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Uganda – 4-day Gorilla Safari with Nkuringo Lodge – Tailored Driven

4 days / 3 nights
Kigali • Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Country

Rwanda, Uganda

Duration

4 days

Highlights

Kigali

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Rated 4.9/5

Uganda – 4-day Gorilla Safari with Nkuringo Lodge – Tailored Driven

From $2,385
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Hôtel des Mille Collines
Hôtel des Mille Collines
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge
Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge

Includes

Private road transfers from/to Kigali
1 night at Hotel des Mille Collines on a bed & breakfast basis
2 nights at Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge on all-inclusive basis
1 Gorilla tracking permit

Excludes

International flights
Drinks in Kigali
Premium drinks at Nkuringo
Additional activities, please enquire
Gratuities - we recommend US$ 10 per person/day for lodge staff/guide
Entry visa
Travel insurance
Increase in government tax, park fees and forced fuel supplements

Itinerary

Kigali, Rwanda

Kigali sits among rolling hills at the heart of East Africa, offering a remarkably clean, green and orderly urban landscape. The city blends contemporary development with a strong cultural identity, where polished avenues give way to lively neighbourhood markets and hillside communities. Visitors can explore the Kigali Genocide Memorial for a powerful insight into the country’s history, browse vibrant crafts at Kimironko Market, or enjoy a growing café culture shaped by locally grown coffee. Panoramic viewpoints reveal soft, undulating hills under wide skies, while the hum of motorbikes and the scent of roasted coffee define the city’s everyday atmosphere. Kigali also serves as a gateway to Rwanda’s national parks and unforgettable mountain gorilla encounters, making it both a meaningful stop and a base for wider exploration.
Kigali
Kigali
Kigali
Kigali
Kigali
Kigali
+3
  • Hôtel des Mille Collines

    Day 1 - 2

    Hôtel des Mille Collines is perfectly nestled in the heart of Kigali, Rwanda, within walking distance of the city centre. The hotel features 112 elegant rooms and suites with air conditioning, safes, TVs, workspaces, and toiletries. Guests can kickstart the day with breakfast on-site. Facilities and services include a gym, a swimming pool, a spa, restaurants, bars, and Wi-Fi.
    Hôtel des Mille Collines
    Hôtel des Mille Collines
    Hôtel des Mille Collines
    Hôtel des Mille Collines
    Hôtel des Mille Collines
    Hôtel des Mille Collines

Day 1

Day Notes:

Once you arrive at Kigali Airport, you will be met and then transferred to Hotel des Mille Collines for 1 night in Rwanda's capital city.

  • Meet & Greet

  • Transfer from Kigali International Airport [KGL] to Hôtel des Mille Collines

  • Check-in to Hôtel des Mille Collines

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Uganda

Located in southwestern Uganda, the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is said to be Africa’s oldest rainforest. It is world-renowned for its excellent gorilla-sighting opportunities - the forest is home to half of the remaining mountain gorillas on earth. This gorilla experience takes place among a rugged landscape of dense jungle, cascading waterfalls, sparkling mountain streams, deep valleys, and steep ridges. The untouched forest has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its breathtaking natural beauty and unique ecological significance. Aside from the amazing gorilla interactions, there are other drawcards such as a network of forest walks, over 340 species of bird to spot, and a variety of brightly-coloured butterflies to identify.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
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  • Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge

    Day 2 - 4

    Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge sits at a 7000-ft (2,161 meters) altitude on a magnificent ridge with stunning views across the rugged landscapes and beyond to the Virunga Volcanoes chain.
    Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge
    Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge
    Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge
    Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge
    Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge
    Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge
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Day 2

Day Notes:

After breakfast, you will be picked-up from your hotel and start your drive to Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge across the border, in Uganda. After arrival at the lodge, check-in, freshen-up and check out some of the additional activities on offer, such as the Bunga Batwa pygmy experience, or a guided nature walk including sundowner drinks, we recommend to pre-book.

  • Check-out from Hôtel des Mille Collines

  • Transfer from Hôtel des Mille Collines to Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge

  • Check-in to Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge

  • Batwa Cultural Village

Day 3

Day Notes:

This morning, you will start with the highlight of this short trip - Gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Your pick-up and briefing will be very early. Once you have been allocated to your tracking group, you start tracking. You will walk through beautiful countryside, passing villages and tea plantations, before you penetrate the forest. Once you have found your gorilla group, you are allowed to stay with them for 1 hour.

  • Gorilla tracking

Day 4

  • Check-out from Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge

  • Transfer from Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge to Kigali International Airport [KGL]

End of Itinerary

Destinations

Kigali
Rwanda
Day 1

Kigali

Kigali sits among rolling hills at the heart of East Africa, offering a remarkably clean, green and orderly urban landscape.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Uganda
Day 2-3

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Located in southwestern Uganda, the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is said to be Africa’s oldest rainforest.

Accommodations

Hôtel des Mille Collines
Kigali
Day 1-2

Hôtel des Mille Collines

Hôtel des Mille Collines is perfectly nestled in the heart of Kigali, Rwanda, within walking distance of the city centre.
Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Day 2-4

Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge

Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge sits at a 7000-ft (2,161 meters) altitude on a magnificent ridge with stunning views across the rugged landscapes and beyond to the Virunga Volcanoes chain.

January, February, June, July - September & December 2026

  • Per person sharing: US$ 2,960
  • Single traveller: US$ 3,420
  • Solo traveller: US$ 4,145

April - May & November 2026 - USD 200 GORILLA TRACKING PERMIT DISCOUNT INCLUDED

  • Per person sharing: US$ 2,385
  • Single traveller: US$ 2,735
  • Solo traveller: US$ 3,460

October 2026

  • Per person sharing: US$ 2,585
  • Single traveller: US$ 2,940
  • Solo traveller: US$ 3,660