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5-Day Rwanda & Uganda Ultimate Gorilla Adventure

5-Day Rwanda & Uganda Ultimate Gorilla Adventure

Offered by: USD Safari Tours
4.9/5 (1600 Reviews)
Journey Snapshot
🗺 Rwanda ⏱ 5 days 🚙 4x4 Pop-up Roof
Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas Kigali
Overview Day by Day Rates Inclusions Getting There Offered By
Experience the best of Rwanda and Uganda on an unforgettable 5-day mid-range safari combining mountain gorilla trekking, breathtaking landscapes, cultural encounters, and a scenic cross-border journey. Explore Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park before crossing into Uganda to discover the legendary Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to endangered mountain gorillas. Enjoy comfortable mid-range accommodation, scenic drives through the beautiful Virunga region, opportunities to visit local communities, and unforgettable encounters with mountain gorillas. The tour can also include a visit to the Twin Lakes of Burera and Ruhondo and a Kigali city experience.

Route

Start Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) (Day 1)
Day 2 Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas
End Kigali

Tour Features

Day 1:Pick-up in Kigali & Transfer to Volcanoes National Park Day 2:Golden Monkey Trekking in Volcanoes National Park Day 3:Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Parkansfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Day 4:Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Day 5:Transfer to Kigali

Activities & Transportation

  • Route: Volcanoes NP (Gorillas), Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, 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
Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda
Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
2
Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)
All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
3
Gorilla Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda) without fences
All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
4
Gorilla Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda) without fences
All meals 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 Pick-up in Kigali & Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
⏱Morning 🏨Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda 🍽Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Your adventure begins with a warm welcome from our Naleyo Tours and Travels guide at Kigali International Airport or your hotel. You'll enjoy a scenic 2-5-hour drive through Rwanda's rolling hills to Volcanoes National Park. By midday, you will arrive at your lodge, a peaceful haven on the volcanic slopes. You'll spend the afternoon unwinding and soaking in views of the Virunga Mountains as you prepare for tomorrow's golden monkey trek. If possible, you will be given a city tour which will take you to memorial sites like the Genocide memorial, mingling with the local people, among others.
Day 2 Golden Monkey Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
⏱Morning 🏨Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda) 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
You'll start your day with an early breakfast as mist shrouds the volcanoes. You will head to Volcanoes National Park for a briefing. Then, you'll begin a 2 - 4 hour golden monkey trek through bamboo forests. Watch these rare primates playfully leap through the trees, their golden fur shimmering in the light. You'll spend one magical hour observing them before returning to the lodge. The afternoon is at leisure - perfect for: Resting after the trek Enjoying lodge views Optional village or cultural visit (on request).
Day 3 Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Parkansfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
⏱Morning 🏨Gorilla Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda) without fences 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
You'll enjoy a relaxed breakfast before departing for Uganda. You'll drive toward the Cyanika border, with scenic countryside views along the way. After immigration formalities, you'll continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Rushaga Sector. You will arrive at your lodge by early afternoon. You'll spend the rest of the day resting and preparing for tomorrow's highlight: gorilla trekking, or you can go out for an optional cultural experience.
Day 4 Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
⏱Morning 🏨Gorilla Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda) without fences 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
This is the day you've been waiting for. After an early breakfast, you will head to the park headquarters for a gorilla trekking briefing. You will be assigned a gorilla family based on fitness level. Trekking can take 2 - 6 hours through dense rainforest. Once found, you'll spend one unforgettable hour with the gorillas - watching them feed, interact, and rest in their natural habitat. After the trek, you'll return to the lodge for lunch You'll spend the afternoon relaxing or enjoying forest views.
Day 5 Transfer to Kigali
⏱Morning 🏨No accommodation 🍽Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After breakfast, you'll begin your return journey to Rwanda, crossing back through the Cyanika border. You will enjoy scenic drives through the hills as you head to Kigali. Depending on your departure time, you may stop for lunch or souvenirs before being dropped off at: Kigali International Airport Or your Kigali hotel.

Rates

From: $3,150 pp (USD)
Final quote depends on date, travelers and lodge level.

No upcoming group dates found in database (group_climbs).

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
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • 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.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

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

Getting There

Start: Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

End: Kigali

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

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