Rwanda
A 4-day gorilla trekking adventure across Rwanda and Uganda — starting in Kigali, visiting the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund's Ellen Campus at Volcanoes National Park, then crossing into Uganda for gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, one of Africa's most biodiverse rainforests.
Starting from
$4,731per person
≈ KSh 613,100
What's included
Included activities
Day 1 — Kigali
Room Type: Deluxe Room Basis of Stay: Breakfast Included
Day 2 — Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
The Ellen Campus at Volcanoes National Park is the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund's world-class research and education centre — open daily to the public and one of the most meaningful stops on any Rwanda gorilla trekking itinerary. Visit state-of-the-art exhibits spanning nearly 60 years of gorilla conservation, browse the gift shop, and enjoy a meal at the Gorilla Café surrounded by the volcanic landscape.
Volcanoes National Park → Border Crossing & Lodge Transfer
After your campus visit, your guide will drive you to the Ugandan border. We recommend having an East Africa Tourist Visa ready, as this makes crossing immigration much quicker and smoother. Once across, you will head straight to your lodge in Uganda to settle in for the evening
Day 3 — Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Gorilla trekking in Uganda is widely regarded as one of the greatest wildlife experiences in the world. Your trek into Bwindi Impenetrable Forest begins with a briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers, covering the gorilla family you'll track and the guidelines designed to protect both you and the gorillas. The trek itself varies in duration and terrain — but the moment you come face to face with a mountain gorilla family in the wild, the effort is instantly forgotten.
Day 4 — Kigali
About the destination
Rwanda — the Land of a Thousand Hills — is one of Africa's most remarkable travel destinations, known for its conservation leadership, mountain gorillas, and dramatic transformation over the past three decades. Kigali, the capital, is Africa's cleanest and most walkable city, with a vibrant food scene, contemporary art galleries, and the deeply moving Kigali Genocide Memorial. As the gateway to gorilla trekking in both Rwanda and Uganda, it is an essential stop on any East Africa wildlife itinerary.
Where you stay
Kigali, Rwanda
Governor's Residence is a tranquil boutique hotel in Kigali offering European-inspired Deluxe Rooms with king-size or twin beds and a south-facing balcony overlooking the pool. A characterful and well-located base for your first night in Rwanda before heading to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
1 night · Breakfast Included
Rushaga Sector, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda
Four Gorillas Lodge is the closest accommodation to Bwindi's park headquarters, just 10 minutes from the gorilla tracking briefing center. Eight eco-friendly cottages built from natural materials nestle in dense rainforest, each with an en-suite bathroom and hot water. The atmospheric restaurant and bar are elegantly integrated into the forest canopy, serving both local and international cuisine, and the lodge offers uninterrupted immersion in one of Africa's most extraordinary wild environments.
2 nights · Full Board with Coffee, Tea, and Soft Drinks
When to go
This is a low season package. Gorilla trekking is available year-round in Bwindi, and Uganda's consistent temperatures of 24–30°C mean wildlife is always present. The driest and most comfortable trekking months are June to August and December to February. The wetter months (March–May and September–November) bring lush scenery, fewer visitors, and lower rates, though forest paths can be muddier and treks more demanding.
Getting there
Guests fly internationally into Kigali International Airport, Rwanda, where a VIP Meet & Greet service handles fast-track customs and luggage. On Day 2, a private road transfer heads north to Volcanoes National Park (approx. 3–4 hours), with a stop at the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund. From there, guests cross the Uganda border by road and continue to Four Gorillas Lodge in Bwindi (total Day 2 road time is several hours).On Day 4, the return journey to Kigali International Airport takes approximately 4–5 hours by road. All road transfers are included. International flights to/from Kigali are included. Note: a valid Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for entry into Uganda, and an East Africa Tourist Visa ($100 USD) is recommended for seamless border crossing.
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