3 days Uganda gorilla and golden monkeys

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Kigali city & transfer to volcanoes national park. ( driving time: 2,5 hours)

   In the morning pickup at the airport upon arrival from your hotel in Kigali head for Kigali city tour by visiting Kigali Genocide memorial center, later we shall embark on a driver through the beautiful views of the country of a thousand hills by heading to Volcanoes NP, on arrival in Musanze you shall head to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay. Accommodations: La Palme Hotel ( Standard), Mountain Gorilla View Lodge (midrange) and Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel ( luxury)

   Meals:

   Lunch and dinner Included

2. Day 2

   Golden monkey trek and transfer to Uganda

   After having your morning breakfast, you will head for golden monkey trekking, which is almost same as gorilla trekking procedure but less hectic. Later return for lunch, before transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in South Western Uganda. En-route view of the beautiful scenery, terraced farming to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park home to half of the endangered mountain gorilla with an en route lunch. Dinner and overnight at the lodge. Accommodations Rushaga Gorilla Haven Lodge ( Standard), Rushaga Gorilla Lodge ( midrange), Gorilla Leisure Lodge ( luxury)

   Meals:

   Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

3. Day 3

   Gorilla trek & Transfer to Kigali Airport for departure

   Begin your day with a delightful 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 you will have lunch and transfer back to Kigali and either be dropped at your lodge or at the airport to catch up with your evening night flight.

   Meals:

   Breakfast and lunch

What Is Included

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the 3 days Uganda gorilla and golden monkeys cost?

This safari starts from $2,320 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 3 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.