Quick Summary

5-Day Uganda Gorillas, Chimps & Rwanda Golden Monkeys - Rwanda is a 5 Days tour in Uganda, Rwanda via the Gorilla Trek route, starting from USD 2255. Below you'll find the latest itinerary, inclusions & exclusions, and how to book.

Duration
5 Days

Route
Gorilla Trek

From
USD 2255

Operator
Kitano Tours & Safaris

ABOUT 5-Day Uganda Gorillas, Chimps & Rwanda Golden Monkeys - Rwanda

This trip allows you to track gorillas in Uganda, see golden monkeys in Rwanda, and proceed to Kibale National Park, which is also the World's Primate Capital for chimpanzee trekking. For photographers and primate lovers, this trip is designed to fulfill your needs, please feel free to customize this tour to your liking, you can do as many activities as you wish and accommodations can be changed to fit your needs. Accommodations are subject to availability.

Duration: 5 Days
Route: Gorilla Trek
Starts at: USD 2255

Overview

Itinerary

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Highlights for 5-Day Uganda Gorillas, Chimps & Rwanda Golden Monkeys - Rwanda

Day 1: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Day 2: Golden Monkey Tracking in Rwanda and Transfer to Uganda
Day 3: Gorilla Tracking Experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 4: Transfer to Kibale National Park
Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking and Transfer to Entebbe Airport or Kigali

Itinerary Overview

Day	Title
Day 01	Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Day 02	Golden Monkey Tracking in Rwanda and Transfer to Uganda
Day 03	Gorilla Tracking Experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 04	Transfer to Kibale National Park
Day 05	Chimpanzee Tracking and Transfer to Entebbe Airport or Kigali

Day 01: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

>> Our guide will pick you up from the airport or hotel depending on the arrangements you have made with the company. You will then visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial Center. Then, you'll proceed to Ruhengeri Town driving for 2 hours and 30 min for lunch. Afterward, you will check in at your lodge. After check-in, you will visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund center in Kinigi. Afterward, you will relax at your lodge as you prepare for the next day's activities.

Time: 8-10hrs
Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge > Mid-range lodge just outside Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)

Day 02: Golden Monkey Tracking in Rwanda and Transfer to Uganda

>> After an early breakfast, you will proceed to the park headquarters for a briefing about the dos and don'ts of the golden monkey trekking experience. The activity can last as much as 6 hours or as short as 3 hours. After the tracking experience, you will proceed to the Rwanda-Uganda border crossing town of Chanika and do the immigration process. Afterward, you'll check in at your lodge near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda.

Time: 8-10hrs
Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: Bweza Gorilla Lodge > Mid-range lodge just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda)

Day 03: Gorilla Tracking Experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

>> After an early breakfast, you will proceed to the park headquarters for a briefing about the dos and don'ts of the gorilla trekking experience. The activity can last as much as 8 hours or as short as 3 hours depending on the gorilla family allocated to you. Golden trekking requires a minimum level of fitness. Gorilla permits are very limited and must be booked very early in advance.

Time: 8-10hrs
Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: Bweza Gorilla Lodge > Mid-range lodge just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda)

Day 04: Transfer to Kibale National Park

>> The transfer to Kibale National Park is a very scenic drive that takes you through whining roads and very beautiful green environments. You'll get a chance to pass through the mighty Queen Elizabeth National Park with the chance to see some animals along the way. Lunch will be en route. You will arrive early evening and opt to do some of the optional activities as will be highlighted by your guide.

Time: 8-10hrs
Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: Isunga Lodge > Mid-range lodge just outside Kibale NP (Chimps, Uganda)

Day 05: Chimpanzee Tracking and Transfer to Entebbe Airport or Kigali

>> This is the last day of your trip but also the most exciting last day you have ever seen because you will have an exciting morning with humanity's closest relative, the chimpanzees. This will mostly take up to 3 to 5 hours. After this activity, depending on your arrangements with Kajie Safaris, you will proceed to Entebbe International Airport which is 5 hour's drive away. You can also opt for a 1-hour domestic flight.