6-Days Of Gorilla Trek In Uganda & Rwanda
6-Days Of Gorilla Trek In Uganda & Rwanda

6-Days Of Gorilla Trek In Uganda & Rwanda

Safari  overview

6-Days of gorilla trek in Uganda & Rwanda. Tour includes Dian Fossey trek, gorilla sightseeing and more adventure in Uganda and Rwanda. The 6-day tour starts in Kigali city and ends in Uganda. Tracking of the gorillas will take place in Parc National des Volcans. This safari gives you an opportunity to track the gorillas as well as the golden monkeys within the same park.

Day Activity
Day 1: Arrive in Kigali
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Parc National des Volcans
Day 3: Golden Monkey trekking experience
Day 4: Trek Dian Fossey’s visit and transfer to Uganda
Day 5: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi National Park
Day 6: Drive to Kampala

Detailed  itinerary 

Day 1: Arrive in Kigali

Upon arrival at Kigali airport, you will be transferred to Kigali; Rwanda’s capital. While here you will have a briefing about this Rwanda safari. After lunch, depart for PNV. The tour involves driving to the North where you will pass through eye-catching terraced hills which are the case with most of the country’s terrain, steadily as climb to the foothills of the astonishing Virunga volcanoes; there is a possibility of seeing the 5 volcano peaks.

  • Accommodation: Kinigi guesthouse
  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Parc National des Volcans

Set out for gorilla tracking in Parc National des Volcans (based on the availability of the trekking permit at the time of making your booking). Tracking the mountain gorillas through the light forested mountain slopes of the stunning Virungas is a thrilling experience. When you eventually meet the gorillas, you will be allowed an hour with them, seeing them feed, play and look for their young ones. From here you will return for a late lunch at your lodge. Important to note is that some gorilla families are hard to find the tracking may last the entire day especially during the rainy months as the paths are quite muddy.

  • Accommodation: Kinigi guest house
  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 3: Golden Monkey trekking experience

Today you will visit the beautiful golden monkeys (at an extra fee payable at the time of booking) or opt to drive directly to Gisenyi, or visit Ross Carr’s orphanage as well as Lake Kivu, or walk to Lake Bulera, or hike the Bisoke or Muhabura volcanoes, or alternatively visit one of the local schools and the local community projects.

  • Accommodation: Kinigi Guesthouse
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 4: Trek Dian Fossey’s visit and transfer to Uganda

After breakfast you may choose to relax at the lodge, take a walk around or walk to Dian Fossey’s grave. In the afternoon after your lunch you will head to Uganda.

  • Accommodation: Gorilla Mist lodge
  • Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Day 5: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi National Park

Today you will track mountain gorilla again, but this time this will be in Bwindi and later in the day you will take a nature walk in case you still have some energy.

Day 6: Drive to Kampala

After breakfast you will drive to Kampala or go directly to Entebbe where you will arrive in the evening for your departure flight.

End of 6 days Rwanda and Uganda gorilla trekking safari!

For Budget

Total trip cost per person sharing (2pax)

USD 3500
Total trip cost per person sharing (4pax)

USD 3350
Total trip cost per person sharing (6pax)

USD 3200

Price Includes

  • Gorilla Permits
  • Chimpanzee Permits
  • Rhino Tracking
  • Bottled Water
  • English Speaking Guide
  • Park Entrance Fees
  • Boat Rides
  • Cultural Tours
  • All Activities Mentioned

Price Excludes

  • International flight fare
  • Entry Visas
  • Laundry services
  • Tips
  • Alcoholic Drinks

Why Choose Amakula African Safaris?

Amakula African Safaris specializes in Kenya Safaris, Kenya Wildlife Safaris, Kenya Cultural Safaris, Kenya Birding Safaris, Tanzania Safaris, Tanzania Wildlife Safaris, Tanzania Great Migration tours, and Uganda Gorilla Trekking.

For travelers interested in hiking and camping, the team can help determine whether camping, tented accommodation, or lodges are most suitable for the chosen destination and itinerary.

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