5-Day Rwanda & Uganda Double Gorilla Trekking Safari

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

Kigali – Akagera National Park (Game Drive & Boat Safari)

Your adventure begins with a scenic drive from Kigali to Akagera National Park, a haven of wildlife and natural beauty. Enjoy an exciting game drive spotting elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and antelopes roaming freely across the savannah. In the afternoon, relax on a scenic boat safari along Lake Ihema, where hippos and crocodiles glide through the waters, and colorful birds decorate the skies.

Main Destination:

Akagera National Park (Rwanda)

Best Time To Visit June to September and mid-December to mid-February (It is drier and wildlife is easier to spot)

High Season June to September (The park is busiest at weekends)

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

Wildlife in Akagera NP

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

HippoAbundant

White RhinoOccasional

LionOccasional

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ElephantOccasional

Black RhinoRare

LeopardRare

HyenaRare

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Akagera Transit Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Akagera NP (Rwanda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Half-Day Game Drive & Transfer to Musanze

Start the day with a relaxed half-day game drive as you make your way out of Akagera National Park. Watch for any animals you may have missed the day before and soak in the peaceful beauty of the park. Afterward, drive through Rwanda’s rolling green hills and vibrant local villages to Musanze, the gateway to Volcanoes National Park. Arrive in the evening, settle into your lodge, and enjoy breathtaking views of the Virunga volcanoes as you prepare for your gorilla trekking experience.

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:

Fatima Hotel

• Mid-range hotelless than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Gorilla Trekking & Cultural Discovery

Wake up early for an extraordinary gorilla trekking experience in Volcanoes National Park. Trek through the dense, misty rainforest to observe a mountain gorilla family in their natural surroundings — a moving and unforgettable encounter. Afterward, visit Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village to learn about Rwandan heritage through traditional music, dance, and storytelling. Return to your lodge in the evening and unwind, enjoying the stunning views of the Virunga Mountains.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Fatima Hotel

• Mid-range hotelless than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Golden Monkey Tracking & Transfer to Uganda

This morning, enjoy a thrilling encounter with the playful golden monkeys in Volcanoes National Park. These rare and lively primates swing gracefully through the bamboo forests, offering fantastic photo opportunities. After the trek, cross the Cyanika border into Uganda and drive to Kisoro, a charming town surrounded by dramatic volcanic landscapes. Settle into your lodge near Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and relax as you get ready for your second gorilla trekking adventure the next morning.

Main Destination:

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)

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

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

Best Weather Jun to Aug and Dec to Jan (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Mgahinga Gorilla NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeNone

BuffaloOccasional

ElephantRare

LeopardRare

White RhinoNone

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GiraffeNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Ichumbi Hotel - Kisoro

• Mid-range hotelless than 1hr drive from Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas, Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Gorilla Trekking in Mgahinga & Return to Kigali

Begin your day with another magical gorilla trekking experience, this time in Uganda’s breathtaking Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Hike through lush forest and volcanic slopes to meet another gorilla family — twice the adventure, twice the wonder! Spend an hour observing these gentle giants before descending and starting your scenic drive back to Kigali. Arrive in the evening with unforgettable memories of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife journey.

Main Destination:

Kigali (Rwanda)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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