This 5-day adventure combines thrilling hikes, close encounters with mountain gorillas, and golden monkey tracking across Rwanda and Uganda. Explore Volcanoes National Park, climb the scenic Mount Bisoke, and experience Uganda’s Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Along the way, visit Kigali’s moving Genocide Memorial and enjoy scenic drives through lush volcanic landscapes while staying in comfortable budget-friendly lodges.
Genocide Memorial
This 5-day adventure combines thrilling hikes, close encounters with mountain gorillas, and golden monkey tracking across Rwanda and Uganda. Explore Volcanoes National Park, climb the scenic Mount Bisoke, and experience Uganda’s Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Along the way, visit Kigali’s moving Genocide Memorial and enjoy scenic drives through lush volcanic landscapes while staying in comfortable budget-friendly lodges.
Your private guide and safari 4WD vehicle will meet you at your hotel in Kigali. Begin with a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, honoring the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Afterward, embark on a scenic 2.5-hour drive northwest through rolling hills, vibrant markets, and lush landscapes to Volcanoes National Park, known for Dian Fossey’s mountain gorilla research. Settle in at your lodge and enjoy a restful evening. Overnight at The Garden Place & Coffee Shop Hotel or similar.
After an early breakfast, transfer to Kinigi Park Headquarters for your Mount Bisoke trek. This dormant volcano, part of the Virunga Mountains, straddles the Rwanda–DR Congo border, with a stunning crater lake at its summit. Trek through rainforest and bamboo forests while taking in sweeping views of the surrounding volcanic peaks. Descend back to your lodge in the afternoon for rest. Overnight at The Garden Place & Coffee Shop Hotel or similar.
Begin the day with golden monkey tracking in the bamboo forests of Volcanoes National Park. These endangered primates are lively and fun to observe as they leap through the trees. Visit the Ellen DeGeneres Gorilla Fund Campus afterward before crossing into Uganda. Continue to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, where you check in for the night and prepare for your gorilla trekking adventure. Overnight at Travelers Rest Hotel or similar.
After breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking etiquette. Accompanied by a senior ranger, hike into the forest in search of a habituated gorilla family. Upon locating them, spend a magical hour observing these incredible primates up close (within ~10 meters). Return to your lodge in the late afternoon to relax and reflect on this unforgettable experience. Overnight at Travelers Rest Hotel or similar.
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before departing Mgahinga and heading back to Kigali, Rwanda. Your private vehicle will drop you at your hotel or the airport, depending on your travel plans, marking the end of this incredible 5-day Mount Bisoke Hike and Gorilla Trekking Safari.Main Destination:Kigali (Rwanda)