7-Day Double Gorilla Trek Safari Uganda & Rwanda

A 7-day Double Gorilla trek is an intensive primate adventure, typically combining treks in both Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park and Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (or two different sectors of Bwindi) within a week, offering twice the chance to see mountain gorillas plus other activities like chimp tracking, canopy walks, cultural visits, and game drives, showcasing different park environments and gorilla families. These 7 Day Double Gorilla Trekking package require early booking for permits and involve travel between countries, often starting in Kigali, Rwanda, and ending in Entebbe, Uganda, or vice versa.

7-Day Double Gorilla Trek Safari Uganda & Rwanda Itinerary Highlights

  • Day 1-2: Arrive in Kigali (Rwanda), transfer to Volcanoes NP; possibly Golden Monkey Trekking or community visit.
  • Day 3: First Gorilla Trek in Volcanoes National Park (Rwanda).
  • Day 4: Cross border to Uganda, transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
  • Day 5: Second Gorilla Trek in Bwindi (e.g., Ruhija, Buhoma, Rushaga sectors).
  • Day 6: Activities like Chimpanzee Trekking (Kibale/Nyungwe), Game Drives (Queen Elizabeth NP), or Lake Bunyonyi relaxation.
  • Day 7: Return to Entebbe/Kigali for departure, maybe a city tour.