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Arrival
Day 1
Pick up from Kigali and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Pick up from Kigali and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Our driver-guide will meet and pick you up from your hotel in Kigali. Short optional Kigali City Tour. The drive will take about 4 -5 hours. You'll have lunch in Kabale/Kisoro Town depending on the border point used, and continue to Bwindi. You’ll check in at the lodge and have an evening of relaxation at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
On this morning, you'll enjoy gorilla tracking in Bwindi. After breakfast, you will proceed for the morning briefing before the highlights of the trip gorilla trekking, which may last the entire day.
You will trek the gorillas through the rainforest and bamboo-covered slopes, with the accompaniment of a guide and trackers. You’ll do this in search of a mountain gorilla family. The walking can sometimes be tough and long. However, when you catch a glimpse of the magnificent silverback, you will quickly forget any discomfort.
When you see the gorillas, you will be within 7-8 meters of them. You’ll sit around them for a whole hour while gazing into their big round eyes. Gorilla trekking is unpredictable. It isn’t easy to foresee how many hours you will hike. The gorilla excursion can take from 2 to 8 hours.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Transfer from Bwindi to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Transfer from Bwindi to Queen Elizabeth National Park
You'll drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The drive will take about 2-3hours. You'll pass through the Ishasha sector, where you may spot tree-climbing lions, a rare habit among the lions. Lions in that sector climb trees to spot prey from a distance or hide from the scorching sun. After that, you'll embark on an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga channel. You'll see many animals cooling off and quenching their thirst on the river shores. These include elephants, waterbucks, buffaloes, hippos, warthogs, antelopes, and many others. You may also spot predators like crocodiles, lions waiting to feast on the thirsty prey. You'll then return to the lodge for lunch, relaxation, and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Enshama Game Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Chimpanzee Tracking in Kalinzu Forest and evening game drive
Chimpanzee Tracking in Kalinzu Forest and evening game drive
Start your day with an early breakfast before transferring to Kalinzu Forest Reserve for an exhilarating chimpanzee trekking experience. Along the way, keep an eye out for other primates, colorful bird species, butterflies, and unique flora. Once the chimps are located, you’ll spend time observing their behavior, interactions, grooming, feeding, and playful nature an unforgettable wildlife encounter. After the trek, return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation.
Later in the afternoon, head out for an evening game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park. As temperatures cool, the savannah comes alive with activity. Expect sightings of elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, warthogs, and, if lucky, lions or leopards emerging to hunt. The golden sunset offers perfect photography conditions and a magical atmosphere. After exploring the Kasenyi plains or other wildlife‐rich sectors, return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Kalinzu Forest Reserve (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Enshama Game Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Morning Gamedrive , transfer to kigali
Morning Gamedrive , transfer to kigali
Rise early and head out for a sunrise game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park. The early hours offer some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities as predators return from a night of hunting and herbivores graze in the cool morning air. Scan the open plains for lions, hyenas, elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, and a variety of birdlife while enjoying the spectacular colors of the African dawn. After the drive, return to the lodge for breakfast and check-out.
Afterwards, begin your scenic journey south toward the Uganda–Rwanda border, passing rolling hills, tea plantations, and local communities. Proceed through border immigration formalities and continue the transfer to Kigali. Upon arrival in Rwanda’s clean and vibrant capital, you’ll check into your accommodation or connect to your onward program.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali International Airport (Kigali, Rwanda)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
