4-Day Budget Gorilla & Golden Monkey Uganda & Rwanda

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

Journey from Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Set out on an exciting journey from Kigali, Rwanda’s vibrant capital, to the lush Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda. This scenic transfer takes you through picturesque landscapes, rolling hills, and charming local villages, offering a glimpse of East Africa’s rich culture and natural beauty. As you cross the border, prepare to enter one of the world’s most biodiverse rainforests, home to the rare mountain gorillas. The trip provides an excellent opportunity to unwind and take in stunning views while anticipating the incredible wildlife adventures awaiting you in Bwindi. Comfortable transport and professional guides ensure a smooth and memorable journey.

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:

Rushaga Gorilla Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Gorilla tracking and transfer to Bunyonyi Uganda's most unique Lake

After an early morning start, you’ll take a short drive to the park headquarters for a general briefing. You’ll then be assigned to a group before heading into the forest to encounter the majestic mountain gorillas. Gorilla tracking usually lasts between 2 to 8 hours, and you’ll have the chance to spend at least one hour observing these incredible creatures up close. A packed lunch, provided by the lodge, is essential since the trek’s duration is unpredictable. Afterwards, you’ll transfer to Lake Bunyonyi Uganda’s deepest and Africa’s second deepest lake for an overnight stay. The drive from Bwindi takes about two hours.

Main Destination:

Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)

Accommodation:

Entusi Resort

• Budget lodge located at Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Boat cruise at the lake and Transfer to Volcanoes national park

After breakfast, embark on a scenic boat cruise across Lake Bunyonyi, exploring its many islands and enjoying the abundant birdlife the lake is famous for, especially its variety of small, colorful birds. Following the boat tour, you will journey to Volcanoes National Park for an overnight stay. If time permits, you’ll have the chance to experience local culture through a community visit before settling into your lodge for the night.

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:

Isange Paradise Resort

• Budget hotelless 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 back to kigali

After an early morning breakfast, you will head to the park offices for a general briefing and to meet your group. Following this, your trek into the park will begin in search of the golden monkeys. These monkeys inhabit the bamboo forests near the park’s edge, where the terrain is relatively flat and easy to navigate. As you find and follow the golden monkeys feeding, you’ll observe their skillful way of picking the young bamboo leaves from the tips of the bamboo stalks. After the trek, you will return to the lodge for lunch before continuing on to Kigali, either to your hotel or the airport, marking the end of the tour.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

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.