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3 Days Budget Uganda Gorillas from Kigali

3 days Rwanda 3 days planned

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$1750 per person, twin share

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Pricing

Price per person

Rates below are for this 3-day itinerary and scale with your group size. Every safari is private and tailor-made — final pricing is confirmed with your dates and chosen lodges.

How many travellers?

22 travellers rate

Your price

$2,012per person

$4,025 total for 2 travellers

Group size	Basis	Price (USD)
1 traveller	Private safari, solo	$2,538
2 travellersYour group	Per person, twin share	$2,012
3 – 4 travellers	Per person, twin share	$1,750
5 – 6 travellers	Per person, twin share	$1,610
7+ travellers	Per person, group rate	$1,488

Prices include accommodation, park and conservation fees, game drives in a 4x4 safari vehicle, a professional driver-guide and meals as listed. Gorilla or chimpanzee permits, international flights, visas, tips and personal expenses are quoted separately. Single supplement and peak-season rates on request.

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Trip highlights

Budget-friendly gorilla trekking safari
One hour with a mountain gorilla family
Scenic drive through Rwanda and Uganda
Professional English-speaking guide
Comfortable budget accommodation
Ideal short safari from Kigali

Day 1
Kigali - Bwindi →
Meet your guide in Kigali and depart for Uganda via the border crossing. Enjoy spectacular views of rolling hills, rural villages, and terraced farmland as you travel toward Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Arrive at your budget lodge near the park in the afternoon. Spend the remainder of the day relaxing and preparing for the next day’s trek.
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Day 2
Gorilla trek →
After an early breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers. Enter the dense rainforest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family. The trek may last from a few hours to most of the day depending on the gorillas' location. Once found, spend a magical hour observing the gorillas as they interact, feed, and care for their young. Return to the lodge for relaxation and an overnight stay.
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Day 3
Bwindi - Kigali →
Enjoy breakfast before departing Bwindi and returning to Rwanda. Cross the border and continue to Kigali, arriving in the afternoon. Depending on your schedule, you may enjoy a brief city tour or transfer directly to Kigali International Airport for your departure flight.
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From the trail

Moments from this safari

3 Days Budget Uganda Gorillas from Kigali — hero

Mountain gorilla in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

Before you book

What to know about travelling in Rwanda

Visas, permits, health requirements, seasons, money and tipping — everything specific to this destination.

Before you book · Rwanda

Travelling in Rwanda

Visas & entry: Visa on arrival for all nationalities (USD 50, 30 days) or apply via Irembo in advance; many African and Commonwealth passports enter visa-free. The East Africa Tourist Visa (USD 100) covers Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya. Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from an endemic country.
Arrival gateway: Kigali International Airport (KGL) — most parks are a 2–4 hour drive on excellent tarmac.
Permits: Rwanda gorilla permits are USD 1,500 per person (golden monkey USD 100, Nyungwe chimpanzee USD 150). Only 8 trekkers per gorilla family per day; permits are non-refundable and sell out for June–September, so book early.
Best time to travel: June–September (long dry season) and mid-December–February are best for trekking and game drives. March–May is the long rains — lush, atmospheric and quieter.
Health & vaccinations: Malaria prophylaxis recommended, particularly for Akagera and Lake Kivu. Rwanda has excellent private clinics in Kigali. Trekkers must be symptom-free of respiratory illness on the day of the trek.
Money & payments: Rwandan Franc (RWF). Cards and mobile money are widely used in Kigali; carry USD or RWF cash for rural markets, tips and community visits.
Weather & climate: Temperate 'land of a thousand hills' climate: 22–27°C by day in Kigali, 10–15°C nights at Volcanoes National Park (2,500 m+), regular afternoon showers in the green seasons.
Connectivity: One of the best-connected countries in Africa — fast 4G nationwide and Wi-Fi in nearly every lodge.
Tipping guideline: USD 15–20 per guest for the tracking team after a gorilla trek, USD 15–20 for a porter, USD 10–15 per day for your driver-guide, and 5–10% in Kigali restaurants.
What to pack: Waterproof hiking boots, long trousers and sleeves, gaiters, gloves, rain shell, warm layer for the volcano slopes, daypack, and 2 litres of water for trekking days.
Local etiquette: Plastic bags are banned nationwide. Rwanda is exceptionally clean and orderly — photography of government buildings, airports and military sites is not permitted. Genocide memorials require quiet, respectful dress.

Requirements and fees change. We reconfirm current visa, permit and health rules in writing before you pay any balance.