4-Day Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda & Uganda | Trek 2 Times

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

Arrival at Kigali International Airport & Transfer to Volcanoes National Park Rwanda

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, meet a professional Nextgen Safaris driver-guide for a briefing. Enjoy a scenic 2.5-hour drive through Rwanda’s “Land of a Thousand Hills” to Volcanoes National Park.
Check in at Davinci Gorilla Lodge, where the cool mountain air and views of the Virunga volcanoes set the mood for your first gorilla adventure.

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:

Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

1st Gorilla Trekking Experience in Volcanoes National Park Rwanda | Transfer to Bwindi NP Uganda

After an early breakfast, we transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing before your first gorilla trekking experience. Venture into the misty bamboo forests of Volcanoes National Park to meet one of Rwanda’s habituated gorilla families. Spend an unforgettable hour observing their behavior, play and family interactions.
After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch and later proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda via the Cyanika border crossing.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Bweza Gorilla Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

2nd Gorilla Trekking Experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Uganda

Rise early for your second gorilla trekking adventure, this time in the dense, mystical jungles of Bwindi. Uganda’s trekking trails are steeper and wilder offering a deeper rainforest feel. After the unforgettable hour with your assigned gorilla family, return to your lodge to relax and reflect on the contrasts between Rwanda and Uganda’s gorilla experiences.

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:

Bweza Gorilla Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Return to Kigali for Departure

After breakfast, drive back to Kigali International Airport, enjoying scenic views of terraced hills, local villages and coffee plantations along the way. You may stop for a Kigali city tour (optional) before your journey back home.

Main Destination:

Kigali International Airport (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.