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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Kigali and Transfer to Kibale National Park
Arrival in Kigali and Transfer to Kibale National Park
Morning: Arrive at Kigali Airport. Meet your guide, complete a short briefing, and depart immediately for Uganda. Cross the border at Katuna or Cyanika (Rwanda is 1 hour behind Uganda).
Afternoon: Continue driving through the beautiful countryside of southwestern Uganda, past tea plantations and crater lakes.
Evening: Arrive at your lodge near Kibale Forest. Check in, have dinner, and rest for tomorrow’s chimpanzee trekking.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Bweza Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Kibale NP – Chimpanzee Trekking – Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP
Kibale NP – Chimpanzee Trekking – Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP
Morning: After an early breakfast, go to the park headquarters for a briefing. Enter the forest with a ranger guide to track chimpanzees. Once found, you spend one hour observing them.
Afternoon: Return to the lodge for lunch, then drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park (approx. 3–4 hours). You may do a short game drive on the way if time permits.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Enshama Game Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Queen Elizabeth NP – Morning Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Safari
Queen Elizabeth NP – Morning Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Safari
Morning: Early morning game drive on the Kasenyi Plains – look for lions, elephants, buffalo, and Uganda kobs.
Afternoon: After lunch, enjoy a 2‑hour boat safari on the Kazinga Channel. You will see hundreds of hippos, crocodiles, and water birds.
Evening: Return to your lodge for dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Enshama Game Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Queen Elizabeth NP (Ishasha Sector) – Transfer to Lake Mburo NP
Queen Elizabeth NP (Ishasha Sector) – Transfer to Lake Mburo NP
Morning: Drive through the Ishasha sector, famous for lions that rest in fig trees. With luck, you will see this rare behavior.
Afternoon: Continue to Lake Mburo National Park (approx. 3–4 hours). Arrive at your lodge in time for a relaxing evening.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Mburo National Park and Transfer to Bwindi
Lake Mburo National Park and Transfer to Bwindi
Morning: Early morning game drive in Lake Mburo in search for zebras, impalas, elands, topis, and possibly leopards.
Afternoon: Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (approx. 5–6 hours). The route takes you through the highlands with stunning views.
Evening: Arrive at your lodge near Bwindi. Your guide will give you a detailed briefing for tomorrow’s gorilla trekking.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Bweza Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi National Park
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi National Park
Morning: After an early breakfast, go to the park headquarters for a briefing. Enter the “impenetrable” forest with expert rangers. The trek can take 2 to 8 hours depending on where the gorillas are.
Mid‑day: Once you find the gorilla family, you are allowed one hour with them – an unforgettable, life‑changing experience.
Afternoon: Return to the lodge to celebrate and have lunch. You can rest or take a short community walk.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Bweza Gorilla Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Departure
Departure
Morning: After breakfast, drive back to Kigali, approximately 5-6 hours including border crossing.
Afternoon: Depending on your time, you may do a short Kigali city tour for example Genocide Memorial, local markets or go directly to the airport.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali (Rwanda)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
