5-Day Double Rwanda Uganda Gorilla Trekking via Rwanda

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Kigali to Volcanoes National Park

At your Kigali Hotel following an early morning breakfast, Meet your private guide and begin your safari with a visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial to learn about Rwanda’s history before heading north through rolling hills and bustling villages. The 2.5-hour scenic drive leads to Volcanoes National Park, famously associated with Dian Fossey’s gorilla conservation efforts. Spend the evening relaxing at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge or a similar property, preparing 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:

Mountain Gorilla View 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

Optional Gorilla Trekking or Bisoke Volcano Hike

After an early breakfast, transfer to Kinigi park headquarters. Today you can choose to trek mountain gorillas at an additional fee of USD 1,500 or take part in the Bisoke Volcano Hike. Gorilla trekking allows one hour of unforgettable close interaction with a gorilla family, guided by expert rangers. Those opting for the hike enjoy panoramic views and volcanic scenery. Return to the lodge in the evening for rest and relaxation. Overnight at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge or similar.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Golden Monkey Trekking and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda

Begin the day with golden monkey trekking in the bamboo forests of Volcanoes NP. These playful, agile primates offer a unique wildlife encounter distinct from gorillas. After the trek, cross into Uganda, traveling through scenic highlands and villages to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Settle into Gorilla Leisure Lodge or similar accommodation, surrounded by pristine jungle landscapes.

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:

Gorilla Leisure Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda) without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Rise early for briefing at the ranger station before embarking on Uganda’s gorilla trekking adventure. Led by expert guides, trek through thick rainforest to locate a habituated gorilla family. Once found, enjoy an awe-inspiring one-hour encounter, watching them feed, play, and interact in their natural setting. After trekking, return to your lodge for relaxation and reflection. Overnight at Gorilla Leisure Lodge or similar.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Gorilla Leisure Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda) without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Bwindi to Kigali and Departure

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast before departing Bwindi. Drive back through Uganda’s and Rwanda’s scenic countryside, arriving in Kigali where your guide will drop you off at your hotel or the airport depending on your schedule. This marks the end of your unforgettable double gorilla trekking safari.

Main Destination:

Kigali (Rwanda)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.