Remarkable Rwanda & Gorillas of Uganda

Remarkable Rwanda & Gorillas of Uganda

Rwanda is oft-missed destination that every human should visit. Not only will you learn about the devastating events that took place here, you’ll also witness a beautiful country that’s continuously striving to move forward. Combine this with the incredible scenery and diverse wildlife of Uganda, topped off with an unforgettable adventure searching for the mountain gorillas of Uganda and you’ve got a trip that can sometimes be physically and emotionally challenging, but will be talked about for the rest of your life.

Activities

• Kigali – City Tour
• Kigali – Genocide Memorial Centre
• Gisenyi – Boat Cruise and Island Visit
• Queen Elizabeth National Park – 4×4 Game Drive
• Ishasha – Community Tourism Project Visit
• Queen Elizabeth National Park – 4×4 Game Drive
• Bwindi National Park – Mountain Gorilla Permit & Trek

Highlights

• With gorilla permits included in the price of the trip, seek out the rare mountain gorilla on a trek through Uganda’s steamy forests and spend an unforgettable hour in their presence.
• Learn about Rwanda’s devastating history with a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre, and see what life looks like today with a tour of the city’s most vibrant neighbourhoods.
• Get to know the diverse wildlife of Queen Elizabeth National Park on a series of 4×4 game drives and an optional boat cruise around the lake.
• You won’t even have to get out of bed to enjoy wildlife and wonderful views – Safari lodges and Eco Camps deliver epic scenery, and wild visitors like Elephant, Buffalo, and Hippo to your doorstep
• Meet members of the Ishasha community for a look at rural life in Uganda, visiting an organic farm and medicine garden and learn how human-wildlife conflict is being tackled with anti-crop raiding techniques
• By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Gorilla Doctors. Donations help them care for injured mountain and Grauer’s gorillas – contributing to the long-term sustainability of gorilla populations.