Price:$3,070
7 Days Gorilla and Golden Monkeys Adventure Uganda Rwanda Safari
Code: NSA7UGRW25
Description
This 7-day cross-border journey connects Uganda’s misty forests with Rwanda’s dramatic volcanoes, offering up-close encounters with endangered gorillas and golden monkeys. You’ll relax on the shores of Lake Bunyonyi and Lake Kivu, experience Rwanda’s capital through a historic city tour, and enjoy a perfect balance of adventure and serenity.
Safari Highlights
- Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Uganda)
- Golden Monkey Tracking in Volcanoes National Park (Rwanda)
- Canoeing & Relaxation at Lake Bunyonyi and Lake Kivu
- Kigali Genocide Memorial & Cultural City Tour
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Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in Kigali
Upon arrival in Kigali, you’ll be welcomed by your guide and head out for a guided city tour. Visit the moving Kigali Genocide Memorial, local art galleries, and craft markets. Depending on your accommodation, relax in the serene gardens of The Retreat or the cozy simplicity of Step Town Hotel before your mountain adventure begins.
Accommodation Options
Luxury: The Retreat by Heaven
Midrange: Heaven Boutique Hotel
Budget: Step Town Motel
Meals: Dinner
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Day 2: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park & Golden Monkey Trekking
Day 2: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park & Golden Monkey Trekking
After breakfast, journey north to Volcanoes National Park, known for its breathtaking scenery and rare primates. Trek through the bamboo forest to encounter energetic golden monkeys in their natural habitat. Spend the night at the luxurious lodges with volcano views of your choice.
Accommodation Options
Luxury: Bisate Lodge
Midrange: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
Budget: La Locanda
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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Day 3: Cross into Uganda
This morning, cross the border from Rwanda into Uganda and make your way to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Settle into your forest lodge surrounded by lush greenery and listen to birdsong as you prepare for the next day’s unforgettable gorilla trek.
Accommodation Options
Luxury: Buhoma Lodge
Midrange: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Budget: Broadbill Forest Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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Day 4: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
After an early briefing, hike into the dense forest with expert trackers to find a habituated family of mountain gorillas. Spend a captivating hour observing their interactions. Return to your lodge for a warm meal and rest, reflecting on this life-changing wildlife experience.
Accommodation Options
Luxury: Buhoma Lodge
Midrange: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Budget: Broadbill Forest Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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Day 5: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Depart for the serene Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda’s deepest lake, known for its tranquil beauty and birdlife. Enjoy a relaxing dugout canoe ride around its
scenic islands. Stay at the lodge or hotel of your choice in the area for the night.
Accommodation Options
Luxury: BirdNest @ Bunyonyi Resort
Midrange: Arcadia Cottages Bunyonyi
Budget: Byoona Amagara Island Retreat
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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Day 6: Return to Kigali via Lake Kivu
Drive through the beautiful Kigezi highlands and cross back into Rwanda,
arriving at Lake Kivu in Gisenyi. Enjoy a lakeside lunch and optional swimming or walking by the beach. Spend the evening at the refined Lake
Kivu Serena Hotel or the charming, local-style Paradise Malahide.
Accommodation Options:
Luxury: The Retreat by Heaven
Midrange: Heaven Boutique Hotel
Budget: Step Town Motel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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Day 7: Departure from Kigali
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast by the lake before heading back to Kigali
International Airport for your departure flight. Optional craft market stopovers can be arranged depending on flight time.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch