2 Days Gorilla Trekking Rushaga Uganda: Rushaga Sector Tour
Overview of the 2 days Gorilla Trekking Rushaga Uganda
The 2 days Gorilla Trekking Rushaga Uganda safari is incredibly the best short gorilla tour crafted for you to strike your imaginations with the rare mountain gorillas. This Uganda gorilla safari takes you to Rushaga sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (BINP), an exceptional gorilla trekking area with 9 habituated gorilla families.
The notable gorilla families in the Rushaga area of Bwindi include Bweza, Kahungye, Kutu, Rwigi, Busingye, Bikingi, Nshongi, Mucunguzi & Mishaya. Other than the beautiful mountain gorillas, your 2 days Gorilla Trekking Rushaga Uganda also exposes you to diversity of Bwindi’s most interesting species of wildlife. This trip covers 2 days, 1 night starting and ending in Kigali-Rwanda.
Brief itinerary of the 2 days Gorilla Trekking Rushaga Uganda
Day 1: Kigali-Rushaga sector in Bwindi N/Park, Uganda
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking experience Rushaga-Bwindi & drive back to Kigali
Detailed itinerary of the 2 days Gorilla Trekking Rushaga Uganda
Day 1: Kigali-Rushaga sector in Bwindi N/Park, Uganda
Day 1 of your 2 days Gorilla Trekking Rushaga Uganda safari starts with early morning breakfast and after, pick up by the driver guide from Kigali. Vacate your place of residence or hotel in Kigali and drive through Kigali capital on city expedition to visit the Kigali genocide site and local markets/craft shops.
Connect to Rushaga sector of Bwindi via Katuna border crossing leading to Kabale or Chanika border to Kisoro-go check at the lodge around Rushaga sector. For early arrivals at Rushaga, you may also proceed to visit the Batwa Community for cultural tour.
Where to stay
⦁ Budget/Basic options: Haven Lodge Rushaga or Nshongi Gorilla Camp
⦁ Mid-range: Gorilla Valley Lodge/Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge/
⦁ Luxury options: Gorilla Safari Lodge/Clouds Lodge/Chameleon Hill Lodge
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking experience Rushaga-Bwindi & drive back to Kigali
Enjoy a cup of coffee/tea and after, vacate your lodge for briefing at Rushaga region in the southern Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Get to briefing point when fully prepared with packed lunch and bottled water; dressed on long sleeved shirts, waterproof hiking shoes, carry rain jacket etc. By 7:00am, you should have reported at the briefing point to meet the park official to give you insight into the rules & regulations to observe while on Rushaga gorilla trekking adventure.
At 8:00am briefing and assigning of gorilla family assigned will be done and actual trek kicks off lasting 2-6 hours but includes 1 hour of close encounter with your mountain gorilla group. After, trek back to Rushaga offices to be given your gorilla trekking certificate then meet your driver for transfer to Kigali via Katuna or Chanika border-End of the 2 days Gorilla Trekking Rushaga Uganda safari.
End of the 2 days Gorilla Trekking Rushaga Uganda
What is included in this 2 days Gorilla Trekking Rushaga Uganda Safari
⦁ All ground travel & full-time service of driver guide
⦁ Gorilla permit
⦁ All accommodation costs for 1 night & meals
⦁ All activities of the 2 days gorilla tour in Rushaga except optional ones
⦁ Any relevant taxes from government of Uganda
⦁ Bottled water
What is excluded in this 2 days Gorilla Trekking Rushaga Uganda Safari
⦁ Tipping
⦁ Laundry
⦁ Shopping
⦁ Telephone
⦁ Any optional activity/experience added by you
⦁ Any accommodation cost after your 2 days Gorilla Trekking Rushaga Uganda safari etc
Frequently Asked Safaris Questions (Rushaga Sector Gorilla Tour Guide)
What is the best time to book a short gorilla safari (two days) to Rushaga Sector?
The best time to book a short gorilla safari to Rushaga sector is during the two dry seasons in the year. This is during the months of June to September and December to February. This is because access to Bwindi Impenetrable forest national park where Rushaga Sector is found is easy unlike in wet seasons when the roads are muddy and slippery. Also gorilla trekking in Rushaga sector is easy in dry seasons as gorillas come out to play in the sun making it easy to view them. However, with Rushaga Uganda, you can book a short gorilla tracking tour anytime of the year and we guarantee a successful adventure with the primates.
Is it safe to go gorilla trekking in Rushaga sector Uganda after COVID-19 pandemic?
As of August 2021, Uganda is safe to visit after the world COVID-19 Pandemic. We can now reliably inform all tourists that its safe to travel and enjoy gorilla trekking in Rushaga sector after the pandemic. We assure you 100% chances of seeing the gorillas in the thick forest of Bwindi Impenetrable national Park in Rushaga.
How much does a short 2 days Gorilla Trekking Rushaga Uganda Safari cost
The cost of a gorilla trekking tour to Rushaga Sector depends on the type of accommodation a tourist intends to use, the number of days he/she to spend in Rushaga and the number of people on safari. For estimations,one should plan about $1200 to trek gorillas in Rushaga.
How much does a gorilla permit for Rushaga gorilla trekking cost?
A gorilla trekking permit for Rushaga sector costs $700 per person. This is a uniform cost for gorilla permits in Uganda. Read more about gorilla permits for Rushaga.
How can I obtain a gorilla trekking permit for Rushaga sector?
If you want to obtain a gorilla permit for Rushaga then all you need is contact us and we book it on your behalf. Another alternative is by contacting Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) and book the permit directly.
How long does 2 days Gorilla Trekking Rushaga Uganda Safari take?
Gorilla trekking in Rushaga takes 1-8hours. The time spent on a gorilla trekking adventure in Bwindi (Rushaga sector) depends on the gorilla family trekked.
At what time does gorilla trekking in Rushaga Sector start?
Mountain gorilla trekking in Rushaga sector starts early in the morning at 7:00AM with a briefing at the park head quarters. Therefore, tourists are advised to wake up early on the day of gorilla tracking and ensure that they are on the tracking starting point on time.
What are the gorilla groups in Rushaga Sector Uganda?
Rushaga Sector has got 8 well habituated gorilla groups and these are; Busingye gorilla group, Nshongi gorilla group, Bweza gorilla group, Mishaya gorilla family, Kahungye gorilla group, Mucunguzi gorilla group, Bwigi gorilla family, and Bikyingi gorilla group.
What to carry on a 2 days Gorilla Trekking Rushaga Uganda Safari?
Do you want to book a gorilla safari to Rushaga? Some of the things to carry include; long-sleeved shirt, long-sleeved trouser, a hat, camera, rain jacket, pair of glasses, gloves, water bottle and hiking boots.
Where to stay on this 2 days Gorilla Trekking Rushaga Uganda Safari?
On this short gorilla trekking safari to Rushaga, we have suggested accommodation (lodges) where a tourist can consider spending and night and these are;
⦁ Budget/Basic options: Haven Lodge Rushaga or Nshongi Gorilla Camp
⦁ Mid-range: Gorilla Valley Lodge/Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge/
⦁ Luxury options: Gorilla Safari Lodge/Clouds Lodge/Chameleon Hill Lodge
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