, with experience that compliments that of Rwanda. Bwindi’s has diverse ecosystems that support the large gorilla population but also avails rich rare flora and rich birdlife. This UNESCO heritage site revered for its bio-diversity. Trekkers in Uganda often find themselves navigating through the challenging but diverse terrains, these add an extra thrill to the experience. One gets to engage with the different gorilla families, learning each of their distinct behaviors and these encounters enrich the experience even further.

In Rwanda, renowned as the “land of a thousand hills”, home to Volcanoes National Park, house to various Gorilla families. It is a small yet a striking country and has made very remarkable studies in wildlife conservation, that have made it a top destination for gorilla trekking. The success of this park has been fueled by the local and international efforts and this has led to a steady increase in the population of the mountain gorillas. Trekking through the landscapes of Rwanda offers the visitors with the opportunity to witness the gorillas up close, often playing and interacting with the gorillas. The observation of these gorillas is not the only experience it comes with immersion of trekkers in the gorilla’s world. Trekkers get to appreciate the country for its wildlife and its conservation.

Day 1: Getting to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and getting settled in

Our driver guide will welcome you and walk you through the itinerary before taking you to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. You will pass through undulating hills with a view of Rwanda’s five volcanoes. I recommend stopping by the Elen campus by Dianne Fossey in Kinigi route. After arriving, you will check into the lodge where you are to rest and spend the night.

Day 2: A journey to gorillas and volcanoes.

Well prepared with your packed lunch, cameras, water, rain jackets, long pair of trousers, hiking boots, and other equipment, you will gather for briefing time at 8:00 a.m. to locate the rangers who will tell you all about the amazing adventure of gorilla tracking! Coming into touch with these kind primates might take one to five hours, which is an impulsive amount of time. One may, however, be compelled to yell, “It’s amazing!” upon first contact. Each trekker will acquire a reward certificate of adventure after the memorable hike. After the hike, we will visit Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda.

Day 3: Proceed to Nyungwe and visit gorilla trekking.

This day you are to have a fantastic experience interacting with the mountain gorillas in their natural home at Volcanoes National Park. Your guide will retrieve you from the lodge after a great breakfast. You will attend ranger guide briefings at 7:30 and 8:30 in the morning with packed lunches. You will start the quest to find the gorillas, and once you find them, you will be given permission to spend no more than one hour with them. Depending on where you find the gorillas, this walk could last anything from four to five hours. You ought to be in excellent form for hiking in the mountainous park. Following the trek, you’ll check out of the lodge in readiness for your visit to Nyungwe Forest National Park.