Overview: 2 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari – Budget Trek in Rushaga or Buhoma

Embark on a thrilling 2 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari designed for travelers who want to track mountain gorillas in a short time without compromising on experience. This budget-friendly safari takes you to either the Rushaga or Buhoma sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, depending on gorilla permit availability.

Starting and ending in either Kigali, Rwanda or Kisoro, Uganda, this tour is ideal for visitors already in the region. With comfortable budget accommodation, personalized guiding, and guaranteed gorilla permits, this 2 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari delivers a deep wildlife encounter with just one overnight stay.

This is one of the most affordable and time-efficient ways to meet the great apes of Africa.

Itinerary Summary: 2 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari

Day 1:
Pick-up from Kigali or Kisoro and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, staying in either the Rushaga or Buhoma sector depending on permit availability. Enjoy scenic countryside views and overnight at a comfortable budget lodge.

Day 2:
Early morning gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi. Spend a magical hour with a mountain gorilla family, then return to your lodge for lunch. Later, transfer back to Kigali or Kisoro, marking the end of your 2 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari.

Detailed Itinerary - 2 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari – Budget Trek in Rushaga or Buhoma

Day 1: Pick-up from Kigali or Kisoro – Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Your 2 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel or airport in Kigali, Rwanda or Kisoro, Uganda. If coming from Kigali, your journey takes you across the Cyanika or Gatuna border into southwestern Uganda, offering stunning views of the Virunga volcanoes, terraced hills, and rural landscapes.

After border formalities, continue your scenic drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, one of Africa’s most biodiverse rainforests and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Depending on your assigned gorilla trekking permit, you will stay near either the Rushaga or Buhoma sector of the park — both home to several habituated gorilla families.

Upon arrival, check into a well-rated budget lodge, where you’ll enjoy local hospitality, a warm dinner, and an evening briefing about the next day’s trekking experience.

2 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari Key Highlights

• Cross-border journey (Kigali–Bwindi or Kisoro–Bwindi)
• Scenic views of Lake Mutanda or Kigezi Highlands
• Overnight in Rushaga or Buhoma sector

Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Budget Lodge near Bwindi (Rushaga or Buhoma)

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking Experience – Return to Kigali or Kisoro

On the second day of your 2 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari, wake up early and enjoy a hot breakfast before heading to the park headquarters. Here, you’ll attend a detailed gorilla trekking briefing conducted by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers. You’ll be assigned to a small group and begin your trek into the forest accompanied by expert trackers and guides.

The trek can last between 1 to 5 hours depending on the gorilla family's location. Once found, you’ll spend a magical one hour observing mountain gorillas in their natural habitat — an intimate and unforgettable wildlife experience that defines any Uganda safari.

After the trek, return to the lodge for a well-deserved lunch. Then begin your return transfer back to either Kigali or Kisoro, arriving in the late afternoon or evening, depending on the starting point.

This marks the end of your 2 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari, packed with memories, stunning landscapes, and a close-up encounter with one of the world’s rarest animals.

Key Highlights:

• Early morning gorilla trek in Bwindi
• One full hour with a mountain gorilla family
• Scenic return to Kigali or Kisoro

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Drop-off: Kigali City / Kigali International Airport / Kisoro Hotel or Airport