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10-Day Uganda & Rwanda Gorilla Safari

Double gorilla trekking in Bwindi and Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park, plus Lake Kivu, Nyungwe Forest and Kigali.

10 DaysUganda & RwandaDouble Gorilla Trekking
Overview

10-Day Uganda & Rwanda Gorilla Safari

A cross-border journey through two of the "Land of a Thousand Hills" countries, with two separate gorilla trekking experiences: one in Uganda's Bwindi, one in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park.

Beyond the two treks, the second half of the trip slows the pace down at Lake Kivu and Nyungwe Forest before finishing in Kigali.

Uganda and Rwanda gorilla safari highlights
  • Day 3: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi, Uganda
  • Day 5: Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
  • Day 6–8: Lake Kivu & Nyungwe Forest
  • Day 9: Kigali city tour
Itinerary

Detailed Day-By-Day

1Kampala – Lake Mburo National Park
Drive to Lake Mburo

Travel south-west, breaking the journey at Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda's smallest savannah park.

2Lake Mburo – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Drive to Bwindi

Continue on to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to roughly half of the world's remaining mountain gorillas.

3Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi

A guided trek to spend time with a habituated mountain gorilla family in Uganda.

4Bwindi – Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
Border crossing to Rwanda

Cross the border into Rwanda and travel to Volcanoes National Park, in the Virunga volcanic range.

5Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park

A second gorilla trekking experience, this time on the Rwandan side of the Virunga range.

6Volcanoes National Park – Lake Kivu
Lake Kivu

Travel to Lake Kivu for a change of pace: one of the African Great Lakes, with time to relax along its shore.

7Lake Kivu – Nyungwe Forest National Park
Nyungwe Forest National Park

Continue to Nyungwe Forest National Park, one of the oldest and best-preserved montane rainforests in Africa.

8Nature Walk & Birding in Nyungwe Forest
Nature walk in Nyungwe Forest

A day exploring Nyungwe's forest trails on foot, with excellent birding opportunities.

9Nyungwe – Kigali
Kigali city tour

Travel to Kigali, Rwanda's capital, for a city tour.

10Depart Kigali
Depart Kigali

Transfer to Kigali International Airport for departure, or connect back to Kampala.

Usually Arranged For You

  • Professional driver-guide
  • Ground transportation, incl. the Uganda–Rwanda border crossing
  • Gorilla permit booking assistance (both countries)
  • Activities listed in the itinerary
  • Accommodation in your preferred category

Not Covered

  • International flights
  • Visa fees (Uganda & Rwanda)
  • Tips & gratuities
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Personal expenses

Exact inclusions, accommodation options and pricing are confirmed with you directly once we understand your travel dates and preferences.

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