Duration
3-Day
Accra, Botswana
This 3 Days Rwanda - Uganda safari holiday involves seeing the best that Uganda and Rwanda have to offer. The tour starts in Rwanda and involves visiting Bwindi Forest to trek the Gorillas plus the Community tours of the Batwa pygmies. The tour also includes golden monkey trekking and gorilla guardian village in the Volcanoes National Park. You will be on a private tour, using your private jeep land cruiser.
Plan snapshot
Duration
3-Day
Route
Kigali to Kigali
Via Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)
Country & park
Botswana
Style
Safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
18 years
Activities
gorilla trekking
Accommodation
Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge - Budget lodge just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda) – Breakfast Included
Meals
Breakfast Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
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 cannot book this private tour.
The minimum age for this tour is 18 years.
Day 1
Budget lodge just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 2
Budget hotel less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 3
(No accommodation)
Breakfast 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 arrival at Kigali International Airport (6am in the morning), our Dedicated team of Hermosa Life Tours and Travel will be at the Kigali International airport for the meet and greet assistance, clear with customs, brief you about the tour before beginning the long drive to Uganda side, cross via Cyanika border. Later, head out for a visit to the Batwa pygmy community. The Batwa were the original inhabitants of the Bwindi impenetrable forest but were driven away from the park to allow for mountain gorilla conservation. While with them, you learn about the difficulties they face adapting to a new world. The Batwa will entertain you with songs, their ways of life, dance and storytelling. Retire and return to the lodge. In the evening, relax at leisure using your lodge amenities and the Bwindi breeze. Dinner and rest. Budget lodge just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Early morning cup of coffee, then prepare for the briefing from the Uganda wildlife officials and thereafter enter the jungle to search the shy mountain gorillas and enjoy their life style in their real home. After meeting the gorillas, you can sit around these great apes for a whole hour gazing into their big round eyes. On a gorilla safari, a reasonable degree of fitness is required as well as walking shoes, packed food and mineral water, insect repellent, sun screen and hut. The gorilla trekking experience takes half or whole day depending on the movement of these primates. After this gorilla trekking experience in Uganda, you will have informative memorable experience in life. Later, head out for a drive, check out and you will be transferred back to Rwanda. Prepare for a long scenic drive back to Rwanda to your hotel /lodge in the Musanze town near Volcanoes National Park. Budget hotelless than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
After breakfast you will proceed to the park headquarters to meet your guides for Golden Monkeys trekking, the trek is not so strenuous and monkeys can be watched for only 1 hour. After completing your experiences, return to your lodge / hotel for an early lunch. Go ahead and refresh, check out and say your goodbyes, afternoon embarks on the Cultural experience at the Gorilla Guardians former Iby’iwacu culture village center. This place is fun with lots of Rwandan history and ancient stories. Feel free to take part in their traditional dance. You will later be transferred back to Kigali with en route last – minute souvenir shopping, then drive to Kigali international Airport for your outbound flight back home (evening departure). See you when you visit next. 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
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Offered by
Hermosa Life Tours and Travel is a Rwandan and East Africa safari specialist and tour operator, offering a full service for arranging and booking safaris, mountain Gorilla Trekking, Wildlife and other Primates Experiences. Fully Licensed by Rwanda Development Board (RDB), Member of Rwanda Tours and Travel Association (RTTA) , American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) and ATTA The African Tourism and Travel Association, We are experienced tour operator with over 14 Years in Tourism Industry.
Office In
Rwanda
Size
10-20 employees (Founded in 2012)
Member Of
ATTA, ASTA, RTTA, RDB & Rwanda Chamber of Tourism (CoT)
Tour Types
Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
Destinations
Rwanda, Uganda
Traveler feedback
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Hermosa Life Tours and Travel recently provided me with an exceptional tour experience. From the moment we contacted them, their prompt and clear communication made the planning process a breeze and stress-free. Our driver and guide, Richard, was exceptional. He ensured a safe and comfortable journey, was knowledgeable, friendly, and engaging, sharing insightful information throughout the tour. In addition to their excellent service, they offer incredible value for the quality they provide. The tour was reasonably priced, and experience was great. I highly recommend Hermosa Life Tours and Travel to anyone seeking a reliable and enjoyable tour experience. Their professionalism, dedicated team, and outstanding value made our trip truly memorable and hassle-free.
Andrea · United States
Absolutely perfect experience using Hermosa for our 2 day tour of Volcanoes NP! Communications with Tiamo leading up to our early morning pick-up in Kigali went very smoothly as the itinerary was to get to park in time to meet the gorilla trekkers that same morning. From the moment we met our driver Muhammed, we knew we were in great hands. Laughing and joking with Muhammed during all the driving was as much a part of the experience as the Gorillas and our crater hike. When we got back to Kigali we enjoyed a Nigerian meal with him as well, and now consider him a friend, amazing guy! Overall the experience couldn't have been better! We've just completed a month long journey through Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, and Seychelles, and I can say without hesitation Rwanda was our favorite country! The phenomenal tour with Hermosa was definitely a big part of this. Highly reccomend Hermosa for your next journey!
Sean · United States
I recently did a 2-day safari in Akagera National Park and it was such a great experience. I went as a solo female traveler and felt completely safe and well taken care of the entire time thanks to my guide, Richard. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and seemed to know exactly where to find the animals. He even stopped on our way back into town for some souvenirs based on our conversation earlier in the day Richard had a great eye and we ended up spotting so much wildlife throughout the trip. Some of my favourite moments were watching an elephant walk right beside the car, seeing giraffes up close, and spotting a hidden bushbuck. We also did a sunset boat cruise which had lots of birds to see. It wasn't the highlight for me, but still interesting if you enjoy birdwatching. The group before had seen a lot of wildlife so I think it’s more dependent on luck. The company was really easy to communicate with and made the booking experience quite seamless. I reached out to several but went with them based on their ease of communication and good reviews. The price was fair and on par with my other quotes. Overall, I’m so glad I chose this safari over the gorilla trekking experience. It felt more personal and relaxed, and I’d highly recommend it to anyone visiting Rwanda. If you can, definitely ask for Richard, he really made the trip memorable.
Jackie · Canada
I’m an experienced traveler and have traveled and worked in many countries in Africa and elsewhere and this was a seriously professional tour service. From booking until we boarded the plane, Hermosa provided fabulous and attentive and flexible service. The communication was superb, our guide Richard was incredibly knowledgeable, courteous, accommodating, and I’ve rarely felt so taken care of or safe on any trip or tour. The accommodations were even nicer and more impressive than in the pictures, the food was delicious and beautifully presented. We did a gorilla trek and spent an hour literally sitting next to an entire family of Gorillas, practically at arms length, and I think, after spending time staring into the eyes of baby gorillas from only a few feet away, I will never be the same. I absolutely recommend Hermosa, and definitely ask for Richard!
Ben · United States
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 is unavailable for children.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request changes to this tour.
Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge - Budget lodge just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda) – Breakfast Included. Meals: Breakfast 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 Hermosa Life Tours and Travel, 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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