7-Day Rwanda & Uganda Gorilla Adventure
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Two unforgettable gorilla trekking experiences & breathtaking landscapes 🌿
Destinations:
✔ Kampala & Kigali – City tours & cultural experiences
✔ Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Uganda) – Gorilla trekking
✔ Volcanoes National Park (Rwanda) – Gorilla trekking
✔ Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda) – Relaxation & scenic boat cruise
Safari Overview
Embark on an incredible 7-day journey through Uganda and Rwanda, where you’ll:
✔ TrekK endangered mountain gorillas in both Uganda & Rwanda
✔ Explore vibrant cities with cultural tours in Kampala or Kigali
✔ Enjoy breathtaking scenic drives through Uganda’s highlands
✔ Relax at Lake Bunyonyi, one of Africa’s most stunning lakes
Included/Exclude
- Full-time English-speaking driver/guide
- Accommodation & meals as per itinerary
- Airport pick-up & drop-off
- Bottled drinking water
- All activities mentioned in the itinerary
- Miscellaneous expenses
Tour Plan
Arrive in Entebbe, meet your guide, and transfer to Kampala.
If time allows, enjoy a guided city tour, visiting:
- Kasubi Tombs (UNESCO Heritage Site)
- Bahai Temple
- Uganda Museum
- Namugongo Martyrs Shrine
- Local craft markets
Dinner & overnight stay at a comfortable hotel
Accommodation options:
- Sheraton Hotel
- Holiday Express Hotel
Meals: Dinner
Early breakfast, then set off on a scenic drive to Bwindi, with stops at:
The Uganda Equator – great photo opportunity & shopping.
Lunch en route in Mbarara.
Drive through Ankole cattle farms & banana plantations before reaching Bwindi.
Accommodation options:
- Gorilla Forest Camp
- Gorilla Mist Camp
- Four Gorillas Lodge
- Mahogany Springs Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Early breakfast & briefing at park headquarters.
Set off for your first gorilla trek through Bwindi’s lush rainforest.
Spend one magical hour observing the gorillas up close.
Optional: Visit the Batwa community for a cultural experience.
Accommodation: Same as Day 2
Meals: Breakfast, packed lunch, and dinner
Breakfast & scenic drive to Kisoro, crossing into Rwanda at Cyanika border.
Enjoy spectacular views of the Virunga Mountains along the way.
Check-in at your lodge in Volcanoes National Park.
Accommodation options:
- Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
- Kwitonda Lodge
- Virunga Lodge
- Bisate Lodge
- Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Early breakfast & briefing at Kinigi Park Headquarters.
Trek another gorilla family, experiencing Rwanda’s gentler slopes.
Spend an hour with the gorillas – a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
After the trek, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda’s most scenic lake.
Accommodation options:
- Arcadia Cottages
- Bunyonyi Overland Camp
- Bunyonyi Rock Resort
- Byona Amagara Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Enjoy a boat cruise exploring Lake Bunyonyi’s legendary 29 islands, including:
- Punishment Island – where unmarried pregnant girls were abandoned in the past.
Optional activities:
- Birdwatching
- Canoeing
- Swimming
- Cycling & hiking
Accommodation: Same as Day 5
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Breakfast, then drive back to Kampala or Kigali.
Drop-off at Entebbe International Airport / Kigali International Airport for your flight home.
Meals: Breakfast
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