4-Day Uganda–Rwanda Primate Trekking Experience

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Kigali and Transfer to Musanze

Begin your journey with a warm welcome at Kigali International Airport. Enjoy a brief city tour before driving to Musanze, the gateway to Volcanoes National Park. Take in Rwanda’s stunning landscapes en route to your budget-friendly lodge. Depending on your arrival time, you may visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus to learn more about gorilla conservation.

Main Destination:

Ruhengeri (City, Rwanda)

Accommodation:

Amikus Hotel

• Mid-range hotel in Ruhengeri (City, Rwanda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Track the Golden Monkeys in Volcanoes & Transfer to Bwindi

Start your day with an early breakfast before heading to the park headquarters for a briefing on golden monkey tracking. Guided by experts, you’ll venture into the bamboo forest in search of these rare and playful primates. Upon finding them, enjoy an hour observing their lively interactions in the wild. Afterward, return to your lodge for lunch before crossing into Uganda and continuing to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August (It is drier and hiking is easier)

High Season June to September (Permits are scarce)

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Volcanoes NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeNone

ElephantRare

BuffaloRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

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GiraffeNone

LionNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Nshongi Camp

• Budget lodge just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi and travel to Lake Bunyonyi

After breakfast, meet your guide at the park headquarters for a gorilla trekking briefing. Embark on a trek through the dense forest in search of a gorilla family, and spend an awe-inspiring hour observing them up close. After the trek, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi to relax and take in the stunning scenery. The evening is free to unwind and reflect on the day’s unforgettable experience.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest)

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeRare

ElephantRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Bunyonyi Overland Resort

• Budget resort located at Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Transfer to Kigali and Departure

After a leisurely breakfast by the lake, begin your drive back to Kigali. Enjoy scenic views of Kigezi’s rolling hills and lush landscapes as you cross into Rwanda. Stop at the craft village in Remera for last-minute shopping before heading to the airport for your departure, concluding your unforgettable 4-day trekking adventure.

Main Destination:

Kigali International Airport (Kigali, Rwanda)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.