Rwanda in October

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Highlands and medium-altitude regions, for instance Kigali, Lake Kivu and Volcanoes and Nyungwe National Parks, are warm to hot by day, and comfortably cool by night.

Low-lying Akagera National Park is hot by day, and warm by night.

October falls within the short rainy season and monthly rainfall in most parts of the country is high (100mm or higher).

  • October is not an optimum month for tracking gorillas and chimpanzees, since conditions tend to be quite wet underfoot and there are frequent showers. That said, plenty of people do track gorillas in October and you’ve a better chance of a last-minute permit. Climbing the volcanic peaks of the Virungas will be tough at this time of year.
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Meet the Primates of Uganda and Rwanda (12 days)

day 1

Entebbe, arrival
at The Boma Entebbe
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day 2

Your drive to Kibale is well worth it
at Primate Lodge Kibale
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day 3

Full day with the Chimps
at Primate Lodge Kibale
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day 4

Onwards to Queen Elizabeth
at Ishasha Wilderness Camp
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day 5 to 6

Witness the unusual tree climbing lions
at Ishasha Wilderness Camp
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day 7

Bwindi National Park all to yourself
at Buhoma Lodge
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day 8

Gorilla trekking, enjoy every minute
at Buhoma Lodge
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day 9

Buhoma Village walk
at Buhoma Lodge
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day 10

Drive via Kisoro to Rwanda
at Mountain View Gorilla Lodge
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day 11

Visit the Dian Fossey Tomb
at Kigali Serena
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day 12

Fly Home

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