Free cancellation
Activity Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda
3 Day Gorilla Trekking in Mgahinga Start and End in Rwanda
3 days
Free cancellation
Private tour
About this activity
The seamless cross-border experience between Rwanda and Uganda, combined with personalized, expert-led guiding from start to finish. From a meaningful introduction in Kigali to the breathtaking landscapes of the Virunga region, every step is thoughtfully planned to maximize your comfort and experience.
Unlike standard packages, this tour blends culture, history, and adventure-featuring a Kigali city tour, an unforgettable gorilla trekking experience in Mgahinga, and a unique coffee tour in Kisoro near the Uganda–DRC border. You’ll stay in carefully selected, cozy accommodation with stunning volcano views, adding a relaxing touch to your adventure.
With small group sizes, flexible arrangements, and dedicated in-person guides, you get a more intimate, authentic, and hassle-free journey—making this not just a trip, but a once-in-a-lifetime East African experience.
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3 days
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group
- Your group only
- People per booking
- 1–7
- Guide
- English, French
- Operated by
- SKYWAY EXPEDITIONS LIMITED
Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–10 years) · Youth (11–17 years) · Adults (18–58 years) · Seniors (65–90 years)
What is included
Included
- Included: Breakfast
Not included
- Not included: Excess Baggage: Exclusions International flights, visa fees, alcoholic beverages, tips, and any optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
Itinerary
Day 1 · Kigali- Mgahinga National aprk
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Kigali
5 hours
Your journey begins with a warm welcome in Kigali, one of Africa’s cleanest and most vibrant cities. After pickup from the airport or your hotel, you’ll head straight into a meaningful and eye-opening city experience.
After your city visit, you’ll proceed on a scenic drive north toward the Uganda border at Cyanika Border Post. Enjoy views of Rwanda’s rolling hills and countryside along the way. Upon arrival, you will cross into Uganda and continue to your preferred accommodation for an overnight stay near Kisoro, preparing for the next day’s adventure.
Ikaze cotteges a midrange
Day 2 · Mgahinga national park
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Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
4 hours Admission included
The Gorilla Encounter
Once the gorillas are located, you’ll spend a magical hour observing them in their natural habitat. Watch as they feed, groom, play, and interact—often just a few meters away. Seeing a massive silverback alongside its family is a powerful and humbling experience.
Return & Relaxation
After the trek, you’ll return to the starting point where you’ll receive a trekking certificate. Then head back to your lodge to relax and reflect on the day’s adventure.
Ikaze cotteges a midrange
Day 3 · Coffe tour -Transfer to Kigali airport
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Kisoro
5 hours
Kisoro Coffee Tour
After breakfast at Ikaze Cottages, travelers will head to Kisoro, a charming town in southwestern Uganda near the Bunagana border (DRC-Uganda). The tour offers a hands-on experience of locally grown Arabica coffee, famous for its rich flavor and aromatic profile.
During the visit, you will:
Walk through coffee farms, observing how beans are grown, harvested, and processed
Learn from local farmers about traditional and modern cultivation techniques
See the drying, roasting, and grinding process, gaining insight into farm-to-cup production
Participate in tastings, sampling freshly brewed coffee and learning to appreciate its flavors
The tour often concludes with a lunch at the German Grandmother’s Coffee Pot, a local eatery serving homemade dishes that pair perfectly with freshly brewed coffee. This experience combines culture, education, and culinary delight, giving travelers a memorable taste of Uganda’s coffee heritage before heading back to Kigali.
Bunyonyi Overland camp
Meeting point and pickup
You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.
Meeting point
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Our driver-guide will collect guests and take them to each planned activity.
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Kigali Airport
End point
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Our driver-guide will collect guests and take them to each planned activity.
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Kigali Airport
Pickup points
- Kigali Intl. Airport
We will pick you up at the arrival hall. The driver will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead travelers name.
Cancellation
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| If you cancel | You get back |
|---|---|
| At least one day before | 100% |
| Less than a day before | 0% |
- The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
Good to know
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Service animals allowed
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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