Naleyo Tours and Travels

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$2,970 to $3,080 pp (USD)

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Pick-up in Kigali & Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Pick-up in Kigali & Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Your adventure begins with a warm welcome from our Naleyo Tours and Travels guide at Kigali International Airport or your hotel.
You'll enjoy a scenic 2-5-hour drive through Rwanda’s rolling hills to Volcanoes National Park. By midday, you will arrive at your lodge, a peaceful haven on the volcanic slopes.
You'll spend the afternoon unwinding and soaking in views of the Virunga Mountains as you prepare for tomorrow’s golden monkey trek.
If possible, you will be given a city tour which will take you to memorial sites like the Genocide memorial, mingling with the local people, among others.

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

Accommodation:
Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge
  • Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Golden Monkey Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

Golden Monkey Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

You'll start your day with an early breakfast as mist shrouds the volcanoes.
You will head to Volcanoes National Park for a briefing. Then, you'll begin a 2–4 hour golden monkey trek through bamboo forests.
Watch these rare primates playfully leap through the trees, their golden fur shimmering in the light. You'll spend one magical hour observing them before returning to the lodge.
The afternoon is at leisure—perfect for:
Resting after the trek
Enjoying lodge views
Optional village or cultural visit (on request).

Main Destination:
Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge
  • Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

You'll enjoy a relaxed breakfast before departing for Uganda.
You'll drive toward the Cyanika border, with scenic countryside views along the way.
After immigration formalities, you'll continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – Rushaga Sector.
You will arrive at your lodge by early afternoon.

You'll spend the rest of the day resting and preparing for tomorrow’s highlight: gorilla trekking, or you can go out for an optional cultural experience.

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

Accommodation:
Gorilla Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

This is the day you’ve been waiting for.
After an early breakfast, you will head to the park headquarters for a gorilla trekking briefing.
You will be assigned a gorilla family based on fitness level.

Trekking can take 2–6 hours through dense rainforest.
Once found, you’ll spend one unforgettable hour with the gorillas—watching them feed, interact, and rest in their natural habitat.

After the trek, you'll return to the lodge for lunch
You'll spend the afternoon relaxing or enjoying forest views.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Gorilla Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Transfer to Kigali

Transfer to Kigali

After breakfast, you'll begin your return journey to Rwanda, crossing back through the Cyanika border.
You will enjoy scenic drives through the hills as you head to Kigali.
Depending on your departure time, you may stop for lunch or souvenirs before being dropped off at:

Kigali International Airport

Or your Kigali hotel.

Main Destination:
Kigali (Rwanda)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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

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Disclaimer

  • This tour is offered by Naleyo Tours and Travels, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.