Buhoma gorilla trekking safaris from Kigali Rwanda to Uganda is now possible with Encounter Africa safaris. Buhoma is in the northern part of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and is one of the four gorilla trekking regions and trailheads of Bwindi impenetrable National Park in Uganda. You cannot talk about gorilla trekking in Uganda and Bwindi impenetrable National Park without mentioning Buhoma region because of its rich history in as far as gorilla trekking in Uganda is concerned.

It should be noted that gorilla trekking in Uganda and Bwindi impenetrable National Park, in particular, started in Buhoma region in 1993 and Mubare gorilla group was the first mountain gorilla family to be fully habituated and opened for gorilla trekking in that year. Much as it is in the far north of the forest, Buhoma gorilla trekking safaris from Kigali Rwanda are possible through Katuna border onwards to Ruhija and then Buhoma. It’s about 6-7 hours drive from Kigali to Buhoma in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda.

Why book Buhoma gorilla trekking safaris from Kigali Rwanda

Just as discussed before, Buhoma region in the northern part of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is easily accessed via Kigali Rwanda than it is with Entebbe International Airport, which is the main international Airport for Uganda. Since Entebbe international Airport and Bwindi impenetrable National Park are in Uganda, tourists fly into Entebbe and trek Bwindi gorillas having travelled interminable distances involved. It’s approximately 6-7 hours drive from Kigali Airport to Buhoma Lodge while it is 9-10 hours drive from Entebbe International Airport.

Another reason one should book Buhoma gorilla trekking safaris from Kigali Rwanda is that Buhoma as a region has its rich history as a factor. Gorilla trekking in Uganda started in Buhoma and Mubare mountain gorilla family was the first gorilla family to be fully habituated and opened up for gorilla trekking in 1993. By visiting Buhoma from Kigali, you would have made history.

Buhoma region in the northern part of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park has the lowest point in altitude. For those with problems of heights but want to trek mountain gorillas, Buhoma is the region for you. It’s also believed (still under debate) that Buhoma gorillas are the easiest to trek. Book our Buhoma gorilla trekking safaris from Kigali Rwanda to a testify to this.

Quality Lodges in Buhoma region of Bwindi is one reason why booking on our Buhoma gorilla trekking safaris from Kigali Rwanda. Being the first region to embrace gorilla trekking, many high-end lodges have been constructed in Buhoma giving you choices and options for accommodation. Buhoma region has the best lodges which include gorilla sanctuary retreat, Buhoma Lodge, Mahogany Springs, Volcanoes Bwindi gorilla lodge, Trackers Lodge, Engagi Lodge among others. For those interested in upmarket lodges, then you need to book on our Luxury Buhoma gorilla trekking safaris from Kigali Rwanda.

Luxury Buhoma gorilla trekking safaris from Kigali Rwanda

Encounter Africa safaris organize Luxury Buhoma gorilla trekking safaris and tours from Kigali Rwanda if informed in advance or brief notice. Our Buhoma Luxury gorilla trekking holidays from Kigali will have you stay in upmarket and 5 star Lodges such as Gorilla Sanctuary retreats, Buhoma Lodge, Mahogany Springs among others. Your transport and transfers from Kigali Rwanda will be conducted in luxury and customized 4×4 Land cruisers driven by well trained local driver guides. These vehicles are customized for comfort during your travel. Click here to read more about our Luxury gorilla tours from Kigali

Budget Buhoma gorilla trekking safaris from Kigali Rwanda.

For those who want to visit mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park from Kigali Rwanda but do not want to spend much, our Budget Buhoma gorilla trekking safaris from Kigali Rwanda becomes your best option. Our Budget gorilla trekking tours utilize budget but value for money lodges, 4×4 safari vans for transport and transfers and services of well trained local driver guides. Contacts for more details on Budget Buhoma gorilla trekking safaris from Kigali Rwanda to Uganda.