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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Kigali Airport Pick Up, City Tour and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Kigali Airport Pick Up, City Tour and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Your adventure begins with pick-up from Kigali International Airport by your guide. Start with a city tour of Kigali, visiting some of the city’s notable attractions while experiencing its clean streets, local markets and vibrant atmosphere. After the city tour, begin your journey towards Volcanoes National Park in northern Rwanda. Enjoy scenic views of Rwanda’s famous rolling hills, farms and countryside communities along the way. Arrive near the park and check in at your accommodation. Spend the evening relaxing and preparing for your golden monkey trekking experience the following morning.

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

Activities:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
Accommodation:
Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
  • Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Golden Monkey Trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Golden Monkey Trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing before beginning your golden monkey trekking experience in Volcanoes National Park. Enter the forest with experienced guides and search for the endangered golden monkeys. Enjoy watching them move through the bamboo forest, feed and interact in their natural habitat. After the trek, return to your accommodation for lunch and prepare for your journey into Uganda. Cross the Rwanda-Uganda border and continue towards beautiful Lake Bunyonyi. Arrive in the evening, check in at your accommodation and relax while enjoying views of the surrounding hills and islands.

Main Destination:
Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)
Activities:
  • Morning gorilla tracking
Accommodation:
Arcadia Lodge Lake Bunyonyi
  • Mid-range lodge located at Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Transfer to Bwindi Forest and Gorilla Trekking

Transfer to Bwindi Forest and Gorilla Trekking

After breakfast, leave Lake Bunyonyi and travel towards Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Depending on your trekking sector, proceed to the park headquarters for your gorilla trekking briefing. Enter the dense rainforest with experienced guides and trackers in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family. The trek can take several hours depending on the location of the gorillas. Once you find them, enjoy the unforgettable experience of observing them in their natural habitat. After the trek, return from the forest, refresh and begin your journey back towards the Lake Bunyonyi area or your accommodation for the night.

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

Activities:
  • Afternoon gorilla tracking
Accommodation:
Dorotia's Bwindi Eco Tourism Resort
  • Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Scenic Drive Back Across the Border to Kigali

Scenic Drive Back Across the Border to Kigali

After breakfast, begin your scenic journey from southwestern Uganda back across the Rwanda-Uganda border towards Kigali. Enjoy beautiful views of rolling hills, green countryside, farms and local communities along the way. Complete the border crossing formalities before continuing towards Kigali. Depending on your schedule, you may have time for lunch or a short stop in Kigali before heading to the airport. Your guide will ensure you arrive at Kigali International Airport in good time for your departure. Your 4-day Uganda and Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Tour ends with airport drop-off.

Main Destination:
Kigali International Airport (Kigali, Rwanda)
Activities:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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

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Disclaimer

  • This tour is offered by Menlyn Tours and Travel, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.
  • This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Menlyn Tours and Travel.