Rwanda · UGANDA GORILLA SAFARIS FROM KIGALI
11 reviewed
Kigali is the closest airport to Bwindi, and crossing at Cyanika puts you at the trailhead faster than flying into Entebbe. These 11 Uganda gorilla safaris from Kigali are compared on trip length, which permits are included, where you sleep, and whether the border formalities and the Ugandan visa are handled for you.
3 days from Kigali to Bwindi for a mountain gorilla trek, with possible Mgahinga backup and optional golden monkey time.
“We booked a 4-day tour with Bamboo Ecotours with the following itinerary: Kigali-Lake Kivu-Gorilla Trek @ Bwindi-Kisoro Coffee Tour. It was a big group of 7 of us, and we are really satisfied with the company and its staffs and definitely recomRead more”
2-day gorilla trekking safari from Kigali to Bwindi. Permits, transfers, meals, and a small group capped at 10.
“Highly recommended. Driver (Herbert) was safe, friendly and knowledgeable. Experience of a lifetime made better by Bamboo ecotours.”
3 days of mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi with Rwanda pickup, Batwa culture, Lake Bunyonyi boat rides, and guided logistics.
“Ronald, my driver was a Rockstar! From the moment he picked me up from my hotel, he was at my disposal for itinerary, visas between countries and delivery to and from Kigali.”
Private 1-day gorilla trek from Kigali. Early pickup, permit and lunch included, Mgahinga or Bwindi options based on permits.
“That whole experience was amazing!! Katona Tours organized the trip perfectly, Innocent was a fabulous guide, he was knowledgeable about the forest, the Gorillaz, the process of tracking etc. I highly recommend Innocent as a guide when in Uganda and I definitely recommend the gorilla trek 👍🏿”
Two-day gorilla trekking from Kigali into Bwindi or Mgahinga, with hotel pickup, private transfers, UWA briefing, lodge stay, and most meals.
“We had a 6 day tour of Uganda with Chris from Katona! The trip was amazing! We travelled with our two daughters and our guide was patient and thoughtful! He was extremely knowledgeable regarding gorillas and chimpanzees. He had exteRead more”
A 2-day Murchison Falls Big 5 safari from Kigali with game drives and a Nile boat cruise, plus possible close wildlife encounters.
“It was a super weekend that we just had. We had a Boat trip, game drive and we saw rhinos so close by. Personally our time was limited only to a weekend but we did see a lot and for sure can recommend Frena adventures and our guide Ronnie. It was a pleasure, hope to see gorillas next time!”
6 days of Rwanda golden monkey trekking and Uganda gorilla tracking plus chimps, game drives, and a Kazinga cruise, run by Bamboo Ecotours.
“Loved every second of it. And from the beginning they were amazing, explaining everything to me without being pushy. Edison is a very patient professional gentleman to arrange this with- who I believe is the Boss - and my lovely driver (now Read more”
with permit, meals, and private transport.
“Completed a great 8-day tour in Rwanda and Uganda last week. Each experience topped my expectations. I was especially grateful for my phenomenal guide, Robert. Thanks to his knowledge, language skills and experience I was able to seamlessly navigate the transition between countries and enjoy the beauty of both countries.”
4 days of Golden Monkeys, Bwindi gorillas, chimp trekking, plus Lake Bunyonyi chill time and the Kazinga Channel hippo cruise.
“I would highly recommend booking your next trip to Rwanda and Uganda with Frena Adventures! A friend recommended them also to me and did not disappoint. From the beginning everything was well explained before going on our trip. We diRead more”
2 days in Rwanda with Golden Monkey trekking in Volcanoes NP and gorilla trekking in Bwindi, private pickup from Kigali.
“What an experience, seeing these animals up close is a bucket list I will never forget, everything was organised & on time which was great, food transport & accommodation were perfect. Would book with frena again”
Golden monkey trekking in Rwanda, gorilla time in Bwindi, Lake Bunyonyi views, and Kigali culture in four days.
“In December 2024, I did a four-day tour with Frena Adventures, and everything was great. Everything went so well, largely thanks to Isa, my fantastic guide. In addition to being an excellent driver, he knows Uganda well and knows a lot about thRead more”
