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Arrival
Day 1
Kigali City Tour and Transfer to Akagera National Park
Kigali City Tour and Transfer to Akagera National Park
After breakfast at your hotel, meet your guide-driver and explore Kigali, including a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, an important and moving historical site. Depart for Akagera National Park, traveling through Rwanda’s rolling countryside and scenic hills. Arrive in time to unwind at your lodge, surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness. Overnight: Akagera Transit Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Akagera National Park (Rwanda)
- Accommodation:
- Akagera Transit Lodge
Wildlife in Akagera NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Game Drive in Akagera and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Game Drive in Akagera and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Rise early for an extensive game drive across the northern plains of Akagera National Park. Spot elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and antelopes in their natural savannah habitat. After lunch, proceed to Uganda through the Kagitumba/Mirama Hills border, enjoying beautiful countryside views. Arrive in the evening at Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda’s most diverse wildlife reserve. Overnight: Engiri Game Lodge or Similar.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Engiri Game Lodge - Cottages
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Game Drive and Boat Cruise – Queen Elizabeth National Park
Game Drive and Boat Cruise – Queen Elizabeth National Park
Start the day with a morning game drive through the Kasenyi sector, home to lions, leopards, elephants, and herds of buffalo. Later, embark on a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, where hippos, crocodiles, and colorful birds thrive along the shores. Return to your lodge as the sun sets over the park’s rolling plains.
Overnight: Engiri Game Lodge or Similar.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Engiri Game Lodge - Cottages
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Chimpanzee Trekking and Transfer to Bwindi/Mgahinga
Chimpanzee Trekking and Transfer to Bwindi/Mgahinga
After an early breakfast, head to Kalinzu Forest Reserve for a thrilling chimpanzee trekking experience. Accompanied by experienced rangers, track these intelligent primates through dense forest and observe their playful behavior in the wild. Afterward, enjoy lunch before driving through Uganda’s scenic highlands to Bwindi Impenetrable/Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, home to the mountain gorillas. Overnight: Traveler’s Rest Hotel or Similar.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
-
Travellers Rest Hotel
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Gorilla Trekking – Bwindi/Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Gorilla Trekking – Bwindi/Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Prepare for one of Africa’s most profound wildlife encounters — mountain gorilla trekking. After a briefing by park rangers, set out on a guided trek through mist-covered rainforest in search of a gorilla family. Spend a magical hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat — an unforgettable experience that connects you deeply with nature. In the afternoon, unwind at your lodge or explore nearby communities.
Overnight: Traveler’s Rest Hotel or Similar.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Travellers Rest Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Golden Monkey Trekking – Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Golden Monkey Trekking – Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Today, venture into Mgahinga National Park for an exciting Golden Monkey Trek. Follow expert trackers through lush bamboo forests to observe these lively and rare primates as they leap through the trees. Enjoy panoramic views of the Virunga volcanoes before returning to your lodge for a relaxing evening.
Overnight: Traveler’s Rest Hotel or Similar.
- Main Destination:
- Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Travellers Rest Hotel
Wildlife in Mgahinga Gorilla NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Return to Kigali – End of Tour
Return to Kigali – End of Tour
After breakfast, begin your scenic drive back to Kigali, Rwanda. Stop at viewpoints or craft markets along the way before being dropped off at your hotel or the airport for your onward journey. This marks the end of your unforgettable wildlife and primate safari across East Africa.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali (Rwanda)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
