5-Day Kigali, Gorillas and Lake Bunyonyi Holiday

5-Day Kigali, Gorillas and Lake Bunyonyi Holiday

Offered by: USD Safari Tours
4.9/5 (1600 Reviews)
Journey Snapshot
🗺 Uganda, Rwanda ⏱ 5 days 🚙 4x4 Pop-up Roof
Kigali Bwindi Lake Bunyonyi and Kigali
This holiday is full of adventure and beauty. You start in Kigali, Rwanda's clean and friendly capital, with a short city tour. Then you drive to Uganda to visit Bwindi Forest, home of the mountain gorillas. After your gorilla trek and a visit with the local people, you head to Lake Bunyonyi, a peaceful place with islands and birds. A sunset boat ride ends your trip before you return to Kigali for your flight.

Route

Start Kigali (Day 1)
Day 2 Bwindi
Day 3 Lake Bunyonyi
End and Kigali

Tour Features

Day 1: Arrive in Kigali & City Tour Day 2: Drive to Bwindi in Uganda Day 3: Gorilla Trekking and Community Visit Day 4: Drive to Lake Bunyonyi and Sunset Boat Cruise Day 5: Drive to Kigali

Activities & Transportation

  • Route: Kigali, Bwindi, Lake Bunyonyi, and Kigali
  • Duration: 5 DAYS
  • Getting around: 4x4 safari vehicle (pop-up roof)
  • Transfers: airport pick-up & drop-off can be included

Accommodation & Meals

Day
Accommodation
Meals
1
Hotel des Mille Collines Luxury hotel located in Kigali View hotel
Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
2
Kiho Gorilla Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas) View hotel
Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
3
Kiho Gorilla Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
4
Birdnest @ Bunyonyi Resort Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi View hotel
Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
5
No accommodation
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day by Day

Day 1 Arrive in Kigali & City Tour
Morning 🏨Hotel des Mille Collines Luxury hotel located in Kigali 🍽Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, your guide will welcome you and drive you into the city. Kigali is Rwanda's clean, green, and friendly capital. After settling in, you'll enjoy a relaxed city tour, visiting key sites such as the Kigali Genocide Memorial and peaceful local neighborhoods. It's a calm and thoughtful way to begin your journey. In the evening, you'll be taken to your hotel for dinner and a restful overnight stay.
Day 2 Drive to Bwindi in Uganda
Morning 🏨Kiho Gorilla Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas) 🍽Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After breakfast, your guide will drive you southwest toward the Uganda border. The journey takes you through beautiful green hills, tea plantations, and small villages. After crossing into Uganda, you continue to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest - a lush, mountainous area known for its rare mountain gorillas. You'll arrive in the afternoon and settle into your lodge near the gorilla trekking starting point, surrounded by misty forest and birdsong.
Day 3 Gorilla Trekking and Community Visit
Morning 🏨Kiho Gorilla Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas) 🍽Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Early in the morning, you set off into the forest with a trained guide to track the mountain gorillas. The walk can be steep and muddy, but the moment you find them - watching quietly as they eat, play, or rest - is truly unforgettable. After the trek, you return to your lodge for lunch and a short rest. In the afternoon, you visit the local community with one of Uganda's oldest forest-dwelling groups. You'll learn about their music, stories, and traditional way of life. It's a meaningful cultural experience to end the day.
Day 4 Drive to Lake Bunyonyi and Sunset Boat Cruise
Morning 🏨Birdnest @ Bunyonyi Resort Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi 🍽Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After breakfast, you leave Bwindi and begin the scenic drive to Lake Bunyonyi. The road winds through hills and villages, offering lovely views along the way. Lake Bunyonyi is one of Africa's most beautiful lakes - peaceful, with many small islands and colorful birds. In the evening, you take a relaxing boat ride to enjoy the sunset, as the sky turns golden over the calm water.
Day 5 Drive to Kigali
Morning 🏨No accommodation 🍽Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After breakfast, you will be driven to Kigali International Airport for your departure. As your journey comes to an end, you carry with you your special memories, new connections, and beautiful photos to look back on. This marks the end of your holiday.

Rates

From: $3,500 pp (USD)
Final quote depends on date, travelers and lodge level.

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Inclusions

Included
  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • Gorilla permits (One per person, non-resident)
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • pickup and drop-off
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water (On all days)

Exclusions

Not included
  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

Note: Some items may vary depending on season and lodge level.

Getting There

Start: Kigali

End: and Kigali

We can arrange airport pick-up and drop-off. Ask in your quote request.

Offered By

USD Safari Tours
USD Safari Tours
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