Duration
7-Day
Accra, Botswana
7-Day Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda Primate Safari
Overview
The 7-Day Burundi-Rwanda-Uganda culture and prinate sfarai si perfect for those who wish to explore Burundi culture and Uganda-Rwanda primates. The safari allows you to go for the Gitega drumming experience, the Rwanda golden monkey experience, and the Uganda gorilla tracking experience.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Bujumbura to Kigali (Kigali)
Via Gitega (City), Kigali, Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)
Country & park
Botswana
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
15 years
Activities
gorilla trekking
Accommodation
Safari Gate Hotel - Mid-range hotel in Bujumbura (City, Burundi) – Lunch & Dinner Included
Meals
Lunch & Dinner Included; All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
$3,190 USD
$2,640 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
$3,190 USD
$2,640 USD
Jan 1, 2028 - Dec 31, 2028
$3,190 USD
$2,640 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
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.
Quote flow
Request Guidance
We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators ()
Requests are sent directly to the tour operator
If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
Route
country
Burundi
Start
Bujumbura (Day 1)
Day 2
Gitega (City)
country
Rwanda
Day 3
Kigali
Day 4
Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)
country
Uganda
Day 5
Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Day 6
Lake Bunyonyi
country
Rwanda
End
Kigali (Kigali) (Day 7)
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges and resorts.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
15
Minimum age of 15 years
The minimum age for this tour is 15 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: gorilla trekking
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Book your own international flights when using this operator
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1
Safari Gate Hotel
Mid-range hotel in Bujumbura (City, Burundi) – Lunch & Dinner Included
Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 2
Jerusalem Hotel Gitega Mid-range hotel in Gitega (City, Burundi) – All Meals Included +6 Photos +5 Photos
Mid-range hotel in Gitega (City, Burundi) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 3
Chez Lando Hotel
Mid-range hotel in Kigali (Rwanda) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4
Karisimbi Cave Resort
Mid-range hotel less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5
Bweza Gorilla Lodge
Mid-range lodge just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 6
Bunyonyi Overland Resort
Budget resort at Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 7
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Pick up from Bujumbura Airport and Transfer to Rusizi National Park for a Boat Cruise
Your safari will start with a warm welcome from your guide at the airport. After greetings, you'll have lunch. Later, you'll head to Rusizi National Park on the shores of Lake Tanganyika. Here, you'll embark on a boat cruise, which will allow you to spot several aquatic animals like hippos, crocodiles, and other water birds. After, you'll head back to Bujumbura for dinner and an overnight stay. Mid-range hotel in Bujumbura (City, Burundi) Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Bujumbura (City, Burundi) Stay: Safari Gate Hotel Mid-range hotel in Bujumbura (City, Burundi) Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Transfer to Gitega via Source of the Nile & Karera Falls
On your second day, you'll wake up early in the morning, have breakfast, and head to Gitega, Burundi's second-largest city. You'll pass the Karera Falls in Kibira National Park. The roaring sound of the crystal clear water from high above, in a sequence which can also be viewed through a canopy walk, is fascinating. You'll also pass via Source Du Nil, where the local guide will explain its relationship with the famous River Nile. After, you'll head to Gitega, where you'll have dinner and an overnight stay. Mid-range hotel in Gitega (City, Burundi) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Gitega (City, Burundi) Stay: Jerusalem Hotel Gitega Mid-range hotel in Gitega (City, Burundi) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Gitega Drumming Experience and Transfer to Kigali for Overnight
You'll wake up early in the morning, have breakfast, and embark on a journey to Gitega Drumming Sanctuary, where you'll meet the Gitega drummers. A local guide will explain to you the history behind the drums made, about Burundi's ancient governance, as you visit the former King's palace. After, the drummers will entertain you with their high jump dances. You'll then embark on a journey to Kigali. You'll pass via Kobero (the Tanzania border) and Rusumo(the Tanzania-Rwanda border). You'll arrive at Kigali in the evening, where you'll check in at the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay. Mid-range hotel located in Kigali (Rwanda) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Kigali (Rwanda) Stay: Chez Lando Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Kigali (Rwanda) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
Kigali City Tour and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
You'll have breakfast at ease and then embark on a journey to Volcanoes National Park. You'll first embark on a city tour of Kigali, where you'll visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial Center. You'll learn about the anti-human tragedy that befell the people of Rwanda in 1994, where hundreds of thousands of people lost their lives. You'll then head to Volcanoes National Park, where you'll check in at the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. Mid-range hotelless than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas) Stay: Karisimbi Cave Resort Mid-range hotelless than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
Golden Monkey Trekking and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
You'll head to the park headquarters after breakfast for a briefing about golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes National Park. You'll be escorted by rangers and a guide to the forest in search of these beautiful, playful primates. Upon finding them, you'll spend an hour watching their playful behavior. After, you'll return to the lodge for lunch. Later, you'll embark on a journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Mid-range lodge just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas) Stay: Bweza Gorilla Lodge Mid-range lodge just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6
Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for Relaxation
After an early morning breakfast, you'll head to the park headquarters with your packed lunch for a briefing about the gorilla trekking rules and regulations. After, you'll be grouped into 8 to track a gorilla family that will be assigned to you. You'll head to the forest accompanied by a guide and 2 rangers in search of the gorilla family. After finding them, you'll stay in their presence for an hour, after which you'll return to the starting point to receive your certificate, appreciating you for taking part in gorilla conservation. After, you'll head to Lake Bunyonyi, a lava-dammed lake that is 900ft deep. The lake is dotted with 29 islands that make it beautiful and ideal for relaxation. Budget resort located at Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda) Stay: Bunyonyi Overland Resort Budget resort located at Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 7
Transfer back to Kigali to End the Tour
On this day, you'll wake up, have breakfast, and pack your bags. You'll then embark on a journey to Kigali, where your driver guide will drop you off either at the hotel or airport. Upon arrival, your driver will say goodbye, and this will mark the end of the 7-Day Burundi-Rwanda-Uganda Culture and Primate Safari. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Kigali International Airport (Kigali, Rwanda) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Included
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)
Excluded
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
Getting There
This tour starts in Bujumbura, Burundi and ends in Kigali, Rwanda
Book your own international flights when using this operator
Fly to Bujumbura Airport (BJM - Check price)
Fly back from Kigali Airport (KGL - Check price)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Safari Vacations and Travel Services
5.0 operator rating
42 reviews
Safari vacations&travel services, we offer Gorilla trekking and wildlife safaris in Uganda and Rwanda, well knowledgeable about Uganda and Rwanda as destinations. We also offer safari game drives in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda.
Office In
Uganda
Size
1-5 employees (Founded in 2017)
Member Of
USAGA & UTB
Tour Types
Custom mid-range tours that can start every day
Destinations
Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda
Traveler feedback
Reviews
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Flexible, eficient & very kind
I contracted a tour to visit Gorillas from Kigali just hours before the tour had to start. Jason was so flexible & effective. The Guide, Alex was a fixer, solving all problems with VISA in Uganda, cash and so on. These guys are very Gold professionals. No doubt, they are a perfect choice
David Gabarró Molins · Spain
The best and reliable experience I could have ask for.
This was a great experience coming from United States. Jason was very easy to communicate with and was very fast at emailing back or on what’s app. He made the process too easy. I had a motorcycle accident two days prior and was not sure if I could go on this mountain gorilla trekking, last second I decide I was able to. He came to pick me up on time at 0300, the vehicle was nice, clean and reliable. His English is very good and easy to understand. He had the best price compared to others.
Kim · United States
Dream come true!!!
Wanted to drop you a quick note to say thanks for the epic Rwanda trip! Jason’s local knowledge and infectious enthusiasm made every day a blast. From the gorillas to the vibrant markets, you showed us the real deal. Your personal touch and fun stories really brought the trip to life. It felt like hanging out with a buddy who just happens to know everything about Rwanda. The laughs and good times were the cherry on top. Can’t wait to hit the road again with you soon. Keep up the great work! Cheers from your Chinese friend Yi and his parents!
Damian · China
Efficient and worthwhile tour experience
Our tour was a very worthwhile experience, a day trip from Kigali to see the gorillas in Mgahinga National park. The gorillas themselves were amazing, and the tour operator was able to accommodate us on very short notice to make it happen. We had two drivers, Alex who was clearly very experienced and helped with the border crossing, and Benson who was a joy from his genuine enthusiasm and passion of what we were doing
Adam · United Kingdom
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
Can children join this tour?
This tour accepts children who are 15 years and older.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Safari Gate Hotel - Mid-range hotel in Bujumbura (City, Burundi) – Lunch & Dinner Included. Meals: Lunch & Dinner Included
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
How does the quote request work?
We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators () Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Safari Vacations and Travel Services, 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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