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Wildlife
Remarkable Rwanda & Gorillas of Uganda
9 days • 4.6
4.5
Excellent
33 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.
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.
Reviews (32)
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MJ
Apr 25, 2025
I’m telling all my friends and family to put this trip on their bucket list. Amazing experience
Nancy
Mar 05, 2025
Rwanda and Uganda exceeded my expectations. We saw so many animals, besides the primates we expected to see. Our guides Hassan, Prim, and Vivienne were wonderful. I learned so much and always felt safe. Rwanda was the cleanest country I have ever visited, and Uganda was lush green despite it being the dry season. Loved that our group, as on other Intrepid tours, was small and diverse in age and nationality.
Ben
Feb 16, 2025
Absolutely great time and full of incredible animal experiences. Made me fall in love with two unique countries like no other
Axel
Jan 25, 2025
The tour was even better than I had expected. All our guides were very experienced and made this intensive and highly interesting trip very enjoyable for us. We got so close to all the fantastic animals and were able to observe gorillas, chimpanzees, lions and even leopards up close and in peace. I particularly liked the fact that we learnt so much: about nature, but also about people's lives in the villages and with nature and how the gorillas are protected under often difficult circumstances. I will never forget this weeks!
Roseanna
Jan 16, 2025
Highly recommend this trip to anyone thinking of doing it. Every aspect was amazing
Grace
Jan 14, 2025
An incredible experience, topped off by spending time with the gorillas. Excellemt tour leaders made it all the more enjoyable. Truly the trip of a lifetime.
Marta
Jan 02, 2025
Fabulous trip, once in a lifetime experience with gorillas. Uganda is a wonderful country and people of Uganda are so very kind. Our guides were the most amazing people we could ask for. Everyone should embark on this trip and fall in love with Uganda :)
Frances
Jan 01, 2025
The Remarkable Rwanda and Gorillas Uganda is the best trip for anyone who hasn't been on a game Safari and wants to see the gorillas in their natural habitat. Loved our guide Prim and highly recommend him. Ticked off a bucket list for me 😁
Bernadette
Dec 27, 2024
If you haven't visited Rwanda and Uganda yet, you absolutely must. This trip was fantastic. The guides were wonderful and the activities blew my mind. I wish I could go back to day 1 and do it all over again.
Lauren
Dec 12, 2024
An excellent adventure that I recommend to anyone and everyone. Eric, Hassan, Prim, Vivienne and Najib were fantastic guides who looked after us with genuine care. Highlights were obviously the gorillas, but also the insights into Rwandan and Ugandan culture.
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