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A young mountain gorilla in Volcanoes National Park

Destination

Rwanda

The short, steep alternative. The same volcanic chain as Bwindi approached from the other side: shorter drives from the capital, a steeper walk, and a permit that costs considerably more.

Volcanoes National Park

Two hours from Kigali rather than most of a day from Entebbe. The walk is harder.

The permit

Counted just as tightly as Uganda’s and priced a good deal higher. Worth knowing before comparing prices.

Kigali and Lake Kivu

Most trips begin and end in Kigali. The memorial is part of understanding the place, and it is not rushed.

What it actually looks like

A young mountain gorilla

Volcanoes National Park.

A golden monkey in bamboo

The golden monkeys, in the bamboo.

Kigali at night

Kigali.

Rwanda, Uganda, or both?

Four screens of pictures, about two minutes, and an answer before we ask you for anything.

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