Explore the Wildlife: Gorilla and Golden Monkey Trekking Tours in Uganda and Rwanda

Tour Description:

Experience the best of Uganda and Rwanda on this 5-day safari holiday. Starting with a pick-up in Rwanda, this private tour includes:

· Bwindi Forest Visit: Trek mountain gorillas and visit the Batwa pygmies.

· Volcanoes National Park: Trek golden monkeys in their natural habitat.

· Private Tour: Enjoy a personalized experience with a private guide and travel in a 4x4 jeep land cruiser.

Discover the rich wildlife and cultural heritage of these two remarkable countries on an exclusive and unforgettable adventure.

Day 1: June 2025: Arrival at the Kigali International airport + Hotel + relax (Approx. 18 mins drive).

On arrival at Kigali International Airport, our Dedicated team of Hermosa Life Tours and Travel will be at the Kigali International airport for the meet and greet assistance. You will be met with a warm welcome by our company representative, get cleared by the customs, exchange some money into local currency, drive to the hotel for some good rest. Our driver will brief you all about the safari and the program in details. Later, have dinner and rest.

Overnight at One Click Hotel (Meal plan: Bed and breakfast).

Day 2: June 2025: Transfer to Uganda - Bwindi Impenetrable NP side + Visiting the Batwa Pygmies (Approx. 4hrs & 20 mins drive).

Pick up from your hotel following your breakfast. Our guide will already be by the hotel at 6am to brief you about the tour before beginning the long scenic drive to Uganda side, cross via Cyanika border. The journey takes about -/+ 4 hours and you need to set off early in order to reach in time to rest before the next day’s activities. The journey is a bit long but very eventful as you will get to see the beautiful countryside and landscapes of both Uganda and Rwanda. Lunch will be taken along the way. Arrival with check in and relaxation enjoying lodge /hotel amenities. Later, head out for a visit to the Batwa pygmy community. The Batwa were the original inhabitants of the Bwindi impenetrable forest but were driven away from the park to allow for mountain gorilla conservation. While with them, you learn about the difficulties they face adapting to a new world. The Batwa will entertain you with songs, their ways of life, dance and storytelling. Retire and return to the lodge. In the evening, relax at leisure using your lodge amenities and the Bwindi breeze. Dinner and rest. 

Overnight stay at Broadbill Forest Camp (Meal plan: Bed and breakfast).

Day 3: June 2025: Gorilla trekking experience +Transfer back to Rwanda – Musanze + Relax (Approx. 2hrs & 30 mins drive).

Early morning cup of coffee, then prepare for the briefing from the Uganda wildlife officials and thereafter enter the jungle to search the shy mountain gorillas and enjoy their life style in their real home. After meeting the gorillas, you can sit around these great apes for a whole hour gazing into their big round eyes. On a gorilla safari, a reasonable degree of fitness is required as well as walking shoes, packed food and mineral water, insect repellent, sun screen and hut. The gorilla trekking experience takes half or whole day depending on the movement of these primates. After this gorilla trekking experience in Uganda, you will have informative memorable experience in life. Return to the lodge /hotel for lunch and little bit of relaxation. Later, head out for a drive, check out and you will be transferred back to Rwanda. Prepare for a long scenic drive back to Rwanda with the beautiful country sides, great hills and valleys plus many locals along the way on their daily activities. Cross via Cyanika border and continue to your hotel /lodge in the Musanze town near Volcanoes National Park. Check in and have a relaxed evening till dinner time. Rest.

Overnight stay at Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge (Meal Plan: bed and breakfast).

Day 4: June 2025: Undertake Golden Monkey trek with a transfer back to Kigali + City tours+ hotel + relax (Approx. 2hrs & 30 mins drive).

After breakfast you will proceed to the park headquarters to meet your guides for Golden Monkeys trekking, the trek is not so strenuous and monkeys can be watched for only 1 hour. After completing your experiences, return to your lodge / hotel. Check out and say your goodbyes, drive back to Kigali city arrival with a city tour following your lunch. Visit the Kigali Gisozi genocide memorial. Here, over 256,000 victims of the Rwandan genocide of 1994 were laid to rest as a sign of respect to their bodies. A short visit to the local markets, you may proceed with some souvenir shopping in city malls or craft shops. Continue with the drive to your hotel, arrival with check in, refresh and relax using hotel amenities, optional night life. Dinner and rest.

 Overnight at One Click Hotel (Meal plan: Bed and breakfast)

Day 5: June 2025: Shopping + Departure (Approx. 18 mins drive).

Wake up to a relaxed breakfast, this is your last day in Rwanda you may go for another shopping in the city or spend the day at leisure in Kigali city as you please. Depending on your flight details your/our driver will drive you to the Kigali international Airport for your outbound flight back home (flight at 11:55am). End. See you when you visit next.

(Only breakfast).

End of your tour and our services.

QUOTATION.

When staying in lower mid -range properties:

Net Price per person – 2 participants – Shared Room:  = $3,050 (1 Uganda Gorilla permit).

The Safari Package includes: 

Airport transfers, meet and assist, Pickup from Kigali, Drop-off in Kigali Rwanda, Cultural activities (Batwa pygmies visit),Gorilla trekking permits (Gorilla Trekking in Uganda is 815Usd per person, per trek),Golden Monkeys trek, City tours, Gisozi genocide memorial, Accommodation in double rooms based on bed & breakfast,Private transport in a 4×4 jeep land cruiser,Services of an English-speaking driver-guides,Bottled drinking water while trekking and in vehicle,All taxes on the services quoted above.

The Safari Package Excludes: International: 

Regional and local Airfares, Any meals that are not mentioned, Visa fees, EATV – East African Tourist Visa to access both countries with ease, Yellow fever certificate required for Uganda side, Porter – age (if any),Tips and other things with Personal Nature expenses, Telephone expenses, Any optional activities, Costs of services not mentioned, Any special beverages and cigars, Insurance.