7 Days Bwindi Gorilla Circuit offers a complete gorilla trekking experience across all 4 major gorilla sectors of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (BINP).
It is an exceptional gorilla tour package taking you through 4 gorilla treks in different sectors, allowing you to explore various habituated families of mountain gorillas in Bwindi.
The 7 Days Bwindi Gorilla Circuit experience begins from Nkuringo region, Rushaga, Ruhija, and finally at Buhoma sector in the North.
7-Day 4-Gorilla Treks Tour Highlights
- Day 1: Travel to Nkuringo Sector in Bwindi Forest
- Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Nkuringo & Drive to Rushaga
- Day 3: Gorilla Trekking in Rushaga Sector, Bwindi
- Day 4: Drive from Rushaga to Ruhija
- Day 5: Gorilla Trekking in Ruhija Sector
- Day 6: Gorilla Trekking in Buhoma & Batwa Community Visit
- Day 7: Departure
Detailed 7-Day 4-Gorilla Treks Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Travel to Nkuringo Sector in Bwindi Forest
Have breakfast early and leave Kampala or Kigali for Nkuringo sector in Bwindi. From Kampala, it will be an 8-9 hours’ drive.
From Kigali, your Bwindi gorilla circuit tour takes 3-4 hours’ drive connecting via Kisoro border/Chanika or Katuna/Kabale border.
From Kampala, en-route visits on your 7 days Bwindi gorilla circuit include the Equator crossing at Kayabwe and Igongo Cultural Centre for lunch along the Mbarara-Kabale/Kisoro route.
Settle for dinner and a night stay upon early arrival at Nkuringo Region of Bwindi.
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Nkuringo & Drive to Rushaga
A hearty breakfast early morning and after, carry some snacks and enough bottled water for your long day gorilla trek – the first gorilla trekking experience of the 7 days Bwindi Gorilla Circuit tour.
Get briefed early at Nkuringo, the southern sector of Bwindi National Park, and also be allocated to a habituated family of mountain gorillas – 3 gorilla groups exist here.
Nkuringo’s gorilla families to track include Nkuringo, Christmas, and Bushaho, but today, only one of them will be trekked by you.
Retreat after 2-6 hours of a long day trek, inclusive of a one-hour magical encounter, check out of the lodge, and drive to Rushaga region.
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking in Rushaga Sector, Bwindi
Rise for a tasty cup of tea/coffee and after, leave the lodge for the 2nd gorilla trek as per your 7 days Bwindi Gorilla Circuit trip.
Rushaga sector is also found in the southern side of Bwindi but houses the largest number of habituated families, about 9 of them, and only one will be assigned to you on the Bwindi gorilla circuit.
Retire for the night at accommodation in Rushaga sector-Bwindi after the long day trek.
Day 4: Drive from Rushaga to Ruhija
After breakfast, leave Rushaga in the south for Ruhija sector in the East, Bwindi National Park. Ruhija is an incredible Eastern sector of Bwindi with 4 families already habituated and open for trekking: Mukiza, Oruzogo, Kyaguriro, and Bitukura.
Day 5: Gorilla Trekking in Ruhija Sector
Have breakfast early morning and after, the 5th day of the 7 days Bwindi Gorilla Circuit begins with a briefing from Ruhija region.
Leave the Ruhija briefing point at 8:00 am to search for mountain gorillas with a park guide for 2-6 hours and walk back after a face-to-face encounter for 1 hour.
From Ruhija, drive to the North for relaxation at the lodge in Buhoma.
Day 6: Gorilla Trekking in Buhoma & Batwa Community Visit
Enjoy a hot cup of coffee or tea and after, assemble at Buhoma for your 4th gorilla trek of the 7 days Bwindi Gorilla Circuit.
In Buhoma sector, you will be assigned to Mubare, Habinyanja, Katwe, or Rushegura group families. Spend 2-6 hours, inclusive of 1 hour with mountain gorillas at Buhoma, then return to the briefing point to settle for a relaxed lunch.
Have a relaxed evening at Buhoma region or complete the long day with a Batwa visit (optional).
Day 7: Departure
Hearty breakfast and after, exit Bwindi from Buhoma for an 8-9 hours’ drive to Kampala or a 3-4 hours’ drive to Kigali – End of this 7 days Bwindi Gorilla Circuit.
