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

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
For the full itinerary, live pricing and availability, book directly: 4-Day Bwindi Gorillas & Lake Mutanda Safari on Lux Gorilla Safaris.