4-Day Rwanda-Uganda Double Gorilla Trekking Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Kigali & Cultural Gateway to Volcanoes National Park

Upon arrival in Kigali, your Wild Compass Africa guide will warmly welcome you and give you a briefing about your safari. If time allows, enjoy a Kigali city tour, including a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, a powerful and moving tribute to Rwanda’s history.

After the tour, depart on a scenic 2.5-hour drive to Volcanoes National Park in northern Rwanda. This breathtaking journey winds through Rwanda’s verdant hills and local villages. Upon arrival in Kinigi, visit the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Centre, where you’ll experience Rwanda’s rich cultural heritage through traditional dance, music, and local customs.

Later, check in to your charming lodge, where you’ll unwind and prepare for the next day’s gorilla trekking experience.

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:

Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park – Dian Fossey Legacy & Transfer to Lake Mutanda, Uganda

After an early breakfast, head to the Volcanoes National Park headquarters for a briefing before embarking on your first gorilla trekking adventure. Guided by expert trackers, you’ll hike through bamboo forests and mountainous terrain in search of a habituated gorilla family. Once found, enjoy a magical one-hour encounter observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat.

After this unforgettable experience, return to the lodge for lunch and a chance to freshen up. Before leaving Rwanda, visit the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund Museum in Musanze, where you’ll gain deeper insight into the life and legacy of Dian Fossey and her groundbreaking conservation work with mountain gorillas.

Then, cross the border into Uganda and continue to Lake Mutanda, a stunning crater lake nestled on the edge of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Arrive in the evening and check in to your lakeside lodge.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Mutanda Lake Resort

• Mid-range lodge located at Lake Mutanda (Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi - Boat Ride on Lake Mutanda

Today offers another remarkable gorilla encounter, this time in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its rich biodiversity. After a briefing at the park headquarters, begin your trek into the misty rainforest. The trek can be challenging but incredibly rewarding, offering a second opportunity to observe a different gorilla family in a new environment.
In the afternoon, return to the resort for a relaxing boat ride on Lake Mutanda, surrounded by volcanoes and lush hills. Enjoy the peaceful scenery and reflect on your incredible gorilla trekking experiences.

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:

Mutanda Lake Resort

• Mid-range lodge1-2hr drive from Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Return to Kigali - Optional Visit to Genocide Memorial – Departure

After breakfast, begin your drive back to Kigali, enjoying the views of the Ugandan and Rwandan countryside along the way. If you missed the Genocide Memorial or Kigali city tour on Day 1, you’ll have a chance to visit today (time permitting).
You will be transferred to Kigali International Airport in time for your international flight, marking the end of your unforgettable double gorilla trekking safari.

Main Destination:

Kigali International Airport (Kigali, Rwanda)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.