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Remarkable Rwanda & Gorillas of Uganda

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Rwanda and Uganda are often overlooked travel destinations, but this nine-day journey will take you through their wild landscapes, rich in history and wildlife, so you can discover more than the average traveller. Learn about the devastating events that took place in Rwanda, then see what life looks like today in this naturally beautiful country when you visit the city of Musanze. Combine this with the incredible scenery and diverse animal life of Uganda, an unforgettable adventure searching for mountain gorillas and an expert local leader to guide the way, and this trip has all the makings of a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.

Trip Name
Remarkable Rwanda & Gorillas of Uganda
Last Updated
1970-01-01
Days
9
Capacity
12
Highlights
  • Seek out the rare mountain gorilla on a trek through Uganda's steamy forests and spend an unforgettable hour in their presence, with all required gorilla permits included in the trip price.
  • Learn about Rwanda's devastating history with a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre, and see what life looks like today with a tour of the city’s most vibrant neighbourhoods.
  • Get to know the diverse wildlife of Queen Elizabeth National Park on a series of 4WD safaris and an optional boat cruise around the Kazinga Channel, which links Lake Edward to Lake George.
  • Enjoy views of epic landscapes right outside your door at your safari lodges and eco camps, where if you’re lucky, you might even get wild visitors like elephants, buffalo and hippos.
  • Visit the Gorilla Doctors HQ and learn about how they're saving the species one gorilla patient at a time – a portion of your trip cost gives back to supporting the important work they do.

Itinerary

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES A selection of optional activities that have been popular with past travellers are listed in the day-to-day itinerary. This isn't an exhaustive list and should be used as a guide only for some of what might be available. Prices are approximate, are for entrance fees only, and don’t include transport to and from the sites or local guides unless indicated. All activities are subject to availability, and maybe on a join-in basis. It may not be possible to do all the activities listed in the time available at each destination, so some pre-planning for what you are most interested in is advised. When it's recommended that travellers pre-book these activities, look for a note in the Special Information section of the day-to-day itinerary. For most, they can either be organised independently on the day, or let your group leader or local representative know you are interested at the Welcome Meeting and they can assist. Where activities are considered medium or high risk, we work with operators whose safety and credentials we have sighted and assessed. Although it is possible that you may find the same activity cheaper with another operator on the ground, we cannot vouch for the safety or quality of that operator. Medium and high-risk activities not listed above have not been assessed by us and as such our staff and group leader or local representative are unable to assist you with organising these activities. Activities that contravene our Responsible Travel policies are also not listed. Please remember that the decision to partake in any activity not listed is at your own discretion and risk., ROAD CONDITIONS AND INFRASTRUCTURE IN AFRICA: Roads in Africa are often in very poor condition, which makes it hard on our vehicles. Our vehicles are serviced regularly and are generally in good condition, but breakdowns can and do happen. Sometimes the going on this trip is quite tough, the distances covered fairly large and some of the roads and tracks are not exactly smooth or free from dust, but the rewards are exceptional. The travelling times indicated in our Essential Trip Information is just a rough guide and is dependent on various factors that may be outside our control, such as road conditions, weather and time spent at borders. DRIVE TIMES: The travel times listed in the day to day itinerary are a guide only. Please be aware that delays may occur and please be patient - it's all part of the experience afterall! Additionally, the travel times do not include time spent on game drives as these can vary with each departure., ITINERARY CHANGES Our itineraries are updated regularly throughout the year based on customer feedback and to reflect the current situation in each destination. The information included in this Essential Trip Information may therefore differ from when you first booked your trip. It's important that you review this information prior to travel so that you have the latest updates. Due to weather, local conditions, transport schedules, public holidays, political unrest or other factors, further changes may be necessary to your itinerary once in-country. Your group leader or local representative will keep you up to date with any such changes once your trip is underway and has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if deemed necessary due to safety concerns.

Day 1 - Kigali
Murakaza neza! Welcome to Kigali, the capital of Rwanda since it gained independence in 1962. This is a country that has been striving to rebuild its economy for years and offers so much to the intrepid traveller including its welcoming people, an abundance of picturesque lakes and the wildlife-rich Virunga Mountains. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting with your fellow travellers and local leader at 6 pm.
Day 2 - Musanze
After breakfast this morning, your trip leader will take you to the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre, which opened in 2004 to mark the 10th commemoration of the genocide against the Tutsi people. It serves as a memorial and a place for people to grieve lost friends and family. This afternoon, you’ll drive to Musanze – the gateway to Volcanoes National Park, home to gorillas and golden monkeys. Later, you'll visit the Gorilla Doctors headquarters – the only organisation in the world dedicated to saving the mountain and eastern lowland (Grauer’s) gorilla species. The organisation monitors the health of gorilla groups to ensure the early detection of disease and injury, and stages medical interventions when gorillas suffer from human-induced or life-threatening trauma or disease.
Day 3 - Musanze
Today, you’ll visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund. This research centre is the world leader in protecting and studying gorillas while helping communities build their conservation capabilities. During your visit, you’ll learn about Dian Fossey’s life and the conservation of endangered mountain gorillas in Rwanda. There are plenty of optional activities to do in Musanze, including golden monkey trekking in the Virunga Mountains, the Mt Bisoke trek or a canoe ride on the Mukungwa River. Maybe visit Red Rocks Rwanda, where you can learn about local banana beer production and watch traditional dancing, drumming and basket-weaving demonstrations.
Day 4 - Queen Elizabeth National Park
Today, you’ll leave Rwanda and cross the border into Uganda, making your way to Queen Elizabeth National Park. This park is home to 618 bird species, 10 species of primates including chimpanzees and 95 different types of mammals – the route to your accommodation might feel like an unofficial safari! Keep an eye out for African elephants, buffalo, hippos, warthogs, Nile crocodiles, leopards, spotted hyenas, lions and chimpanzees. Tonight, you’ll stay in a simple safari lodge within the park, overlooking the Kazinga Channel.
Day 5 - Queen Elizabeth National Park
Embark on a 4WD safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park this morning. Be on the lookout for any wildlife you may not have seen yesterday – if you’re really lucky, you might be able to spot leopards or lions. This afternoon, you can see the park from a different perspective with an optional cruise down the Kazinga Channel, which links Lake Edward to Lake George. You’ll be joined by local guides who will share their expert insight into the landscape and the animals who live within it – be on the lookout for hippos basking on the shore, crocodiles, herds of elephants and abundant birdlife.
Day 6 - Queen Elizabeth National Park
This morning, you’ll make your way to Ishasha, the southern section of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Here, you’ll meet some residents to learn more about rural life in Uganda. Visit a local organic farm, medicine garden and homestead and learn how its owner is tackling human-wildlife conflict with his anti-crop raiding techniques. You’ll also meet a local Mukiga woman who will share her story while showing you how to sort, pound and grind millet to make porridge and other Bakiga meals. This part of the park is famous for its tree-climbing lions, so be on the lookout as you drive to your ecolodge in the northern section of the park, which is frequented by herds of elephants, buffalo and antelopes.
Day 7 - Kisoro
Today, leave the Queen Elizabeth National Park, headed for the southwest tip of Uganda. The journey is like a game drive in itself, with the chance to spot zebras, antelopes, baboons and monkeys through the window. When you arrive, you’ll make your way to your base for the next two days in Kisoro, which provides access to seven different gorilla groups located in Mgahinga, Nkuringo, Rushaga and Nshongi.
Day 8 - Kisoro
Join a local guide and trackers as you climb through the rugged, mountainous terrain of Bwindi National Park in search of mountain gorillas. Make no mistake, tracking gorillas is no walk in the park – it's called the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for a reason. It can be wet, muddy, strenuous and uncomfortable, but the incredible feeling of coming across a group of gorillas is worth the effort. Spend an hour with the gorillas as they eat, sleep, groom and play with the male silverback watching over them, then return to the lodge for dinner and reflect on this incredible experience with your fellow travellers.
Day 9 - Kigali
After breakfast this morning, it’s time to make the journey back to Kigali. When you arrive, there are no further activities planned and your adventure comes to an end. If you’d like to spend more time here, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
18-06-202626-06-2026AUD $ 8,667-
25-06-202603-07-2026AUD $ 8,636-
02-07-202610-07-2026AUD $ 8,546-
09-07-202617-07-2026AUD $ 8,366-
16-07-202624-07-2026AUD $ 8,541-
23-07-202631-07-2026AUD $ 8,712-
30-07-202607-08-2026AUD $ 8,456-
06-08-202614-08-2026AUD $ 8,991-
10-08-202618-08-2026AUD $ 8,006-
13-08-202621-08-2026AUD $ 8,613-
17-08-202625-08-2026AUD $ 7,911-
20-08-202628-08-2026AUD $ 8,626-
22-08-202630-08-2026AUD $ 7,704-
27-08-202604-09-2026AUD $ 8,613-
03-09-202611-09-2026AUD $ 8,001-
10-09-202618-09-2026AUD $ 8,096-
17-09-202625-09-2026AUD $ 7,857-
24-09-202602-10-2026AUD $ 7,826-
01-10-202609-10-2026AUD $ 7,281-
15-10-202623-10-2026AUD $ 8,091-
22-10-202630-10-2026AUD $ 7,196-
12-11-202620-11-2026AUD $ 8,091-
19-11-202627-11-2026AUD $ 7,196-
03-12-202611-12-2026AUD $ 7,425-
17-12-202625-12-2026AUD $ 7,376-
31-12-202608-01-2027AUD $ 7,376-
07-01-202715-01-2027AUD $ 8,096-
14-01-202722-01-2027AUD $ 7,556-
21-01-202729-01-2027AUD $ 7,556-
04-02-202712-02-2027AUD $ 7,695-
11-02-202719-02-2027AUD $ 7,556-
18-02-202726-02-2027AUD $ 7,556-
15-04-202723-04-2027AUD $ 7,556-
20-05-202728-05-2027AUD $ 7,556-
31-05-202708-06-2027AUD $ 7,556-
03-06-202711-06-2027AUD $ 7,780-
10-06-202718-06-2027AUD $ 7,780-
14-06-202722-06-2027AUD $ 7,556-
17-06-202725-06-2027AUD $ 7,780-
24-06-202702-07-2027AUD $ 7,780-
28-06-202706-07-2027AUD $ 7,556-
01-07-202709-07-2027AUD $ 8,010-
08-07-202716-07-2027AUD $ 8,010-
15-07-202723-07-2027AUD $ 8,158-
19-07-202727-07-2027AUD $ 7,556-
22-07-202730-07-2027AUD $ 8,158-
29-07-202706-08-2027AUD $ 8,158-
02-08-202710-08-2027AUD $ 7,556-
05-08-202713-08-2027AUD $ 8,010-
12-08-202720-08-2027AUD $ 8,010-
16-08-202724-08-2027AUD $ 7,556-
19-08-202727-08-2027AUD $ 8,010-
26-08-202703-09-2027AUD $ 8,010-
02-09-202710-09-2027AUD $ 9,065-
09-09-202717-09-2027AUD $ 9,065-
16-09-202724-09-2027AUD $ 9,065-
23-09-202701-10-2027AUD $ 8,900-
07-10-202715-10-2027AUD $ 8,395-
21-10-202729-10-2027AUD $ 8,395-
11-11-202719-11-2027AUD $ 8,395-
02-12-202710-12-2027AUD $ 8,395-
16-12-202724-12-2027AUD $ 8,645-
30-12-202707-01-2028AUD $ 8,645-
06-01-202814-01-2028AUD $ 8,395-
20-01-202828-01-2028AUD $ 8,395-
03-02-202811-02-2028AUD $ 8,395-
10-02-202818-02-2028AUD $ 8,395-
17-02-202825-02-2028AUD $ 8,395-
13-04-202821-04-2028AUD $ 8,395-
18-05-202826-05-2028AUD $ 8,395-
29-05-202806-06-2028AUD $ 8,395-
01-06-202809-06-2028AUD $ 8,395-
08-06-202816-06-2028AUD $ 8,395-
12-06-202820-06-2028AUD $ 8,395-
15-06-202823-06-2028AUD $ 8,395-
22-06-202830-06-2028AUD $ 8,395-
26-06-202804-07-2028AUD $ 8,395-
29-06-202807-07-2028AUD $ 8,395-
06-07-202814-07-2028AUD $ 8,395-
13-07-202821-07-2028AUD $ 8,395-
17-07-202825-07-2028AUD $ 8,395-
20-07-202828-07-2028AUD $ 8,395-
27-07-202804-08-2028AUD $ 8,395-
31-07-202808-08-2028AUD $ 8,395-
03-08-202811-08-2028AUD $ 8,395-
10-08-202818-08-2028AUD $ 8,395-
14-08-202822-08-2028AUD $ 8,395-
17-08-202825-08-2028AUD $ 8,395-
24-08-202801-09-2028AUD $ 8,395-
31-08-202808-09-2028AUD $ 8,395-
07-09-202815-09-2028AUD $ 8,395-
14-09-202822-09-2028AUD $ 8,395-
21-09-202829-09-2028AUD $ 8,395-
05-10-202813-10-2028AUD $ 8,395-
19-10-202827-10-2028AUD $ 8,395-
09-11-202817-11-2028AUD $ 8,395-
30-11-202808-12-2028AUD $ 8,395-
14-12-202822-12-2028AUD $ 8,395-
28-12-202805-01-2029AUD $ 8,395-

Accommodation

Hotel (3 nights), Safari Lodge (5 nights)

Transport

4WD vehicles

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