3-Day Rwanda Golden Monkeys Uganda Gorilla Tour

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

Arrival in Rwanda, Kigali Genocide Memorial Tour and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be welcomed by your professional driver-guide from Openbill Safaris Uganda. Begin your Rwanda experience with a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, an important historical site commemorating the victims of the 1994 Genocide. Learn about Rwanda’s history, the events surrounding the genocide, and the country's remarkable journey towards reconciliation and recovery.
After the memorial visit, enjoy lunch before beginning your scenic drive to Volcanoes National Park in northern Rwanda. Travel through beautiful rolling hills, rural communities, and picturesque countryside, with views of the magnificent Virunga Mountains. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge, relax, and prepare for the following day's golden monkey trekking adventure.

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

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinks not included

Morning Golden Monkey Trekking and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After an early breakfast, head to the Volcanoes National Park headquarters for a briefing by experienced park rangers before beginning your golden monkey trekking experience. Venture into the bamboo forests of the Virunga Mountains in search of these beautiful and playful primates, known for their distinctive golden-orange fur. Once located, enjoy observing their social interactions, feeding habits, and playful behaviour in their natural habitat.
After the trekking experience, return to the lodge for lunch before beginning your cross-border journey into Uganda. Travel through the scenic southwestern highlands, crossing into Uganda and continuing to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and relax in preparation for the exciting mountain gorilla trekking experience 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

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Bweza Gorilla Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi and Transfer Back to Kigali, Rwanda

After an early breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters for a briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers. You will then enter the dense rainforest accompanied by experienced ranger guides in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family.
The trek can take several hours, depending on the location of the gorillas and the terrain. Once the gorillas are located, you will be allowed to spend one unforgettable hour observing them in their natural habitat. Watch as they feed, interact, and care for their young while learning about their behaviour and conservation.
After this extraordinary encounter, return to the lodge for lunch or refreshments before beginning your return journey to Kigali, Rwanda. Enjoy the scenic countryside along the way, with border-crossing formalities before arriving in Kigali. You will be dropped off at Kigali International Airport or your preferred accommodation, marking the end of your memorable Rwanda and Uganda primate safari.

Main Destination:

Kigali (Rwanda)

Activities:

• Early morning gorilla tracking

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

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