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How to end your safari in Kenya with a Gorilla trek in Uganda. To end your safari in Kenya with a gorilla trek in Uganda, you’d need to plan the logistics to ensure a smooth transition from your safari to the trekking experience. This plan allows you to enjoy your safari in Kenya and end with the unique experience of gorilla trekking in Uganda. Here’s How to end your safari in Kenya with a Gorilla trek in Uganda:
1. Plan Your Travel Dates
- Check the availability of gorilla trekking permits for your desired date in Uganda. Permits can sell out months in advance, so secure this early. You can do this through Eco Adventure Safaris
- Coordinate the Kenya safari end date with your intended arrival for the gorilla trek.
2. Choose Your Gorilla Trekking Destination in Uganda
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park: The most popular option, with multiple trekking sectors (Buhoma, Ruhija, Nkuringo, Rushaga).
- Mgahinga Gorilla National Park: Less crowded and offers scenic trekking experiences.
3. Decide Your Entry Point to Uganda
From Kenya, you can:
- Fly directly to Uganda:
- Fly from Nairobi (JKIA or Wilson Airport) to Entebbe International Airport. From there, connect with a domestic flight to Kisoro or Kihihi, near Bwindi.
- Cross by land:
- Drive or fly from Nairobi to Kisumu or Eldoret, then cross into Uganda at the Malaba or Busia border. Continue driving to Bwindi or Mgahinga.
4. Plan Your Itinerary
A typical gorilla trekking add-on could look like this:
Day 1: Transfer from Kenya to Uganda
- Morning flight or drive from Nairobi to Uganda.
- Overnight in Entebbe, Kisoro, or a lodge near Bwindi.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking Day
- Early morning briefing at the park headquarters.
- Trek to see the gorillas (2-8 hours).
- Return to your lodge for relaxation and reflection.
Day 3: Departure
- Drive or fly back to Entebbe for your international flight home.
5. Combine with Other Activities
If time allows, consider adding:
- Lake Bunyonyi: For relaxation after the trek.
- Queen Elizabeth National Park: A short drive from Bwindi, offering game drives and boat safaris.
- Kibale Forest: For chimpanzee trekking.
What is included in a gorilla trekking Tour.
This Tour includes gorilla permits, accommodation as well as the transport to and from Entebbe or Kigali to Bwindi impenetrable National Park. We prefer assisting with all components of the tour or your holiday so that while travelling with us in Africa, your holiday is stress-free having trusted the experts to do it for you. Let’s look at all individual components of our summer holiday gorilla trekking safari.
Gorilla permit and what is included or excluded
A gorilla permit is a card issued by the Uganda Wildlife Authority that allows you to go to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga National Park home to endangered mountain gorillas to have a chance of viewing them for one hour. Gorilla permits are only valid for the date booked and once expired cannot be used. Make sure that you are available on the day of trekking. This gorilla permit includes spending one hour with a given habituated mountain gorilla family. During this one hour, you will be allowed to take still photos as wells simple videos. Please read our dos and don’ts while with mountain gorillas. You will also listen to an informative talk from your guide or the day. Included as well is services of a ranger guide and tourism police to ensure that security in the forest is guaranteed. The ranger from Uganda Wildlife Authority will be carrying a gun probably an AK47 to scare away any stray animal that may misbehave along the way. Park entry fees for Bwindi impenetrable National Park and or Mgahinga national park is also included in the pre-purchased gorilla permits and is valid for 24 hours.
Transport to and from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Eco Adventure Safaris operates a fleet of both Luxury Land cruisers for our high-end clients and Customized safari vans for those who want to spend less but travel comfortably. All our vehicles are 4×4 and are customized for the rough terrain in Africa. They come with drinking water and are driven by well trained and professional local driver guides. We will make sure that your travel with us is comfortable and foots the bill.
Flying to Kigali, Rwanda or Entebbe International Airport, Uganda
You will have an option of flying into Kigali or Entebbe to visit Uganda, Rwanda or Congo for gorilla trekking. Many people prefer flying into Kigali and trek mountain gorillas in Bwindi. The main reason for this is to avoid long drives involved from Entebbe. Check our Uganda safaris from Kigali and get back to us. Those that fly into Entebbe will enjoy a scenic drive that will see you stop at the equator crossing, a chance to have a look at the ankle long-horned cows as well as the rolling hills of Kigezi. Whichever Airport you will use, we will assist in airport transfers as well as the transport to and from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Why Book your Gorilla Tour in Uganda Through Eco Adventure Safaris?
Eco Adventure Safaris has positioned herself as one of the leading tour operators offering authentic and value for money gorilla treks to Bwindi impenetrable National Park, Mgahinga National Park, Virunga National Park and Volcanoes National Park. We endeavor to provide accurate and timely information that you can rely on to organize Gorilla trekking on New year in Africa. Our staff are always on standby to assist you with all the arrangements, and if you need more information about our service, please visit our website for more information and options about How to end your safari in Kenya with a Gorilla trek in Uganda.