4-Day Bwindi Gorillas & Lake Mutanda Safari

This 4-day cross-border safari from Kigali combines the two landscapes that make southwestern Uganda unforgettable: a Bwindi gorilla trek for your $800 permit, and the crater-lake idyll of Lake Mutanda — canoed at golden hour with the Virunga volcanoes on the horizon. A Batwa cultural visit, lodge nights, the border crossing, guiding and transfers are all included.

Gorilla trek, Lake Mutanda canoe safari, and Batwa culture — all from Kigali.

Combo Expedition · Uganda · Bwindi Impenetrable National Park · 4 days · Moderate

4-Day Bwindi Gorillas & Lake Mutanda from Kigali

Expedition Overview

The signature cross-border combo: gorilla trekking in Bwindi, canoeing on Lake Mutanda, and a Batwa cultural encounter—starting and ending in Kigali.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Kigali to Lake Mutanda

Border crossing and lakeside lodge arrival.

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking

Track mountain gorillas in Bwindi.

Day 3: Mutanda & Batwa

Canoe safari and Batwa cultural experience.

Day 4: Return to Kigali

Scenic transfer back to Kigali.

Price

From $1,800 per person

  • 1 traveler: $3,500 per person
  • 2 travelers: $3,100 per person
  • 3 travelers: $2,800 per person
  • 4 travelers: $2,500 per person
  • 5 travelers: $2,100 per person
  • 6 travelers: $1,900 per person
  • 7 travelers: $1,850 per person
  • 8 travelers: $1,800 per person

Prices are per person in USD and vary with group size. Contact us for current availability and gorilla permit booking.

What's Included

  • Ugandan gorilla permit
  • Border assistance
  • Lodge (3 nights)
  • Canoe safari
  • Batwa visit
  • Meals as stated
  • Private transfers
  • Guide

What's Not Included

  • International flights
  • Visas
  • Travel insurance
  • Gratuities

Page Sections

  • Gorillas Above a Crater Lake
  • Day-by-Day Itinerary from Kigali
  • Canoeing Lake Mutanda & the Batwa
  • The $800 Gorilla Permit & What’s Included
  • Who’s This Cross-Border Safari For?

Related Safaris & Guides

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