Duration
5-Day
Accra, Botswana
You'll embark on a 5-day adventure with Wagatil Safaris, exploring Rwanda and Uganda's most iconic primate destinations. You'll hike Mount Bisoke, encounter playful Golden Monkeys in Volcanoes National Park, and cross into Uganda for an unforgettable gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. You'll continue to Kibale Forest, the primate capital of East Africa, for thrilling chimpanzee trekking. You'll conclude your journey in Kampala with a stop at the Uganda Equator.
Plan snapshot
Duration
5-Day
Route
Kigali to Kampala (City)
Via Mt Bisoke (Virunga Mountains), Volcanoes NP (Gorillas), Bwindi Impenetrable 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, chimpanzee trekking & nature hikes/walks
Accommodation
Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge - Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda) – Lunch & Dinner Included
Meals
Lunch & Dinner Included; All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
USD
Before booking
Quote flow
This mid-range tour uses lodges.
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 lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda) – Lunch & Dinner Included
Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 2-3
Mid-range lodge just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4
Mid-range lodge just outside Kibale NP (Chimps, Uganda) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5
(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
On your arrival in Kigali, you will be met and warmly welcomed by a professional safari driver guide from Wagatil Safaris at Kigali International Airport. After a short briefing, you will drive to Volcanoes National Park and begin your adventurous hike on Mount Bisoke. The hike rewards you with spectacular views of the Virunga ranges and the stunning crater lake at the summit, surrounded by misty highlands and lush vegetation. This experience introduces you to the beauty of Rwanda’s landscapes and gives you an active start to the safari. After the hike, you will transfer to Tiloreza Volcanoes Eco Lodge, where you will relax and enjoy the evening at leisure. Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda) Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinks not included
Day 2
After an early breakfast, you will head to Volcanoes National Park for an unforgettable morning trek with the Golden Monkeys. These playful and lively primates, endemic to the Virunga mountains, are a joy to watch as they leap through the bamboo forests. The trek gives you great opportunities for photography and a unique encounter with one of Africa’s rare primates. Following the trek, your driver guide from Wagatil Safaris will take you towards the Cyanika border and help with the smooth transfer into Uganda. You will then proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, one of the most biologically diverse areas on earth and home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. You'll arrive at Bweza Gorilla Lodge in time for dinner and an overnight stay. Mid-range lodge just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda) All meals included Drinks not included
Day 3
This is the highlight of your safari. After an early breakfast, you will be transferred by your Wagatil Safaris driver guide to the park headquarters in the Rushaga sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for a briefing before heading into the forest for the gorilla trek. Trekking through the dense jungle is a thrilling adventure. Once you locate the gorilla family, you will spend a magical hour in their company. Watching the gorillas interact, feed, and care for one another is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and one of the most powerful wildlife encounters in Africa. Later, you will return to your lodge to relax and reflect on the day’s adventure. In the afternoon, you may choose an optional visit to the Batwa community, where you will learn about the traditional life of the indigenous forest people. Mid-range lodge just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda) All meals included Drinks not included
Day 4
After breakfast, you will depart Bwindi and enjoy a scenic drive through Uganda’s beautiful countryside towards Kibale Forest National Park with your Wagatil Safaris driver-guide. Known as the primate capital of the world, Kibale is home to over 13 primate species, with chimpanzees being the most popular. On arrival, you will check in at your lodge before setting out in the afternoon for an exciting chimpanzee trek. The trek takes you deep into the tropical forest where you will encounter man’s closest relatives. Watching the chimps as they swing from tree to tree, feed, and interact socially is both thrilling and enlightening. Later in the evening, you will return to Bweza Kibale Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. Mid-range lodge just outside Kibale NP (Chimps, Uganda) All meals included Drinks not included
Day 5
You'll enjoy a leisurely breakfast before setting off on the journey to Kampala with your Wagatil Safaris driver guide. Along the way, you will stop at the Uganda Equator, where you will take photographs and shop for souvenirs to remember your safari experience. The drive continues through Uganda’s rolling hills and green landscapes until you arrive at Entebbe/Kampala, where you will be dropped off for departure. This marks the end of your unforgettable gorillas, chimps, and golden monkeys' safari. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) 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)
Chimp 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)
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
Drinks
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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.
Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge - Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda) – Lunch & Dinner Included. Meals: Lunch & Dinner Included
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
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
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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