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  7. 4 Days Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda — Via Kigali Rwanda

Overview

Route: Kigali → Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (Uganda) → Kigali Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights Experience Uganda's legendary mountain gorillas on a compact safari entering through Kigali, Rwanda. After arrival in Kigali you visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial before crossing to Bwindi for two nights at a forest lodge. The highlight is a full gorilla trekking day in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, followed by a Batwa cultural village visit. Return to Kigali on the final day for your departure flight. Accommodation options Option A  Kigali Marriott Hotel & Gorilla Heights Lodge 2 guests: USD 3,540 per person sharing 4 guests: USD 3,275 per person sharing 6 guests: USD 3,180 per person sharing Option B — Kigali Serena Hotel & Chameleon Hill Lodge 2 guests: USD 2,920 per person sharing 4 guests: USD 2,628 per person sharing 6 guests: USD 2,530 per person sharing Meal plan key: HB+ = Half Board Plus; FB = Full Board (breakfast, lunch & dinner).

Tour snapshot

Duration:
4 Days
Group Size:
6 persons
Location:
Uganda
Tour Type:
Gorilla Trekking

Itinerary

1

Day 1

Arrival in Kigali — Kigali Marriott Hotel (or Serena alternate)

Arrive at Kigali International Airport where you are met and assisted through immigration. Transfer to your hotel in Kigali for check-in. Evening dinner and overnight. Overnight: Kigali Marriott Hotel (alternate: Kigali Serena Hotel). Meal plan: Half Board Plus — dinner, bed, breakfast and activities.
2

Day 2

Kigali Genocide Memorial — transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial & Museum, then drive south to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest on the Uganda side with lunch en route and border formalities. Arrive at your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight. Overnight: Gorilla Heights Lodge, Nkuringo (alternate: Chameleon Hill Lodge on Lake Mutanda). Meal plan: Full Board.
3

Day 3

Gorilla trekking & Batwa cultural visit

Early breakfast, then briefing at the park headquarters before your gorilla trek in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (trek may take 30 minutes to 5–6 hours; reasonable fitness required). Return to the lodge for refreshments, followed by an afternoon Batwa Cultural Village visit. Dinner and overnight at the lodge. Meal plan: Full Board.
4

Day 4

Return to Kigali — departure

Breakfast, then transfer back to Kigali. Lunch in Kigali before your transfer to Kigali International Airport for your onward flight. End of services. Meal plan: Breakfast and lunch.

Map

Tour Route
Stops: 1
Route: Single Location

Important Information

Included
  • Meet and greet assistance on arrival
  • Airport and inter-hotel transfers (day 1 to last day)
  • 1 night accommodation in Kigali on Half Board Plus
  • 2 nights accommodation in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest on Full Board
  • Kigali Genocide Memorial visit
  • 1 gorilla permit per person (UWA briefing, guide & trek — USD 800)
  • Private safari land cruiser 4x4 with Wi-Fi in receptive areas
  • Professional English-speaking driver guide
  • Bottled mineral water in the vehicle
  • Batwa cultural visit
  • Emergency medical evacuation services
Not Included
  • International and domestic flights unless stated
  • Entry visa fees
  • Drinks throughout the trip
  • Optional extras and activities not in the itinerary
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal expenses (phone, laundry, travel insurance, etc.)
Currency

from $2,920 per person

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Open booking - Select any date from Jul 17, 2026 onwards

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