3-Day Uganda Gorillas and Rwanda Golden Monkeys

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Transfer from Kigali to Bwindi Forest with at stop over at Kigali genocide memorial

Start your adventure with a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, a powerful tribute to the victims of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide. This memorial offers deep insights into Rwanda’s history, featuring exhibits, survivor testimonies, and a peaceful garden for reflection. Spend 1-2 hours exploring this significant site before embarking on a scenic 3-4 hour drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda.

Upon arrival, check in at your forest lodge with breathtaking views of Bwindi, home to the endangered mountain gorillas. Spend your evening unwinding, enjoying the serene surroundings, and preparing for an unforgettable gorilla trekking experience the next day.

Main Destination:

Kigali Genocide Memorial (Kigali, Rwanda)

Accommodation:

Bakiga Lodge

• Budget lodgejust outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Gorilla Trekking Experience Then Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Begin your gorilla trekking experience with a briefing at the park offices before setting off on an exciting 4-5 hour trek through the lush rainforest. Guided by expert rangers, immerse yourself in the breathtaking wilderness as you track these majestic mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Witness their fascinating behaviors—feeding, playing, and nurturing their young—an awe-inspiring moment you'll never forget.

After your trek, enjoy a packed lunch before embarking on a scenic 3-4 hour drive to Volcanoes National Park, home to Rwanda’s iconic golden Monkeys.

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:

Isange Paradise Resort

• Budget hotelin Ruhengeri (City, Rwanda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Golden monkey tracking Then return to Kigali

Start your day with an early breakfast at 6:30 AM, then drive to the Volcanoes National Park office for an 8:00 AM briefing on the Golden Monkey tracking experience. Embark on an exciting forest walk through the lush bamboo forest, where you'll observe these playful and endangered primates in their natural habitat. Their energetic interactions and unique behaviors make for an unforgettable wildlife adventure in Rwanda.

After an immersive tracking experience, enjoy a leisurely lunch before departing for Kigali International Airport—a scenic 3 to 4-hour drive—in time for your late evening flight.

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

Show more

GiraffeNone

LionNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.