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6 Days/5 Nights Rwanda-Uganda Gorilla Trek – Wildlife tour

  • Tour Type: City Tours, Family Friendly Tours
  • Destination: Uganda

Activities

Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda (1 trek)  

Game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda (Ishasha sector)  

Kazinga Channel boat cruise  

Descriptions

A 6 day tour combining Rwanda gorilla trekking with Uganda wildlife safaris. Stay at lodges like Ingagi Park View Lodge and Mweya Safari Lodge. Includes a 4×4 vehicle and expert guide.

Price Includes

  •  4×4 safari vehicle transportation  
  •  English Speaking driver/guide  
  •  1 Rwanda gorilla permit ($1,500)  
  •  Park entrance fees  
  •  Game drives and boat cruise  
  •  5 nights accommodation  
  •  Meals: 5 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners  
  •  Bottled water  
  •  Complimentary umbrella, sunscreen, rain gear  
  •  All transfers

Price Excludes

  •  International airfare  
  •  Rwanda and Uganda visa fees  
  •  Travel insurance  
  •  Gratuities  
  •  Personal expenses  
  •  Optional activities 

Complimentaries

Itinerary

A 6-day journey through Rwanda and Uganda, featuring gorilla trekking, wildlife safaris, and cultural experiences, starting and ending in Kigali.

Day 1: Arrival at Kigali Airport
  • Afternoon/Evening – Arrival: Arrive at Kigali International Airport, complete visa processing, and meet your driver/guide. Transfer to hotel (15 min drive) in Kigali, a vibrant city known for its post-1994 progress and role in Hotel Rwanda.
  • Overnight: Hotel des Mille Collines (4-star)  millecollines.rw Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 2: Transfer to Bwindi National Park
  • 09:00 AM Departure: Breakfast, drive to Bwindi NP (Rushaga sector, Uganda) via Kyanika Border (30 min from Ruhengeri, requires East African Visa). Enjoy views of Kisoro hills and Lake Mutanda (3 hr drive).
  • 03:00 PM – Batwa Trail: Check into the lodge, have lunch, then take a guided Batwa trail walk to learn about the Bakiga and Batwa Pygmy communities.
  • Overnight: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge – icyumbilodge.com
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi National Park
  • 07:00 AM – Trekking: Breakfast, head to Bwindi park headquarters for briefing (8:00 AM). Trek one of eight habituated gorilla groups (2-6 hr, 1 hr observation) with rangers. Afternoon at leisure.
  • Overnight: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • Morning – Departure: Breakfast, drive to Queen Elizabeth NP via Ishasha sector (6-7 hr) to spot tree-climbing lions. Arrive at Mweya sector, home to elephants, buffaloes, waterbucks, and 600+ bird species.
  • Overnight: Buffalo Savannah Lodge – buffalolodge.com
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
  • 06:30 AM – Game Drive: Early tea/coffee, game drive on Kasenyi trails for lions, hyenas, and elephants (3+ hr). Return for lunch.
  • Afternoon – Boat Cruise: Cruise on Kazinga Channel to see hippos, crocodiles, and birds.
  • Overnight: Buffalo Savannah Lodge
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Transfer to Kigali via Kampala
  • Morning – Departure: Breakfast, drive to Kigali via Kampala (7 hr). Stop at the Equator for photos. Drop-off at Entebbe Airport for outbound flight.
  • Meals: Breakfast

Important Note

Your 6-day adventure concludes with unforgettable memories of Rwanda and Uganda’s gorillas, wildlife, and cultural heritage.

Meals: Breakfast

Location

From

$5000

Discount available for bookings
with more than one guest.

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