Most private itineraries fly into Kigali International
Airport (Rwanda) or Entebbe International Airport (Uganda), depending on which country’s gorilla permits your
trip is built around. We handle airport meet-and-greet, all ground transfers, and — on itineraries that
combine both countries — the overland or charter-flight connection between them.
VISAS
The East Africa Tourist Visa
Most nationalities can enter both Rwanda and Uganda on
a single East Africa Tourist Visa, which also covers Kenya and is valid for up to 90 days across multiple
entries between the three countries — ideal for a combined Rwanda & Uganda itinerary that crosses
the border once or twice. Both countries also issue their own standalone e-visas online in advance. Visa
requirements vary by nationality and do change, so we confirm the current requirement for your passport as
part of planning and share the application link directly.
EAST AFRICA TOURIST VISACovers Rwanda, Uganda & Kenya, up to 90 days
RWANDA E-VISAApply online in advance, single entry
UGANDA E-VISAApply online in advance, single entry
ENTERING RWANDA
Kigali International Airport (KGL)
Kigali is a modern, efficient hub with direct flights from several
European, Middle Eastern, and regional African cities. From Kigali, it’s roughly a 2.5–3 hour drive
to Volcanoes National Park, a 2–3 hour drive to Akagera, and either a 5-hour drive or a 35-minute
domestic flight to Nyungwe in the southwest.
TO VOLCANOES NP~2.5–3 hour drive
TO AKAGERA~2–3 hour drive
TO NYUNGWE~5 hour drive or ~35 min flight
ENTERING UGANDA
Entebbe International Airport (EBB)
Entebbe sits on Lake Victoria, about 40 minutes from Kampala.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is roughly 8–9 hours away by road, so most private itineraries use a
scenic light-aircraft charter instead — around 1.5 hours, landing at one of several airstrips near
the park depending on which sector you’re trekking.
TO BWINDI (ROAD)~8–9 hour drive
TO BWINDI (AIR)~1.5 hour charter flight
TO MGAHINGA~40 min drive from Kisoro Airstrip
COMBINED ITINERARIES
Crossing the Rwanda–Uganda Border
If your itinerary treks gorillas
in both countries, the Cyanika border crossing connects Volcanoes National Park (Rwanda) to Mgahinga and
southern Bwindi (Uganda) directly — usually a 2–3 hour drive between park headquarters, avoiding
a return trip through either capital. We handle all border paperwork as part of your private transfer.
Cyanika Border Rwanda ↔ Uganda, near Mgahinga
~2–3 hours Kinigi to Bwindi/Mgahinga sectors
Same-day Crossing typically clears within an hour
We handle it Private driver manages all paperwork
Not Sure Which Airport to Fly Into?
Tell us which parks you want to visit and we’ll map the most
efficient route in and out, with all transfers and visas confirmed in your bespoke proposal.
