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3 Day Uganda Gorilla Trek Budget Safari via Kigali - Bamboo Ecotours

3 Day Uganda Gorilla Trek Budget Safari via Kigali

3 days
4.8
(9)
Start and end in Kigali
Tour Operator:
Bamboo Ecotours
Max group size:
6
Age range:
15 to 80
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
111471
Hygiene Measures:
Included
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US $1,626
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Itinerary

Start and end in Kigali! With the Safari tour 3 Day Uganda Gorilla Trek Budget Safari via Kigali, you have a 3 days tour package taking you through Kigali, Rwanda and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda. 3 Day Uganda Gorilla Trek Budget Safari via Kigali includes accommodation, an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Transfer from Kigali to Bwindi National Park
  2. Day 2 Gorilla Trekking at Bwindi National Park
  3. Day 3 Transfer from Bwindi National Park to Kigali
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  • Accommodation
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  • COVID-19 Health & Safety Measures
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  • Transport
  • Flights
  • Insurance
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Operated by Bamboo Ecotours

4.9
(18)

Bamboo Ecotours is a locally owned and socially conscious tour company based in Uganda offering gorilla trekking tours, wildlife safaris, volcano hiking, and canoe trekking experiences. Our tours are targeted towards the western Uganda circuit, especially Queen Elizabeth National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, Bwindi, and Mgahinga gorilla parks, Lake Mburo National Park, Lake Bunyonyi and Lake Mutanda. Our approach to travel is unique in linking travelers to spectacular wildlife (gorillas, chimps, wildlife viewing), authentic cultures, and unforgettable travel experiences that directly benefit the traveler and the local communities. We invest up to 15% of our incomes directly into community projects such as building schools, water catchment systems, and health centers.

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.6
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  • JM
    · April 8th, 2023
    Overall a great experience from booking to the actual tour a seamless and unforgettable experience
    Bamboo Ecotours commented on this review
    Many thanks, Jonathan. We appreciate your support. Glad to hear you had a great experience. -Bamboo Ecotours team
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    Trip date: April 2023
  • A
    · February 21st, 2023
    My guide, Herbert, was excellent. Always early, knowledgeable about the countries/locations we were visiting, and very kind. Him and the team pulled strings to get me a gorilla trekking permit last minute. I had a WONDERFUL time and wish I could have... Show more
    Trip date: February 2023
  • KW
    · January 27th, 2023
    Our guide Jackson was excellent in every way. Very knowledgeable of both Uganda and Rwanda. He made the tour and trek a seamless experience and we couldn’t think of anything to improve about the experience. Thank you Jackson!
    Trip date: January 2023
  • FB
    · January 2nd, 2023
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    Perfekt organisiert! Charles war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit hat deine Wünsche erfüllt und dir bei allem geholfen.
    Trip date: December 2022
  • BD
    · September 1st, 2022
    This was one of the highlights of my trip. Seeing the mountain gorillas that close was so amazing. Bamboo Eco-tours as a company was very professional and communicative. What drew me to them was their embracing of the local Ugandan community. Edison... Show more
    Bamboo Ecotours commented on this review
    Thank you, Bert, for the review! Glad you enjoyed the experience. We hope you will consider visiting Uganda again.
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    Trip date: August 2022
  • S
    · October 2nd, 2018
    We had such a wonderful experience on the Gorilla Trek. Our guide, Godfrey was amazing. He was so insightful and made sure that we were comfortable and happy on every step of the trip. I honestly cannot fault him. He even found us a great local... Show more
    Trip date: July 2018
  • T
    · September 29th, 2018
    Communication was easy from beginning, Edison was fast to reply and briskly adjusted itinerary according to our wishes. I must say I was little hesitant to do the whole payment in advance but it went smoothly. We did the gorilla trekking in Bwindi,... Show more
    Trip date: August 2018
  • J
    · September 25th, 2018
    Bamboo Ecotours organised a gorilla trip for me in Bwindi at very short notice. They were able to customise the trip to my needs and communicated effectively and quickly.
    Trip date: September 2018
  • C
    · September 25th, 2018
    Awesome guide, everything on schedule, no delays, very punctual. Pricing highly reasonable.
    Trip date: May 2017

Dates & Availability

3 days
3 Day Uganda Gorilla Trek Budget Safari via Kigali
From Kigali to Kigali
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Good to Know

  • Currencies
    Fr
    Rwanda Franc
    Rwanda
    Sh
    Uganda Shilling
    Uganda
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveller from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, J, G. As a traveller from England you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, J.

    Type C
    Rwanda
    Type E
    Rwanda
    Type F
    Rwanda
    Type J
    Rwanda
    Type G
    Uganda
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Rwanda and Uganda. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Rwanda and Uganda. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Rwanda and Uganda. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Rwanda and Uganda. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Rwanda and Uganda. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Rwanda and Uganda. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Rwanda and Uganda. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Required for entrance into the country for Rwanda. Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Uganda. Ideally 10 days before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before August 3rd, 2023 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 3rd, 2023, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Bamboo Ecotours. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Bamboo Ecotours will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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