3-Day Gorilla Safari Kigali to Uganda

The primary advantage is travel time. Starting in Kigali reduces the road transfer to only 4-5 hours, whereas the drive from Entebbe to Bwindi takes 8-10 hours. This makes the Kigali route the most efficient way to see the gorillas on a short 3-day trip.

We highly recommend the East African Tourist Visa ($100), which allows you to enter both Rwanda and Uganda on a single visa. This simplifies the border crossing process and is perfect for this itinerary.

The difficulty varies depending on the location of the gorilla family. It can range from a 2-hour walk to a 6-hour hike through hilly and sometimes slippery terrain. We recommend a reasonable level of fitness, but porters are available to assist you.

Yes, for flights arriving in Kigali before noon, a visit to the Genocide Memorial is included as part of the city tour before we head to the Uganda border.

The dry seasons (June to August and December to February) offer the best trekking conditions with less mud, but because the Kigali route is shorter and well-paved, this trip is highly recommended year-round.