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Premium Rwanda & Gorillas of Uganda
6 Days | Encounter resilience and rare wildlife in Rwanda and Uganda
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Start
Kigali, Rwanda
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Finish
Kigali, Rwanda
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Trip Code
YGPU
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 12
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Physical Rating
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Meals
5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
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Transport
4WD vehicle, Private Vehicle
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Accommodation
Hotel (2 night), Feature Stay Eco-Lodge (3 nights)
From £5,308(6 days)
Trip Informations
Come face to face with heartbreaking history and incredible wildlife on a six-day Premium journey through Rwanda and Uganda. See sombre reminders of Kigali’s devastating past, watch local life play out on the streets and witness a beautiful country that's continuously striving to move forward. Enter the world of rare mountain gorillas in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and spend a day tracking and observing these creatures, overlooked by a rare silverback gorilla. Stay in memorable accommodation, including your Feature Stay surrounded by forest canopy, and sit down for amazing Exclusive Experiences like a fireside chat a field veterinarian from The Gorilla Doctors.
Why you’ll love this trip
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Spend a day trekking (and perhaps a second day, if you choose) through the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to get close to Uganda's rare mountain gorillas for an unforgettable hour – a one-day gorilla trekking permit is included in this trip.
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Wake up to spectacular views of the forest canopy during your three-night stay at your Feature Stay – the Gorilla Heights Lodge in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
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Join an intimate fireside chat with a field veterinarian from The Gorilla Doctors and discover how they are saving the species, one gorilla patient at a time.
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Take a closer look at Rwanda’s history and the resilience of its people during a two-night stay at Kigali’s Hotel des Mille Collines, which famously sheltered more than 1000 people during the Genocide.
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Sit down to dinner with a local park ranger, learning about life in the wilderness and their special relationships with the mountain gorillas.
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By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Tuuur Foundation partner, Gorilla Doctors. Donations help them care for injured mountain and Grauer's gorillas – contributing to the long-term sustainability of gorilla populations.
Is this trip right for you?
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Tracking gorillas in the dense forest can sometimes be wet, humid, muddy and uncomfortable. The terrain is by no means easy either, so it can be pretty strenuous walking. You need to be prepared and fit enough to walk up to 4 hours up and down hills (perhaps pack some gardening gloves to assist in any up-hill climbs). But the sheer thrill of coming across a habituated group of gorillas, dominated by a great male silverback, more than outweighs any difficulty.
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The gorilla trek is a shared activity. You may be split into different groups according to fitness level, and be accompanied by other travellers on your trek. However there will only be a maximum of 8 people per gorilla family, plus a local Uganda Wildlife Ranger and trackers.
Itinerary
- DAY 1Kigali
- DAY 2Kigali
- DAY 3Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- DAY 4Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- DAY 5Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- DAY 6Kigali
Inclusions
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5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
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4WD vehicle, Private Vehicle
bed Accommodation
Hotel (2 night), Feature Stay Eco-Lodge (3 nights)
festival Activities
circleKigali - Welcome Dinner
circleKigali - Genocide Memorial Centre
circleKigali - City Tour
circleKigali - Local Food Lunch
circleBwindi - Gorilla Doctors Veterinarian Educational Talk
circleBwindi National Park - Mountain Gorilla Permit & Trek
museum Add on activities
circleBwindi Impenetrable Forest - Nombe Forest Pocket (5-6hrs) - USD120
circleBwindi Impenetrable Forest - Trek To The Top of The World (2-3hrs) - USD50
circleBwindi Impenetrable Forest - Coffee Tour & Lake Mutanda Canoe (6-7hrs) - USD120
circleBwindi Impenetrable Forest - Gorilla Buffer Zone Walk (2-3hrs) - USD50
circleBwindi Impenetrable Forest - Buniga Batwa Cultural Trail - USD30
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Sunday Jun 01, 2025
Friday Jun 06, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - Sold Out
Sunday Jun 22, 2025
Friday Jun 27, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 5 spaces left
£5,308
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Sunday Jun 29, 2025
Friday Jul 04, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 6 spaces left
£5,522
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Friday Jul 18, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 1 space left
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Sunday Jul 20, 2025
Friday Jul 25, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 8 spaces left
£5,731
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Sunday Aug 03, 2025
Friday Aug 08, 2025
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Sunday Aug 17, 2025
Friday Aug 22, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 7 spaces left
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Sunday Aug 31, 2025
Friday Sep 05, 2025
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Sunday Sep 07, 2025
Friday Sep 12, 2025
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Sunday Sep 14, 2025
Friday Sep 19, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 5 spaces left
£5,522
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Sunday Sep 21, 2025
Friday Sep 26, 2025
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Sunday Oct 12, 2025
Friday Oct 17, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 4 spaces left
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Sunday Dec 28, 2025
Friday Jan 02, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 2 spaces left
£5,522
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Sunday Feb 01, 2026
Friday Feb 06, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£5,572
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Sunday May 31, 2026
Friday Jun 05, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
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Important notes
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1. This trip requires a higher non-refundable deposit (AUD1000, USD1000, EUR800, NZD1250, GBP650, CAD1000, ZAR8000, CHF900) in order to secure the included gorilla permit. Please note that we need to confirm availability of a gorilla permit if you are booking within 45 days of departure. The additional deposit paid at time of booking will be credited to the final balance of your booking.
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2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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3. This trip ends in Kigali on arrival on the afternoon of Day 6. Please do not book International flights departing before 6pm this evening.
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4. Please note that the Gorilla Permit included is only valid for one day on Day 4. For those who are interested for a second trek, please consult your booking agent about purchasing the second Gorilla Permit.
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5. Travel is always an adventure and, as destinations reopen, there are a few challenges as everyone gets back up to speed and adjusts to the new normal. Our leaders are experts when it comes to dealing with anything unexpected along the journey, so pack your understanding and flexibility, sit back and relax while they take care of the rest.
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