5-Day Uganda Primate Safari – Gorillas & Chimpanzees from Rwanda

Our driver-guide will meet you at the airport. After meeting, begin your journey in Rwanda’s vibrant capital with a guided city tour that includes the Kigali Genocide Memorial, Nyamirambo Women’s Center, and the historic Hôtel des Mille Collines. After exploring Kigali’s cultural heartbeat, travel through scenic countryside to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, where the adventure truly begins. Overnight in Bwindi

Rise early for a once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi National Park. Led by expert rangers, you’ll hike through dense forest to meet a gorilla family up close — a humbling and emotional encounter. After your trek, unwind at the tranquil Lake Bunyonyi, known for its mystical islands and serene beauty. Overnight in Lake Bunyonyi

After breakfast, cruise across the glassy waters of Lake Bunyonyi, passing by the haunting Punishment Island and dozens of lush islets. Later, visit a Batwa (pygmy) community to learn about their ancestral traditions. In the afternoon, cross back into Rwanda. Overnight in Musanze

After an early breakfast, head to Volcanoes National Park for a guided trek to see the playful and endangered golden monkeys in their bamboo forest habitat. After lunch, dive into Rwanda’s conservation legacy at the Karisoke Research Center, followed by a visit to Ibw’achu Cultural Village for music, dance, and storytelling. Overnight in Musanze

Enjoy a relaxed morning before heading back to Kigali for souvenir shopping in local bazaars. After that, be dropped at Kigali International airport for departure, carrying memories of a journey that touched both heart and soul.