6-Day Rwanda–Uganda Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking Safari

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

Kigali Pick-Up – Volcanoes National Park & Gorilla Guardians Village

After pick-up from your hotel or Kigali International Airport, depart Kigali for a scenic drive to Volcanoes National Park in northern Rwanda. Enjoy rolling hills and countryside views along the way. Upon arrival, visit the Gorilla Guardians Village for an immersive cultural experience featuring traditional dances, local crafts, and insights into Rwanda’s heritage and conservation efforts. Later, transfer to your lodge near the park for relaxation and overnight.

Main Destination:

Kigali (Rwanda)

Accommodation:

Classic Resort Lodge

• Mid-range hotel in Ruhengeri (City, Rwanda)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Golden Monkey Trekking – Transfer to Bwindi via Cyanika Border

After an early breakfast, head to Volcanoes National Park for an exciting golden monkey trekking experience in the bamboo forest. Enjoy close encounters with these playful and endangered primates. After the trek, drive toward Uganda, crossing at the Cyanika border. Continue through scenic landscapes to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, arriving at your lodge for dinner and overnight.

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:

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

After an early breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing before starting your mountain gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Hike through dense rainforest in search of a habituated gorilla family and spend a magical hour observing them in their natural habitat. After the trek, return to your lodge to relax, reflect on the experience, and enjoy dinner and overnight near the park.

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:

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park via Ishasha – Evening Game Drive

After breakfast, depart Bwindi for Queen Elizabeth National Park, driving through the scenic Ishasha sector, famous for its tree-climbing lions. Enjoy a game drive en route as you search for wildlife across the open savannah. Continue to your lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park, with an evening game drive before dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather June to July and January to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloCommon

HippoAbundant

LeopardOccasional

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Buffalo Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Chimpanzee Trekking & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

After an early breakfast, head to Kyambura Gorge or Kalinzu Forest for an exciting chimpanzee trekking experience. Track these playful primates through the forest while learning about their behavior and habitat. In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, spotting hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and a variety of birdlife along the waterway. Return to your lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Kalinzu Forest Reserve (Chimps)

Best Time To Go January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)

High Season June to September (But it’s seldom busy)

Best Weather

Accommodation:

Buffalo Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer Back to Kigali with City Tour

After an early breakfast, short game drive and depart Queen Elizabeth National Park and drive back to Kigali, Rwanda, enjoying scenic landscapes along the way. Upon arrival, take a brief city tour of Kigali, visiting key sites such as the Kigali Genocide Memorial, craft markets, and local landmarks. After the tour, transfer to your hotel or Kigali International Airport for your onward journey, marking the end of your 6-day primate and wildlife safari.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)

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.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.