Private safari itinerary

Rwanda-Uganda Gorilla Trekking

This itinerary is planned around Rwanda, Uganda and can be adjusted for budget, lodge level, transport style, and add-on activities.

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Gorilla permits and peak-season rooms can sell out early.

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Trip Planning

This itinerary is planned around Rwanda, Uganda and can be adjusted for budget, lodge level, transport style, and add-on activities.

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Duration

3 Days

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Overview Itinerary

Overview

The Rwanda-Uganda Gorilla Safari offers an incredible way to experience gorilla trekking with minimal time spent on the road. It also includes enriching cultural visits to the Batwa tribe and the Lake Bunyonyi community, making it a perfect blend of wildlife adventure and authentic local experiences.

Included

Transport

Accommodation 2nights

Guide/Drive

Gorilla Permits

Meals

Enroute Drinking water

Government Taxes

Excluded

Flights

Tips $10 per day per person

Alcohol and soft drinks

Itinerary

Day 1. Transfer from Kigali to Bwindi in Uganda

Activities Day 1
Early Morning

Early morning airport pick up, Kigali International Airport
Morning & Afternoon

Transfer by Road, Kigali International Airport via Kigali to Gorilla Mist Camp
Transfer time; 4 to 5 hours
Morning

A breakfast stop in Kigali offers a cozy spot to savor fresh coffee, warm pastries, and local delicacies. The city’s vibrant charm adds flavor to the morning, making it the perfect start to explore Rwanda’s bustling capital.
Late Morning

Boader stop
Afternoon

Transfer to the lodge check in and lunch, Gorilla Mist Camp
Evening

Dinner and overnight, Gorilla Mist Camp

Day 2. Gorilla Trekking and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Early morning breakfast and check out, Gorilla Mist Camp
Transfer to the tracking center, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Morning & Afternoon
Mountain Gorilla Trekking, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Afternoon

Transfer by Road, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via Kabale to Arcadia Lodge Lake Bunyonyi
Transfer time; 2 to 3 hours

Around Lunchtime
Enroute lunch, Kabale
Evening
Check-in and overnight, Arcadia Lodge Lake Bunyonyi

Day 3. Lake Bunyonyi Community Tour and transfer to Kigali

Early morning breakfast, Arcadia Lodge Lake Bunyonyi
Morning
A community visit to Lake Bunyonyi offers a warm welcome, breathtaking views, a relaxing boat ride, and the chance to connect with locals. Take in the serene waters, vibrant culture, and heartfelt conversations in this beautiful corner of the world.
Morning & Afternoon
Transfer by Road, Arcadia Lodge Lake Bunyonyi via Kigali to Kigali International Airport
Transfer time; 4 to 5 hours
Afternoon
Lunch stop, Kigali

Late Afternoon
Transfer to the airport, Kigali International Airport

Why book with us

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Safari FAQ

Before you enquire

Can this safari be customized?

Yes. Use the enquiry form or WhatsApp CTA to share dates, traveler count, budget level, and any activities you want added or removed.

What does the price include?

Use the overview inclusions and exclusions as the starting point. Final quotes depend on lodge category, rooming, transport style, permits, and season.

How early should I enquire?

Gorilla permits and peak-season rooms can sell out early. Enquiring early gives the team more room to secure the right route and lodge match.

Plan this safari with confidence

Departure and return: Tell us your arrival city and flight dates; your written quote will confirm pickup and drop-off.
Route: Transfer from Kigali to Bwindi in Uganda → Gorilla Trekking and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi → Lake Bunyonyi Community Tour and transfer to Kigali
Accommodation: We will propose named properties and room arrangements for your dates. Lodge availability is confirmed during quotation.
Price basis: Request a quote. Your quote will state the currency, traveler count, room-sharing assumptions, permit fees, inclusions and exclusions.

Catalog inclusions: Transport; Accommodation 2nights; Guide/Drive; Gorilla Permits; Meals; Enroute Drinking water; Government Taxes. Confirm final scope in your quote.

Catalog exclusions: Flights; Tips $10 per day per person; Alcohol and soft drinks.

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