4-Day -Gorillas-Chimpanzees & Golden Monkey Tour

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Kigali to Kibale National Park – Journey into Uganda's Primate Heartland

Your Kafu Safaris adventure begins with a warm welcome at Kigali International Airport or your hotel. After a brief safari orientation, depart northwest through Rwanda's terraced hills, crossing into Uganda at the Gatuna border. The scenic drive winds through verdant countryside, past tea plantations and local villages, before arriving at Kibale National Park—Uganda's primate capital. Check into your eco-lodge nestled near the forest edge, where the calls of colobus monkeys welcome you. Enjoy a delicious dinner and an evening briefing from your guide, preparing for tomorrow's chimpanzee tracking. Relax under the star-lit sky, surrounded by the sounds of the African night, as you rest for the adventure ahead.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Chimp trekking is easiest)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather January to February and June to July (Least rain)

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ChimpanzeeCommon

ElephantOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

LionVery Rare

LeopardVery Rare

HippoRare

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Bweza Kibale Lodge

• Mid-range lodge just outside Kibale NP (Chimps, Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Chimp Trekking in Kibale & Transfer to Bwindi

Wake to the forest chorus and enjoy an early breakfast before heading to Kanyanchu Park Headquarters for a briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers. After dividing into groups of eight, enter the lush rainforest in search of habituated chimpanzee troops. Listen for their pant-hooting calls echoing through the canopy. Upon locating them, spend one magical hour observing their playful antics—grooming, feeding, and swinging effortlessly through the trees. Return to the starting point for a packed lunch, then begin the scenic transfer south to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The journey offers stunning views of Uganda's rolling hills and rural life. Arrive at your Bwindi lodge in the evening, check in, and enjoy dinner while preparing for tomorrow's gorilla trek.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest)

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeRare

ElephantRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Bweza Gorilla Lodge

• Mid-range lodge just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi & Transfer to Volcanoes

Begin before dawn with an early breakfast, then proceed to Bwindi's park headquarters for a briefing by UWA rangers. Assign trekking groups based on fitness levels and gorilla family locations. Enter the ancient, mist-shrouded forest, following skilled trackers through dense vegetation, climbing steep slopes, and pushing through thick undergrowth. The trek can last 2–6 hours depending on gorilla movement. When you locate a habituated family, enjoy one breathtaking hour with these majestic giants—witness silverback dominance, tender mothering, and playful juveniles. Capture unforgettable photos before descending. Return to the lodge for a hearty lunch and check-out. Begin the transfer to Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, crossing the border and arriving at your lodge in the evening. Dinner and overnight near the Virunga peaks.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August (It is drier and hiking is easier)

High Season June to September (Permits are scarce)

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Volcanoes NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeNone

ElephantRare

BuffaloRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

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GiraffeNone

LionNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Isange Paradise Resort

• Budget hotelless than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Golden Monkey Trekking & Return to Kigali

Wake early to crisp mountain air and enjoy breakfast at your lodge. Transfer to Volcanoes National Park headquarters for a briefing by Rwanda Development Board rangers. Enter the bamboo forest in search of the rare golden monkeys—striking primates with vibrant golden-orange coats found only in the Virunga massif. Trek through dense bamboo, listening for rustling branches and high-pitched calls. Upon locating a troop, spend one precious hour observing their acrobatic leaps and playful social interactions—mothers grooming infants, juveniles tumbling, and alpha males watching vigilantly. Capture unforgettable photographs before descending. If time allows, visit the Iby'Iwachu Cultural Village for an immersive experience with local communities. After lunch, begin the scenic drive back to Kigali, arriving in the late afternoon. Transfer to the airport or your hotel with cherished memories of three incredible treks across two countries.

Main Destination:

Kigali International Airport (Kigali, Rwanda)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.