5-Day Kigali to Uganda Gorillas & Queen Elizabeth Safari.

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali – Welcome to the Land of a Thousand Hills

Your journey begins upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, where a private driver-guide warmly welcomes you. After a comfortable transfer to your luxury hotel, the remainder of the day is reserved for rest, light exploration, or a quiet evening in the city. Kigali’s calm atmosphere offers a perfect start to a journey that blends sophistication, culture, and wilderness.

Day 2: Kigali Cultural Experience – Drive to Volcanoes National Park

After breakfast, the day unfolds with a cultural and historical exploration of Kigali. Visits may include the Kigali Genocide Memorial, local art centers, craft markets, and panoramic viewpoints that reveal the striking beauty of the city. In the afternoon, you travel north toward Volcanoes National Park, driving through terraced hills and rural landscapes. Your luxury lodge, set against the towering Virunga volcanoes, offers a serene escape where you can relax before the next day’s trek.

Day 3: First Gorilla Trek – Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

This morning begins with anticipation as you join other trekkers at the park headquarters for a detailed briefing. Once assigned a gorilla family, you enter the bamboo forests and volcanic terrain with professional trackers. The moment you find the gorillas — watching them feed, groom, play, or rest — becomes an unforgettable emotional experience. After spending a full hour with the family, you return to your lodge for a well-deserved lunch and an afternoon of leisure, spa treatments, or quiet reflection.

Day 4: Scenic Border Crossing – Lake Bunyonyi Luxury Retreat

After a relaxed breakfast, you depart Rwanda and cross into Uganda via the Cyanika or Katuna border. The landscapes shift from volcanic slopes to rolling hills as you approach Lake Bunyonyi, one of Africa’s most peaceful and scenic lakes. Your luxury lodge overlooks the scattered islands and shimmering waters, creating the perfect environment for an afternoon of canoeing, nature walks, or simply enjoying the stillness of the lake.

Day 5: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – The Heart of the Jungle

The journey continues toward the ancient Bwindi rainforest. After arriving at your luxury lodge deep in the forested highlands, the remainder of the day allows you to rest, take a guided walk, visit the surrounding communities, or enjoy uninterrupted jungle views from your veranda. The evening is spent preparing for your second gorilla encounter, knowing tomorrow brings another extraordinary moment.

Day 6: Second Gorilla Trek – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda

Your second gorilla trek offers an entirely new experience, as no two forests or gorilla families are the same. The trek may lead you through dense undergrowth, moss-covered trees, or steep slopes, each step filled with anticipation. When you eventually meet the gorilla family, you once again enjoy a full hour in their presence, observing behaviors that reveal their gentle intelligence and strong social bonds. Returning to your lodge, you spend the afternoon celebrating this rare double-country achievement, relaxing with a drink, spa session, or fireside storytelling.

Day 7: Return to Kigali – Scenic Drive Across the Highlands

After breakfast, you depart Bwindi and travel back toward Kigali. The journey takes you through rural villages, tea plantations, and rolling green hills that characterize this region of East Africa. Upon arrival in Kigali, you check into your luxury hotel for a final evening at leisure, giving you time to enjoy the city’s vibrant restaurants or relax at the hotel.

Day 8: Departure from Kigali – End of Expedition

Your expedition concludes with a private transfer to Kigali International Airport. Depending on your departure time, you may enjoy last-minute shopping or a visit to a local craft center. As you board your flight, you carry with you the memories of two extraordinary gorilla encounters, breathtaking landscapes, and the comfort of a journey carefully crafted for luxury and meaning.