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Remarkable Rwanda & Gorillas of Uganda

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Tour Overview

Rwanda and Uganda are often overlooked travel destinations, but this nine-day journey will take you through their wild landscapes, rich in history and wildlife, so you can discover more than the average traveller. Learn about the devastating events that took place in Rwanda, then see what life looks like today in this naturally beautiful country when you visit the city of Musanze. Combine this with the incredible scenery and diverse animal life of Uganda, an unforgettable adventure searching for mountain gorillas and an expert local leader to guide the way, and this trip has all the makings of a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.

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Trip Code: YGSU

Start

Kigali

End

Kigali

Destination

Rwanda

Meals

8 breakfasts, 5 dinners

Transport

Private 4WD Vehicles

Accommodation

Hotel (3 nights), Safari Lodge (5 nights)

Days

9

Max Group Size

Min 1 - Max 12

Min Age

15

Style

Originali

Physical

3i

Trip Highlights

Why you'll love this trip

  • Seek out the rare mountain gorilla on a trek through Uganda's steamy forests and spend an unforgettable hour in their presence, with all required gorilla permits included in the trip price.

  • Learn about Rwanda's devastating history with a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre, and see what life looks like today with a tour of the city’s most vibrant neighbourhoods.

  • Get to know the diverse wildlife of Queen Elizabeth National Park on a series of 4WD safaris and an optional boat cruise around the Kazinga Channel, which links Lake Edward to Lake George.

  • Enjoy views of epic landscapes right outside your door at your safari lodges and eco camps, where if you’re lucky, you might even get wild visitors like elephants, buffalo and hippos.

  • Visit the Gorilla Doctors HQ and learn about how they're saving the species one gorilla patient at a time – a portion of your trip cost gives back to supporting the important work they do.

Day by Day Itinerary

Itinerary

Trip route map

What's Included

Inclusions and activities

Meals

8 breakfasts, 5 dinners

Transport

Private 4WD Vehicles

Accommodation

Hotel (3 nights), Safari Lodge (5 nights)

Included activities

  • Kigali - Genocide Memorial Centre
  • Musanze - Visit to The Gorilla Doctors HQ
  • Musanze - Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund Visit
  • Queen Elizabeth National Park - 4x4 Game Drive
  • Ishasha - Community Tourism Project Visit

Optional activities

    Is This Trip Right for You?

    Is this trip right for you?

    • There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.

    • This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.

    • Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.

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