4-Day Uganda Gorilla & Golden Monkey Trek

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

Kigali City Tour and Transfer to Musanze

Upon arrival in Kigali, you will meet your guide and begin the day with a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, an important site that provides insight into Rwanda’s history and resilience. After the visit, drive north toward Musanze, the gateway to the Virunga Mountains and Volcanoes National Park. The scenic journey offers views of Rwanda’s famous rolling hills and rural landscapes. In the evening, enjoy a relaxing sunset boat ride on the picturesque Twin Lakes (Ruhondo and Burera). Overnight stay in Musanze.

Main Destination:

Kigali (Rwanda)

Accommodation:

Isange Paradise Resort

• Budget hotel in Ruhengeri (City, Rwanda)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Golden Monkey Trek and Transfer to Bwindi

After an early breakfast, head to the headquarters of Volcanoes National Park for a briefing before beginning your golden monkey trekking experience. Accompanied by experienced guides, you will hike through bamboo forests in search of these rare and playful primates known for their striking golden-orange fur. Once located, you will spend time observing and photographing the monkeys as they move through the forest canopy. After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch before continuing your journey across the border into Uganda. Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for dinner and overnight near the park.

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:

Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge

• Budget lodge just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

After breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters for a briefing from the rangers of the Uganda Wildlife Authority. You will then begin your trek through the dense rainforest of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family. The trek can take anywhere from one to several hours depending on the gorillas’ movements. Once found, you will spend a remarkable hour observing the gorillas as they feed, interact, and care for their young. After the trek, return to your lodge to relax and celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime encounter.

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

Show more

GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Itambira Island Resort

• Mid-range hotel located at Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Bunyonyi and Return to Kigali

After breakfast, drive to Lake Bunyonyi, one of the most beautiful lakes in East Africa, known for its many small islands and peaceful atmosphere. Here you can enjoy relaxing activities such as a canoe ride, boat excursion, or simply take in the scenic views of the surrounding hills. After lunch, begin the drive back to Kigali, crossing the border into Rwanda. Arrival in the late afternoon or evening marks the end of your primate trekking adventure.

Main Destination:

Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.