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Arrival
Day 1
Airport Pick up and transfer to Hotel
Airport Pick up and transfer to Hotel
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be met and warmly welcomed by our safari driver/guide, marking the beginning of your adventure. Assistance will be provided to ensure a smooth and seamless arrival before you are transferred to your hotel. Once checked in, you will receive a detailed briefing about your safari and what to expect during the journey.
Depending on your arrival time, you are you'll go an optional Kigali city tour, including a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial for a meaningful historical insight, as well as local craft villages where you can purchase souvenirs and any essentials you may need for your upcountry travels.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali (Rwanda)
- Accommodation:
- Park Inn by Radisson Kigali
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Transfer to Nyungwe National Park
Transfer to Nyungwe National Park
After breakfast, you will begin your journey to Nyungwe NP. The drive is one of the most beautiful in the country, taking you through Rwanda’s famous “Land of a Thousand Hills” scenery, with rolling green valleys, terraced hillsides, tea plantations, and small rural villages along the way. Nyungwe National Park is home to 13 primate species, including chimpanzees and large groups of colobus monkeys. It is also a top birding destination, with many rare and endemic Albertine Rift bird species. Other popular activities in Nyungwe include the famous canopy walk, which offers breathtaking views over the treetops, and a variety of forest trails leading to waterfalls, viewpoints, and hidden parts of the rainforest.
On arrival, you will check in at your lodge and have time to relax and enjoy the forest surroundings. Depending on your arrival time and interest, you may also choose to explore the area with a guided nature walk or enjoy the views over the forest and tea estates.
- Main Destination:
- Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel
Wildlife in Nyungwe NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Chimp Trekking and Canopy Walk in Nyungwe National Park
Chimp Trekking and Canopy Walk in Nyungwe National Park
After an early breakfast, you will head to Nyungwe NP for a briefing before starting your chimpanzee trek in this high-altitude rainforest. Accompanied by expert guides and trackers, you will hike through dense forest trails for approximately 1 to 4 hours as you search for chimpanzees, which are often active and fast-moving in the treetops. Along the way, you may also spot other primates such as colobus, L’Hoest monkeys and blue monkeys, as well as a variety of birdlife, since Nyungwe is one of the best birding destinations in the region. Once the chimpanzees are located, you will spend time observing their behaviour as they feed, groom, and move through the forest canopy.
Following lunch at the lodge, you will enjoy the famous Nyungwe Canopy Walk, a suspended bridge high above the forest floor that offers breathtaking views of the treetops, surrounding hills, and misty landscapes, making it one of the most memorable and scenic experiences in Rwanda.
- Main Destination:
- Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Transfer to Lake Kivu to Relax
Transfer to Lake Kivu to Relax
After breakfast, you will transfer to Lake Kivu, one of Africa’s most beautiful and peaceful freshwater lakes, located along the scenic border between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The drive offers stunning views of Rwanda’s rolling hills, with the scenery gradually opening up as you approach the Lakeshore.
On arrival, you will check in at your lakeside lodge and spend the rest of the day at leisure, enjoying a well-deserved break after the more active safari and trekking experiences. Lake Kivu is known for its calm waters, fresh breeze, and relaxing atmosphere, making it the perfect place to unwind. Depending on your interests, you may choose (Optional at an extra cost) to take a boat cruise, swim in designated areas, enjoy the beach, or simply relax by the water with beautiful sunset views over the lake and surrounding hills. This is a slow-paced and refreshing day designed for comfort, relaxation, and enjoying Rwanda’s natural beauty at a relaxed rhythm.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Kivu (Rwanda)
- Accommodation:
- Cormoran Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
After breakfast, you'll begin your transfer to Volcanoes National Park in northern Rwanda, a region famous for its dramatic volcanic landscapes and mountain gorilla habitat. The drive takes you through Rwanda’s beautiful countryside, passing rolling green hills, terraced farms, and lively local villages, offering a great glimpse into everyday life in the “Land of a Thousand Hills.” As you approach the park, the scenery becomes more mountainous, with the impressive Virunga Volcanoes rising in the distance and creating a breathtaking backdrop.
On arrival at your lodge near Volcanoes National Park, you will check in and enjoy lunch, which will be served at the lodge. In the evening, if you are interested (at an optional extra fee), you may choose to visit the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village for a chance to experience local traditions, dance performances, and Rwandan culture. Or else, the rest of the day will be at leisure, allowing you to relax, as you prepare for the experiences ahead.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Volcanoes NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Golden monkey trekking, transfer to Bwindi National Park
Golden monkey trekking, transfer to Bwindi National Park
After an early breakfast, you'll head to the park head quarters for a briefing before starting your golden monkey trekking experience. In company of expert guides, you'll hike through the beautiful bamboo in search of the playful golden monkeys, known for their energetic movements and striking golden-orange fur. The trek lasts between 1 and 3 hours depending on the location of the group, and once found, you will spend time observing them as they feed, jump between bamboo stalks, and interact within the troop, offering excellent photography opportunities. After the trek, you'll begin your transfer to Bwindi NP in Uganda, a scenic cross-border journey through rolling hills, rural villages, and lush countryside as you travel into one of Africa’s most iconic rainforest destinations. On arrival at your lodge near Bwindi, you'll check in and enjoy lunch. The remainder of the day will be at leisure, allowing you to relax and prepare for the highlight of the trip, gorilla trekking in Bwindi.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Bwindi Gorilla trekking, relax at the lodge
Bwindi Gorilla trekking, relax at the lodge
After an early breakfast, you'll transfer to the Bwindi park headquarters for a briefing before beginning your unforgettable gorilla trekking experience. You'll be assigned a gorilla family and accompanied by experienced guides and trackers as you hike through dense rainforest vegetation, steep trails, and sometimes muddy terrain, with the trek taking anywhere from 1 to 6 hours depending on the gorillas’ location that day. Along the way, you may encounter other forest wildlife and learn about the park’s unique ecology, as Bwindi is one of the most biodiverse forests in Africa. Once the gorillas are located, you will spend a magical one hour in their presence, observing them at close range as they feed, rest, play, and interact naturally within the group, a truly moving and once-in-a-lifetime experience. After the trek, you'll return to your lodge for the rest of the day to relax and recover, enjoying the comfort of the lodge after an active day in the jungle.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park via Ishasha Sector
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park via Ishasha Sector
After breakfast, you will begin your transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, travelling through the scenic landscapes of southwestern Uganda and passing through the famous Ishasha Sector, which is well known for its rare tree-climbing lions. This journey is not just a transfer, but also a rewarding wildlife experience, as you will enjoy a game drive through Ishasha en route, searching for lions resting in fig trees, as well as elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, and other wildlife that may be spotted along the way. The route takes you through beautiful countryside, local villages, and open savannah plains, offering a wonderful change in scenery from Bwindi’s rainforest. After your wildlife sightings in Ishasha, you will continue deeper into Queen Elizabeth National Park and proceed to your lodge for check-in and relaxation, arriving in time to enjoy the park’s breathtaking views and prepare for the next day’s safari activities.
- Main Destination:
- Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP, Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Aardvark Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Game viewing in Queen
Game viewing in Queen
After an early breakfast, you will head out for a morning game drive in Queen. The morning is an excellent time for wildlife viewing, as animals are most active in the cooler hours, and be for a look out of wildlife such as elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, waterbucks, warthogs, lions, as well as birds including eagles, hornbills, and other savannah species. After the game drive, return to the lodge for a lunch break and some time to rest and freshen up.
Later, you will proceed for a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, a waterway that connects Lake Edward and Lake George and is famous for having one of the highest concentrations of hippos in Africa. During the cruise, you'll enjoy close-up views of hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants coming to drink at the shore, and large herds of buffaloes, as well as numerous water birds such as pelicans, kingfishers, cormorants, and African fish eagles. After the boat safari, you will return to the lodge for relaxation and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Aardvark Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
After an early breakfast, you will check out and begin your scenic transfer from Queen Elizabeth National Park to Murchison Falls National Park, traveling through Uganda’s ever-changing landscapes of rolling hills, rural villages, tea and banana plantations, and lively roadside markets. This is a longer but rewarding drive, with planned stops along the way for refreshments, stretching, and lunch in one of the towns en route. As you continue north, the scenery gradually opens into broader savannah plains, signalling your approach to Uganda’s largest and most dramatic national park. Arrive in Murchison Falls later in the day and proceed to your lodge for check-in, dinner, and a restful overnight stay ahead of the next day’s wildlife adventures.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Murchison River Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Game Viewing in Murchison, Hike to the top of the Falls
Game Viewing in Murchison, Hike to the top of the Falls
You'll wake up early in the morning for your guided game drive on the northern bank of the River Nile in your pop-up roof vehicle which will give you an excellent opportunity to view and photograph the diverse wildlife. Your guide will help you spot elephants, lions, cape buffalos, Rothchild’s giraffes, hartebeests, waterbucks, oribis, bushbucks, bohor reedbuck, hyenas, and if you are lucky, leopard.
After lunch, you'll have a guided return boat cruise upstream the calm Victoria Nile to the base of the falls stopping just a few meters from the Devil’s Cauldron. You'll marvel at the schools of hippos, and crocodiles, and over the 17km stretch you may see elephants, waterbucks, and Uganda Kob. This is also the zone of many birds, species like the goliath heron, Egyptian goose, pelican bee-eater, kingfisher, hornbill, cormorant, and the rare shoebill stork.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Murchison River Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Transfer to Entebbe, via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Transfer to Entebbe, via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
After breakfast, you will check out and begin your journey to Entebbe, with a rewarding stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, the only place in Uganda where you can see rhinos in the wild. On arrival, you will join an expert ranger for a guided rhino tracking experience on foot, giving you the rare opportunity to observe these magnificent animals up close in their natural habitat while learning about conservation efforts to restore Uganda’s rhino population. After the trek, you will continue your drive to Entebbe, enjoying scenic countryside views along the way, with time for lunch and refreshment stops, before arriving later in the day for your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Hotel Horizon Entebbe
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 13
Transfer to Entebbe Airport
Transfer to Entebbe Airport
After breakfast at your hotel in Entebbe, enjoy a relaxed morning as you prepare for your departure, with the day arranged around your flight schedule. If you are flying later in the afternoon or evening, you may choose an optional excursion to Mabamba Swamp, one of Uganda’s most rewarding birding hotspots, where you will glide quietly by canoe through papyrus-lined channels in search of the rare and iconic Shoebill stork. This peaceful experience also offers excellent chances to spot other beautiful wetland birds along the way, making it a perfect final taste of Uganda’s natural charm. Later, at the appropriate time, your driver-guide will transfer you to Entebbe International Airport for your onward flight, bringing your safari to a memorable close.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe, Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
