4-Day Rwanda Uganda Golden Monkey &Gorilla Tracking 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 - Volcanoes NP & Gorilla Museum Tour

Your driver guide meets after breakfast at your hotel in Kigali, You’ll begin your journey with a moving visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, paying respects to the victims of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide against the Tutsi people — a powerful insight into Rwanda’s history and resilience.
Afterward, depart the vibrant city and drive northwest through scenic rolling hills, lush farmland, and bustling market towns. The drive to Volcanoes National Park takes approximately 2.5 hours.

Upon arrival, check in to the lodge and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, visit The Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, an inspiring conservation and research center dedicated to the legacy of Dian Fossey’s groundbreaking work with mountain gorillas. Time permitting, you may also visit the Gorilla Guardian Village, an interactive cultural experience that showcases traditional Rwandan culture and community conservation efforts. Accommodation at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge (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:

Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

• Mid-range lodge just outside Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Golden Monkey Tracking – Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda

After an early breakfast, transfer to the Kinigi Park Headquarters for a briefing on Golden Monkey tracking (You can opt to upgrade to Gorilla Tracking and permit costs an additional USD$1,500). Venture into the dense rainforest of Volcanoes National Park to track a lively troop of Golden Monkeys, endemic to the region’s Virunga mountains. Once the group is located, you will spend a magical hour observing their playful antics and fascinating behavior.
Following the tracking experience, return to the lodge, freshen up, and then embark on a scenic cross-border journey into Uganda. Your destination is the legendary Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site famed for its incredible biodiversity and home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas.
Arrive at your lodge in Bwindi in the evening and relax after the day’s adventures. Accommodation at Bweza 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

Show more

GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

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

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Rise early for a hearty breakfast before transferring to the park headquarters for your Gorilla Trekking briefing. Here, you will receive an orientation on gorilla trekking rules, safety, and environmental etiquette.
Accompanied by an experienced ranger guide, embark on a once-in-a-lifetime trek through the misty forest to find one of Bwindi’s habituated gorilla families. The trek can vary in length and difficulty depending on the location of the gorillas, but the reward is priceless — once you encounter the group, you will spend a precious hour observing them up close, at a minimum distance of 10 meters, as they feed, play, groom, and interact in their natural environment.
After this unforgettable experience, return to your lodge for relaxation and reflection. Accommodation at Bweza Lodge (or similar).

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Bweza Gorilla Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Return to Kigali – Departure

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the lodge. After checking out, begin your drive back to Kigali, retracing the scenic landscapes of southwestern Uganda and northern Rwanda.
Upon arrival in Kigali, your guide will transfer you to your preferred drop-off point — either your hotel or Kigali International Airport — in time for your onward flight. This marks the end of your Rwanda and Uganda Golden Monkey and Gorilla Tracking adventure.

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.