Duration
4-Day
Accra, Botswana
This 4-day Rwanda & Uganda budget adventure takes you across borders to trek mountain gorillas in both Volcanoes National Park (Rwanda) and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Uganda). It's the perfect short safari for travelers looking to experience two gorilla trekking destinations affordably, with scenic drives, local hospitality, and cultural insight.
Plan snapshot
Duration
4-Day
Route
Kigali to Kigali
Via Volcanoes NP (Gorillas), Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Country & park
Botswana
Style
Safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
15 years
Activities
gorilla trekking
Accommodation
Classic Resort Lodge - Mid-range hotel less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda) – Lunch & Dinner Included
Meals
Lunch & Dinner Included; All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
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Currency
USD
Rates
USD
Before booking
Quote flow
This budget tour uses lodges and hotels.
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request changes to this tour.
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
The minimum age for this tour is 15 years.
Day 1
Mid-range hotel less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda) – Lunch & Dinner Included
Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 2-3
Budget lodge just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4
(No accommodation)
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Tour step
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Upon your arrival at Kigali International Airport, a Wagatil Safaris guide will meet and brief you. Enjoy an optional city tour including the Kigali Genocide Memorial or local market. After lunch, begin your scenic drive north to Musanze town, the base for gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park. Along the way, enjoy views of Rwanda’s rolling hills and rural charm. Check in at a cozy budget lodge and prepare for the gorilla adventure that awaits. Mid-range hotelless than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda) Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Wake up early and head to Volcanoes National Park headquarters for a briefing before your thrilling gorilla trek. Hike through misty forests and bamboo-covered slopes to find a gorilla family and spend one unforgettable hour in their presence. After this life-changing experience, return to your lodge for lunch and then transfer to Uganda via the Cyanika border. Enjoy panoramic views of the Virunga ranges and the Kigezi Highlands en route to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Budget lodge just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
After breakfast, head to the Bwindi park office for a second gorilla trekking experience. Bwindi’s dense rainforest is home to several habituated gorilla families, and today you’ll track a new one. The trek can be demanding but is always rewarding. Spend a magical hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat. In the afternoon, you can relax at the lodge or opt for a community walk to meet the local Batwa people and learn about their traditions and forest heritage. Budget lodge just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast, then begin your scenic journey back to Kigali through the lush hills of southwestern Uganda. The drive offers impressive views of terraced farms, forested mountains, and lakes. You’ll cross the border and continue through Rwanda’s clean and well-organized countryside. Upon arrival in Kigali, your guide will drop you at your hotel or the airport depending on your departure schedule, marking the end of your unforgettable cross-border safari. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Tour step
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Park fees (For non-residents)
Gorilla permits(One per person, non-resident)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water (On all days)
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Offered by
At Wagatil Safaris, we bring your African safari dreams to life with unforgettable experiences across Uganda and Rwanda. As a locally-owned Destination Management Company, we specialize in offering personalized, high-quality safaris that cater to both adventure seekers and luxury travelers. From the awe-inspiring mountain gorillas of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to the peaceful savannas of Queen Elizabeth National Park, our expertly crafted itineraries are designed to suit your unique preferences.
Office In
Uganda
Size
1-5 employees (Founded in 2021)
Member Of
AUTO, USAGA, UTB & UWA
Tour Types
Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
Destinations
Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda
Traveler feedback
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Just finished an amazing adventure with Wagatil Safaris and would highly recommend. I did a private solo trip with them for 8 days in Uganda and everything went so well. The experience with them was great from start to end. Smooth and nice communication with Pretty and Martin, who were helping me personalize my itinerary and planning, they were so nice and quick to answer any questions and very flexible to make any changes I requested and help to make the perfect trip for me. Everything was arranged and sorted so all I had to do was enjoy and take in all the incredible experiences, which made me feel very comfortable and in good safe hands. Can't praise my guide Eddie enough - he was so friendly, fun and knowledgeable and we were so lucky to see absolutely everything on the trip - from a leopard with her two cubs, tree climbing lion right next to us, gorillas with babies climbing around us - everything I ever dreamed of was ticked off the list! I did an 8 day trip which meant we were on the road most days and experiencing something new everyday, which was perfect for me as I was traveling alone and it felt like something was always happening and new things were waiting for us at every stop, but Uganda has so much to offer and experience so you won't be bored by adding even more days and activities. Thank you to Wagatil, Pretty, Martin and especially Eddie for making this trip an amazing and unforgettable adventure!
Lykke · Denmark
Nice and friendly tour leader. The tour was well planed, we could see many different animals in wild life. The accommodatios were very comfortable.
Steffen · Germany
I contacted Wagatil Safaris on very short notice, only three weeks before my departure. Pretty responded immediately and prepared an itinerary for me. The communication via WhatsApp was very friendly and professional. Pretty kept updating me whenever she found alternative, better hotels or optimized the route. Whenever I had questions, I always received a very quick reply. I booked a 5-day tour through Rwanda and Uganda including hiking, Golden Monkey trekking, Gorilla trekking, and chimpanzee trekking. At my request, I spent the first day on my own in Kigali and was picked up the following morning by my driver Andrew. As a solo female traveler, I felt very comfortable and safe with him. Andrew has a very pleasant driving style, is very friendly, and explains a lot about the country and its people. I also found it really sweet that after a few days I learned that Pretty checked in with Andrew every day to make sure I was truly happy with everything. The individual excursions were perfectly organized. It was breathtaking to see the animals in the wild. The nature is incredibly beautiful and the experiences are truly unique. It was also very nice to meet Pretty in person during a dinner. I can recommend Wagatil Safaris 100% and would definitely book with them again. It was absolutely worth every penny.
Jeannine · Germany
From start to finish Wagatil provided our group with amazing service. Before the trip Pretty was super responsive and flexed the itinerary to suit our requests. She was also quick to support any issues during the trip. Our 12 day trip was well planned and covered many of the most beautiful sites in Uganda. We chose to add some extra days after the trip around Lake Bunyonyi, which provided us with a much needed rest before heading home. Our guide and driver was Bosco. What a legend this guy was. He had a aura of calm and control, using his extensive experience to make our trip feel seamless. Each amazing encounter we had felt like a little bit of luck combined with the mastery of Bosco's timing, eye, driving and 'string pulling' :). We always felt well taken care of and really appreciated how genuinely Bosco wanted to give us an amazing experience. He even took us to a local hot springs after our hike in the Rwenzori range, which was both relaxing and an awesome opportunity to get off the tourist track and hang out with Ugandans. Bosco was the perfect professional and a great ambassador for Uganda. The car was in great condition. The pop-out roof meant we had amazing 360 views. We had lots of room inside as well as a fridge to keep fruit and drinks cool. We will definitely be recommending Wagatil to friends and family.
George Bevan · Portugal
Practical answers
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 15 years and older.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request changes to this tour.
Classic Resort Lodge - Mid-range hotel less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda) – Lunch & Dinner Included. Meals: Lunch & Dinner Included
This tour starts and ends in Kigali
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
This tour is offered by Wagatil Safaris, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.
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