Rwanda & Uganda Gorilla Discovery

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  • No booking fees
  • Booking Type Instant booking
  • duration 9 days
  • tour type Small group
  • age requirement 12-95 yrs
  • max group size 6
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-4848
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
  • Starts/Ends Kigali, Rwanda/ Entebbe, Uganda
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Get up close and personal with mountain gorillas in their backyard.
  • Learn about gorillas during a lecture from one of the head wardens of Volcanoes National Park.
  • Enjoy a local lunch at the G Adventures-supported Nyamirambo Women's Centre.
  • Trek through the forest to visit Chimpanzees & Golden Monkeys.
The Rwanda & Uganda Gorilla Discovery tour starts in Kigali and ends in Entebbe. The Rwanda & Uganda Gorilla Discovery is a safari tour that takes 9 days taking you from Kigali to Entebbe and through other destinations in Africa.

Embark on an unforgettable expedition to track mountain gorillas, golden monkeys, and other endangered primates in the rainforests of Rwanda and Uganda. Visit a research centre set up by Dr. Dian Fossey, who spent 18 years studying gorillas in the Virunga Mountains with support from National Geographic, and get up close to these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. Witness the Earth’s opposing magnetic forces at Uganda’s equator, and see the African “big five” in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Kigali
  • Day 2: Kigali/Volcanoes National Park
  • Day 3: Volcanoes National Park
  • Day 4: Volcanoes National Park
  • Day 5: Volcanoes National Park/Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • Day 6: Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • Day 7: Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • Day 8: Queen Elizabeth National Park/Entebbe
  • Day 9: Entebbe
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • Hotel/lodges (8 nts).
Meals
  • 8 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners
    Note: Allow USD85-110 for meals not included.
Transport
  • 4x4 safari vehicle, walking, hiking, boat.
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides, experienced gorilla trackers, park rangers.
Included activities
  • Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Nyamirambo Women's Centre, Community Walk, Kigali
  • Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Mountain Gorilla Conservation Experience, Volcanoes National Park
  • Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Gorilla Lecture, Volcanoes National Park
  • Your G for Good Moment: Nyamirambo Women's Centre, Local Lunch, Kigali
  • Your G for Good Moment: AidChild Cafe & Gallery, Kayabwe
  • Arrival transfer
  • All national park entrance fees
  • Genocide memorial entrance
  • Guided mountain gorilla trek with permits
  • Golden monkey trek with permits
  • Guided chimpanzee trek with permits
  • Local village walk
  • Safari drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • Wildlife boat cruise in Kazinga Channel
  • Visit to the Equator
  • Drum workshop
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to Kigali and from Entebbe are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this Rwanda & Uganda Gorilla Discovery tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
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GOOD TO KNOW Download trip notes
CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Rwanda & Uganda Gorilla Discovery tour. You can cancel the tour up to 62 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 61 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 28 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 28 May 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 61 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Rwanda & Uganda Gorilla Discovery tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Rwanda & Uganda Gorilla Discovery tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

Does this trip suit me?
  • 1. Service Level : Upgraded Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.
  • 2. Physical Grading : 4 - Demanding Some high-altitude hikes or more strenuous activities, but accessible to most healthy travellers.
  • 3. Trip Type : Small Group Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.
  • 4. Travel Style : National Geographic Journeys Greater exploration, insider access, and the freedom to roam – all without sacrificing comfort.
COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
  • Elevated hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues. Frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected.
  • This tour requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days before your departure day or have a negative PCR test within 96 hours before your departure day.
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