Rwanda, Uganda · Wildlife

6-Day Gorilla Trekking in Uganda and Rwanda with Bwindi and Volcanoes

6 Days Round trip from 14 Kitaasa Rd Moderate pace

Track the gorillas at the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Mountain gorilla in Bwindi Impenetrable forest

Visit Parc National des Volcanoes, Rwanda

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Track endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
02 Cross from Uganda into Rwanda for gorilla trekking based in Ruhengeri
03 Walk through a typical Ugandan village with a guided local visit
04 Spot golden monkeys in Volcanoes National Park amid volcanic views

Spend 6 days in Uganda's wilderness tracking the endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Continue toward the Uganda-Rwanda border for more primate encounters, including golden monkeys, in Volcanoes National Park. Along the way, enjoy volcanic scenery, forest trekking, and a glimpse of village life for the kind of complete adventure expected from a jungle safari.

Spend 6 days in Uganda's wilderness tracking the endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Entebbe, Ruhengeri, Kigali, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Kisoro, Volcanoes National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Entebbe and Hotel Transfer

You will be picked up by your local tour guide from Entebbe International Airport and transferred to your hotel.

Stay the night at Cassia Lodge (BB).

Day 02

Journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

In the morning, leave for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to the largest population of endangered mountain gorillas. With an abundant collection of flora and fauna, Bwindi is now an ecological island surrounded by cultivation on rich volcanic soils.

Stay the night at Nkuringo Gorilla Camp (FB).

Day 03

Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi

After breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing from the Uganda Wildlife Authority before setting off into the forest to see the mountain gorillas. The ranger guides will lead you through the forest while tracking gorillas, which can take from half an hour to five hours. Observe the behaviour of these elusive creatures as you walk through the forest. A reasonable degree of fitness is required, along with a sturdy pair of walking shoes.
If you have the afternoon free, you can go for a guided village walk to see how the Ugandans live.

Stay the night at Nkuringo Gorilla Camp (FB).

Day 04

Cross into Rwanda via Kisoro and Ruhengeri

Drive to Kisoro and cross the Uganda-Rwanda border to Ruhengeri in Rwanda. Ruhengeri is a city in northern Rwanda's Musanze district and serves as the base for gorilla tracking.
In the evening, you can stroll around the lodge and take in the panoramic sunset over the volcanoes.

Stay the night at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge.

Day 05

Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

Visit the gorilla sanctuary of Parc National des Volcans early in the morning. Trekking here is a demanding but rewarding experience, and you can also spot the golden monkeys. The time spent in the forest depends on the location of the gorillas and can take from as little as half an hour up to five hours.
If you have the afternoon free, you can choose to drive around.

Stay the night at Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge.

Day 06

Kigali City Tour and Departure Transfer

Depart to Kigali for a city tour with lunch en route.
Transfer to the airport for departure.

Where this trip takes you

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Volcanoes National Park, Kisoro, Ruhengeri

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from 14 Kitaasa Rd 6 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

All meals as specified in the itinerary (hotels in Kampala or Entebbe are B&B)
Drinks as stipulated in the itinerary
Accommodation as indicated in the itinerary
Water in the vehicle for overland sectors
All ground transportation and transfers as indicated, inclusive of fuel
Activities as indicated in the itinerary
Game drives in a shared 4-wheel drive vehicle at lodges where indicated
Ranger guide fees
Park, conservation, and community bed night fees
All applicable taxes, administration, and banking fees
Gorilla and Chimpanzee permits per person as specified in the itinerary

What's Not Included

Our company T-shirts
Ugandan coffee

Know before you go

Gorilla and Chimpanzee tracking is subject to permit availability. Permits are limited to 8 per gorilla group per day and 6 per chimpanzee track per half day.

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