5-Day Gorillas, Golden Monkeys & Chimps Uganda & Rwanda

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

Genocide Memorial Visit and Transfer to Volcanoes NP

Your guide will meet you at the airport or your hotel to kick off the journey. The morning begins with a meaningful visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial Center before we head to Ruhengeri. After a scenic two-and-a-half-hour drive and lunch, you'll check into your lodge. In the afternoon, we’ll visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund in Kinigi to learn about gorilla conservation. The rest of the evening is yours to relax and recharge for the adventures ahead.

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:

Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge

• 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 in Rwanda and Transfer to Uganda

Following an early breakfast, you’ll head to the park headquarters for a briefing on the essentials of golden monkey trekking. The trek typically takes between three to six hours, depending on where the monkeys are hanging out. Once you’re back, we’ll drive to the Cyanika border to handle the crossing into Uganda. From there, it’s a short trip to check into your lodge on the edge of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, where you can settle in for the night.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Bweza Gorilla Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Gorilla Tracking in Ugandas Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

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After a briefing at the park headquarters, you’ll head into the ancient, mist-covered slopes of Bwindi for the highlight of your trip: the gorilla tracking experience. Trekking through the dense greenery can take anywhere from two to six hours, but the moment you find a gorilla family, time stands still. You’ll have an hour to observe these gentle giants in their natural home—a truly life-changing encounter for any traveler or photographer. Once the trek is over, you’ll head back to the lodge to relax and reflect on the day’s 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:

Irungu Forest 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)

Transfer to Kalinzu Forest & Chimpanzee Trekking

The drive to your next destination is incredibly scenic, taking you along winding roads through lush, vibrant landscapes. You’ll pass right through the heart of the mighty Queen Elizabeth National Park, so keep your eyes peeled for wildlife along the way. After stopping for lunch en route, you’ll arrive in the early evening to prepare for your Kalinzu chimpanzee trekking adventure. Depending on your energy levels, your guide can suggest a few optional activities to help you settle into this beautiful environment.

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:

Irungu Forest 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 International Airport

On your final day, we’ll enjoy a scenic drive from Queen Elizabeth National Park back toward Kigali. The journey takes you through rolling hills and vibrant tea plantations, offering one last look at the stunning East African landscape. We will stop for lunch along the way before heading to the border for immigration. Once back in Rwanda, your guide will drop you off at the airport for your at hotel, marking the end of an incredible journey through the heart of the primate world.

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.