5-Day Gorilla Trekking, Queen Elizabeth & Golden Monkeys

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

Pickup in Kampala & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Our driver-guide will pick you up early in the morning from your hotel or preferred location in Kampala to begin the scenic 6-to-7-hour journey southwest to Queen Elizabeth National Park. En route, you will stop at the Kayabwe Equator Crossing for photos, water flow demonstrations, and a short stretch before proceeding through the rolling green countryside, tea plantations, and crater lake landscapes of western Uganda. Upon arrival at Queen Elizabeth National Park in the afternoon, you will proceed directly to check in at Pumba Cottages for dinner and a restful overnight stay overlooking the rift valley.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

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

Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloCommon

HippoAbundant

LeopardOccasional

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Pumba Safari Cottages

• Mid-range lodge just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps, Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-Day Game Drive & Evening Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel

Start your day early with a morning game drive across the Kasenyi plains, where you will search for lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, and diverse bird species as the savannah awakens. After your morning drive, return to the lodge for lunch and a brief rest. In the late afternoon, head out for an iconic 2-hour boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, which connects Lake George and Lake Edward. The channel features one of the world's highest concentrations of hippos, alongside large herds of elephants, Nile crocodiles, and abundant waterbirds drinking at the water’s edge. Return to Pumba Cottages in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)

Activities:

• Morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle) & afternoon boat trip

Accommodation:

Pumba Safari Cottages

• Mid-range lodge just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps, Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Half-Day Game Drive & Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, embark on a morning game drive through the Ishasha sector or northern tracks of Queen Elizabeth National Park, taking in your final sightings of grazing wildlife, warthogs, and raptors. Afterwards, leave the park behind and enjoy a scenic afternoon drive south through the lush Kigezi highlands toward Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Upon arrival in the Rushaga sector, check into Gorilla Havens Lodge, where you can unwind, enjoy dinner, and prepare for your gorilla trekking experience the following day..

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

Activities:

• Morning game drive (normal 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge

• Budget lodge just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi & Cross-Border Transfer to Musanze

Gather at the park headquarters early in the morning for a safety and trekking briefing before being assigned to a habituated gorilla family. Accompanied by experienced park rangers, you will trek through the dense rainforest to locate the mountain gorillas, spending a captivating hour observing them in their natural habitat once found. Following the trek, return to the lodge for a warm meal or refreshment before embarking on an afternoon cross-border transfer via the Cyanika border into Rwanda. Arrive in Musanze (the gateway to Volcanoes National Park) by evening, checking into Isange Paradise Resort to relax for the night.

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

Activities:

• Early morning gorilla tracking

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, Kigali Genocide Memorial Visit & Airport Drop-Off

Begin your morning with a 7:00 AM briefing at the Volcanoes National Park headquarters in Kinigi, followed by an exhilarating trek through the bamboo forests to track the endangered golden monkeys. Watch these lively primates leap through the canopy before returning to Musanze for lunch. Afterwards, take a 2-hour scenic drive back to Kigali and visit the poignant Kigali Genocide Memorial for a guided historical tour. Conclude your 5-day journey with a transfer to Kigali International Airport or your local hotel for your onward travel arrangements.

Main Destination:

Kigali (Rwanda)

Activities:

• Early morning gorilla tracking

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.