An hour with mountain gorillas, deep in the Bwindi forest.
Wildlife Safaris
9Days
8Nights
Uganda & RwandaDestination
Two gorilla treks, in Bwindi's ancient forest and Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park, with golden monkeys, island-dotted lakes and luxury forest lodges between. It is a journey measured not in sights but in a single hour spent quietly beside a silverback.
Experience Highlights
Trek to a habituated gorilla family in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Track a second troop on the slopes of Volcanoes National Park
Follow golden monkeys through highland bamboo groves
Visit the Dian Fossey exhibit with a resident conservationist
Paddle a dugout canoe across Lake Bunyonyi's island-dotted waters
Sleep in luxury forest lodges at the edge of the park
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Entebbe & Bwindi
Fly into Entebbe and on by light aircraft to a lodge at the forest’s edge.
Gorillas of Bwindi
Your first trek to a habituated gorilla family, with a rest day at Lake Bunyonyi.
Into Rwanda
Cross the border to Volcanoes National Park for golden monkeys and the Fossey exhibit.
Volcanoes Trek
A second gorilla trek on the volcano slopes, then an afternoon at leisure in the lodge.
Kigali & Departure
Drive to Kigali for a gentle city afternoon before your evening flight home.
Tour Price Includes
Two Gorilla Permits: Both Bwindi and Volcanoes National Park trekking permits.
Expert Trackers & Guides: Dedicated naturalist guides and park trackers on every trek.
Luxury Forest Lodges: All nights full board in lodges at the forest edge.
Golden Monkey Trek: A guided morning among the bamboo with golden monkeys.
Flights & Transfers: Internal light-aircraft flights and all private 4x4 transfers.
Park & Conservation Fees: All entries and community conservation contributions.
Tour Price Excludes
International airfare to/from East Africa
Visa, passport and vaccination fees
Comprehensive travel insurance (required)
Gratuities for guides, drivers and hotel staff
Personal expenses such as laundry, calls and shopping
Premium drinks and meals not specified in the itinerary
