Original
Remarkable Rwanda & Gorillas of Uganda
4.7
Excellent
48 reviews
9 days
Start
Kigali, Rwanda
Finish
Kigali, Rwanda
Trip Code
YGSU
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
Transport
4WD vehicles
Accommodation
Hotel (3 nights), Safari Lodge (5 nights)
From £3,340(9 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
With gorilla permits included in the price of the trip, seek out the rare mountain gorilla on a trek through Uganda's steamy forests and spend an unforgettable hour in their presence.
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 lake.
You won’t even have to get out of bed to enjoy wildlife and wonderful views – Safari lodges and Eco Camps deliver epic scenery and wild visitors like elephants, buffalo, and hippos to your doorstep.
Visit The Gorilla Doctors HQ and learn about how they're saving the species one gorilla patient at a time, knowing that a proportion of your trip cost goes back to supporting the important work they do.
Is this trip right for you?
No two journeys in Africa are identical. Be prepared for travel times to be longer or shorter than advised. Weather and road conditions can change things significantly, so embrace the detours, shortcuts, and unforgettable moments along the way.
This is a 4WD overland trip. That means you’ll be travelling with a group in 4WD vehicles, visiting remote communities and world-renowned wildlife parks. The drive days can be long, but it’s as much about the journey as the destination, and half the fun is the camaraderie.
There will be many early starts either to make use of the better safari time or to beat the morning traffic on long travel days.
The day-to-day itinerary features a selection of optional activities. Please note that this list is not exhaustive and is intended only as a guide. Prices are approximate and may change at the discretion of the local provider, and all activities are subject to availability.
Tracking gorillas in the dense forest can sometimes be wet, muddy and uncomfortable. The terrain is by no means easy either, so it can be pretty strenuous and often humid. But the sheer thrill in coming across a habituated group of gorillas, dominated by a great male silverback, more than outweighs any difficulty. You need to be prepared and fit enough to walk up to 4 hours - up and down hill.
You may also want to check out Gorillas & East Africa Safari if you have more time to explore in East Africa.
No two journeys in Africa are identical. Be prepared for travel times to be longer or shorter than advised. Weather and road conditions can change things significantly, so embrace the detours, shortcuts, and unforgettable moments along the way.
This is a 4WD overland trip. That means you’ll be travelling with a group in 4WD vehicles, visiting remote communities and world-renowned wildlife parks. The drive days can be long, but it’s as much about the journey as the destination, and half the fun is the camaraderie.
There will be many early starts either to make use of the better safari time or to beat the morning traffic on long travel days.
The day-to-day itinerary features a selection of optional activities. Please note that this list is not exhaustive and is intended only as a guide. Prices are approximate and may change at the discretion of the local provider, and all activities are subject to availability.
Tracking gorillas in the dense forest can sometimes be wet, muddy and uncomfortable. The terrain is by no means easy either, so it can be pretty strenuous and often humid. But the sheer thrill in coming across a habituated group of gorillas, dominated by a great male silverback, more than outweighs any difficulty. You need to be prepared and fit enough to walk up to 4 hours - up and down hill.
You may also want to check out Gorillas & East Africa Safari if you have more time to explore in East Africa.
Itinerary
Uncover beauty and spot gorillas, monkeys and large game in Rwanda and Uganda
Rwanda and Uganda are often-overlooked travel destinations – but as an intrepid traveller, you won’t want to miss this nine-day journey through their wild landscapes, rich in history and wildlife. Learn about the devastating events that took place in Rwanda, a beautiful country that's continuously striving to move forward. Combine this with the incredible scenery and diverse animal life of Uganda and an unforgettable adventure searching for mountain gorillas, and you’ll experience the full spectrum of emotions and physical challenges.
Inclusions
Meals
8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
Transport
4WD vehicles
Accommodation
Hotel (3 nights), Safari Lodge (5 nights)
Included activities
Kigali - Genocide Memorial Centre
Musanze - Visit to The Gorilla Doctors HQ
Queen Elizabeth National Park - 4x4 Game Drive
Ishasha - Community Tourism Project Visit
Bwindi National Park - Mountain Gorilla Permit & Trek
Optional activities
Kigali - Genocide Memorial Audio Guide - USD15
Musanze - Visit 'Twin Lakes' Burera & Ruhondo - USD40
Musanze - Redrocks Rwanda Visit (Banana Beer & Cultural Activities) - USD50
Musanze - Mount Bisoke Hike - USD75
Musanze - Canoeing on River Mukungwa - USD80
Musanze - Golden Monkey Tracking in Volcanoes National Park - USD160
Musanze - Guardian Village - Iby'Iwachu Cultural Village - USD30
Queen Elizabeth National Park - Kazinga Channel boat cruise - USD30
Kalinzu Forest - Chimpanzee Trekking - USD205
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Important notes
1. 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.
2. This trip starts in Kigali on Day 1 at 6pm. This allows time after the welcome meeting to explore Kigali.
This trip finishes upon arrival in Kigali on Day 9. Please do not book any flights until after 3pm in the afternoon.
3. 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.
4. Some governments currently have increased foreign travel advice around security in place for Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda. Please check your government’s foreign travel advice before departure and ensure your travel insurance covers all destinations and activities on your itinerary.
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Leita
Sep 11, 2025
Rwanda 🇷🇼 Uganda 🇺🇬 you will not be disappointed in this Intrepid trip the highlight the final Gorilla 🦍 family encounter WOW
Helen
Sep 11, 2025
Our Rwanda/ Uganda Intrepid tour was a wonderful cultural and wildlife experience, I highly recommend Intrepid as a responsible eco and ethical tourism company!!! I have done multiple trips and recommend them wholeheartedly😁
Emily
Sep 11, 2025
This trip was a perfect blend of history, culture and wildlife. The group and leaders were amazing and I don’t have one negative thing to say. I’ll cherish these memories forever. Trekking to find Golden Monkeys, Chimpanzees and most of all the Gorillas were some of the best wildlife encounters I have ever had. I felt safe the entire time and every single day was a joy on this trip. Thank you Prim, Jibbie, Eric & Jeff.
Sharyn-Maree
Sep 08, 2025
Love love loved this trip. The guides were fantastic (especially Jibby), the accommodation was amazing, the cultural side was so wonderful to learn and the smiling faces of the children will stay with me forever. To top it off we saw monkeys, elephants, giraffes, gorillas and Pumba! Can't wait to come back.
Andrew
Sep 05, 2025
Great trip led my Eric and Prim. One of the most amazing experiences. Some tips: the pre-booked trips are significantly cheaper if booked locally e.g. £50-80. The chimp trek is very easy to book locally with no need to pre-book. The Golden Monkey trip is definitely recommended (otherwise this day has limited activities). Can do monkeys/museum/lakes trip all in one day (day 3). Bring gators if you have them. Very easy to do the chimp tracking and the river cruise all on the same day. The river cruise was amazing and definitely recommended. This should be included. There were more meal inclusions than advertised. Overall, an absolutely excellent trip with amazing guides and unforgettable experiences. Would definitely definitely recommend.
Jason
Aug 31, 2025
A rewarding and wonderful trip. The Intrepid team in Rwanda and Uganda were excellent
Jo-Anne
Aug 26, 2025
An incredible journey through Rwanda and Uganda. So many wow moments with the highlight being the trek to view the gorgeous gorillas. Memories to last forever. You will be in safe experienced hands with Prim and the team. 100% recommend this tour!
Jennifer
Aug 23, 2025
This was an amazing trip, with a lovely group and a wonderful guide. Couldn't recommend it highly enough.
Joanne
Aug 22, 2025
Prim, Jibby and Vivienne were the best tour guides for my first ever tour experience. The bar has been set extremely high for the future tours I plan to take. I would really love to explore other tour experiences with these 3 awesome people.
Sharyn
Aug 22, 2025
Absolutely loved everything about this tour but mostly we were spoilt by our amazing guide Jibby who went above & beyond to share his country with us.
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