2 Day Gorilla Trekking Uganda Tours from Kigali Compared
A 2-day gorilla trek in Uganda drives you to a lodge near Bwindi or Mgahinga on day 1 and treks on day 2, then brings you back the same evening. 8 of the 9 tours start in Kigali. Full prices start at $1,298 ($498 tour + $800 permit, ★4.9); tours with the permit included cost $1,634–2,760.
Two days is the shortest way to trek gorillas without a 2:00 am start: you sleep near the park and walk in rested.
On day 1 a driver-guide collects you in Kigali, crosses into Uganda at Cyanika or Gatuna and takes you to a lodge near Bwindi or Mgahinga — about 3–6 hours depending on the park and the stops. Several tours add a visit to a Batwa community in the afternoon.
On day 2 you have breakfast early, reach the park headquarters for the ranger briefing, trek 1–6 hours to the family, spend one hour with them and drive back to Kigali, arriving in the evening. The park and sector depend on the permit the operator secures, so most listings say “Bwindi or Mgahinga”.
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Compare 2 Days Gorilla Trekking Uganda Tours
All nine two-day tours, cheapest full price first. Two listings don’t make the permit status clear — we show “check” rather than guess.
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From Kigali: 2-Day Gorilla Trek in BwindiBwindi · Kigali, early morning · 1 night, full board
Source: GetYourGuide listings (9 two-day gorilla tours) · UWA rates via operator guides · “check” = the listing doesn’t make the permit clear: ask the operator before booking.
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2-Day Gorilla Trekking Safari from Kigali to Uganda
The two reviewed tours in full, then the four that include the permit and the three still to check.
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Cheapest · best rated
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Bwindi
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Kigali, early morning
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1 night, full board
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Small group or private
From Kigali: 2-Day Gorilla Trek in Bwindi
Key differenceCheapest full price and the best rated — a driver-and-lodge package
Uganda: 2-Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in UgandaLists the permit as included, but our check of the listing disagrees — confirm before bookingLodge, with Batwa visit · Private
Yes. You drive to the park on day 1, trek on day 2 and get back the same evening. You get the same one hour with the gorillas as on longer trips, without the 2:00 am start of a day tour.
What is the cheapest 2-day trip from Kigali?
From Kigali: 2-Day Gorilla Trek in Bwindi — $498 plus the $800 permit, $1,298 in total, rated 4.9 from 8 reviews.
Is the permit included in 2-day tours?
In four of the nine. Three add the $800 permit on top and two listings are unclear, so ask the operator before booking.
Which park do 2-day tours use?
Mostly Bwindi; some say “Bwindi or Mgahinga”, depending on which permit is available. One tour stays at a lodge in Rushaga, Bwindi’s southern sector.
Private or shared?
Most 2-day tours are private; two run as small groups (one capped at 8). Check the per-person price for your group size on the listing.
What is the lodge like?
Usually a lodge near the park gate with full board; one listing names Rushaga Gorilla Haven Lodge, another offers mid-range or luxury. Check the listing for the exact lodge.
Do I need a visa?
Yes — a Uganda e-visa ($50) or the East Africa Tourist Visa ($100), which also lets you re-enter Rwanda.
What if I can’t trek on day 2?
If a UWA warden rules you unfit because you are ill, you get 50% of the permit back; if the family isn’t found, 75% or a new attempt the next day.
Cheapest · best rated
