4-Day Rwanda-Uganda Gorillas, Primates & Cultural Safari

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

Kigali Cultural Tour & Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Begin your Rwanda–Uganda safari with a cultural tour of Kigali, including a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, an important place of remembrance and reflection on Rwanda’s history. After exploring the city, travel north through Rwanda’s scenic countryside, known for its rolling green hills and rural landscapes, toward Volcanoes National Park.
Arrive at Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge, where you can settle in and prepare for the next day’s golden monkey trekking and visit to the Dian Fossey Campus.

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

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge

• Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Golden Monkey Trekking, Dian Fossey Campus & Transfer to Bwindi

Head into Volcanoes National Park for golden monkey trekking, walking through the forest with park guides as you search for these distinctive and endangered primates.

After the trek, visit the Dian Fossey Campus to learn about gorilla conservation and the legacy of the pioneering primatologist. Continue south to the Rwanda–Uganda border, complete the border crossing, and travel onward to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Check in at Rushaga Gorilla Lodge and prepare for your mountain gorilla trek the following day.

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

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

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)

Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi & Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Experience mountain gorilla trekking in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO-listed rainforest renowned for its mountain gorillas. Accompanied by experienced guides and trackers, hike into the forest in search of a habituated gorilla family and observe these remarkable primates in their natural habitat, following park regulations.

After the trek, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, where terraced green hills and small islands create a peaceful setting. Settle into Heritage Lodge at Habuharo and enjoy the lakeside surroundings.

Main Destination:

Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)

Activities:

• Early morning gorilla tracking

Accommodation:

Heritage Lodge, Habuharo

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Bunyonyi Boat Cruise & Return Transfer to Kigali

Enjoy a relaxed morning at Lake Bunyonyi before taking a scenic boat cruise across its calm waters. Admire the lake’s islands, green hills and tranquil scenery before beginning the return journey to Rwanda. Cross the Uganda–Rwanda border and continue through the countryside toward Kigali.

On arrival, transfer to Kigali International Airport for your departure or continue with your onward travel arrangements, concluding your 4-day Rwanda–Uganda primate and cultural safari.

Main Destination:

Kigali International Airport (Kigali, Rwanda)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

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.