Duration
2-Day
Accra, Rwanda
Experience an unforgettable 2-day adventure in Volcanoes National Park, combining thrilling gorilla and golden monkey trekking with rich cultural immersion. Begin with a scenic transfer from Kigali and a meaningful community visit at Iby'Iwacu Cultural Village. Encounter mountain gorillas and playful golden monkeys in their natural habitat before returning to Kigali.
Plan snapshot
Duration
2-Day
Route
Kigali to Kigali
Via Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)
Country & park
Rwanda
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
15 years
Activities
gorilla trekking
Accommodation
Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge - Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) – Dinner Included
Meals
Dinner Included; Breakfast & Lunch Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
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Currency
USD
Rates
USD
Before booking
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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) – Dinner Included
Dinner Included
Day 2
(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
Early morning pick-up from Kigali and transfer to Volcanoes National Park. Upon arrival, proceed directly to the park headquarters for briefing before starting your gorilla trekking experience. Trek through the forest with expert rangers to find a habituated gorilla family and spend one unforgettable hour observing them in their natural habitat. After the trek, transfer to your lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the evening, enjoy a cultural/community visit at Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village, where you will experience traditional dance, music, and local lifestyles. Dinner and overnight at the lodge. Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 2
After breakfast, head to the park for a briefing before heading out for golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes National Park. Track these lively and endangered primates in the bamboo forest. After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch, check out, and begin your scenic drive back to Kigali. Drop-off at your hotel or the airport in the afternoon. 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)
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
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks
Offered by
Engagi Safaris Ltd, is a Ugandan-owned tour company offering tailor-made safaris across East and Central Africa. With over a decade of experience, it specializes in gorilla trekking, wildlife safaris, and cultural tours across Africa’s iconic destinations.Each journey combines comfort, safety, and authentic experiences, with a strong commitment to quality service and sustainable tourism.Experienced local guides and 24/7 support ensure a seamless and enriching travel experience.
Office In
Uganda
Size
10-20 employees (Founded in 2010)
Member Of
ASTA, AUTO, TUGATA & USAGA
Tour Types
Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
Destinations
Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Comoros, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo (DRC), Djibouti, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mayotte, Mozambique, Namibia, Réunion, Rwanda, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Traveler feedback
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Robert of Engagi Safaris looked after me so well and I couldn't recommend him enough. He and his family also own the Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort near Kabale where I had the pleasure of staying for my gorilla trek experience - it is just the most beautiful, serene place. I had a fantastic 3 days thanks to him, his family and staff. I was treated like a queen and he made sure I had the best gorilla trek experience (which I did - mind blowing). The people of Uganda are so kind and I hope to come back and visit Robert and his family again! If anyone is considering gorilla trekking in Bwindi (which I highly recommend) contact Robert at Engagi safaris! As a solo female traveller I was taken care of so well and made to feel very welcomed and comfortable. Robert gave me a lot of information about all the different areas of Uganda that we passed through as well as about the gorillas. He is very knowledgable and knows everyone so is definitely the guy to take you around. He was kind enough to stop many times for me to take photos and pointed out points of interest. It would not have been the same experience if I booked with anyone else. Also, they fed me so well - the food was fantastic! I feel very grateful and will never forget this incredible experience.
Stephanie · Australia
Robert organised the perfect Ugandan trip for our small group of three, collecting us from the guest house in Entebbe, driving us to the Engagi Safaris lodge on Lake Bunyonyi, taking us for a perfect day’s gorilla tracking, then up to Queen Elizabeth National Park. He set up a three-day trek into the Mountains of the Moon for us then took us back to Entebbe after a day of chimp tracking. Engagi is a small, family-run group – and all the better for being small. Robert has many years of experience in the tourist sector and seemed to know the best guides and contacts in all the parks we visited. He was helpful in the planning stages and tailored the trip to our budget. He's the best kind of guide himself, not just knowledgeable and helpful but flexible, letting us adjust the itinerary to suit even when the trip was underway. He’s also a careful driver. I don’t believe we could have had a better organised and executed trip to Uganda than we had with Robert and Engagi Safaris. Highly recommended.
Bryn · United Kingdom
This was a very well planned trip and I would highly recommend Robert and Engagi Safaris. I originally found Engagi on a blog for low cost travel, but Robert really customizes the trip to your needs and budget. He has been operating as a tour guide in Uganda (in some capacity) for about 20 years so he is familiar with all the possibilities and full of ideas and suggestions for you. I emailed Robert before doing a lot of research on Uganda and what I wanted to do while there -- I had some ideas, but asked for his input and within a few days and a few emails we had an itinerary worked out that I was very happy with. He was always quick to reply and answered every question I had in detail. Robert was very professional throughout the entire trip. Always on time with a clean (air conditioned) car stocked with snacks, and water. We were with Robert for a week, and he was eager to learn the types of things we liked so he could make sure to show us certain things he thought we would be interested in, or stop for different foods we wanted to try along the way. Robert also seems to be friends with the guides at the different parks. The night before we went gorilla trekking, he asked us how long we would like to trek to see the gorillas. We told him about 1 hour (they can be as close as 20 minutes, or as far as 6 hours), later that night he spoke to the guy in charge and we ended up on a private trek and assigned to a gorilla family exactly one hour away. We couldn't have been happier! Again, I would strongly recommend Engagi Safaris. Robert creates a very personal experience that feels really unique and special.
Kate · United States
Great service from start to finish, and their own lodge at Lake Bunyoni was just stunning. Would highly recommend them!
Brian Krijger · Netherlands
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.
Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge - Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) – Dinner Included. Meals: Dinner 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 Engagi 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.
This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Engagi Safaris.
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