7-Day Uganda Rwanda Gorilla Trekking and Wildlife Tour

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Kigali - Volcanoes NP (Gorilla Museum & Gorilla Guardian Village Tour)

Your private guide will meet you at your Kigali hotel in a 4WD safari vehicle. Begin the day with a moving visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, honoring the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Depart the bustling capital and journey north through Rwanda’s lush hills and vibrant towns (~2.5 hours) to Volcanoes National Park, famous for Dian Fossey’s groundbreaking gorilla research. After check-in and lunch, explore the Ellen DeGeneres Gorilla Fund Campus & Museum, followed by a cultural visit to the Gorilla Guardian Village. Overnight at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge or Similar.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August (It is drier and hiking is easier)

High Season June to September (Permits are scarce)

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Volcanoes NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeNone

ElephantRare

BuffaloRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

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GiraffeNone

LionNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

• Mid-range lodge just outside Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinks not included

Gorilla trekking, Volcanoes NP (Optional) - Crossborder to Bwindi NP

This morning go for an included Golden Monkey Trekking and or opt to upgrade for Mountain Gorilla Trekking that requires an additional $1,500 USD for the gorilla permit.
After an early breakfast, transfer to Kinigi Park HQ for a briefing before heading into the rainforest to track a habituated gorilla family. Spend an unforgettable hour observing them up close. Afterwards, cross into Uganda and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Overnight at Travelers Rest Hotel or Similar.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest)

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeRare

ElephantRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Travellers Rest Hotel

• Mid-range hotelin Kisoro (Town, Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Gorilla Trekking – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Enjoy another morning of gorilla trekking, this time in Uganda’s dense and mystical Bwindi Forest. Accompanied by an experienced ranger, hike through the forest in search of gorillas. Once found, enjoy a close encounter from a distance of about 10 meters, watching their natural behavior. Return to the lodge in the afternoon. Overnight at Travelers Rest Hotel or Similar.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Travellers Rest Hotel

• Mid-range hotelin Kisoro (Town, Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Bwindi Impenetrable NP - Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, set off for Queen Elizabeth National Park, a haven for diverse wildlife. In the afternoon, embark on your first game drive—look out for elephants, lions, hippos, buffalo, and the elusive tree-climbing lions. Overnight at Bush Lodge or Similar.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather June to July and January to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloCommon

HippoAbundant

LeopardOccasional

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

The Bush Lodge (Banda)

• Mid-range banda located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Safari – Queen Elizabeth NP

Start with a dawn game drive across the Kasenyi Plains, home to predators and prey alike—jackals, warthogs, Uganda kob, and more. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat safari on the Kazinga Channel, famed for its high concentration of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and waterbirds. End the day with a relaxing game viewing drive back to camp. Overnight at Bush Lodge or similar.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)

Accommodation:

The Bush Lodge (Banda)

• Mid-range banda located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Chimpanzee Trekking – Kalinzu Forest to Lake Mburo NP

Following an early morning breakfast Transfer early to Kalinzu Forest for an exhilarating chimpanzee trek. After the trek, drive to Lake Mburo National Park, a serene park known for its savannah, acacia woodlands, and abundant plains wildlife. Overnight at Rwakobo Rock or similar.

Main Destination:

Lake Mburo National Park (Uganda)

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to August (Dry seasons)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather June to August and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

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ElephantNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Rwakobo Rock Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP (Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Lake Mburo Walking Safari – Transfer to Entebbe

Experience the park on foot during a morning walking safari, where you may encounter zebras, impalas, topis, warthogs, and more, all in peaceful silence. Afterwords, transfer to Entebbe marking an end of your tour. Your driver/guide will drop you at your preferred hotel in Entebbe or at the airport for your outbound flight. End of Tour.

Main Destination:

Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe, Uganda)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.