4-Day Gorillas & Volcanoes Safari in Uganda

Embark on a 4-day Uganda gorilla and volcano safari, exploring the last mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impeetrable Forest and hiking the stunning Virunga Volcanoes in Kisoro. Enjoy golden monkey tracking, forest walks, cultural experiences with the Batwa people, and breathtaking views of the Albertine Rift. Stay at the historic Traveler’s Rest Hotel, a favorite of Dian Fossey, and experience Uganda’s pristine landscapes.

Detailed Itinerary

Start your journey at 7:00 am with pickup from your hotel or guesthouse in Kampala or Entebbe. Drive southwest, stopping in Mbarara for lunch. Pass through rolling hills, lakes, bamboo forests, and terraced landscapes, entering the “Switzerland of Africa” region. Descend into Kisoro, at the foot of the Virunga Volcanoes, with panoramic views across Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo.

Check in at Traveler’s Rest Hotel, relax in the garden or enjoy the colonial-style ambiance.

Driving Time: ± 9 hours
Accommodation: Traveler’s Rest Hotel – Full Board

Travel 1 hour to Nkuringo, southern Bwindi, for gorilla trekking. Receive a morning briefing at 7:45 am, then start trekking at 8:30 am. Spend up to 1 hour observing mountain gorillas, photographing and learning from expert rangers.

Trekking takes 2–7 hours depending on gorilla location and requires moderate fitness. Return to Kisoro by 7:00 pm.

Accommodation: Traveler’s Rest Hotel – Full Board

Base yourself in Kisoro to explore a variety of activities:

Gorilla tracking in Mgahinga National Park
Gorilla trekking in Rwanda (transfer required)
Volcano Hiking:
- Mount Muhavura (± 8 hrs, 12 km, 4,127 m)
- Gahinga Volcano (± 6 hrs, 8 km, 3,474 m)
- Sabinyo Volcano (± 8 hrs, 14 km, 3,669 m, three peaks)
Sabinyo Gorge Hike – 4 hrs, 6 km
Garama Cave & Mgahinga Viewpoint Hike – 4 hrs
Bird Walk in Mgahinga – 10 am–4 pm
Cultural Village Walk – Bufumbira tribe insights
Lake Mutanda Canoeing & Python Island Visit
Batwa Trail – Forest survival skills, music, legends, and Garama Cave experience
Or relax at Traveler’s Rest Hotel

Accommodation: Traveler’s Rest Hotel – Full Board

After breakfast, drive back to Kampala or Entebbe. Stop for lunch in Mbarara, visit the Equator for photos and souvenirs, and arrive at your hotel or directly at Entebbe airport for onward flights.

Driving Time: ± 9 hours
Optional: Airport guesthouse stay: $82 double / $70 single (BB + transfer)