Sample itinerary
Uganda & Rwanda Gorilla Crossing
Two forests, one journey
Bwindi and Volcanoes in a single private itinerary — for travellers who want both.
Two forests, two permit systems, one private itinerary. You trek in Bwindi and in Volcanoes — not because more is always better, but because some travellers want the comparison: Uganda’s steep cathedral of green, then Rwanda’s highland briefing and a different family.
The crossing is planned, not improvised. Immigration, the southwest road, and a rest day before the second permit so you are not trekking on the afternoon you crossed a border. We can reverse the order if your flights prefer Kigali first.
Be honest with us
Two gorilla hours is a significant investment and a physical week. If you would rather one exceptional trek and a wildlife chapter, we will say so. If both forests are the story you want, we will protect the rest days that make the second hour a pleasure.
This journey is tailored. Permits, sectors, and lodges are confirmed in a private proposal — we do not own the stays we select.
Highlights
- Pace Private, tailor-made
- Guiding Exceptional local guides
- Vehicles Yours — not a seat on a shared loop
- Stays Selected, never “our lodges”
The itinerary
Day by day
-
Day 1
Arrive Uganda
Entebbe briefing and the road toward Bwindi. We do not try to trek on arrival day.
-
Day 2
Bwindi forest
Settle, walk, and prepare. The trek is tomorrow; tonight is for altitude and rest.
-
Day 3
Uganda gorilla trek
A Bwindi family in the sector we booked for your fitness. Afternoon to recover.
-
Day 4
Cross to Rwanda
A private transfer through the southwest and into the highlands. Immigration is planned, not improvised.
-
Day 5
Volcanoes rest
A highland day before the second permit — golden monkeys or simply the view.
-
Day 6
Rwanda gorilla trek
A second forest, a second hour. The comparison is the point for travellers who asked for both.
-
Day 7
Kigali and depart
Return to the city. We can reverse the crossing if your flights prefer Kigali first.
What’s included
- Private vehicle and guide
- Selected stays as outlined
- Park fees and permits as confirmed
- Meals as specified in your proposal
- Bottled water on game drives and treks
What’s not included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Drinks and personal extras
- Tips (we will suggest a fair range)
Map
Photos
