4-Day Uganda Double Gorilla & Golden Monkey Safari

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

Kigali Pickup and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

You will be picked up early in the morning from Kigali and begin your scenic drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, which takes approximately 4–5 hours. Along the way, you will enjoy beautiful landscapes, rolling hills, and local villages. Upon arrival, you will check in at your lodge and have time to relax and prepare for the upcoming gorilla trekking adventure.

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:

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

First Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable

After an early breakfast at your lodge, drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for your first gorilla trekking adventure. Following a briefing at the park headquarters, venture into the ancient rainforest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family. The trek may take 2–5 hours, depending on the gorillas’ location. Once found, spend one unforgettable hour observing these magnificent primates in their natural habitat. Return to the lodge for lunch before visiting the Batwa Community, where you’ll learn about the indigenous forest people’s traditional way of life, culture, music, dance, and history. Return to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Second Gorilla Trek in Bwindi & Transfer to Rwanda

After breakfast, you will embark on your second gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi, visiting a different gorilla family. Following expert trackers, you will walk through the forest, enjoying the lush scenery, birdlife, and unique plant species that make Bwindi so special. Once you locate the gorillas, you will spend another extraordinary hour observing their social interactions, playful behaviors, and gentle movements. After the trek, you will return to your lodge for a short rest and lunch before beginning your scenic drive back to Rwanda. Along the way, enjoy the rolling hills, local villages, and breathtaking landscapes, arriving in Rwanda in the late afternoon or evening to check into your hotel and relax after two remarkable days of gorilla trekking.

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 less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Golden Monkey Trekking and Transfer to Kigali

After an early breakfast, transfer to Volcanoes National Park for an exciting golden monkey trekking experience. Venture into the bamboo forest in search of these playful and energetic primates, observing them in their natural habitat. After the trek, visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund to learn about mountain gorilla conservation, research, and education. Enjoy lunch before continuing your scenic drive to Kigali. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel or Kigali International Airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your unforgettable primate adventure.

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.