This unforgettable 4-day journey combines two incredible primate experiences: tracking playful golden monkeys in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park and encountering majestic mountain gorillas in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Along the way, explore Rwanda’s poignant history, marvel at the Virunga Volcanoes, and unwind at Africa’s second-deepest lake, bilharzia-free Lake Bunyonyi.
4-Day Rwanda-Uganda Golden Monkey and Gorilla Trekking
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Duration
4 days
Tour Type
Overview
Included/Exclude
✔ Golden monkey & gorilla trekking permits included
✔ Scenic Virunga Volcanoes and Lake Bunyonyi vistas
✔ Cultural insights (Rwandan history, Ugandan highlands)
✔ All meals + mid-range accommodations
✖ International flights/visas
✖ Alcoholic drinks
✖ Travel insurance
✖ Tips for guides
Tour Plan
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Meet your guide at Kigali Airport for a city tour including:
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The Kigali Genocide Memorial
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Presidential Palace Museum (political history)
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Scenic drive through evolving neighborhoods
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Enjoy lunch before traveling to Musanze
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Optional visit to twin Lakes Burera & Ruhondo with volcanic backdrops
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Accommodation: Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge (mid-range)
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Meals: Lunch & Dinner
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Early breakfast, then trek through bamboo forests to observe golden monkeys (1 hour).
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Watch these agile primates feed on bamboo shoots and (sometimes) raid potato fields!
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After lunch, cross into Uganda to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
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Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge (mid-range)
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Morning briefing, then embark on your gorilla trek (2–8 hours).
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Spend a magical hour with a gorilla family in their natural habitat.
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Afternoon transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, "Africa’s Switzerland," for serene lakeside relaxation.
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Accommodation: Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort (mid-range)
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Morning boat ride to explore the lake’s islands.
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Cross back to Rwanda, with a final stop at Kigali’s craft markets or genocide memorial.
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Transfer to Kigali Airport for departure.
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Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
