4-Day Golden Monkeys, Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda, Uganda

Your journey begins with a warm welcome from Naleyo Tours and Travels at 6:00 AM in Kigali. You will set off on a scenic drive to Volcanoes National Park, arriving in time for an insightful briefing about the park and its activities.

After enjoying a delicious local lunch, take time to relax and take in the breathtaking views of lush green hills framed by the Virunga volcanoes. Later, settle into your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay, preparing for the adventure ahead.

Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park 

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: La Palme Hotel

• Mid-range hotelless than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

After an energizing breakfast, set out for an unforgettable golden monkey trekking experience in Volcanoes National Park. This relatively easy trek leads you through the lush bamboo forests of the Virunga volcanoes, where you can observe the playful golden monkeys in their natural habitat.

After the trek, enjoy a packed lunch before continuing on a scenic cross-border journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO-listed rainforest known for its misty landscapes and endangered mountain gorillas. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge, relax, and unwind in the peaceful surroundings.

Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park 

Accommodation: Buhoma Community Rest Camp

• Budget lodge just outside Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

After breakfast, prepare for a once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Trek through the dense rainforest to observe the majestic mountain gorillas up close as they feed, play, and rest in their natural habitat.

After your trek, enjoy a well-deserved lunch before heading to the scenic Lake Bunyonyi, renowned for its calm waters and breathtaking scenery. Spend your afternoon at leisure, with options such as canoeing or simply relaxing by the lakeside. Later, settle into your charming lodge for dinner and an overnight stay surrounded by tranquility.

Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park 

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: Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort

• Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

On your final day, enjoy a relaxed breakfast at your lodge and take in the last beautiful views of the surroundings. Afterwards, begin your scenic drive to Entebbe International Airport, reflecting on the unforgettable moments shared across Rwanda and Uganda.

Depending on your flight schedule, you will arrive at the airport with enough time to check in for your onward journey.

With Naleyo Tours and Travels, your East African adventure comes to an end—leaving you with lasting memories of breathtaking landscapes, remarkable wildlife encounters, and truly extraordinary experiences.

Main Destination: Entebbe International Airport 

Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)