Skip to main content
Verified hosts & operators Premium African destinations & experiences Book now or request a tailored quote
4-Day Rwanda-Uganda Golden Monkey and Gorilla Trekking

Accra, Botswana

4-Day Rwanda-Uganda Golden Monkey and Gorilla Trekking

5.0 / 5 · 193 reviews Offered by Lulu Safaris Uganda 4-Day

Overview

The golden monkey trekking tour in Volcanoes National Park is one of the top adventures to do in Rwanda. The activity involves a relatively easy trek through the bamboo jungles in the lower zones of the Virunga Volcanoes to find and spend an hour with the striking golden monkeys. Afterwards, head to misty Bwindi which is home to more than half the population of the remaining 720 mountain gorillas. Bwindi offers a unique birding opportunity, cultural experiences and elusive primates.

Plan snapshot

Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

4-Day

Route

Kigali to Kigali

Via Volcanoes NP (Gorillas), Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Lake Bunyonyi

Country & park

Botswana

Style

Mid-range safari

Group size

1-12 travelers

Starts

Any day if available

Minimum age

16 years

Activities

gorilla trekking

Accommodation

Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge - Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda) – All Meals Included

Meals

All Meals Included

Pickup

Airport transfer included

Booking

Request quote

Currency

USD

4-Day Rwanda-Uganda Golden Monkey and Gorilla Trekking
Accra visual context for this itinerary.

Rates

Rates Per Person

USD

Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 $2,145 USD $1,705 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 $2,145 USD $1,925 USD
Jan 1, 2028 - Dec 31, 2028 $2,145 USD $1,925 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 16 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
Request a Quote

Route

Tour route map
country Rwanda
Start Kigali (Day 1)
Day 1 Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)
country Uganda
Day 2 Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Day 3 Lake Bunyonyi
country Rwanda
End Kigali (Day 4)

Tour Features

Mid-range tour

This mid-range tour uses lodges.

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 changes to this tour.

Suitable for solo travelers

Solo travelers can book this private tour.

16
Minimum age of 16 years

The minimum age for this tour is 16 years.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: gorilla trekking
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle & pop-up roof minivan
Book your own international flights when using this operator
A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge

Day 1

Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge

Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Da Vinci Gorilla LodgeDa Vinci Gorilla LodgeDa Vinci Gorilla Lodge
Bweza Gorilla Lodge

Day 2

Bweza Gorilla Lodge

Mid-range lodge just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Bweza Gorilla LodgeBweza Gorilla LodgeBweza Gorilla Lodge
Heritage Lodge, Habuharo

Day 3

Heritage Lodge, Habuharo

Mid-range lodge at Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Heritage Lodge, HabuharoHeritage Lodge, HabuharoHeritage Lodge, Habuharo

Day 4

End of tour

No accommodation

(No accommodation)

All Meals 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.

Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Day 1

Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

You will be met by our driver guide at the Kigali Airport and proceed with the guided tour to the fast-growing neighbourhoods of Kigali that are changing the face of the city. There is an opportunity to visit the Presidential Museum which is the residence of two of the former Presidents of Rwanda. Here you will have an opportunity to learn a bit about the political history of Rwanda. We will drive through the older commercial and residential areas with a major stop at Kigali Genocide Memorial Site commemorating the 1994 Rwandan Genocide. Stop for lunch then drive to Musanze. If time allows, you will visit two twin Lakes Burera and Ruhondo. Their deep blue waters ringed by steep hills and tall waterfalls with the outlines of the nearby Virunga Volcanoes provide a spectacular backdrop. Your overnight will be at the booked hotel. Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas) Stay: Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Golden Monkey Tracking and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 2

Golden Monkey Tracking and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Wake up for an early breakfast and transfer to the park head offices in Kinigi by 7:00 am. Join other golden monkeys trekkers and meet the ranger guide for a few minutes to talk about the activity and the park. At 8:00 am, you'll transfer to the trailhead just outside the park. Enjoy great views of the mountain scenery as you start your trek into the park to find the golden monkeys. The golden monkeys live near the edge of the park in the bamboo forests where the ground is relatively flat and easy to trek. Find the monkeys and follow them as they feed, noticing how they skillfully pick the young bamboo leaves from the tip of the bamboo tree. They may also move out of the park into the potato fields. How they love the potatoes! After an amazing one hour with the golden monkeys, you will return to the trailhead and drive back to the lodge for lunch. Thereafter, head to the border where after clearing we will proceed to Bwindi. 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)
Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Day 3

Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

After early morning breakfast, walk to the park headquarters for a briefing on the dos and don’ts during gorilla tracking. Thereafter, you will proceed to the gorilla trail. Gorilla tracking normally lasts between 2 to 8 hours or even a day to encounter the gorillas. However, you'll be allowed to stay in the presence of these awesome apes for at least an hour. It is advisable that you carry packed lunch, which will be provided, as one cannot determine how long it may take to encounter the mountain gorillas. Later, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. The drive is through a beautiful part of the country often referred to as ‘the Switzerland of Africa’ because of its unique cool weather despite being near the Equator. This lake is said to be one of the most beautiful places in western Uganda. It is the second deepest lake in Africa [900 meters deep] and also one of the few places in the country where it is considered safe to swim as it is bilharzia free. Dinner and overnight will be at your lodge. Mid-range lodge located at Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda) Stay: Heritage Lodge, Habuharo Mid-range lodge located at Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Lake Bunyonyi Activities and Transfer to Kigali

Day 4

Lake Bunyonyi Activities and Transfer to Kigali

After breakfast, you will take a boat ride on this lake to tour different islands. Then we will head to another border, this time the Katuna border to cross to Rwanda. Upon reaching, we will do a Kigali city tour starting off with the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre visit. We will check different city landmarks and craft markets. Thereafter, be transferred to Kigali Airport to catch your departure flight back home. All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Kigali (Rwanda) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: All meals 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 and ends in Kigali
Book your own international flights when using this operator
Fly to/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
Lulu Safaris Uganda
Lulu Safaris Uganda logo

Offered by

Lulu Safaris Uganda

5.0 operator rating 193 reviews

The primary objective of lulu Safaris is to give a tourist or tour groups the adventure of a lifetime by sharing the natural wonders Africa has to offer. We plan unique Gorilla and (OR) Chimpanzee tracking safaris, wildlife safaris (Cheetah Encounter, Elephant Encounter, A walk with Lions, Great Wildebeest migration safaris in either Maasai Mara or Serengeti National Park) and a lot more

Office In

Uganda

Size

5-10 employees (Founded in 2019)

Member Of

ATTA, UTB & UWA

Tour Types

Customizable private tours and fixed group tours

Destinations

Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda

Traveler feedback

Reviews

5.00 average

Overall

5.0/5

Communication

5.0/5

Accuracy

5.0/5

Value

5.0/5

Safety clarity

5.0/5

Cultural value

5.0/5
Verified

Excellent 6-day tour in Rwanda and Uganda with my guideSmith

I just finished my 6-day tour in Rwanda and Uganda booked with Lulu Safaris. My guide was Smith and he was just the best, nothing was too much trouble. Smith picked me up from Kigali and in 6 days we went to Nyungwe for canopy walking and ziplining. After this we continued to Volcanoes where I did hike to Dian Fossey's grave, then to Bwindi to see gorillas. After this to Queen Elizabeth, where I even saw lions! I did a chim trekking and Lake Bunyonyi. Accommodations were high quality and food really good and I had no problem to find vegetarian options. My tour was just absolutely amazing thanks to Smith and Lulu Safaris. As a female solo traveller I encourage everybody to go explore this beautiful countries.

Photo by Maria
Photo by Maria
Photo by Maria
Photo by Maria

Maria · Finland

Verified

Very good

The experience with Lulu Safari was excellent from the very first inquiry. Communication was always smooth and quick, both by email and WhatsApp, resolving all our doubts and guiding us through the trip planning. Upon arriving in Uganda, everything flowed even better. We were greeted by Derrik and Viktor, who from the first moment made us feel like we were in the hands of true professionals. We had a few minor issues with some accommodations, but they were resolved immediately. Derrik and Viktor always acted quickly, kindly, and practically, seeking the best alternative to ensure our comfort and peace of mind. At our accommodation in Bwindi, on my birthday, they took care of notifying the lodge so they could surprise me with a decorated room, and during dinner, they sang "Happy Birthday" to me. It was a beautiful and very meaningful gesture. But what truly made this trip unique was the human and professional quality of Derrik and Viktor. They were both punctual, kind, attentive, and extremely considerate. During the long journeys, they constantly asked if we needed breaks, always adapting to our pace and providing attentive, respectful, and very pleasant support. Viktor also speaks Spanish, which greatly facilitated communication and allowed us to perfectly understand all the explanations and knowledge that Derrik shared. We highly recommend requesting Derrik and Viktor as your guides when booking with Lulu Safari. They made our trip unforgettable, and we felt accompanied by two exceptional people, both professionally and personally. Uganda is a wonderful country that is well worth visiting, and doing so with guides like them makes all the difference. (automatic translation from Spanish)

Javiera Mora · Chile

Verified

Top-Notch Experience

We had an absolutely incredible experience with Lulu Safaris! From start to finish, everything was so well-organised, smooth, and truly memorable. I am especially grateful to our guides, CAESAR and MARK who made the entire journey exceptional. Both of them were warm, knowledgeable, and incredibly professional. They went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable, informed, and enjoying every moment. Their passion for their work and their genuine care for guests really stood out. I felt safe, welcomed, and fully satisfied throughout the trip. I am extremely happy with the service I received and would gladly recommend LULU SAFARIS to anyone looking for a fantastic adventure. Special thanks once again to CAESAR and MARK — you made this experience unforgettable!

Photo by Donald Munanu
Photo by Donald Munanu
Photo by Donald Munanu
Photo by Donald Munanu

Donald Munanu · Uganda

Verified

Excellent trip, amazing guide

Lulu provided an truly exceptional trip through five national parks in Uganda! My guide Elvis, was extremely knowledgeable, personable, accommodating, and professional. I wholeheartedly recommend him. Uganda is an absolutely amazing country teeming with wildlife and culture that I'll undoubtedly visit again. When I do go, I will definitely use Lulu. I can't say enough about how amazing Lulu made the experience. Thank you.

Ryan · United States

Practical answers

Tour FAQs

8 answers

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 16 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 changes to this tour.

Where do travelers stay during this tour?

Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge - Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda) – All Meals Included. Meals: All Meals Included

Where does this tour start and end?

This tour starts and ends in Kigali

Are airport transfers included?

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Operator policy

Terms and Conditions

Booking terms

Disclaimer

This tour is offered by Lulu Safaris Uganda , 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.

Keep comparing

Similar Tours

View more
10-Day Highlights of Kenya and Tanzania Safari

Amboseli National Park

Botswana · 10-Day

Safaris & Nature 5.0

10-Day Highlights of Kenya and Tanzania Safari

Amboseli National Park, Botswana · 10-Day · Gosheni Safaris Africa

Duration10-Day From$6,732 to $6,842 pp (USD) ModeQuote
Custom quote route Verified provider Cultural notes

From

$6,732 to $6,842 pp (USD)

From

$1,705.00