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Uganda · Rwanda
4 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Via Rwanda
- Duration
- 4 Days
- Price
- From $2,058 pp
- Group size
- Max 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
Overview
The 4 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Via Rwanda offers an exceptional primate adventure, combining remarkable wildlife encounters with meaningful cultural insights. This carefully designed journey takes you deep into the dense and mystical forests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, one of Africa’s most celebrated gorilla trekking destinations and home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. Your safari begins with arrival in Kigali, widely recognized as one of the cleanest and most welcoming cities in Africa. After a brief introduction to Rwanda, you will embark on a scenic drive through the beautiful countryside toward Uganda, enjoying breathtaking landscapes, rolling hills, and vibrant rural communities along the way. This cross-border journey offers an authentic glimpse into daily life in the region. The highlight of this 4 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Via Rwanda is the unforgettable gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi’s lush rainforest. Accompanied by experienced park rangers, you will venture into the thick vegetation in search of a habituated gorilla family. Once located, you will spend an extraordinary hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat, witnessing their behaviors, interactions, and remarkable resemblance to humans. Following this once-in-a-lifetime encounter, you will return to Rwanda, where the journey also includes an opportunity to visit the moving Kigali Genocide Memorial. This important historical site honors the victims of the 1994 genocide and offers visitors a deeper understanding of Rwanda’s resilience, reconciliation, and inspiring path toward national unity.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
- Day 1
Transfer from the Airport to the Hotel
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport and after completing the immigration formalities, you will be warmly welcomed by our professional safari driver guide. Following a short briefing about your upcoming safari program, you will be transferred to your reserved hotel in Kigali. Once at the hotel, you will have time to relax and settle in after your journey. Dinner will be served at the hotel, allowing you to unwind and prepare for the exciting adventure ahead. Overnight stay at the booked accommodation in Kigali.
Accommodation Options
- Midrange Accommodation
- Hotel Des Mille Collines
- Luxury Accommodation
- Kigali Serena Hotel
- High-End Accommodation
- The Retreat by Hemingways
- Meals:
- Dinner
- Day 2
Visit Kigali Genocide Memorial & Transfer to Bwindi (Travel Time +5 hrs)
After an early morning breakfast, you will check out of the lodge and visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial, a significant site that honors the memory of more than one million Rwandans who lost their lives during the 1994 genocide. During the visit, you will watch and listen to recorded testimonies and video clips from survivors. Afterwards, you will proceed on a scenic drive toward Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Upon arrival at your lodge, enjoy a late lunch and spend the afternoon relaxing and preparing for the next day’s gorilla trekking experience. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Accommodation Options
- Midrange Accommodation
- Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
- Luxury Accommodation
- Gorilla Leisure Lodge
- High-End Accommodation
- Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
- Meals:
- Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
- Day 3
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Early morning cup of coffee, then prepare for the briefing from the Uganda wildlife officials and thereafter enter the jungle to search the shy mountain gorillas and enjoy their life style in their real home. After meeting the gorillas, you can sit around these great apes for a whole hour gazing into their big round eyes. On a gorilla safari, a reasonable degree of fitness is required as well as walking shoes, packed food and mineral water, insect repellent, sun screen and hut. The gorilla tracking experience takes half or whole day depending on the movement of these primates. After this gorilla tracking experience in Uganda you will have informative memorable experience in life. In the afternoon, spend the rest of the day at relaxation
Accommodation Options
- Midrange Accommodation
- Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
- Luxury Accommodation
- Gorilla Leisure Lodge
- High-End Accommodation
- Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
- Meals:
- Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
- Day 4
Transfer back to Kigali for departure
After an early morning breakfast, you will check out of the lodge and begin your scenic return journey to Rwanda. Enjoy the drive through the beautiful countryside as you cross the border and proceed toward Kigali. Upon arrival in the city, you will be transferred to Kigali International Airport in time to check in and catch your scheduled outbound flight. This marks the conclusion of your memorable safari experience. End of our services, and we wish you a pleasant journey home. Meals: Breakfast and lunch
What Is Included
Included
- Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
- 1 Gorilla permits ($800), per person
- En-route lunches
- Visit to Kigali genocide memorial ground
- Services of English speaking driver/ guide.
- 1 liter bottle of mineral water per day per person during safari.
- All activities specified in the itinerary inclusive of applicable entrance fees
Not Included
- Air fare,
- Visa,
- Drinks,
- Laundry,
- Tips to local guides,
- Personal insurance,
- Souvenirs shopping bills
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does the 4 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Via Rwanda cost?
- This safari starts from $2,058 per person. The final price depends on your travel dates, lodge tier, and group size, and every quote is itemized before you commit.
- How long is this safari?
- It runs 4 days. Because every trip is private, we can lengthen, shorten, or add a Zanzibar or gorilla extension to fit your plans.
- Can I customize this itinerary?
- Yes. This itinerary is a starting point. Swap lodges, change the pace, adjust the route, or combine countries, and your planner reshapes it with you before you book.
- When is the best time for this trip?
- Year-round. Kigali sits at altitude and is mild in every month; the long rains fall from March to May.
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