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Arrival
Day 1
Transfer to Akagera National Park – Game Drive & Boat Cruise
Transfer to Akagera National Park – Game Drive & Boat Cruise
Pick up from Kigali and transfer to Akagera National Park for a wildlife experience in Rwanda’s only savannah park. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in search of elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, antelopes, and big cats. Later, take a relaxing boat cruise on Lake Ihema for sightings of hippos, crocodiles, and numerous bird species. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Akagera National Park (Rwanda)
- Accommodation:
- Akagera Rhino Lodge
Wildlife in Akagera NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Start the day with an early morning game drive in Akagera National Park to catch wildlife at its most active hours. The park’s beautiful landscapes and diverse habitats provide excellent opportunities for photography and wildlife viewing. After the game drive, exit the park and proceed towards Uganda, crossing through the Cyanika border into western Uganda.
Continue the journey to Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda’s smallest savannah park yet one of the most scenic and peaceful wildlife destinations. Arrive in the evening and check in at the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and overnight while enjoying views of the surrounding acacia woodlands and rolling hills.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Mihingo Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Walking Safari & Transfer to Kibale National Park
Walking Safari & Transfer to Kibale National Park
After breakfast, head out for a guided walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park. This unique experience offers close encounters with zebras, impalas, giraffes, elands, and other wildlife while exploring the park on foot alongside an armed ranger guide. The park is also known for its rich birdlife and beautiful landscapes.
Later, depart Lake Mburo and continue northwards through scenic countryside, tea plantations, and local villages towards Kibale National Park. Arrive in the evening and check in at the lodge located near the rainforest. Spend the evening relaxing and preparing for the chimpanzee tracking adventure the following day.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Bweza Kibale Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Chimpanzee Tracking & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Chimpanzee Tracking & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After an early breakfast, report to the park headquarters for a briefing before entering Kibale Forest for chimpanzee tracking. Kibale is home to the highest concentration of primates in East Africa, and the tracking experience offers opportunities to encounter chimpanzees in their natural habitat alongside other monkey species and forest birds.
After the trek, enjoy lunch and proceed for the Bigodi Swamp Walk, a community-based wetland sanctuary famous for birds, monkeys, and unique vegetation. Later, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda’s most visited savannah park, arriving in the evening for dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Enshama Game Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Rise early for a morning game drive through the Kasenyi plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park. This area is well known for its large populations of Uganda kobs which attract predators such as lions and leopards. Other animals commonly seen include elephants, buffaloes, warthogs, and hyenas.
In the afternoon, enjoy a memorable boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, a natural waterway connecting Lake Edward and Lake George. The cruise offers excellent opportunities to view hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and countless bird species gathering along the water banks. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Enshama Game Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Transfer to Bwindi via Ishasha Sector
Transfer to Bwindi via Ishasha Sector
After breakfast, depart Queen Elizabeth National Park and travel through the famous Ishasha sector, renowned for its rare tree-climbing lions often seen resting in fig trees. Enjoy a game drive through this region before continuing to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Arrive in Bwindi in the evening and check in at the lodge surrounded by dense rainforest and beautiful mountain scenery. Spend the rest of the day relaxing and preparing for the unforgettable gorilla trekking experience the next morning.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Bweza Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Gorilla Trekking & Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Gorilla Trekking & Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Following an early morning briefing from park rangers, begin the gorilla trekking adventure through Bwindi’s dense forest trails. The trek can take several hours depending on the movement of the gorilla family, but the experience of encountering mountain gorillas in the wild is truly unforgettable. You will spend one magical hour observing their behavior, interactions, and feeding habits.
After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch before crossing into Rwanda and proceeding to Volcanoes National Park. Arrive in the evening and check in at the lodge with views of the Virunga Volcanoes.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Volcanoes NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Golden Monkey Tracking & Transfer to Kigali
Golden Monkey Tracking & Transfer to Kigali
After breakfast, head into Volcanoes National Park for golden monkey tracking. These playful and energetic primates are endemic to the Virunga Mountains and provide a fascinating tracking experience within the bamboo forests.
After the activity, transfer back to Kigali with optional stops for sightseeing, craft shopping, or a short city tour depending on departure time. You will then be dropped off at the airport or hotel, marking the end of your unforgettable Uganda and Rwanda safari adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
