4-Day Rwanda and Uganda Experience with Gorillas

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

Kigali City Tour & Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Discover Kigali’s vibrant charm before heading into Rwanda’s breathtaking wilderness. Begin with a guided city tour showcasing the capital’s rich history, bustling markets, and poignant memorials that honor resilience and progress. Stroll leafy avenues, admire local art, and gain insight into Rwanda’s cultural heartbeat. After exploring, journey north through rolling hills and scenic countryside, where terraced landscapes and villages paint a vivid picture of rural life. The drive itself is part of the adventure, offering sweeping views of volcanic peaks rising in the distance. By late afternoon, arrive at Volcanoes National Park, gateway to the legendary mountain gorillas. This seamless blend of urban exploration and scenic transfer sets the stage for unforgettable encounters with Rwanda’s most iconic wildlife.

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

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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)

Golden Monkey Tracking & Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day two begins with an exhilarating trek in Volcanoes National Park to track the playful golden monkeys. These rare primates, with their striking coats and lively antics, inhabit the bamboo forests at the park’s edge, offering a delightful contrast to the gorilla experience. Guided by expert trackers, you’ll watch them leap gracefully through the canopy, feeding and socializing in their natural habitat. After this enchanting encounter, embark on a scenic drive across the Rwanda–Uganda border. The journey winds through rolling hills, verdant farmland, and charming villages, gradually revealing the dramatic landscapes of southwestern Uganda. By evening, you’ll arrive at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famed for its dense rainforest and mountain gorillas. This seamless transition from Rwanda’s volcanic slopes to Uganda’s mystical jungle sets the stage for the next chapter of your 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:

Rushaga 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 & Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Day three unveils the pinnacle of your adventure: gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Guided by expert rangers, you’ll hike through dense rainforest alive with birdsong and mist, until you encounter a family of mountain gorillas. Watching them forage, play, and interact in their natural habitat is a humbling, unforgettable experience. After the trek, begin a scenic transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, winding past terraced hills and vibrant villages. Known as the “lake of little birds,” Bunyonyi enchants with emerald waters dotted by lush islands. By evening, you’ll settle into a lakeside retreat, where tranquility and panoramic views provide the perfect setting to relax and reflect on the day’s extraordinary encounters.

Main Destination:

Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)

Accommodation:

Bunyonyi Overland Resort

• Budget resort located at Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Return to Kigali

The day begins with a peaceful morning at Lake Bunyonyi, where mist drifts across emerald waters and birdsong fills the air. After breakfast, embark on the return journey to Kigali, traveling through Uganda’s rolling hills and crossing back into Rwanda. The scenic drive offers sweeping views of terraced landscapes, vibrant villages, and volcanic peaks fading into the horizon. Along the way, enjoy moments to reflect on the extraordinary encounters of the past days from golden monkeys and gorillas to the cultural richness of Kigali. By afternoon, arrive in the capital, where your safari adventure concludes. Depending on your schedule, you may explore Kigali’s lively markets or simply relax before your departure. This final day blends tranquility, scenic beauty, and cultural immersion, ensuring your East African journey ends with lasting memories.

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.