4-Day Primate & Scenic Adventuer, Bwindi & Volcanoes

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

Arrival & Journey to the Misty Forests

Your unforgettable primate adventure begins the moment you are greeted by your expert guide at Kigali International Airport. We embark on a breathtaking drive through Rwanda's iconic "Land of a Thousand Hills," a landscape of verdant valleys and terraced slopes. After a smooth border crossing into Uganda, the scenery transforms, becoming progressively lusher and more mountainous. The air grows cooler as we ascend towards the world-renowned Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We arrive at your comfortable mid-range lodge, nestled on the edge of the ancient jungle. After settling into your cozy room, the evening is yours to relax on your private balcony, listening to the symphony of the forest. Enjoy a delicious dinner while anticipating the life-changing experience that awaits you tomorrow. Your guide will provide a comprehensive briefing, ensuring you are fully prepared for your gorilla trek.

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:

Bakiga Lodge

• Mid-range lodge just outside Ruhija (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

The Ultimate Primate Encounter - Gorilla Trekking

Awake to the mist-shrouded forest and enjoy an early, energizing breakfast. A short transfer takes you to the park headquarters for a formal briefing by the Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers. Here, you’ll be assigned your gorilla family and learn essential trekking etiquette. Then, the adventure truly begin. Led by your expert tracker, you’ll venture into the dense, mysterious undergrowth. The trek can be challenging but is immensely rewarding, taking you through a stunning ecosystem teeming with birdlife and smaller primates. The moment you encounter the gorillas is pure magic. You'll spend one unforgettable hour observing them as they go about their daily lives juveniles playfully tumbling, silverbacks feeding majestically, and mothers nurturing their young. This intimate wildlife encounter is a profound and humbling experience. Return to the lodge for a well-deserved rest, a hearty meal, and time to relive every incredible moment.

Main Destination:

Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)

Accommodation:

Bakiga Lodge

• Mid-range lodge just outside Ruhija (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

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

From Uganda's Deepest Lake to Rwanda's Volcanoes

After the thrill of gorilla trekking, today offers a change of pace with unparalleled scenery. We check out and take a short, picturesque drive to the breathtaking Lake Bunyonyi, a vast, winding lake dotted with 29 islands. Here, we embark on a serene guided canoe or boat trip across its placid, mirror-like waters. Learn about the local culture and the fascinating history of the islands from your guide. The panoramic views of the terraced hillsides are simply spectacular, offering countless photo opportunities. We enjoy a delicious lunch overlooking the lake before beginning our journey back to Rwanda. We cross the border and drive towards Musanze, the bustling town at the foothills of the Virunga Mountains. You'll check into your comfortable lodge, with the dramatic silhouettes of the volcanoes providing a stunning backdrop for your final evening.

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:

Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Tracking Golden Monkeys & Departure

On our final day, we have another incredible primate encounter awaiting us. After an early breakfast, we head to the Volcanoes National Park headquarters for our second briefing. Today's quest is to find the charismatic and endangered golden monkeys. The trek through the park's vibrant bamboo forest is generally less strenuous, offering a different but equally enchanting atmosphere. Watching these agile, playful primates with their striking golden-orange coats leap through the bamboo canopy is a joyful and photogenic experience. After our hour with the monkeys, we return to the lodge to freshen up and have lunch. We then begin the comfortable and scenic drive back to Kigali. Depending on your departure schedule, you may have time for some last-minute souvenir shopping before we transfer you to the airport for your departure, concluding a truly epic African adventure.

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.