3 Days gorilla trek Uganda to Bwindi forest national park and mount Bisoke Hiking tour starting from Kigali to Volcanoes national park and crossing into Uganda via the Cyanika border post for gorilla trekking in southern park of Bwindi in Rushaga or Nkuringo sectors and back to Kigali for departure. Short gorilla trekking tour for hikers covering Bisoke volcano hiking and mountain gorilla trekking in Uganda to take advantage of a cheaper gorilla permit in Uganda at usd800 than Rwanda gorilla permit at usd1500

The 3 day gorilla safari can also offer gorilla trekking in Volcanoes national park for tourists who are happy to pay usd1500 for a Rwanda gorilla permit.

Trip Highlights

1 Day Bisoke volcano hiking with great views of the top lava lake

Mountain gorilla trekking In Rwanda or Uganda

Brief itinerary

Day 1: Pickup at 4:30am – Transfer to Volcanoes national park

Day 2: Transfer to Bwindi National park

Day 3: Mountain gorilla trekking – Drop off in Kigali

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Pickup at 4:30am – Transfer to Volcanoes national park

Early pickup from your hotel after breakfast for a 3 hours drive to Volcanoes national park. Elevating at 12,175 meter, Bisoke volcano is a 1 day hike to the top and back to the foot of the volcano covering 12 kilometers total. The Bisoke volcano is a dormant volcano which last erupted in 1957 with a crate lake at the top of the volcano. Also known as the Visoke, this volcano is part of the 8 volcanoes of the Virunga mountain ranges.

The mount Bisoke crater lake hike offers a fantastic adventure amidst beautiful vegetation and great views of all the other 8 volcanoes at the top.

The hike sets off at 7:30am after briefing on what to expect during the hike. You will be guided by trained staff and porters are available to help you carry your bags.

Your tour guide will wait on your return from the volcano o drive you to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Dinner and overnight at

Budget: Kinigi guest house

Midrange: Davinci gorilla lodge, Ingagi lodge, Lebambou gorilla Lodge

Luxury: Five Volcanoes Gorilla Lodge

Day 2: Transfer to Bwindi National park

Have breakfast at leisure and be ready to set off for Bwindi national park crossing the border via Cyanika driving to Bwindi national park.

Dinner and overnight at

Budget: Boradbill Forest Camp

Midrange: Bakiga Lodge, Gorilla Mist lodge, Lake Mulehe safari lodge, Ichumbi Gorilla lodge

Luxury: Mahogany Springs lodge, Four Gorillas Lodge, Leisure Gorilla Lodge

Day 3: Mountain gorilla trekking – Drop off in Kigali

Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable forest national park starts at 8:00am. All tourists must be at the park office at 7:30am to start with briefing about what to expect during the gorilla trek and how to behave while in the presence of gorillas.

The actual gorilla trek can last from 1 hour to 6 hours depending on which gorilla group you have decided to trek. There are simple, moderate and tough hikes with gorillas far from the starting point and live deeper into the forest.

Meeting your gorilla family and spending 1 hour with the gentle giants is a incredible experience. Gorillas spend most of their day feeding on forest roots, shoots, and adults grooming their young ones.

Your guide will wait for you to return form the forest and drive you to your hotel for lunch.

Later be ready to set off for Rwanda – Kigali where you will dropped off at your hotel or airport to take departure flight.

End of Tour