8-Day 2X Gorilla Experience Rwanda and Uganda Safari

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

Arrival in Kigali

Welcome to Kigali City! Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be welcomed by our Usoke Explorers representative and transferred to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a brief orientation of the city or simply relax after your journey.

Main Destination:

Kigali (Rwanda)

Accommodation:

Five to Five Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Kigali (Rwanda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Kigali City Tour & Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

After breakfast, embark on a guided city tour of Kigali. Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial, a powerful and moving tribute to the 1994 genocide, offering deep insight into Rwanda's history and remarkable resilience. Explore local craft markets before driving to Volcanoes National Park (approx. 2-3 hours), home to the endangered mountain gorillas and golden monkeys. Check into your lodge and prepare 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:

Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge

• Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Golden Monkey Tracking & Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Uganda

After breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters for a briefing before tracking the rare golden monkeys in the bamboo forests of Volcanoes National Park. The trek takes 1-4 hours, and you'll have one hour to observe these striking primates as they leap through the bamboo. After the trek, cross into Uganda and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (approx. 3-4 hours), home to nearly half of the world's remaining mountain gorillas. Arrive in the evening and settle into your lodge.

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:

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 Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Today is the highlight of your safari! After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking rules and safety. Accompanied by experienced rangers and trackers, enter the dense, misty forest in search of a habituated gorilla family. The trek can take anywhere from 2 to 6 hours, depending on the movement of the gorillas. Once located, you will spend one magical hour observing the silverback, mothers nursing their young, and juveniles playing in the trees. The experience is profound, humbling, and life-changing. Return to your lodge for a well-earned rest.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Bweza Gorilla Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Second Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Cultural Experience

Choose your activity for today. Option 1: Enjoy a second gorilla trekking experience in a different sector of Bwindi, offering a completely unique encounter with a different gorilla family. Option 2: Experience the Batwa Cultural Experience – learn about the traditional hunter-gatherer lifestyle of the Batwa people, the original forest dwellers. Walk through the forest with them as they demonstrate medicinal plants, hunting techniques, and share their ancient traditions through song and dance.

Main Destination:

Batwa Experience (Highlight, Uganda)

Accommodation:

Buhoma Community Rest Camp

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi – Canoeing & Island Exploration

After breakfast, drive to Lake Bunyonyi (approx. 2-3 hours), Africa's second-deepest lake and one of Uganda's most beautiful destinations. Arrive and check into your lodge with stunning views of the terraced hills rising from crystal-clear waters. In the afternoon, take a canoe ride to explore the lake's 29 islands, each with its own fascinating history. Swim in the bilharzia-free waters or simply relax and soak in the serene atmosphere.

Main Destination:

Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)

Accommodation:

Paradise Eco-Hub

• Budget lodge located at Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Bunyonyi – Community Visit & Transfer to Kigali

After breakfast, visit local Bakiga and Batwa communities around Lake Bunyonyi. Learn about their traditional ways of life, farming practices, and cultural heritage. After lunch, cross back into Rwanda and transfer to Kigali (approx. 3-4 hours). Arrive in the evening and check into your hotel for a farewell dinner.

Main Destination:

Kigali (Rwanda)

Accommodation:

Five to Five Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Kigali (Rwanda)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Depature

Enjoy a final breakfast at your hotel. Depending on your time of travel, you may have some time for last-minute shopping or exploring Kigali. You will then be transferred to Kigali International Airport for your departure flight – taking with you memories of a lifetime.

Main Destination:

Kigali International Airport (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.