Itinerary

1. Rwanda & Uganda Cross-Border Gorilla Safari

   Day 1: Kigali's History to Volcanoes National Park

   Your journey begins with a morning pickup from your hotel in Kigali. The first stop is the Kigali Genocide Memorial, a powerful and moving experience that provides a crucial understanding of Rwanda's history. Afterward, you will travel north through the picturesque countryside, often called the "land of a thousand hills." The drive to Volcanoes National Park offers breathtaking views of the Virunga Mountains. You'll arrive at your lodge in the afternoon, with time to relax and prepare for the adventures ahead.

   Accommodation: The Garden Place Hotel

   Meals: Full Board

   Day 2: Volcanic Peaks & Uganda Transfer

   After an early breakfast, you'll head to the park headquarters at Kinigi for a briefing. You have the option of a gorilla trek (at an additional cost) or the included golden monkey trek. Both treks take you into the lush forest, but the golden monkey trek is a lighter hike and provides a playful contrast to the gorilla experience. In the afternoon, you will cross the border into Uganda and continue to the Bwindi or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park area, where you will check into your lodge for the night, filled with anticipation for your gorilla encounter.

   Accommodation: Travellers Rest Hotel

   Meals: Full Board

   Day 3: The Ultimate Gorilla Trek in Uganda

   Today is the day you've been waiting for. After an early breakfast, you'll head to the Uganda gorilla trekking briefing point. Accompanied by a professional ranger, you will set off into the dense, misty forest in search of a habituated gorilla family. Once you find them, you will have a magical hour to observe these magnificent creatures up close, a truly awe-inspiring and humbling experience. After the trek, you will return to your lodge to relax, reflect on your incredible encounter, and enjoy a well-deserved dinner.

   Accommodation: Travellers Rest Hotel

   Meals: Full Board

   Day 4: Return to Kigali & Departure

   Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at your lodge before beginning your journey back to Kigali. You'll travel through the stunning highlands of southwestern Uganda and cross back into Rwanda, taking in the final views of this rich and beautiful landscape. Upon arrival in Kigali, your guide will transfer you to either a city hotel or Kigali International Airport, depending on your departure schedule. This concludes your unforgettable cross-border gorilla trekking safari, leaving you with lasting memories of East Africa's wild heart.