For travellers who want to trek gorillas twice rather than once, this itinerary links Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest with Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park in a single focused week, with nothing else competing for time or budget.
Detailed Itinerary
Arrive Entebbe, Transfer to Bwindi
Arrival at Entebbe International Airport, then a road transfer (or optional domestic flight) to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Gorilla Trekking, Bwindi
A full day tracking a habituated mountain gorilla family through Bwindi’s dense forest.
As above
Cross Border to Kinigi, Rwanda
A drive to the Cyanika border, crossing into Rwanda and continuing to Kinigi at the base of the Virunga volcanoes.
Gorilla Trekking, Volcanoes National Park
A second gorilla trek on the Rwandan side of the Virungas — a genuinely different forest and terrain to compare against Bwindi.
As above
Golden Monkey Trekking or Free Day
An optional golden monkey trek in the volcanoes’ bamboo zone, or a free day to relax, visit the Kinigi cultural village, or shop for crafts.
As above
Departure from Kigali
A drive to Kigali and transfer to Kigali International Airport for your onward flight.
Permits & Costs
| Uganda gorilla permit | $800 per person |
| Rwanda gorilla permit | $1,500 per person |
| Golden monkey permit (optional) | $100 per person |
| Cross-border transfer | Included |
Who This Itinerary Suits
Travellers with a single-minded focus on gorilla trekking who want to compare Uganda’s and Rwanda’s populations without the time or cost of a wider circuit.
Tour Includes
- Travel in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Cross-border transfer with all paperwork handled
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- All accommodation per itinerary
- Meals as specified
- Both gorilla permits
Tour Excludes
- International flights
- Golden monkey permit (if selected)
- Visas
- Tips & gratuities
- Travel insurance
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Uganda-Rwanda border crossing straightforward?
Yes — the Cyanika crossing used on this route is one of the busiest and best-organised in the region, and your driver-guide handles all paperwork.
Are Bwindi and Volcanoes gorillas genuinely different experiences?
Yes — Bwindi’s forest is denser and more montane in feel, while the Virunga volcanoes offer more open bamboo and afro-alpine terrain, giving each trek a distinct character.
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