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Wenyeji na waendeshaji waliothibitishwa Maeneo na uzoefu wa Afrika wa kiwango cha juu Weka nafasi sasa au omba safari maalum
7-Day Rwanda and Uganda Gorillas Safari & Primates Trek

Accra, Botswana

7-Day Rwanda and Uganda Gorillas Safari & Primates Trek

5.0 / 5 · 230 reviews Offered by Hermosa Life Tours and Travel 7-Day

Overview

From Kigali International Airport, you will transfer to your accommodation near Volcanoes National Park. You will do golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes National Park and then cross the border to the Ugandan side. Do gorilla trekking in Bwindi National Park, visit Queen Elizabeth National Park with game drives and chimp trekking in the nearby Kalinzu Forest. Proceed to Lake Mburo National Park, then fly out from Entebbe International Airport.

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Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

7-Day

Route

Kigali to Entebbe (Entebbe)

Via Kigali Airport (Kigali), Volcanoes NP (Gorillas), Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)

Country & park

Botswana

Style

Safari

Group size

1-12 travelers

Starts

Any day if available

Minimum age

18 years

Activities

game drives, gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking, nature hikes/walks & boat trip

Accommodation

Hotel Muhabura - Budget hotel in Ruhengeri (City, Rwanda) – Breakfast Included

Meals

Breakfast Included

Pickup

Airport transfer included

Booking

Request quote

Currency

USD

7-Day Rwanda and Uganda Gorillas Safari & Primates Trek
Accra visual context for this itinerary.

Rates

Rates Per Person

USD

Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 n/a* USD $2,826 USD

Before booking

Important To Know

This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 2 people.
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.

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Route

Tour route map
country Rwanda
Start Kigali (Day 1)
Day 1 Kigali Airport (Kigali)
Day 2 Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)
country Uganda
Day 3-4 Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Day 5 Queen Elizabeth NP
Day 6 Lake Mburo NP
End Entebbe (Entebbe) (Day 7)

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.

Not for solo travelers

Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.

18
Minimum age of 18 years

The minimum age for this tour is 18 years.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives, gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking, nature hikes/walks & boat trip
Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: open-sided 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

Hotel Muhabura

Day 1

Hotel Muhabura

Budget hotel in Ruhengeri (City, Rwanda) – Breakfast Included

Breakfast Included

Hotel MuhaburaHotel Muhabura
Hotel Muhabura

Day 2

Hotel Muhabura

Budget hotel less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda) – Breakfast Included

Breakfast Included

Gorilla Valley Lodge

Day 3

Gorilla Valley Lodge

Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda) without fences – Breakfast Included

Breakfast Included

Gorilla Valley LodgeGorilla Valley Lodge
Irungu Forest Safari Lodge

Day 4-5

Irungu Forest Safari Lodge

Mid-range lodge just outside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda) – Breakfast Included

Breakfast Included

Irungu Forest Safari LodgeIrungu Forest Safari LodgeIrungu Forest Safari Lodge
Eagle's Nest Camp

Day 6

Eagle's Nest Camp

Budget tented bush camp just outside Lake Mburo NP (Uganda) – Breakfast Included

Breakfast Included

Eagle's Nest CampEagle's Nest CampEagle's Nest Camp

Day 7

End of tour

No accommodation

(No accommodation)

Breakfast 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, do city tour and transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Day 1

Arrival in Kigali, do city tour and transfer to Volcanoes National Park

On arrival at Kigali International Airport (we recommend a morning arrival), our dedicated Hermosa Life Tours and Travel team will be at the Kigali International Airport for the meet and greet and assist with customs clearing. You will go on a short city tour and visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial Center. Enjoy lunch in a city restaurant before heading to Volcanoes National Park. The park is in northwestern Rwanda and borders Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Uganda. Volcanoes National Park is home to gorillas and golden monkeys, and you can go on several hikes in Rwanda. You will arrive at the booked accommodation with check-in and relaxation and can spend the evening at leisure. Budget hotel in Ruhengeri (City, Rwanda) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Kigali International Airport (Kigali, Rwanda) Stay: Hotel Muhabura Budget hotel in Ruhengeri (City, Rwanda) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes National Park and transfer to Bwindi NP, Uganda

Day 2

Golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes National Park and transfer to Bwindi NP, Uganda

Wake up to a delicious breakfast at the hotel. Golden monkey trekking takes place in Volcanoes National Park at 07h00 every day, the same time as gorilla trekking. These rare monkey species are also listed as endangered. Volcanoes National Park has habituated groups that are available for trekking by visitors. The exercise starts with a short briefing from the park ranger at the RDB office. Thereafter, you will proceed to the starting point to trek the golden monkeys through the rainforest of the Volcanoes Park. Return to the hotel for a quick lunch, check out, and say goodbye before proceeding to the Cyanika border post. From Cyanika, you will cross to meet our Uganda-based professional tour driver-guide, who guide you for the remainder of the tour. You will drive to your lodge and check in on arrival. Relax, have dinner, and spend the evening at leisure as you await the next day's adventures. Budget hotelless than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas) Stay: Hotel Muhabura Budget hotelless than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest and then relax

Day 3

Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest and then relax

After breakfast, continue to the park offices, where you will receive a briefing from a ranger guide on the dos and don’ts of gorilla trekking. Thereafter, you will enter the gorilla sanctuary for your adventure and encounter. Gorilla trekking is challenging, but nothing beats the experience of finally observing a gorilla group. Always follow the instructions from the guides, stay calm and avoid sudden movements as you take your photos. Once you have spent one hour with the gorillas, you will head back to the starting point, where you will find our driver waiting for you. The driver will take you back to the lodge for lunch and rest. After dinner, you can spend the rest of the evening at leisure. Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda) without fences Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas) Stay: Gorilla Valley Lodge Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda) without fences Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park – Ishasha sector

Day 4

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park – Ishasha sector

Wake up early for breakfast before you transfer to the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, famously known for its tree-climbing lion population. Once there, undertake a game drive in search of these rare species of lions. If you get the chance to spot the lions up in the tree, the sight is picturesque and unforgettable. Exit from Ishasha (south) and head to the booked accommodation in the north sector. You will check in with relaxation using the lodge amenities, have dinner and rest. Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas) Stay: Irungu Forest Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Morning game drives and afternoon boat trip/safari - Kazinga Channel

Day 5

Morning game drives and afternoon boat trip/safari - Kazinga Channel

Have an early breakfast and proceed for a morning game drive safari on the Kasenyi plains. Look out for Cape buffalos, herds of elephants, and lions and leopards (though hard to spot), among others. Return to the accommodation for some rest and lunch. You will then go for a 2-hour boat trip on the Kazinga Channel that connects Lakes George and Edward. During the trip, the sight of wildlife, including giant hippos, elephants, antelopes and crocodiles, among others, will mesmerize you. You will also see many varieties of birds on the water shores. Later, you can do an evening game drive (optional), then return to the lodge. Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda) Stay: Irungu Forest Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Chimpanzee trekking in Kalinzu Forest Reserve with a transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

Day 6

Chimpanzee trekking in Kalinzu Forest Reserve with a transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

Wake up early for breakfast and then drive to the nearby Kalinzu Forest Reserve. The forest is home to habituated chimpanzees plus other primates, including baboons, monkeys and various bird species. Today, you will spend the early part of the day trekking chimpanzees. This thrilling adventure will reward you with playful primates jumping from one tree to another, hence, great photography. Thereafter, transfer to Lake Mburo National Park via Mbarara city with a lunch stop. Once in Mburo National Park, you can check in and relax or go for an evening game drive. Budget tented bush camp located just outside Lake Mburo NP (Uganda) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Lake Mburo National Park (Uganda) Stay: Eagle's Nest Camp Budget tented bush camp located just outside Lake Mburo NP (Uganda) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Lake Mburo NP walking safari – Transfer to Entebbe Airport – Departure

Day 7

Lake Mburo NP walking safari – Transfer to Entebbe Airport – Departure

Wake up early to enjoy breakfast and proceed for the Lake Mburo National Park morning bushwalk with an armed Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger guide. On this early guided walk, you will have the opportunity to encounter zebras, giraffes, elands, Cape buffalos, topis and other antelopes at close range. Take the trail to the top of the hill to see Lake Mburo and beyond. Return to the lodge, check out and then hit the road to Entebbe. En route, stop at Kayabwe to see the equator and have lunch. Continue to drive to Entebbe International Airport. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe, Uganda) 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)

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)

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

Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Getting There

This tour starts in Kigali, Rwanda and ends in Entebbe, Uganda
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
Fly to Kigali Airport (KGL - Check price)
Fly back from Entebbe Airport (EBB - 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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Hermosa Life Tours and Travel

5.0 operator rating 230 reviews

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

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

Wonderful, attentive and considerate guide that made the tour fun!

Hermosa 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

Verified

Gorillas + Hermosa = Once in A Lifetime Experience

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

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Safe safari guide with a fantastic eye for spotting animals

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

Verified

Life changing experience

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

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Tour FAQs

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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 is unavailable for children.

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?

Hotel Muhabura - Budget hotel in Ruhengeri (City, Rwanda) – Breakfast Included. Meals: Breakfast 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

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Disclaimer

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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