3 Days Budget Gorilla Tracking Uganda and Rwanda Golden Monkeys
This 3 Days Budget Gorilla Tracking Uganda and Rwanda Golden Monkeys safari will take you to Volcanoes and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, well-known for gorilla trekking in Uganda. You will drive through the unwinding hills in rural areas into the home of endangered mountain gorillas. Your safari begins in Kigali. You'll head to Volcanoes National Park for golden monkey and gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda.
The experience begins in Rwanda's capital, Kigali, before venturing into the stunning Virunga Mountains, where golden monkeys play among ancient bamboo forests. Your journey then crosses into Uganda, where the mist-shrouded slopes of Bwindi, known locally as "Ishasha," await with their precious population of endangered mountain gorillas.
This Gorilla Tracking Uganda expedition offers a perfect balance of wildlife encounters, cultural experiences, and breathtaking landscapes. From the terraced hillsides of Rwanda to the dense jungle canopy of Bwindi, each day brings new wonders and lifetime memories.
Tour highlights
Kigali City Tour and Genocide Memorial Visit
Golden Monkey Tracking in Volcanoes National Park
Cross-border journey through the beautiful landscapes
Gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Cultural encounters with local communities
Scenic drive through the "Land of a Thousand Hills"
Expert naturalist guides
Comfortable accommodation in scenic locations
Price Includes:
- Gorilla tracking permits (Uganda)
- Golden monkey tracking permits (Rwanda)
- Park entrance fees
- Ground transportation in 4x4 vehicle
- English-speaking driver/guide
- Full board accommodation
- Bottled water during transfers
- All mentioned activities
- Driver allowances and park fees
Price Excludes:
- Rwanda/Uganda visas
- International flights
- Personal expenses
- Optional Activities
- Laundry services
- Travel Insurance
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tips and gratuities for guides and staff
- Additional drinks besides water
Itinary in details
- Day1Transfer from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park
Begin your Gorilla Tracking Uganda journey with morning pickup from Kigali International Airport. The Gorilla Tracking Uganda experience starts with a moving visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial (2-hour visit). Your Gorilla Tracking Uganda adventure continues with a scenic 2.5-hour drive north to Musanze (formerly Ruhengeri), the gateway to Volcanoes National Park, covering approximately 116 kilometers of Rwanda's stunning landscapes.
- Day2Golden Monkey Trekking and Transfer to Bwindi/Uganda
Your Gorilla Tracking Uganda day begins with early morning golden monkey trekking in the bamboo forests of Volcanoes National Park. The Gorilla Tracking Uganda journey continues with a 4-hour cross-border drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, covering roughly 157 kilometers through picturesque terrain. Your final Gorilla Tracking Uganda experience of the day includes settling into your comfortable lodge near one of Bwindi's four gorilla tracking sectors (Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga, or Nkuringo).
- Day3Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi and Drive Back to Kigali
The culmination of your Gorilla Tracking Uganda adventure begins with an early morning briefing at the park headquarters. This transformative Gorilla Tracking Uganda experience includes a trek through dense forest to spend an hour with a gorilla family. Your final Gorilla Tracking Uganda journey concludes with a 6-7 hour return drive to Kigali, covering approximately 273 kilometers of the scenic African landscape.