$6,193 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Kigali – City Tour
Arrival in Kigali – City Tour
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you are warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide and transferred to your hotel. Later, enjoy a guided Kigali city tour, visiting the Kigali Genocide Memorial, local markets, and cultural landmarks that showcase Rwanda’s resilience, history, and modern transformation. The evening is spent relaxing and preparing for the primate adventure ahead.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali (Rwanda)
- Accommodation:
- Five to Five Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Kigali – Volcanoes National Park (Golden Monkey Trekking)
Kigali – Volcanoes National Park (Golden Monkey Trekking)
After breakfast, depart Kigali for Volcanoes National Park, located in Rwanda’s scenic northern highlands. After a briefing at park headquarters, trek into the bamboo forests in search of the lively golden monkeys. Watch these rare primates leap through the trees and forage in their natural habitat, offering excellent photography opportunities. After the trek, return to your lodge with stunning views of the Virunga Volcanoes.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Volcanoes NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Volcanoes NP – Cross to Uganda – Bwindi Rushaga
Volcanoes NP – Cross to Uganda – Bwindi Rushaga
Today you journey from Rwanda into Uganda, crossing the Cyanika border en route to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest – Rushaga sector. The drive passes rolling hills, terraced landscapes, and rural communities. Upon arrival, check into your forest lodge and enjoy a peaceful evening surrounded by rainforest, preparing for gorilla trekking the next day.
- Main Destination:
- Rushaga Sector (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Bwindi Rushaga – Gorilla Trekking
Bwindi Rushaga – Gorilla Trekking
An early start takes you to the park headquarters for a briefing before setting off on a gorilla trekking experience. Guided by expert trackers, hike through dense rainforest to locate a habituated gorilla family. Spend up to one magical hour observing these gentle giants in their natural environment. After the trek, return to the lodge to relax, reflect, and celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
- Main Destination:
- Rushaga Sector (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Bwindi – Queen Elizabeth National Park
Bwindi – Queen Elizabeth National Park
Depart Bwindi and drive north to Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda’s most diverse wildlife reserves. The journey offers changing scenery from forests to open savannah. Arrive at your lodge in the park and enjoy a relaxed evening with views of wildlife-rich plains and crater lakes.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Acacia Wilderness Mweya Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Queen Elizabeth NP – Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Queen Elizabeth NP – Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Begin the day with a morning game drive in the Kasenyi or Mweya plains, searching for elephants, buffaloes, lions, Uganda kob, and other savannah species. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, famous for its dense population of hippos, Nile crocodiles, and exceptional birdlife. Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and relaxation.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Acacia Wilderness Mweya Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Queen Elizabeth NP – Chimpanzee Trekking (Kyambura Gorge)
Queen Elizabeth NP – Chimpanzee Trekking (Kyambura Gorge)
After breakfast, head to Kyambura Gorge, a dramatic forested valley within Queen Elizabeth National Park. Trek through the gorge in search of chimpanzees, observing their movements, calls, and social behavior. The gorge also hosts monkeys, birds, and lush vegetation. After the trek, enjoy lunch and a relaxed afternoon at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Acacia Wilderness Mweya Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Queen Elizabeth NP – Lake Mburo National Park
Queen Elizabeth NP – Lake Mburo National Park
Today you travel eastwards to Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda’s smallest savannah park but rich in wildlife. Enjoy an afternoon game drive or boat ride, spotting zebras, impalas, hippos, giraffes, and numerous bird species. Overnight at a lodge near the park, enjoying the calm atmosphere of the lake and surrounding savannah.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Lake Mburo – Entebbe Departure
Lake Mburo – Entebbe Departure
After breakfast, depart Lake Mburo National Park and drive to Entebbe International Airport for your departure. Enjoy scenic countryside views and a final glimpse of Uganda’s landscapes along the way. This marks the end of an enriching 9-day Rwanda–Uganda safari, filled with primates, wildlife, culture, and unforgettable memories.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe, Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
