6-Day Uganda–Rwanda Gorilla Safari

Volcanoes National Park (Rwanda) & Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Uganda) Safari Overview Experience one of Africa’s most unforgettable wildlife adventures by trekking endangered mountain gorillas in both Rwanda and Uganda. This safari combines the breathtaking scenery of Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park with the dense tropical rainforest of Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, allowing you to compare two unique gorilla trekking experiences while enjoying spectacular landscapes, local culture, and comfortable accommodations. Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights Destinations: Kigali – Volcanoes National Park – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – Kigali

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be welcomed by your professional safari guide who will brief you about the journey ahead. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a short Kigali city tour, including visits to local craft markets and the Kigali Genocide Memorial (optional). After lunch, drive north through Rwanda’s beautiful rolling hills to Volcanoes National Park. Drive Time: Approximately 2.5 hours Accommodation Options * Luxury: Bisate Lodge / One&Only Gorilla’s Nest * Mid-range: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge / Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel * Budget: Kinigi Guest House Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Wake up early for breakfast before transferring to the park headquarters for registration and a briefing by Rwanda Development Board rangers. After being allocated a gorilla family, begin your trek through bamboo forests and volcanic slopes in search of the endangered mountain gorillas. Once located, spend one unforgettable hour observing these magnificent primates as they feed, play, groom each other, and interact within their family groups. After the trek, return to your lodge for relaxation. Optional cultural visit to the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village in the afternoon. Accommodation: Same lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, depart Rwanda via the Cyanika Border and continue into Uganda’s famous Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The journey offers spectacular views of terraced hillsides, local villages, tea plantations, and the Virunga Mountains. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch or late afternoon relaxation. Drive Time: Approximately 4–5 hours Accommodation Options * Luxury: Gorilla Leisure Lodge / Buhoma Lodge * Mid-range: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge / Bakiga Lodge * Budget: Broadbill Forest Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Following an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for registration and a detailed briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers. Bwindi is home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas and offers one of the most authentic trekking experiences in Africa. Your trek may take between 2 and 7 hours depending on the gorilla family’s location. Once found, enjoy Habituating the gorillas before returning to the lodge. Spend the evening relaxing and sharing memories of your incredible encounter. Accommodation: Same lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Enjoy a relaxed morning after two exciting trekking adventures. Optional activities include: * Guided community walk * Batwa cultural experience * Bird watching * Nature walk through the forest * Coffee experience with local farmers * Photography around the surrounding hills Spend the remainder of the day enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of the lodge. Accommodation: Same lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, depart Bwindi and drive back to Kigali via the Katuna or Cyanika border. Arrive in Kigali in time for lunch (optional) before being transferred to Kigali International Airport for your onward flight. Drive Time: Approximately 5–6 hours Meals: Breakfast Safari Includes * Airport transfers * Private 4×4 safari vehicle with English-speaking driver-guide * Gorilla trekking permit in Rwanda * Gorilla trekking permit in Uganda * Accommodation for 5 nights * Meals as indicated * Bottled drinking water during the safari * Park entrance fees * Border crossing assistance Safari Excludes * International flights * Visa fees * Travel insurance * Alcoholic and premium beverages * Personal expenses * Tips and gratuities * Optional activities not mentioned Highlights * Gorilla trekking in both Rwanda and Uganda * Explore two of Africa’s premier mountain gorilla habitats * Scenic drives through the “Land of a Thousand Hills” and southwestern Uganda * Opportunities to experience local culture and stunning mountain landscapes * Comfortable accommodation with full-board meals throughout the safari