3-Day Golden Monkey, Bwindi Gorillas & Kibale Chimp Trek

• A transfer from the airport is not included. You can use a taxi, request your hotel to arrange a transfer or prearrange a transfer yourself.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Kigali – Volcanoes National Park – Golden Monkey Trek – Bwindi Forest

After an early breakfast, depart Kigali and drive north through Rwanda’s scenic countryside toward Volcanoes National Park. Rolling hills, rural villages, and terraced farms define the journey. On arrival, attend a short briefing at park headquarters before entering the bamboo forest for the Golden Monkey Trek. These playful and fast-moving primates offer a lively forest experience and excellent photography opportunities.

After the trek, begin the cross-border drive into Uganda via the Cyanika or Katuna border. Continue through the Kigezi Highlands, often called the Switzerland of Africa, toward Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Expect winding roads, panoramic views, and a gradual transition into dense rainforest. Arrive at your lodge in the evening, settle in, and enjoy dinner while listening to forest sounds.

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 Hills Eco Lodge

• Budget lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas) without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – Gorilla Trekking – Transfer to Kibale

Wake early for a briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers. Enter the ancient rainforest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family. The trek duration varies based on gorilla movements, terrain, and fitness levels, but the reward remains extraordinary. One hour spent observing gorillas in their natural habitat creates a powerful and emotional wildlife encounter.

After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch and begin the long but scenic transfer to Kibale National Park. The route passes through rural landscapes, tea plantations, crater lakes, and sections of Queen Elizabeth region. Expect changing scenery and authentic local life along the way. Arrive in Kibale in the evening and relax at your lodge.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Chimp trekking is easiest)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather January to February and June to July (Least rain)

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ChimpanzeeCommon

ElephantOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

LionVery Rare

LeopardVery Rare

HippoRare

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Kibale Forest Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Kibale National Park – Chimpanzee Trek – Return to Kigali

After breakfast, head to Kibale Forest headquarters for a chimpanzee trekking briefing. The forest hosts one of the highest densities of primates in Africa. During the trek, encounter chimpanzees as they feed, groom, and move through the canopy, often accompanied by other monkey species and rich birdlife.

Following the trek, return to the lodge for lunch before starting the journey back to Kigali. The drive leads south through Uganda, crossing back into Rwanda and continuing to Kigali for drop-off at your hotel or the airport, marking the end of the 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.
• A transfer back to the airport is not included. You can use a taxi, request your hotel to arrange a transfer or prearrange a transfer yourself.