Rwanda & Uganda Gorilla Trekking: Eight Days

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8 daysDuration

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24 peopleMaximum group size

2 peopleMinimum to book

15 - 79 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

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Kigali, Rwanda

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Highlights

Discover the forest of Nyungwe, known for 13 primate species

Experience Gorilla trekking in Bwindi National Park

See golden monkeys in Volcanoes National Park

Visit Kigali, regarded as the cleanest city in Africa

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Picture yourself trekking through misty jungles in Rwanda and Uganda, surrounded by the calls of primates and the vibrant sights of untouched wilderness. This eight-day private tour is crafted for wildlife enthusiasts eager to discover the best of both countries, with a strong focus on up-close encounters with rare primate species.

Your guided journey begins in Kigali, Rwanda, with an immediate immersion into the lush reaches of Nyungwe National Park, where you'll track playful chimpanzees in their natural habitat. The adventure continues in Volcanoes National Park, home to elusive golden monkeys, offering another unforgettable wildlife experience. The trip then ventures across the border into Uganda’s renowned Bwindi Impenetrable National Park—a UNESCO World Heritage site famed for its population of majestic mountain gorillas. Here, gorilla trekking becomes the centerpiece of your adventure, an awe-inspiring moment for any nature lover.

On your return to Kigali, time permitting, you have the opportunity to pay a meaningful visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, providing cultural and historical context to your journey. This tour package includes all accommodations, expert guides, transportation, and select meals, streamlining your experience so you can focus on each thrilling trek and encounter.

The unique selling point of this trip lies in its expertly curated access to three of East Africa's most celebrated primate habitats, offering travelers a rare, immersive chance to witness gorillas, chimpanzees, and golden monkeys—all within a single, seamless itinerary.

day 1Kigali arrival & transfer to your hotel

Meet our representative on landing at Kigali International Airport and transfer to your hotel in the city. Rwanda is also known as the land of a thousand hills and you will soon come to know the reason behind this. You are free for the rest of the day after checking into your hotel.

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day 2Kigali – Nyungwe National Park

day 3Chimpanzee trekking and waterfall

day 4Nyungwe – Musanze

day 5Golden monkey trekking and canoe ride

day 6Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

day 7Gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi

day 8Transfer to Kigali & departure

What's Included

Pickup and drop-off transfers. Transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle

Accommodation as per the itinerary

Meals as per the itinerary

An experienced, English-speaking driver/guide

1 gorilla trekking permit (USD700) per person

1 chimpanzee tracking permit per person

Canoe ride in Burera and Ruhondo

Boat ride in Lake Kivu

A 1 litre bottle of mineral water per day, per person during safari

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