- Safari
- Wildlife
- Gorilla Trekking
- Group
- Fully Guided
- Christmas & New Year
- Operator
- Bamboo Ecotours
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 2 - 5
- Age range 15 to 80
Animals You Might See
Highlights
- Drive from Kigali to Bwindi National Park
- Explore local culture and canoe at Lake Mutanda
- Experience gorilla trekking in Bwindi
- Learn about Batwa culture and traditions
- Return journey to Kigali with optional stops
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Transfer from Kigali to Bwindi National Park
- Day 2 Gorilla Trekking Adventure at Bwindi National Park
- Day 3 Transfer from Bwindi National Park to Kigali
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Customer Photos
Operated by
Bamboo Ecotours
Number of tours
17
Age Range
15 to 70 years old
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
100%
Bamboo Ecotours is a locally owned and socially conscious tour company based...
Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- PMPamela· March 16th, 2025Our 3 day Gorilla trek from Kigali was fabulous. Communication with the company was very good.... the whole tour ran very smoothly. We were the only 2 on our tour so received individualised attention from our driver Amanya. He really took care of us and we learnt a lot from him. He was very personable and easy going It was a pleasure to spend the 3 days with him. Our gorilla experience was magical... it was a privilege to be in the presence of these animals. Our accommodation at Kuranji lodge was basic but comfortable with good food and friendly, accommodating staff. Thank you for a great experience.Show moreTrip date: February 2025
Lora· March 9th, 2025Just wow! Pick up in Kigali with a 5 hour drive across border into Uganda. Border crossing took about 30 minutes of this due to x ray of bags and walking across border. Accommodations at the lodge were basic, but it was a community sponsored lodge, so we felt like we were helping the locals. Basic room with a bed, a bathroom, and a front porch. One outlet, one light in the bedroom, one in the bathroom and one on the from porch. WIFI available at the restaurant and reception, although we could get it in our room. The food was great at the restaurant. People very friendly and helpful. The gorilla trek was fantastic! Family of 13 gorillas appeared in front of us and spent an hour in our midst. Unbelievable experience! $800 of your trip goes to your entrance fee to the Brindi Park. Jackson was our guide and did a great job.Show moreTrip date: March 2025- Jason· September 24th, 2024Absolutely amazing! My driver (Eric) was the best! The lodge was super nice people and the food was great! Internet was a bit flakey due to constant power outages but that didn’t bother me Gorillas were super cool!!!Show moreTrip date: September 2024
- ARAllana· October 15th, 2023Jackson was an excellent host, tour guide and operator. Very professional. Gorilla trek was beyond amazing. Elizabeth and her staff at Rushaga Gorilla Camp took very good care of us.Show moreTrip date: October 2023
- Rachel· June 18th, 2023Absolutely incredible experience from start to finish. Pre tour discussion with Edison was excellent - advised on logistics and was prompt and polite. We got advised on extra excursions and could pay in advance. Our guide Amanya went above and beyond to give us the most unforgettable experience. Lodgings were comfortable with super friendly staff, food was great, we were well hydrated with water and had a comfy vehicle for some bumpy roads. We just can’t thank you enough and cannot rate more highly. Have already recommended to friends. PS of course the gorillas were outstanding too!Show moreTrip date: June 2023
- JMJonathan Mark· April 8th, 2023Overall a great experience from booking to the actual tour a seamless and unforgettable experienceShow more
Bamboo Ecotours commented on this reviewMany thanks, Jonathan. We appreciate your support. Glad to hear you had a great experience. -Bamboo Ecotours team
Trip date: April 2023 - AAnonymous· February 21st, 2023My 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 stayed longer. Highly recommend - as a woman traveling alone I felt safe and comfortable the entire time.Show moreTrip date: February 2023
- KWKyle· January 27th, 2023Our 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!Show moreTrip date: January 2023
- FBFabian· January 2nd, 2023Automatic translation available in English. View in EnglishPerfectly organized! Charles was very friendly and helpful, fulfilled your wishes and helped you with everything.Show moreTrip date: December 2022
- BDBert· September 1st, 2022This 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 the owner was very responsive, polite, and flexible when my other safari got cancelled/rearranged. And of course Herbert my driver/guide was amazing, informative and great to talk to. (It is a long drive back and forth from Kigali :). The accommodations are quite basic compared to some of the other tours that you do the hike with, but everything was great. I couldn’t recommend them more!Show moreBamboo Ecotours commented on this reviewThank you, Bert, for the review! Glad you enjoyed the experience. We hope you will consider visiting Uganda again.Trip date: August 2022
Dates & Availability
Why book with TourRadar?
- Trusted and vetted operators
- Rated excellent on
- Best price guarantee
- 24/7 customer support
- Earn $50 in travel credits
- Free eSim with every purchase
To protect your payment and ensure your booking will be processed in Australia, never transfer or communicate outside of the TourRadar website or app.
- From Saturday7 Jun, 2025To Monday9 Jun, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$2,951
- From Sunday8 Jun, 2025To Tuesday10 Jun, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$2,951
- From Monday9 Jun, 2025To Wednesday11 Jun, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$2,951
- From Tuesday10 Jun, 2025To Thursday12 Jun, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$2,951
- From Wednesday11 Jun, 2025To Friday13 Jun, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$2,951
- From Thursday12 Jun, 2025To Saturday14 Jun, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$2,951
- From Friday13 Jun, 2025To Sunday15 Jun, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$2,951
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday14 Jun, 2025To Monday16 Jun, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$2,951
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Sunday15 Jun, 2025To Tuesday17 Jun, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$2,951
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Monday16 Jun, 2025To Wednesday18 Jun, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$2,951
Best price guarantee Learn More
What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- L
Leanne
Asked on April 11th, 2025Are permits included in the tour pricing or do we have to do that separately?
Bamboo EcotoursOperator•Written April 2025Gorilla permits are included in the price for the trip.
- A
Akoueté
Asked on January 27th, 2025Are accommodations provided during the gorilla trek?
- Bamboo EcotoursOperator•Written January 2025
Accommodations in the form of ensuite rooms, even for budget options, are provided during the gorilla trek, eliminating the need for tents.
- A
Alois
Asked on January 15th, 2025How is the visa process for entering Uganda handled?
- Bamboo EcotoursOperator•Written January 2025
Visa validation for the Uganda visa will be done at the land border crossing.
- C
Charles
Asked on December 22nd, 2024Will we need 2 visas or a multi entry visa for Rwanda? We arrive there, then go to Uganda, then back to Rwanda on this tour.
- Bamboo EcotoursOperator•Written December 2024
You will need a visa called "East Africa Tourist Visa", which you will obtain when you arrive at Kigali international airport. That visa costs USD100 and grants multiple entries into Uganda and Rwanda. That means the visa will work when you enter Rwanda, and entering Uganda, and when you return to Rwanda after the trek.
- C
Charles
Traveler•Written December 2024We start our trip in Kenya, We were going to get an East Africa visa on arrival in Kenya. We then travel to Tanzania, then back to Kenya. We then fly to Rwanda and travel to Uganda. Will the East Africa visa be void if we leave Kenya for Tanzania - not one of the East Africa countries?
- Bamboo EcotoursOperator•Written December 2024
Kenya no longer subscribes to the East Africa tourist visa. You will need an eTA for Kenya. Tanzania is also not part of the East Africa tourist visa treaty. So in summary, you will need 3 types of visas for your East Africa tour. 1. eTA for Kenya 2. A single entry tourist visa for Tanzania 3. East Africa tourist visa to cover Rwanda and Uganda.
- C
Charles
Traveler•Written February 2025Is it safe to take a taxi from the airport to the hotel? Does the hotel provide transportation?
C3 more answers - T
Thierry
Asked on December 6th, 2024What happens if I arrive on a different day from the trip start?
- Bamboo EcotoursOperator•Written December 2024
If you arrive outside the trip starting day, accommodations and activities can be adjusted accordingly.
- L
Lokita
Asked on October 4th, 2024What is the minimum age requirement for gorilla trekking?
- Bamboo EcotoursOperator•Written October 2024
Gorilla trekking requires a minimum age of 15 years.
- H
Helen
Asked on October 2nd, 2024is it available for the tour from 14-16 Nov?
- H
Helen
Traveler•Written October 2024for day 3, if I go and trek the golden monkeys, what time should I plan to reach back to Kigali?
- Bamboo EcotoursOperator•Written October 2024
We do have availability to organize the 3-day trek from 14-16 November 2024. And if you decide to join the golden monkey trek on Day 3, you will reach Kigali around 6/7pm local time.
1 more answer - A
Annette
Asked on September 3rd, 2024Can you arrange a hotel for us and transport to and from the airport?
- Bamboo EcotoursOperator•Written September 2024
Yes, we can arrange a hotel in Kigali on 1st March and 4th March. Typically costs $160-$200 a night on bed and breakfast. We will likely book Heaven Boutique Hotel or Hotel des Mille Collines. We can also arrange airport pickup and drop off.
- A
Ana Elia
Asked on May 22nd, 2024How can I pay for local activities during the trip?
- Bamboo EcotoursOperator•Written May 2024
Payments for local activities can generally be made during the activity itself.
- A
Ana Elia
Asked on May 10th, 2024What time should flights be booked for at the end of the tour?
- Bamboo EcotoursOperator•Written May 2024
On the final day of the tour, it's recommended to book flights that depart after 4 pm from Kigali.
Good to Know
Tour ID: 111471
Similar Tours
Keep Exploring Africa
- 10 Best Walking Safaris 2025/2026
- Compare Hot Air Balloon Safaris in Africa 2025/2026
- 10 Best African Camping Safari Vacations 2025/2026
- 10 Best Beach Safaris: Places & Packages 2025/2026
- Africa Safari
- Operators in Africa
- 3 Day Uganda Gorilla Trek Budget Safari via Kigali Tours in East Africa
- Bwindi National Park Tours
- Rwanda and Uganda Tours
- East Africa Tours
- Safari Tours
- Wildlife Tours
- Gorilla Trekking Tours
- Fully Guided Tours
- Christmas & New Year Tours
- Rwanda tours
- Uganda tours