4-Day Rwanda Wildlife Tour &Uganda Gorilla Trekking Trip

• 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 Akagera National Park | Lake Ihema Boat Safari

Begin with pickup from your hotel in Kigali and enjoy the journey with a scenic drive to Akagera National Park in eastern Rwanda. Upon arrival, embark on a relaxing boat safari on Lake Ihema, home to hippos, crocodiles, and vibrant birdlife. After the cruise, check into your lodge, nestled in the bush with sweeping views of the lake. The night offers the serene sounds of nature. Overnight at Akagera Game Lodge or similar.

Main Destination:

Akagera National Park (Rwanda)

Best Time To Visit June to September and mid-December to mid-February (It is drier and wildlife is easier to spot)

High Season June to September (The park is busiest at weekends)

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Akagera NP

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

HippoAbundant

White RhinoOccasional

LionOccasional

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ElephantOccasional

Black RhinoRare

LeopardRare

HyenaRare

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Mantis Akagera Game Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Akagera NP (Rwanda)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Game Drive Akagera NP transfer to Bwindi/Mgahinga Gorilla NP Uganda

Set out early for a full-day game drive through Akagera’s diverse terrain, from open plains to forested hills. Highlights include the Kilala Valley and Crocodile Pool, where wildlife sightings peak. After exiting through the park’s northern gate, journey across the Rwandan-Ugandan border, heading through Byumba to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Overnight: Bakiga Lodge or similar.

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:

Bakiga Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Gorilla Trekking Experience in Bwindi/Mgahinga Gorilla NP

After breakfast, transfer to the ranger station for a pre-trek briefing. Accompanied by expert guides, trek through the rainforest to find a habituated gorilla family. Spend an hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat—an awe-inspiring, humbling experience. Return to your lodge to rest and reflect on the day. Overnight at Bakiga Lodge or Similar.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Bakiga Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Return to Kigali

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and then transfer to back Kigali for droop of at your hotel or at the airport marking the end of your trip. End.

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.