5-Day Rwanda Uganda Gorilla Trek Safari & Wildlife Tour

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Bujumbura Gitega and Akagera National Park

Start your day with an early 5:00 AM hotel pickup in Bujumbura with a packed lunch. Drive to Gitega to visit the Drum Sanctuary, then continue through Tanzania, crossing the Kobelo/Kabanga border. Proceed to Rwanda via the Rusumo border and arrive at Akagera National Park. Enjoy the scenic landscapes during the drive and relax at your lodge. Overnight at Akagera Transit Lodge or a similar lodge surrounded by wildlife.

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:

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

Akagera National Park Boat Cruise and Volcanoes NP Transfer

Begin with a morning boat cruise on Lake Ihema, followed by a game drive to spot elephants, hippos, buffalo, and bird species. After your wildlife adventure, transfer to Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda, through lush countryside. Arrive in Kinigi and check into Kinigi Guest Cottages or a similar lodge. Prepare for the next day’s trekking adventure in the Virunga mountains.

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:

Kinigi Cottage

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Volcanoes NP Trekking and Transfer to Bwindi/Mgahinga NP

Start the day with optional gorilla trekking or golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes NP. Experience the beauty of the misty Virunga volcanoes and its unique primates. After your trek, drive to Bwindi/Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Uganda, crossing the international border with required documentation. Overnight at Gorilla Valley Lodge or a similar lodge offering cozy comfort after a full day of travel and adventure.

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:

Gorilla Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda) without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi/Mgahinga NP

Embark on a full-day gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi/Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Encounter these majestic primates in their natural habitat while guided by experienced trackers. This physically engaging trek rewards you with unforgettable wildlife moments. Return to Gorilla Valley Lodge or similar accommodation for relaxation and overnight stay surrounded by lush forest scenery.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Gorilla Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda) without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Bwindi/Mgahinga NP Transfer to Kigali

After breakfast, begin the scenic drive back to Kigali, Rwanda. Cross the Uganda-Rwanda border and enjoy views of rolling hills, tea plantations, and rural villages. Arrive in Kigali to conclude your 5-day wildlife and gorilla trekking adventure, marking the end of an unforgettable East African journey.

Main Destination:

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.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.