Journey

Gorilla Trekking and Women’s Empowerment: A Journey of Impact

Starting from $1,800 per person

Although your adventure takes you deep into the heart of Uganda, it begins in Rwanda, where flights to Kigali Airport are more convenient from Nairobi. This route offers the added bonus of a scenic drive through Rwanda’s rolling hills and volcanic peaks, ultimately leading to the lush landscapes of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda.

Your home during your stay, Ride 4 A Woman, is more than just a place to rest; it's a community-focused initiative empowering local women. Here, you'll prepare for the next day's thrilling gorilla trekking expedition. The hotel will ensure you're promptly transported to the trekking starting point, where an experienced guide will brief you on the essentials of gorilla trekking.

As your journey concludes, you'll return to Rwanda for your departing flight, capping off a remarkable wildlife adventure that positively impacts the women of Bwindi.

Highlights

Price includes:

Full Board Accommodation at Ride 4 A Woman, an NGO that empowers women by teaching them skills to earn a living
Spend a day with the women and learn how to weave a basket, cook a traditional meal, and more
Gorilla Trekking Permits
Transfers from the start and end point of the gorilla trek.
Return Transfers from Kigali Airport to Ride 4 A Woman
Flights to and from Nairobi

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Ride 4 A Woman An Impactful Stay
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Gorilla Trekking

Ride 4 A Woman (An Impactful Stay)

If you are looking for guesthouse accommodation offering an authentic Ugandan experience within close proximity to Bwindi’s gorilla trekking headquarters, then look no further. You will be warmly welcomed by Eve, Denis, and the team, and offered hot towels and fresh passion juice before being shown to your accommodation in one of the two guesthouses, Noel’s Cottage or Mwebesa House.

Income generated from the guesthouses is used to support a whole community, helping to drive the local economy and supporting the progress of women and their families in Uganda.

Buhoma in the beautiful Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is not only home to the mountain gorillas of Uganda but is also a community steeped in tradition and culture.

Ride 4 a Woman, a locally founded women’s empowerment initiative, offers a truly authentic East African cultural experience. Learn to weave baskets, cook local dishes, and watch the women of the community showcase their culture through traditional dance — or even better, you can learn to dance with them.

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (Gorilla Trekking)

At only 321 km2 (124 mi2), Bwindi Impenetrable National Park covers a small area but packs a big punch in terms of wildlife conservation, most famously protecting an estimated 400 mountain gorillas.

In addition to gorilla, the park boasts 120 mammal species including elephant and antelope, and over 350 species of bird. It is considered one of the most biologically diverse areas on earth and is among Uganda's oldest and most varied rainforests, dating back over 25,000 years and containing almost 400 species of plants.

Treks start early in the morning, with the mountains still full of low clouds and mist. These expeditions can range from an hour to a full day and you get to spend time with these magnificent primates and watch the silverback and his family enjoy their slow pace of life amongst the greenery of the forest clouds, veiled in ethereal mist, creating a canvas of otherworldly beauty.