Places You’ll Visit
Safari Overview
Day 1: Arrive at Kigali & transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Day 2: Gorilla trekking & Iby’Iwacu cultural village for cultural experience
Day 3: Golden monkey trek or Dian Fossey gravesite hike
Day 4: Volcanoes National Park Ruhengeri-Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 5: 2nd gorilla trekking
Day 6: Travel back to Kigali from Bwindi
Itinerary in Detail
Arrive at Kigali & transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Day 1 of your combined Uganda & Rwanda safari will involve you taking a flight. Land at Kigali Airport and be picked up by your Rwanda tour guide. Transfer to Ruhengeri to check in at the lodge in Volcanoes National Park.
SINGITA KWITONDA LODGErnrnPerched right at the gateway of Volcanoes National Park, Singita is this beautiful lodge called the Kwitonda lodge which provides an unparalleled premier luxury experience against a dramatic backdrop of the Virunga Mountains.rnrnThis ultra-luxury lodge is designed around sustainability and features eight sprawling suites alongside a massive four-bedroom villa known as Kat...
FIVE VOLCANOES BOUTIQUE HOTELrnFor travelers seeking a fantastic mid-range alternative right outside Volcanoes National Park provides excellent comfort and atmosphere. Located in the nearby town of Kinigi, this property offers standard double rooms, spacious family suites, and a private VIP cottage.rnrnThe rooms are clean, modern, and air-conditioned, featuring comfortable beds, private en-suite b...
Gorilla trekking & Ibyu2019Iwacu cultural village for cultural experience
Wake up early and enjoy a leisurely cup of Rwandan tea or coffee. After, briefing on gorilla trekking rules will be at Kinigi, Parc National des Volcans. Allocation of gorilla family will be during the briefing time. Trekkers will later be escorted by park guide and ensure you go with some snacks plus water.rnrnA gorilla trek may take you 2 or 6 hours meaning, you should be physically well to hike. An hour is a maximum time allowed for you to spend with gorillas and after, you return to the lodge.rnrnAfter relaxation, have an evening in Ibyu2019Iwacu Cultural Village. This is where you will get to interact with locals, learn in depth about their traditions, practices, cultures among others.
SINGITA KWITONDA LODGErnrnPerched right at the gateway of Volcanoes National Park, Singita is this beautiful lodge called the Kwitonda lodge which provides an unparalleled premier luxury experience against a dramatic backdrop of the Virunga Mountains.rnrnThis ultra-luxury lodge is designed around sustainability and features eight sprawling suites alongside a massive four-bedroom villa known as Kat...
FIVE VOLCANOES BOUTIQUE HOTELrnFor travelers seeking a fantastic mid-range alternative right outside Volcanoes National Park provides excellent comfort and atmosphere. Located in the nearby town of Kinigi, this property offers standard double rooms, spacious family suites, and a private VIP cottage.rnrnThe rooms are clean, modern, and air-conditioned, featuring comfortable beds, private en-suite b...
Golden monkey trek or Dian Fossey gravesite hike
Rise up to have enjoyable leisurely breakfast. After, head to Kinigi to be briefed on golden monkey tracking rules. At 8:00am once allocated to a park guide, go track golden monkeys for 2-4 hours and this is inclusive of an hour with golden monkeys in the wild. There is also an option of engaging in Dian Fossey gravesite trek if you donu2019t want to go trek golden monkeys.
Amarembo Gorilla by Touch Down is an upscale boutique safari lodge situated in Kinigi Musanze District in the Northern Province of Rwanda. The lodge is situated at the foothills of the majestic Virunga Mountains offering a luxurious retreat for travelers seeking an unforgettable mountain gorilla trekking experience in Volcanoes National Park.rnrnCombining contemporary comfort with authentic Rwanda...
FIVE VOLCANOES BOUTIQUE HOTELrnFor travelers seeking a fantastic mid-range alternative right outside Volcanoes National Park provides excellent comfort and atmosphere. Located in the nearby town of Kinigi, this property offers standard double rooms, spacious family suites, and a private VIP cottage.rnrnThe rooms are clean, modern, and air-conditioned, featuring comfortable beds, private en-suite b...
Volcanoes National Park Ruhengeri-Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast, meet your experienced driver guide ready to go border crossing to Uganda. On 3-4 hoursu2019 trip, drive via Katuna or Chanika border to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Southwestern Uganda.
Buhoma Lodge is one of Uganda's finest luxury safari lodges offering an exceptional blend of comfort, sustainability and proximity to one of Africa's most extraordinary wildlife experiences - mountain gorilla trekking. The lodge is situated along the Northern edge of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park facing the ancient rainforest and provides guests with a peaceful retreat surrounded by breathtaki...
FIVE VOLCANOES BOUTIQUE HOTELrnFor travelers seeking a fantastic mid-range alternative right outside Volcanoes National Park provides excellent comfort and atmosphere. Located in the nearby town of Kinigi, this property offers standard double rooms, spacious family suites, and a private VIP cottage.rnrnThe rooms are clean, modern, and air-conditioned, featuring comfortable beds, private en-suite b...
2nd Gorilla trekking
After breakfast, be part of briefing on gorilla trekking regulations at Bwindi park head offices. The actual trek in Bwindi begins at 8:00am with park guide onlead. Of the 20 habituated gorilla groups in Bwindi, you will be allocated to trek only one today. After an hour with gorillas, walk back to a lodge in Bwindi and later, visit the Batwa community.rnrnAccommodation rnrnBasic: Buhoma Community Bandas or in Nshongi CamprnrnModerate: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge or within Gorilla Mist CamprnrnLuxury: Chameleon Hill Lodge or within Gorilla Forest Camp
Buhoma Lodge is one of Uganda's finest luxury safari lodges offering an exceptional blend of comfort, sustainability and proximity to one of Africa's most extraordinary wildlife experiences - mountain gorilla trekking. The lodge is situated along the Northern edge of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park facing the ancient rainforest and provides guests with a peaceful retreat surrounded by breathtaki...
Travel back to Kigali from Bwindi
Have a leisurely cup of Ugandan tea or coffee and after, return to Kigali via Katuna or Chanika border. Take part in Kigali city expedition that lets you visit Kigali genocide site, local markets among other significant sites. Depart from Kigali Airport or drop off at a hotel or place of residence in Kigali.
What’s Included & Excluded
Complete transparency with no hidden costs on your RwaTrek safari.
Included in Your Trip
- Gorilla permits
- Golden monkey permit
- Accommodation for 5 nights & meals
- En-route lunch
- Travel in a classic safari vehicle
- A bottle of drinking water
Not Included
- Airfare
- Laundry
- Telephone
- Personal shopping expenses
- Cigars
Accommodations on this Tour
Luxury
Singita Kwitonda Lodge
SINGITA KWITONDA LODGErnrnPerched right at the gateway of Volcanoes National Park, Singita is this beautiful lodge called the Kwitonda lodge which provides an unparalleled premier luxury experience against a dramatic backdrop of the Virunga Mountains.rnrnThis ultra-luxury lodge is designed around sustainability and features eight sprawling suites alongside a massive four-bedroom villa known as Kat...
Midrange
Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
FIVE VOLCANOES BOUTIQUE HOTELrnFor travelers seeking a fantastic mid-range alternative right outside Volcanoes National Park provides excellent comfort and atmosphere. Located in the nearby town of Kinigi, this property offers standard double rooms, spacious family suites, and a private VIP cottage.rnrnThe rooms are clean, modern, and air-conditioned, featuring comfortable beds, private en-suite b...
Luxury
Amarembo Gorilla by Touch down
Amarembo Gorilla by Touch Down is an upscale boutique safari lodge situated in Kinigi Musanze District in the Northern Province of Rwanda. The lodge is situated at the foothills of the majestic Virunga Mountains offering a luxurious retreat for travelers seeking an unforgettable mountain gorilla trekking experience in Volcanoes National Park.rnrnCombining contemporary comfort with authentic Rwanda...
Luxury
Buhoma Lodge
Buhoma Lodge is one of Uganda's finest luxury safari lodges offering an exceptional blend of comfort, sustainability and proximity to one of Africa's most extraordinary wildlife experiences - mountain gorilla trekking. The lodge is situated along the Northern edge of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park facing the ancient rainforest and provides guests with a peaceful retreat surrounded by breathtaki...
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