4-Day Uganda Gorilla Safari via Kigali

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

Arrive at Kigali International Airport

Welcome to Rwanda, the Land of a Thousand Hills. Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be met by our safari guide and transferred to your hotel for check-in. You will receive a brief orientation about your upcoming safari, including expectations and important guidelines. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Main Destination:

Kigali (Rwanda)

Accommodation:

Hotel des Mille Collines

• Luxury hotel located in Kigali

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Kigali City Tour Followed by Transfer to Bwindi National Park

After breakfast, meet your guide for a brief Kigali City Tour. Gain insight into Rwanda’s history and culture, visiting key landmarks such as the Kigali Genocide Memorial, local markets, and other significant sites depending on time.

Following the city tour, begin your scenic drive toward the Uganda border. Along the way, stop for lunch at a local restaurant, enjoying regional cuisine while taking in the rolling hills and picturesque countryside.

Continue your journey through the border formalities and onward to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge, relax, and enjoy dinner in preparation for your gorilla trekking adventure the next day.

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

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GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Four Gorillas Lodge

• Luxury lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Gorilla Trekking Adventure in Bwindi, Uganda

Today is the highlight of your safari—meeting the giant mountain gorillas face-to-face. After an early breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing on sectors, gorilla behavior, trekking guidelines, and safety protocols.

Follow your ranger into the rainforest in search of the gorillas—a trek of 2–5 hours depending on their location. Along the way, spot monkeys, birds, butterflies, frogs, and other wildlife. Porters can be hired for $15 each.

Once found, spend 1 hour observing, photographing, and asking questions. The full activity takes 5–9 hours, so a packed lunch is recommended.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Four Gorillas Lodge

• Luxury lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer from Bwindi to Kigali & Departure

After breakfast at your lodge, enjoy an optional community tour around Bwindi to learn about local culture and interact with local residents. Afterwards, begin your scenic drive back to Kigali, taking in the rolling hills and rural landscapes along the way. Stop for lunch en route before crossing the border. Upon arrival in Kigali, you will be transferred to Kigali International Airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your unforgettable Uganda Gorilla Safari.

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.