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4-Day Rwanda & Uganda Budget Tour

Accra, Botswana

4-Day Rwanda & Uganda Budget Tour

5.0 / 5 · 48 reviews Offered by Wagatil Safaris 4-Day

Overview

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.

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Quick Facts

Tour details

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

Request quote

Currency

USD

4-Day Rwanda & Uganda Budget Tour
Accra visual context for this itinerary.

Rates

Rates Per Person

USD

Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 $2,074 USD $1,667 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.

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Route

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

Tour Features

Budget tour

This budget tour uses lodges and hotels.

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.

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
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Classic Resort Lodge

Day 1

Classic Resort Lodge

Mid-range hotel less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda) – Lunch & Dinner Included

Lunch & Dinner Included

Classic Resort LodgeClassic Resort LodgeClassic Resort Lodge
Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge

Day 2-3

Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge

Budget lodge just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Rushaga Gorilla Havens LodgeRushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge

Day 4

End of tour

No accommodation

(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.

Arrival in Kigali – Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Day 1

Arrival in Kigali – Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

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)

Destination: Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas) Stay: Classic Resort Lodge Mid-range hotelless than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda) Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes NP – Transfer to Bwindi (Uganda)

Day 2

Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes NP – Transfer to Bwindi (Uganda)

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)

Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas) Stay: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge Budget lodge just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi – Optional Cultural Experience

Day 3

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi – Optional Cultural Experience

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)

Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas) Stay: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge Budget lodge just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Return to Kigali – Scenic Drive through Southwestern Uganda

Day 4

Return to Kigali – Scenic Drive through Southwestern Uganda

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)

Destination: 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 and ends in Kigali
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
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
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Offered by

Wagatil Safaris

5.0 operator rating 48 reviews

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

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

Amazing 8 day adventure in Uganda

Just 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

Verified

Friendly, good communication, well planed tour

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

Verified

Perfect Tour (for female solo-traveller)

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.

Photo by Jeannine
Photo by Jeannine
Photo by Jeannine
Photo by Jeannine

Jeannine · Germany

Verified

The perfect guides in Uganda

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.

Photo by George Bevan
Photo by George Bevan
Photo by George Bevan
Photo by George Bevan

George Bevan · Portugal

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 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 changes to this tour.

Where do travelers stay during this tour?

Classic Resort Lodge - Mid-range hotel less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda) – Lunch & Dinner Included. Meals: Lunch & Dinner 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

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Booking terms

Disclaimer

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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