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Uganda and Rwanda Gorilla Discovery

10 days
From Kampala to Kigali
4.5
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Safari
Get up close with wildlife in the heart of nature
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 12
Ages 16+
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Highlights

  • Dine overlooking Lake Victoria
  • Spot zebras in Lake Mburo Park
  • Walk with giraffes on the plains
  • Meet Bwindi's mountain gorillas
  • Trek to see golden monkeys

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Join trip in Kampala
  2. Day 2 Drive to Lake Mburo National Park. Afternoon game drive
  3. Day 3 Morning walking safari, afternoon boat safari on Lake Mburo. Evening game drive in search of leopard
  4. Day 4 Transfer to Bwindi National Park, home of the mountain gorillas
  5. Day 5 Gorilla trek in Bwindi National Park
  6. Day 6 Nature walks in Bwindi
  7. Day 7 Cross into Rwanda. Visit Volcanoes National Park, walking safari in search of the golden monkey
  8. Day 8 Full day in Volcanoes National Park
  9. Day 9 Drive to Kigali, capital of Rwanda. City tour
  10. Day 10 Trip ends in Kigali
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Where You'll Stay

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Number of tours

549

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Customer Reviews

  • Angela
    · October 8th, 2023
    The primates were the highlight but enjoyed all aspects of this trip.
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  • Helen
    · October 3rd, 2023
    The wildlife, of course the chimps and gorillas but also a huge variety of animals and birds. And the scenery was very beautiful and very varied.
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  • Janet
    · August 27th, 2023
    Highlights: Gorillas, chimps, animals and birds generally, people (so friendly), guide( driver, mechanic, fixer in general), accommodation (mostly)
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Tour ID: 292702

  • Currencies
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    Rwanda Franc
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  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types J, G.

    Type J
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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • 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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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
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    • For any tour departing before December 29th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after December 29th, 2025, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Explore!. 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 75 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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