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3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trek from Kigali

3 days
Start and end in Kigali
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Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 6
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Kigali to Kisoro

    After breakfast, you'll head out early from Kigali and drive northwest toward Ruhengeri through Rwanda's rolling landscape. The route takes you through Musanze and eventually to the Uganda border at Kyanika, then continues to Kisoro where your hotel is waiting. Once you check in, the rest of the afternoon is yours to rest and prepare for the trek ahead.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast included
    • English-speaking tour guide
    Landmarks/POIs
    Kigali
    Ruhengeri/Musanze
    Kisoro
  2. Day 2

    Mountain Gorilla Trek

    You'll leave around 7:30am for the 30-minute drive to the National Park headquarters. After handling the park formalities, you'll head out to track mountain gorillas through the Virunga slopes. The experience includes spending about an hour observing a gorilla family in their natural setting. The trek itself can go up to 3 hours or longer depending on conditions, moving through steep and rugged terrain at higher elevation. By around 1pm, you're back at the lodge with the afternoon free to rest and process what you've seen.

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Mountain gorilla trek and tracking
    • Park fees and guide services for gorilla encounter

    Optional Activities

    • Batwa Visit - USD $35 per person
    Landmarks/POIs
    Virunga Mountains
  3. Day 3

    Kisoro to Kigali

    After breakfast, you'll drive back to Kigali through Rwanda's hilly terrain. The drive takes around 4 to 5 hours depending on road conditions. You'll arrive with enough time to get to your hotel or head straight to the airport for your departure flight.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast included
    • Return transfer to Kigali
    Landmarks/POIs
    Kigali
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Customer Reviews

  • Carolyn
    · January 21st, 2024
    Fantastic!!! Better than I even imagined. The itinerary was great, the places we stayed had such a great view. Saw so many animals!! And my tour guide Godfrey was very knowledgeable, I highly recommend him, very experienced!! People in Uganda are so friendly and welcoming. Was fed very well and delicious. Don’t hesitate taking this tour you won’t be disappointed
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  • Carol
    · July 31st, 2019
    A fantastic itinerary spoiled by a very inexperienced guide and the last night of accommodation was in a local inn where I felt very unsafe and was of poor quality.
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  • Eilise
    · August 3rd, 2025
    I had an incredible two day trip to Akagera National Park, spending a night camping in park, which was just wow. I would absolutely recommend. The company was very responsive and my guide Jeff was a fantastic host, very friendly and knowledgeable.
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  • V

    Victoria

    Asked on June 23rd, 2022

    Do you pick us up from our hotel for this trip? And when do I give you the information about where I'm staying?

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    • Kawira Safaris LtdOperatorWritten June 2022

      Yes, we do pick you from your Kigali hotel but also we can extend and let us know your flight details and will be happy to also pick you up from there.

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      Victoria

      TravelerWritten June 2022

      Do we need to have a covid test 72 hours before this trip and also do we need to have the yellow fever jab? How much would I need to pay now for it if I book it? Also, do you do a trip to see the grave of Dian Fossey?

    • Kawira Safaris LtdOperatorWritten June 2022

      With the current covid protocols, there's no need for covid testing, just need to be fully vaccinated. For Dian Fossey hike and Dian Fossey museum, this we can arrange on the ground.

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      TravelerWritten June 2022

      Do I need the yellow fever jab? How much deposit do you require now?

    • Kawira Safaris LtdOperatorWritten June 2022

      Yes you'll need, they do check but not often as most the guest who have crossed into Uganda haven't been asked. For deposit since Gorilla permits aren't included in this tour price, you can just send us directly the permits and we'll go ahead and reserve them on your behalf. You can send us 50% for gorilla permits($700) we reserve the slots and balance closer to the date.

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      TravelerWritten June 2022

      If the permits are not included in the price of the trip, could you tell me how much the trip is all together including permits per person please?

    • Kawira Safaris LtdOperatorWritten June 2022

      If permits are paid direct it would be cheaper @$1388, that's $688 + $700. Per person. But through the system it would be$ 1600. Per person. The reason is because we don't add commission on permits.

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Rwanda and Uganda. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Rwanda and Uganda. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Rwanda and Uganda. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Rwanda and Uganda. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Rwanda and Uganda. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Rwanda and Uganda. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Rwanda and Uganda. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Required for entrance into the country for Rwanda. Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Uganda. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before January 1st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 1st, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Kawira Safaris Ltd. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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