Day 1: Kigali Arrival and City Tour Experience

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, a professional Kenlink Tours driver-guide will warmly welcome you and brief you about your upcoming Rwanda and Uganda adventure. You will explore Kigali’s clean streets, vibrant neighborhoods, and meaningful history, including a guided visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial for reflection and learning.

Day 2: Cultural Encounter and Gorilla Conservation Learning

After breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive to Musanze through Rwanda’s terraced hills and beautiful countryside. Visit Iby’iwacu Cultural Village for traditional dance, drumming, and heritage experiences. Later, tour the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund center to learn about mountain gorilla conservation and Dian Fossey’s lasting impact in Rwanda and Uganda.

Day 3: Transfer to Mgahinga and Evening Relaxation

Today you cross into Uganda through the Cyanika border and continue to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, surrounded by the Virunga volcanoes. After lodge check-in and lunch, choose an optional Batwa cultural visit or a peaceful evening boat ride on Lake Mutanda, offering scenic views and tranquil sunset photography moments.

Day 4: Golden Monkey Tracking Adventure

After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a ranger briefing before tracking rare golden monkeys in Mgahinga’s bamboo forests. Watch these energetic primates leap through the trees and forage nearby. Return to the lodge later for relaxation, optional walks, and stunning volcano views.

Day 5: Journey to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Following breakfast, travel through scenic highlands and rural villages to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Arrive at your lodge for lunch and rest while preparing for gorilla trekking. Evening briefing by your guide ensures you understand trekking expectations, safety, and proper preparation.

Day 6: Mountain Gorilla Trekking Experience

After an early breakfast, transfer to park headquarters for a detailed ranger briefing before entering Bwindi Forest to track mountain gorillas. The trek can be challenging but rewarding. Spend one unforgettable hour observing gorillas feeding, grooming, and interacting, then return to your lodge for celebration and relaxation.

Day 7: Transfer to Entebbe for Departure

Today you begin your journey from Bwindi to Entebbe, passing changing landscapes from forested hills to open plains. Stop for lunch en route and continue to Entebbe International Airport. Your unforgettable primate and cultural safari with Kenlink Tours ends, leaving you with lifelong East African memories.