4-Day Budget Rwanda Uganda Golden Monkey & Gorilla Tour
Overview
Tour Overview
This 4-day cross-border adventure offers an intimate experience with two of East Africa’s rarest primates—golden monkeys and mountain gorillas. Journey
Day by Day
Itinerary
Kigali to Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
Day 1Kigali to Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda Kigali to Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda After breakfast at your hotel in Kigali, meet your guide and begin your journey with a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, a powerful site commemorating the victims of the 1994 genocide. Depart northwest through Rwanda’s rolling green hills toward Volcanoes National Park. This scenic drive passes through market towns and terraced farmlands. Arrive in the afternoon and check in at The Garden Place Hotel or a similar budget accommodation for overnight rest. Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas) Best Time To Visit June to August (It is drier and hiking is easier) High Season June to September (Permits are scarce) Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot) Wildlife in Volcanoes NP GorillaCommon ChimpanzeeNone ElephantRare BuffaloRare White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone Show more GiraffeNone LionNone LeopardNone CheetahNone ZebraNone WildebeestNone HippoNone Accommodation: The Garden Place Hotel Budget hotelless than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda) +6 Photos +5 Photos Meals & Drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinks not included
Golden Monkey Trekking, Cultural Experience & Transfer to Uganda
Day 2Golden Monkey Trekking, Cultural Experience & Transfer to Uganda Golden Monkey Trekking, Cultural Experience & Transfer to Uganda Begin early with a transfer to Kinigi Park Headquarters for a safety briefing. Embark on a guided golden monkey trek in Volcanoes National Park, where you’ll spend an hour observing these lively and rare primates. After the trek, visit the Gorilla Guardian Village to engage in local cultural traditions including dance, music, and crafts. Continue to the Gorilla Museum to learn about the conservation legacy of mountain gorillas. Later, cross the border into Uganda and head to your lodge near Bwindi/Mgahinga. Overnight at Travelers Rest Hotel or similar. Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas) Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest) High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce) Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall) Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP GorillaCommon ChimpanzeeRare ElephantRare White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone LionNone Show more GiraffeNone LeopardNone CheetahNone BuffaloNone ZebraNone WildebeestNone HippoNone Accommodation: Travellers Rest Hotel Mid-range hotel1-2hr drive from Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinks not included
Gorilla Trekking & Lake Bunyonyi
Day 3Gorilla Trekking & Lake Bunyonyi Gorilla Trekking & Lake Bunyonyi Enjoy an early breakfast before heading to the ranger station for a pre-trek briefing. Then set off into the forest in search of a habituated gorilla family, guided by expert trackers. Spend one hour in their presence, observing their behaviors from a safe distance of 10 meters. Following this once-in-a-lifetime encounter, drive to Lake Bunyonyi—one of Uganda’s most picturesque lakes. Unwind amid serene views and birdlife. Overnight at Lake Bunyonyi Overland Camp or similar. Main Destination: Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda) Accommodation: Bunyonyi Overland Resort Budget resort located at Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda) +16 Photos +15 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinks not included
Lake Bunyonyi Return to Kigali
Day 4Lake Bunyonyi Return to Kigali Lake Bunyonyi Return to Kigali Start your morning with a peaceful lakeside breakfast. After check-out, enjoy a scenic drive through the highlands of southwestern Uganda back to Kigali, Rwanda. Your guide will drop you at your hotel or Kigali International Airport in time for your departure, marking the end of your primate trekking adventure. Main Destination: Kigali (Rwanda) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred, you can contact the operator directly Next: Request a Quote Request a Quote Disclaimer This tour is offered by Safari 2 Gorilla Tours, not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings. If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change. The exact order, contents and rates of
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- A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
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Aron was able to organize a very unusual itinerary : RT Bujumbara, Burundi to Gombe, Tanzania. This included 2 overland routes, border crossings and private boat trip. He paid attention to details and was flexible in adjusting the itinerary...
My wife and I had an incredible 12-day tour that featured astounding wildlife, exceptional food and service, and a highly personalized itinerary. The tour was extremely customizable, as Aron helped craft the perfect trip that encompassed...
Magnificent, professional and what an experience and privilege to have Martin Twinomujuni as our tour guide. Everything went smoothly and Martin helped make our journey so special. He really is a fantastic guide and together with Aron...
Aron took care of us from our inquiry about the gorilla trekking to the very end. He was extremely knowledgeable about everything and was very prompt when responding to our questions over WhatsApp. He made us feel very comfortable the whole...
I had an amazing private safari experience in Uganda and would highly recommend it. Seeing wildlife so close in such an authentic natural environment was unforgettable — especially the gorillas and chimpanzees. Aron was a great guide:...
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