3-Day Rwanda & Uganda Gorilla Safari & Tree Planting

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

Arrival in Kigali, Volcanoes National Park & Golden Monkey Trekking

Your adventure begins with pickup in Kigali, followed by a scenic drive through Rwanda's picturesque countryside to Volcanoes National Park. After a briefing by park rangers, set off on an exciting golden monkey trekking experience in the bamboo forests, where you'll observe these lively and endangered primates in their natural habitat. After the trek, enjoy stunning views of the Virunga Volcanoes and, if time permits, visit the twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo for spectacular scenery and photo opportunities. Later, continue to your comfortable lodge near the park to relax, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the cross-border journey into Uganda the following day.

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:

Isange Paradise Resort

• Budget hotelless than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Cross into Uganda & Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

After an early breakfast, travel to the Rwanda–Uganda border and continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its exceptional biodiversity and ancient rainforest. Enjoy the scenic drive through rolling hills, terraced farms, and vibrant local communities before arriving at your lodge. Spend the afternoon relaxing, taking in the tranquil forest surroundings, or exploring the nearby community and learning about local culture. As evening falls, enjoy dinner at the lodge and prepare for the unforgettable mountain gorilla trekking adventure awaiting you the following day.

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:

Nshongi Camp

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Gorilla Trekking, Tree Planting & Return to Kigali

Begin the day with an unforgettable mountain gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Accompanied by experienced Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers, hike through the rainforest to meet one of the habituated gorilla families and spend a remarkable hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat. After the trek, take part in a meaningful tree planting activity as your personal contribution to conservation and habitat restoration. Later, drive back across the Uganda–Rwanda border and continue to Kigali, where you'll be dropped off at your hotel or Kigali International Airport, marking the end of your memorable cross-border safari.

Main Destination:

Kigali International Airport (Kigali, Rwanda)

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.