5-Day Mount Bisoke Hike and Gorilla Trekking Adventure

• 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 City Tour and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Your private guide and safari 4WD vehicle will meet you at your hotel in Kigali. Begin with a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, honoring the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Afterward, embark on a scenic 2.5-hour drive northwest through rolling hills, vibrant markets, and lush landscapes to Volcanoes National Park, known for Dian Fossey’s mountain gorilla research. Settle in at your lodge and enjoy a restful evening. Overnight at The Garden Place & Coffee Shop Hotel or similar.

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

Mount Bisoke Volcano Trek

After an early breakfast, transfer to Kinigi Park Headquarters for your Mount Bisoke trek. This dormant volcano, part of the Virunga Mountains, straddles the Rwanda–DR Congo border, with a stunning crater lake at its summit. Trek through rainforest and bamboo forests while taking in sweeping views of the surrounding volcanic peaks. Descend back to your lodge in the afternoon for rest. Overnight at The Garden Place & Coffee Shop Hotel or similar.

Main Destination:

Mount Bisoke (Virunga Mountains, Rwanda)

Accommodation:

The Garden Place Hotel

• Budget hotelin Ruhengeri (City, Rwanda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Golden Monkey Tracking and Transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla NP

Begin the day with golden monkey tracking in the bamboo forests of Volcanoes National Park. These endangered primates are lively and fun to observe as they leap through the trees. Visit the Ellen DeGeneres Gorilla Fund Campus afterward before crossing into Uganda. Continue to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, where you check in for the night and prepare for your gorilla trekking adventure. Overnight at Travelers Rest Hotel or similar.

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

Gorilla Trekking in Mgahinga/Bwindi National Park

After breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking etiquette. Accompanied by a senior ranger, hike into the forest in search of a habituated gorilla family. Upon locating them, spend a magical hour observing these incredible primates up close (within ~10 meters). Return to your lodge in the late afternoon to relax and reflect on this unforgettable experience. Overnight at Travelers Rest Hotel or similar.

Main Destination:

Mount Muhavura (Virunga Mountains, Uganda)

Accommodation:

Travellers Rest Hotel

• Mid-range hotelin Kisoro (Town, Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Return to Kigali

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before departing Mgahinga and heading back to Kigali, Rwanda. Your private vehicle will drop you at your hotel or the airport, depending on your travel plans, marking the end of this incredible 5-day Mount Bisoke Hike and 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.