Two separate mountain gorilla treks in two countries — Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda — plus chimpanzee trekking in Kibale, in one eight-day primate-focused safari.
For travellers who want more than one mountain gorilla encounter, this itinerary delivers exactly that: a trek in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park, a border crossing into Uganda, a second trek in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, and chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest — a genuine two-country primate double-header in just eight days.
Your first mountain gorilla trek, in the Virunga foothills of Rwanda.
A guided introduction to Rwanda's capital before heading into the Virungas.
A second, entirely different mountain gorilla trek, in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
One of Africa's highest densities of chimpanzees, plus an optional Bigodi Wetland walk.
Signature East Africa moments included or available as an add-on throughout your trip.
Arrive at Kigali International Airport and transfer to your hotel.
A half-day Kigali city tour including the Genocide Memorial, then transfer to the base of the Virunga volcanoes.
Your first gorilla trek, ascending the forested slopes of the Virungas to a habituated family.
Cross the Rwanda-Uganda border and continue to the northern sector of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Your second gorilla trek, in a different forest and country, with an optional Batwa Trail or village walk in the afternoon.
Drive north via the Ishasha sector, known for tree-climbing lions, to Kibale Forest.
A morning chimpanzee trek, with an optional afternoon walk through the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary.
Drive to Entebbe for your onward or return flight.
| Start Dates | Solo | 2 People | 3 People | 4 People | 5 People | 6 People | 7+ People |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year-round (permit-dependent) | n/a* | $3,750 | $3,480 | $3,220 | $3,220 | $3,220 | Get Quote |
Price includes two separate gorilla trekking permits (one Rwanda, one Uganda) and one chimpanzee trekking permit per person. Starting price informed by comparable two-country double-gorilla-trek itineraries in the current market — confirm final rates before publishing.
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Everything travellers usually ask before booking this safari.
Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park and Uganda's Bwindi are different forests with different terrain and different habituated families — trekking both is a genuinely different experience each time, not a repeat.
There's a border crossing and a few substantial drive days, but each one ends somewhere worth the trip — this itinerary is built for travellers whose main priority is maximizing primate encounters, not minimizing driving.
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