4-Day Rwanda & Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari 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

Your safari begins with a warm welcome from your private guide at your hotel in Kigali following your morning breakfast. Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial to honor the victims of the 1994 genocide, an important cultural and historical experience. Depart the city and travel north through Rwanda’s iconic rolling hills on a scenic 2.5-hour drive to Volcanoes National Park. This park, made famous by Dian Fossey’s research, offers dramatic views of the Virunga Mountains. Settle into your lodge surrounded by natural beauty and prepare for the adventures ahead.
Accommodation: The Place Garden & Coffee Shop Hotel or Similar
Meals: Dinner.

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:

The Garden Place Hotel

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Volcanoes National Park Trek & Transfer to Uganda

After an early breakfast, head to Kinigi Park Headquarters for your trekking briefing. Choose between the optional Rwanda Gorilla Trek (permit not included at USD $1,500) or enjoy the included Golden Monkey Trek. Both offer exciting opportunities to experience the park’s diverse wildlife and lush rainforest. In the afternoon, cross the border into Uganda and continue to Bwindi or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and sanctuary for nearly half the world’s mountain gorillas.
Accommodation: Travelers Rest Hotel or Similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

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:

Travellers Rest Hotel

• Mid-range hotelin Kisoro (Town, Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi/Mgahinga (Uganda)

Begin with an early breakfast before transferring to the ranger station for your Uganda gorilla trekking briefing. You’ll then set off into the dense forest accompanied by a trained ranger in search of one of the habituated gorilla families. Once found, spend an awe-inspiring hour observing the gorillas up close in their natural habitat. This powerful experience offers a deep connection with nature. Afterward, return to the lodge to relax and reflect on your incredible encounter.
Accommodation: Travelers Rest Hotel or Similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Main Destination:

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August and December to January (Gorilla trekking is easiest)

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

Best Weather Jun to Aug and Dec to Jan (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Mgahinga Gorilla NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeNone

BuffaloOccasional

ElephantRare

LeopardRare

White RhinoNone

Show more

GiraffeNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Travellers Rest Hotel

• Mid-range hotel1-2hr drive from Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas, Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Return to Kigali & Departure

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at the lodge before beginning your return journey to Kigali. Travel through the scenic highlands of southwestern Uganda and cross back into Rwanda, soaking in the final views of this rich landscape. Upon arrival in Kigali, your guide will transfer you to your hotel or airport, depending on your departure time. This concludes your unforgettable 4-day gorilla trekking safari.
Meals: Breakfast.

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.