From Entebbe: Uganda and Rwanda 9-Day Gorilla Trekking｜Rwanda

Day 1: Arrival & Transfer to Latitude 0°

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, meet your hospitable driver-guide. Receive a briefing about your upcoming activities before transferring to your hotel.

Overnight: Latitude 0° Hotel

Day 2: Transfer to Kibale & Bigodi Nature Walk (6 hours)

After breakfast, begin the scenic transfer toward Kibale National Park. Visit the Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary, a wildlife corridor of Kibale Forest. This nature walk takes approximately 2 hours depending on fitness levels. After the nature walk, proceed to Bigodi cultural village and learn about coffee processing and local beverage brewing.

Overnight: Crater Safari Lodge

Day 3: Chimpanzee Trekking & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP

After breakfast, with packed lunch, head to the forest offices for a briefing on chimpanzee tracking. Rangers will guide you through the forest; tracking usually takes between 2 to 5 hours depending on how they are moving. Learn that chimps are highly vocal and prefer staying in treetops compared to gorillas.

In the afternoon, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park (approx. 2–3 hours).

Overnight: Enganzi Game Lodge

Day 4: Morning Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

After breakfast, embark on a morning game drive through the park's diverse habitats. Watch for an array of wildlife including elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, and lions and leopards.
In the afternoon, launch a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, a highlight for many visitors.

Overnight: Enganzi Game Lodge

Day 5: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (6 hours)

Enjoy breakfast before transferring toward Bwindi National Park. The drive offers stunning views of the "Switzerland of Africa" with its terraced hills and winding roads.
Overnight: Gorilla Safari Lodge

Day 6: Mountain Gorilla Trekking

After breakfast, with packed lunch, head to the park headquarters by 7:30 am with your trekking gear for a safety and protocol briefing, which starts at 8:00 am. You will then be allocated a specific gorilla family to track. Once found, spend exactly one hour with the gorillas, taking pictures and observing their behavior in their natural habitat.

Overnight: Gorilla Safari Lodge

Day 7: Crossing to Rwanda & Dian Fossey Museum

After breakfast, transfer across the border into Rwanda. Visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund.

Overnight: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

Day 8: Kigali City Tour & Cultural Exploration

Transfer to Kigali (approx. 2.5 hours). Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial to learn about the history of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi, an unforgettable experience that teaches about events before, during, and after the tragedy.

In the afternoon, visit the Inema Art Center to witness modern Rwandan creativity. Explore the Kimironko Local Market, the best place to interact with locals and buy authentic Rwandan souvenirs.

Overnight: Urban by CityBlue

Day 9: Transfer to Airport to fly back home