$3,201 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Kigali to Akagera National Park
Kigali to Akagera National Park
After a leisurely morning breakfast, your guide driver will pick you up from your Kigali lodge and visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial for a moving insight into Rwanda’s history. Afterward, you explore the bustling Kimironko Market, where local vendors sell everything from fresh produce to crafts, offering an authentic cultural experience. After the market visit, you transfer to Akagera National Park, known for its diverse wildlife, including elephants, lions, giraffes, and hippos. Settle into your lodge and enjoy the scenic surroundings. Your overnight stay will be at Akagera Transit Lodge or Similar.
- Main Destination:
- Akagera National Park (Rwanda)
- Accommodation:
- Akagera Transit Lodge
Wildlife in Akagera NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Akagera National Park to Lake Mburo National Park
Akagera National Park to Lake Mburo National Park
You begin the day with a morning game drive in Akagera National Park to spot wildlife in their natural habitat. After the game drive, you cross into Uganda and transfer to Lake Mburo National Park, known for its walking safaris, zebras, impalas, and rich birdlife. In the evening, you embark on a night game drive, offering a rare chance to observe nocturnal animals such as bushbucks, hyenas, and owls in their natural environment. Your overnight stay will be at Rwakobo Rock or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Lake Mburo Walking Safari and Transfer to Kibale National Park
Lake Mburo Walking Safari and Transfer to Kibale National Park
You start the day with a guided walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park, where you can experience wildlife up close while exploring the savannah landscape. After the safari, you transfer to Kibale National Park, famous for its chimpanzee population. You will enjoy the scenic drive through rural Uganda and check into the lodge for an overnight stay at Kibale Forest Lodge or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Kibale Forest Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Chimpanzee Trekking and Bigodi Community Walk to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Chimpanzee Trekking and Bigodi Community Walk to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Early morning chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park offers a chance to observe these fascinating primates in their natural habitat. After trekking, you will enjoy the Bigodi Community Walk to learn about local traditions and explore wetland ecosystems. In the afternoon, you transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, arriving in time to relax at the lodge. Your overnight stay will be at 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 5
Queen Elizabeth National Park Game Drive and Boat Cruise
Queen Elizabeth National Park Game Drive and Boat Cruise
You begin the day with a morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for lions, elephants, buffalo, and tree-climbing lions. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, home to hippos, crocodiles, and hundreds of bird species. Sunset over the water creates the perfect photo opportunity. Your overnight stay will be at Engiri Game Lodge or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Engiri Game Lodge - Cottages
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast, you transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, renowned for its population of endangered mountain gorillas. You will enjoy scenic views along the way and a chance to see rural Ugandan life. Prepare for your gorilla trekking adventure the following day. You will spend the evening at leisure in the lodge. Your overnight stay will be at Gorilla Valley Lodge or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
-
Gorilla Valley Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
You will spend the morning trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to observe mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. This once-in-a-lifetime experience provides unforgettable wildlife encounters. After trekking, you transfer to Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, home to volcanoes and golden monkeys. Your overnight stay will be at Kinigi Cottage or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Kinigi Cottage
Wildlife in Volcanoes NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Gorilla or Golden Monkey Trekking and Departure
Gorilla or Golden Monkey Trekking and Departure
Optional gorilla trekking (permit $1,500) or golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes National Park. After your morning activity, you transfer back to Kigali. Upon arrival in Kigali, you’ll be dropped off at your planned hotel or airport for outbound flights. This marks the conclusion of the safari, leaving you with lifelong memories of East Africa’s wildlife and culture.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali (Rwanda)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
