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 & Scenic Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Begin your Rwanda-Uganda safari in Kigali with a cultural city tour and a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, an important place of remembrance and reflection.
Afterwards, leave the city and travel north toward Volcanoes National Park, passing through Rwanda’s beautiful rolling hills and countryside. Arrive near the park and settle into your lodge, ready for tomorrow’s golden monkey trekking and Dian Fossey 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:

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, Visit Dian Fossey & Border Crossing to Bwindi

Start with golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes National Park, entering the forest in search of these distinctive and endangered primates. Later, visit the Dian Fossey Campus to learn about gorilla conservation and the legacy of Dian Fossey’s pioneering work.

Continue south toward the Rwanda-Uganda border and cross into Uganda, travelling onward to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Arrive at your lodge and prepare for tomorrow’s gorilla trek.

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)

Mountain Gorilla Trekking Experience & Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Experience the ultimate highlight of your safari with mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Accompanied by expert guides and trackers, venture into the ancient rainforest to search for a habituated gorilla family and observe these remarkable primates in their natural habitat.

After the trek, transfer to beautiful Lake Bunyonyi, surrounded by green terraced hills and numerous islands, where you can relax at your lodge.

Main Destination:

Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)

Activities:

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 & Scenic Return Transfer to Kigali

Enjoy a relaxing morning at Lake Bunyonyi before taking a scenic boat cruise across its calm waters. Admire the lake’s dramatic hills, islands and peaceful surroundings as you reflect on your Rwanda-Uganda adventure.

Afterwards, begin your return journey to Kigali, crossing back into Rwanda and travelling through the picturesque countryside. Arrive in Kigali for your departure or onward travel, concluding a memorable gorilla and primate safari.

Thank you for choosing Valverde Safaris.

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.