You are here:

7-Day Rwanda & Uganda:
Gorillas & Chimps – Mid-Range

Request This Trip
Your 7-day Rwanda–Uganda gorilla trekking journey offers a rich exploration of both countries. Experience chimpanzee trekking and a canopy walk in Nyungwe National Park, relax at Lake Kivu, and track golden monkeys in Rwanda. Continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for unforgettable gorilla trekking before returning to Rwanda.

Destinations

Rwanda & Uganda Kigali, Nyugwe NP, Volcanoes NP, Lake Kivu, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Time of Year

All Year Round

Route overview per day
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges and resorts.
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 minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
Minimum age of 15 years
The minimum age for this tour is 15 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities:
gorilla trekking & chimpanzee trekking
Getting around:
open-sided 4x4 vehicle, pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle & normal 4x4 vehicle
Transfer:
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals

The hotel we select comply with our high standards and requirement per category.

Day

Accommodation

Meals

1

Hotel des Mille Collines

Luxury hotel located in Kigali (Rwanda)
Dinner
Dinner
2

Emeraude Kivu Resort

Mid-range resort in Cyangugu (Town, Rwanda)
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
3

Emeraude Kivu Resort

Mid-range resort in Cyangugu (Town, Rwanda)
Breakfast, Lunch & DInner
Breakfast, Lunch & DInner
4

Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge

Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
5

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

Mid-range lodge just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda)
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
6

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

Mid-range lodge just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda)
Breakfast Lunch & Lunch
Breakfast Lunch & Lunch
7

No accommodation

(End of tour)
Breakfast & Lunch
Breakfast & Lunch
Interested in This Tour?

Arrival

(See Getting There for more details)
You'll be collected from the airport.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Welcome to Kgali

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, clear customs and immigration, meet your hotel representative, and transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight in Rwanda, the “Land of a Thousand Hills.”

Main Destination:

Kigali (Rwanda)

Accommodation:

Hotel des Mille Collines

Luxury hotel located in Kigali (Rwanda)
Meals & Drinks:
Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Transfer to Nyungwe National Park

After an early breakfast, check out and drive to Rwanda’s Western Province. En route, visit the King's Palace Museum and the Ethnographic Museum for insight into Rwandan culture and history. Enjoy lunch along the way, then continue to Nyungwe National Park for a relaxed afternoon, dinner, and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Best time to visit:
June to September (Dry weather, best chimp trekking)
High Season:
June to September (Popular gorilla trekking time in Volcanoes NP)
Best Weather:
June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)
Accommodation:

Emeraude Kivu Resort

Mid-range resort in Cyangugu (Town, Rwanda)
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk at Nyungwe National Park

After an early coffee, head to Nyungwe National Park for a briefing and chimpanzee trekking, with up to one hour observing them. After lunch, enjoy a canopy walk on a 70-meter suspended bridge overlooking the forest, with chances to spot more primates, before returning for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Accommodation:

Emeraude Kivu Resort

Mid-range resort in Cyangugu (Town, Rwanda)
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
Boat Trip Lake Kivu to Volcano National Park

After an early breakfast, transfer to Kibuye on Lake Kivu. Enjoy a boat trip to Napoleon Island, hike for panoramic views, and spot birds. After lunch, continue to Musanze near Volcanoes National Park for dinner and overnight at your lodge.

Main Destination:
Best time to visit:
June to August (It is drier and hiking is easier)
High Season:
June to September (Permits are scarce)
Best Weather:
June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)
Accommodation:

Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge

Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
Golden monkey trek and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Early morning, head to Volcanoes National Park for golden monkey trekking. This guided experience is less strenuous than gorilla trekking, with up to one hour spent observing these endangered primates in bamboo forests. After lunch, continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Accommodation:

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

Mid-range lodge just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6
Gorilla trekking Experience at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After an early coffee, proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for a briefing and begin your gorilla trek. Spend up to one hour observing these remarkable primates. The trek may take several hours and requires moderate fitness. Return to the lodge for a relaxed afternoon, dinner, and overnight.

Main Destination:
Best time to visit:
June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest)
High Season:
June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)
Best Weather:
June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)
Accommodation:

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

Mid-range lodge just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 7
Transfer back to Kigali

After breakfast, meet your guide and drive back to Kigali. After lunch, enjoy a city tour including craft markets, the Kigali Genocide Memorial, and, if time permits, the Kandt House Museum. Later, transfer to Kigali International Airport for drop-off.

Main Destination:

Kigali (Rwanda)

Accommodation:

No accommodation

(End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Breakfast & Dinner (Lunch Excluded)

End of tour

(See Getting There for more details)
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Interested in This Tour?
Important to Know
No data was found
Summary

Day

Country

Destination

Accomodation

Meals

1
Rwanda
Kigali

Hotel des Mille Collines

Dinner
2
Rwanda
Nyungwe NP

Emeraude Kivu Resort

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
3
Rwanda
Nyungwe NP

Emeraude Kivu Resort

Breakfast, Lunch & DInner
4
Rwanda
Volcano NP

Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
5
Uganda
Bwindi Forest

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
6
Uganda
Bwindi Impenetrable NP

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

Breakfast Lunch & Lunch
7
Rwanda
Kigali

No accommodation

Breakfast & Lunch
No data was found
Interested in This Tour?
This price includes:
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)
Roundtrip airport transfer
All Taxes/VAT
Meals
(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks Water
(aon all days)
This price excludes:
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
Drinks
Interested in This Tour?
Great To Know

This tour starts and ends in Kigali

All you'll have to do is book the flight yourself

Fly to/from Kigali Airport (KGL)

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

About Booking This Tour
Travel Requirements For This Tour
Interested in This Tour?
Your 7-day Rwanda–Uganda gorilla trekking journey offers a rich exploration of both countries. Experience chimpanzee trekking and a canopy walk in Nyungwe National Park, relax at Lake Kivu, and track golden monkeys in Rwanda. Continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for unforgettable gorilla trekking before returning to Rwanda.

Destinations

Rwanda & Uganda Kigali, Nyugwe NP, Volcanoes NP, Lake Kivu, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Time of Year

All Year Round

Tour Open Photos
Route
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges and resorts.
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 minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
Minimum age of 15 years
The minimum age for this tour is 15 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities:
gorilla trekking & chimpanzee trekking
Getting around:
open-sided 4x4 vehicle, pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle & normal 4x4 vehicle
Transfer:
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals

The hotel we select comply with our high standards and requirement per category.

Day

Accommodation

Meals

1

Hotel des Mille Collines

Luxury hotel located in Kigali (Rwanda)
Dinner
Dinner
2

Emeraude Kivu Resort

Mid-range resort in Cyangugu (Town, Rwanda)
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
3

Emeraude Kivu Resort

Mid-range resort in Cyangugu (Town, Rwanda)
Breakfast, Lunch & DInner
Breakfast, Lunch & DInner
4

Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge

Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
5

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

Mid-range lodge just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda)
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
6

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

Mid-range lodge just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda)
Breakfast Lunch & Lunch
Breakfast Lunch & Lunch
7

No accommodation

(End of tour)
Breakfast & Lunch
Breakfast & Lunch
Interested in This Tour?

Arrival

(See Getting There for more details)
You'll be collected from the airport.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Welcome to Kgali

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, clear customs and immigration, meet your hotel representative, and transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight in Rwanda, the “Land of a Thousand Hills.”

Main Destination:

Kigali (Rwanda)

Accommodation:

Hotel des Mille Collines

Luxury hotel located in Kigali (Rwanda)
Meals & Drinks:
Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Transfer to Nyungwe National Park

After an early breakfast, check out and drive to Rwanda’s Western Province. En route, visit the King's Palace Museum and the Ethnographic Museum for insight into Rwandan culture and history. Enjoy lunch along the way, then continue to Nyungwe National Park for a relaxed afternoon, dinner, and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Best time to visit:
June to September (Dry weather, best chimp trekking)
High Season:
June to September (Popular gorilla trekking time in Volcanoes NP)
Best Weather:
June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)
Accommodation:

Emeraude Kivu Resort

Mid-range resort in Cyangugu (Town, Rwanda)
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Chimpanzee tracking and canopy walk at Nyungwe National Park

After an early coffee, head to Nyungwe National Park for a briefing and chimpanzee trekking, with up to one hour observing them. After lunch, enjoy a canopy walk on a 70-meter suspended bridge overlooking the forest, with chances to spot more primates, before returning for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Accommodation:

Emeraude Kivu Resort

Mid-range resort in Cyangugu (Town, Rwanda)
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
Boat Trip Lake Kivu to Volcano National Park

After an early breakfast, transfer to Kibuye on Lake Kivu. Enjoy a boat trip to Napoleon Island, hike for panoramic views, and spot birds. After lunch, continue to Musanze near Volcanoes National Park for dinner and overnight at your lodge.

Main Destination:
Best time to visit:
June to August (It is drier and hiking is easier)
High Season:
June to September (Permits are scarce)
Best Weather:
June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)
Accommodation:

Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge

Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
Golden monkey trek and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Early morning, head to Volcanoes National Park for golden monkey trekking. This guided experience is less strenuous than gorilla trekking, with up to one hour spent observing these endangered primates in bamboo forests. After lunch, continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Accommodation:

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

Mid-range lodge just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6
Gorilla trekking Experience at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After an early coffee, proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for a briefing and begin your gorilla trek. Spend up to one hour observing these remarkable primates. The trek may take several hours and requires moderate fitness. Return to the lodge for a relaxed afternoon, dinner, and overnight.

Main Destination:
Best time to visit:
June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest)
High Season:
June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)
Best Weather:
June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)
Accommodation:

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

Mid-range lodge just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 7
Transfer back to Kigali

After breakfast, meet your guide and drive back to Kigali. After lunch, enjoy a city tour including craft markets, the Kigali Genocide Memorial, and, if time permits, the Kandt House Museum. Later, transfer to Kigali International Airport for drop-off.

Main Destination:

Kigali (Rwanda)

Accommodation:

No accommodation

(End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Breakfast & Dinner (Lunch Excluded)

End of tour

(See Getting There for more details)
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Interested in This Tour?
Important to Know
No data was found
Summary

Day

Country

Destination

Accomodation

Meals

1
Rwanda
Kigali

Hotel des Mille Collines

Dinner
2
Rwanda
Nyungwe NP

Emeraude Kivu Resort

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
3
Rwanda
Nyungwe NP

Emeraude Kivu Resort

Breakfast, Lunch & DInner
4
Rwanda
Volcano NP

Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
5
Uganda
Bwindi Forest

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
6
Uganda
Bwindi Impenetrable NP

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

Breakfast Lunch & Lunch
7
Rwanda
Kigali

No accommodation

Breakfast & Lunch
No data was found
Interested in This Tour?
This price includes:
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)
Roundtrip airport transfer
All Taxes/VAT
Meals
(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks Water
(aon all days)
This price excludes:
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
Drinks
Interested in This Tour?
Great To Know

This tour starts and ends in Kigali

All you'll have to do is book the flight yourself

Fly to/from Kigali Airport (KGL)

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

About Booking This Tour
Travel Requirements For This Tour
Interested in This Tour?

Get a Free Quote for This Tour

Tell us a bit about your dream safari so we can prepare your personalized quote!

🙂 Requesting a quote is free and there is no obligation to book

Please ensure all required fields marked with a red asterisk (*) are filled.

Request This Trip
Tour Photos
Tour Map

Book your Kilimanjaro trek

Our team is always here to help

Photo Gallery of 7-Day Rwanda & Uganda:
Gorillas & Chimps – Mid-Range

Map of 7-Day Rwanda & Uganda:
Gorillas & Chimps – Mid-Range

Photo Gallery

Photo Gallery

Photo Gallery