4-Day Gorillas and Golden Monkeys Budget Tour

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

Kigali City Tour & Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Arrival at Kigali International Airport – Meet your guide and begin your adventure.

Kigali Genocide Memorial – A moving tribute to the victims of the 1994 genocide, offering deep insights into Rwanda’s history.

Local Market Visit – Explore Kimironko Market for vibrant fabrics, fresh produce, and souvenirs.

Lunch in Kigali – Enjoy a meal at a local restaurant.

Afternoon: Scenic Drive to Volcanoes National Park
Drive to Musanze (2.5 hours) – Enjoy breathtaking views of Rwanda’s rolling hills and terraced farmlands.

Check-in at Budget Lodge – Isange Paradise Resort

Dinner & Briefing – Your guide will brief you on the next day’s golden monkey trekking.

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

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ChimpanzeeNone

ElephantRare

BuffaloRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

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GiraffeNone

LionNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Isange Paradise Resort

• Budget hotelless than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Golden Monkey Trekking & Transfer to Bwindi (Uganda

Morning: Golden Monkey Tracking in Volcanoes NP
Early Breakfast – At the lodge.

Park Headquarters (7:00 AM) – Meet rangers for briefing and group allocation.

Trekking Adventure (2-4 hours) – Hike through bamboo forests to find playful golden monkeys, an endangered species endemic to the Virunga region.

Return to Lodge – Freshen up and prepare for the journey to Uganda.

Afternoon: Cross-Border Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Lunch in Musanze – Quick meal before departure.

Drive to Bwindi (4-5 hours) – Cross the Rwanda-Uganda border at Cyanika/Katuna, with scenic views of tea plantations and the Virunga Mountains.

Check-in at your Lodge. Dinner and Overnight.

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:

Rushaga Gorilla Lodge

• Mid-range lodgejust outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi & Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Morning: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Early Breakfast – At the lodge.

Park Briefing (7:30 AM) – Meet rangers, learn gorilla etiquette, and get assigned a gorilla family.

Trekking (2-6 hours) – Hike through dense jungle to find a gorilla family, spending 1 magical hour observing them.

Return to Lodge – Celebrate your encounter and freshen up.

Afternoon: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Lunch in Buhoma – Enjoy a meal before departure.

Scenic Drive to Lake Bunyonyi (2-3 hours) – One of Uganda’s most beautiful lakes, surrounded by terraced hills.

Check-in at Bushara Island Camp

Relax & Sunset Views – Unwind by the lake.

Main Destination:

Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)

Accommodation:

Bushara Island Camp

• Budget tented camp located at Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Boat Ride on Lake Bunyonyi & Return to Kigali

Morning: Lake Bunyonyi Exploration
Breakfast with a View – Enjoy a serene lakeside meal.

Boat Ride (1-2 hours) – Visit islands like Punishment Island (historical site) and Bushara Island (eco-friendly retreat).

Optional Canoeing or Swimming – For those who want extra adventure.

Afternoon: Return to Kigali & Departure
Lunch in Kabale – Quick stop before the journey back.

Drive to Kigali (4-5 hours) – Cross back into Rwanda with a final scenic drive.

Drop-off at Kigali Airport – End of tour.

Main Destination:

Kigali International Airport (Kigali, Rwanda)

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.