4-Day Rwanda–Uganda Primate Trekking Adventure

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

Arrival & Transfer to Musanze

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you’ll be warmly welcomed by our representative before starting a Kigali city tour. Continue with a scenic drive to Musanze and check into your budget-friendly lodge. If time allows, 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

Golden Monkey Trekking in Volcanoes NP

After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing on golden monkey trekking. With experienced guides, venture into the bamboo forest in search of these playful primates. Spend an unforgettable hour observing their behavior before returning to your lodge for lunch. Later, cross the border into Uganda and continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, where your next adventure awaits.

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

After breakfast, your driver-guide will escort you to the park office for a briefing on gorilla trekking. Embark on a thrilling trek through the forest in search of these gentle giants. Once found, spend an unforgettable hour observing their behavior and capturing photos. Later, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi to relax by the serene waters and enjoy an overnight stay.

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

Departure

After a leisurely breakfast, drive back to Kigali with stopovers to admire the scenic Kigezi hills before proceeding through the busy Katuna Border. Once in Rwanda, enjoy the rolling landscapes en route to Kigali. Before your scheduled flight, stop at the craft village in Remera for last-minute shopping. This marks the end of your memorable 4-day primate 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.