3 Days Safari to Rwanda and Uganda Gorilla Trekking
This 3 Days Safari to Rwanda and Uganda Gorilla Trekking has been created for visitors who want to visit the golden monkeys of Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda and gorillas in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The tour starts and ends at Kigali capital city of Rwanda. Your safari guide will be ready to take you to the locations as per the program.
This condensed Safari to Rwanda adventure offers extraordinary wildlife encounters with golden monkeys and majestic mountain gorillas, all while traveling through breathtaking landscapes known locally as "Ibirunga" (volcanoes). The Safari to Rwanda expedition is led by expert guides who provide deep insights into conservation efforts protecting these critically endangered primates and their fragile ecosystems.
During your Safari to Rwanda and Uganda expedition, you'll enjoy comfortable accommodations in scenic mountain settings, authentic cuisine, and remarkable cultural interactions with local communities. This Safari to Rwanda journey promises not just wildlife sightings but transformative moments of connection with some of our closest animal relatives in their natural habitat.
Tour highlights
Comprehensive city tour of Kigali including the poignant Genocide Memorial
Golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes National Park (Parc National des Volcans)
Cross-border adventure into Uganda's wilderness
A face-to-face encounter with endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Expert guidance from specialized ranger guides throughout the journey
Opportunities to spot numerous bird species and other wildlife
Cultural interactions with local communities
Comfortable lodging in scenic wilderness settings
Price Includes:
- Park fees and gorilla/golden monkey trekking permits
- All activities mentioned in the itinerary
- Ground transport in a 4WD custom safari vehicle
- Bottled water during the safari
- Full board accommodation as specified in the itinerary
- Service of an English-speaking professional driver-guide
- Driver allowances and border crossing assistance
- All entrance fees to attractions mentioned
Price Excludes:
- Rwandan and Ugandan Visas
- International and internal flights
- Personal expenses such as souvenirs and gratuities
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Laundry services
- Tips for guides and lodge staff
- Travel and medical insurance
- Alcoholic and additional non-alcoholic beverages
Itinary in details
- Day1Pick up and Drive to Volcanoes National Park
Your Safari to Rwanda adventure begins with a warm welcome at Kigali International Airport by your dedicated driver-guide who will accompany you throughout your journey. The Safari to Rwanda experience continues with an insightful city tour of Kigali and a visit to the moving Genocide Memorial (Kigali Genocide Memorial at Gisozi), approximately 2 hours before embarking on the scenic 116 km drive north to Volcanoes National Park. Your Safari to Rwanda day concludes with arrival at your comfortable lodge near Kinigi village after a 2.5-hour journey through Rwanda's stunning "Land of a Thousand Hills," where you'll enjoy dinner and prepare for tomorrow's golden monkey expedition.
- Day2Golden Monkey Trekking and Transfer to Bwindi National Park, Uganda
Day two of your Safari to Rwanda begins with an early breakfast before a short 20-minute drive to Kinigi Park Headquarters for a comprehensive briefing on golden monkey trekking protocols. The Safari to Rwanda adventure intensifies as you trek through bamboo forests of the Virunga mountains for 1-3 hours to encounter playful golden monkeys (Cercopithecus kandti), endemic to the Albertine Rift. After your Safari to Rwanda monkey encounter, you'll embark on a 4-hour cross-border journey covering approximately 120 km via the Cyanika border post to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park) in Uganda, arriving at your lodge in time for dinner and rest.
- Day3Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Kigali
The highlight of your Safari to Rwanda and Uganda expedition arrives with an early morning breakfast before a 30-minute drive to Bwindi Park headquarters (Rushaga, Buhoma, Ruhija or Nkuringo sector, depending on your gorilla permit) for a 7:30 AM briefing. Your Safari to Rwanda journey culminates in a trek through the dense Impenetrable Forest that can last 1-6 hours before the breathtaking moment of encountering a mountain gorilla family (Ingagi) and observing them for a strictly regulated hour. The final leg of your Safari to Rwanda experience involves a 4-5 hour return journey of approximately 220 km back to Kigali International Airport, where you'll arrive in time for your departure flight, completing an unforgettable primate adventure.