9-Day Uganda & Rwanda Gorilla Safari Itinerary

Overview

For travelers who want to experience gorilla trekking in both of East Africa’s premier destinations, this itinerary combines a Bwindi trek with a road crossing into Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park for a second trek or golden monkey tracking, closing with a considered day in Kigali.

Journey Highlights

Two separate gorilla treks in two different countries
A scenic road crossing between Bwindi and Volcanoes National Park
The option to add golden monkey tracking in the Virunga bamboo forest
A full day in Kigali, including the Genocide Memorial

Day by Day

Day 1

Arrive Entebbe

Arrival and rest.

Days 2-4

Bwindi

Fly in; gorilla trek; Queen Elizabeth day-trip option.

Day 5

Cross to Rwanda

Road transfer to Volcanoes National Park via the Cyanika or Katuna border.

Days 6-7

Volcanoes NP, Rwanda

Second gorilla trek or golden monkey tracking.

Day 8

Kigali

City tour and Genocide Memorial visit.

Day 9

Depart

Fly out from Kigali or connect back via Entebbe.

Trip Details

What's Included

All accommodation as specified, on a full-board basis
Private guide and 4x4 safari vehicle throughout
All park entrance fees and government taxes
All game drives, boat cruises and activities listed in the day-by-day itinerary
Gorilla and/or chimpanzee trekking permits, as specified in the itinerary
All internal transfers (road or light-aircraft, as specified)
Bottled water in-vehicle throughout
Airport meet-and-greet on arrival and departure
Cross-border transfer and logistics coordination for the Uganda–Rwanda border crossing

What's Excluded

International flights to and from Entebbe
Uganda visa fees
Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, curio purchases)
Gratuities for guides, drivers and lodge staff
Alcoholic and premium beverages, unless stated by the lodge
Optional activities not listed in the day-by-day itinerary
Rwanda entry visa fees, unless already covered by the East African Tourist Visa

Day-by-day structure, inclusions and pricing basis are illustrative — confirm exact logistics, permit availability and lodge selection with operations before quoting a client.

9-Day Uganda & Rwanda Gorilla Safari

What's Included

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