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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Kigali, Rwanda
Arrival in Kigali, Rwanda
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be welcomed by your local representative and transferred to your hotel in Rwanda's vibrant capital.
Depending on your arrival time, spend the remainder of the day relaxing after your international flight or discovering a little of Kigali's welcoming atmosphere. If your schedule permits, you may visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial, an important historical site that honours the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi and reflects Rwanda's journey towards reconciliation and recovery.
Enjoy your first evening in Rwanda before beginning your journey through the country's spectacular landscapes and wildlife destinations.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali (Rwanda)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Step Town Motel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Kigali City Tour and Transfer to Nyungwe National Park
Kigali City Tour and Transfer to Nyungwe National Park
After breakfast, visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial for a deeper understanding of Rwanda's history and transformation. The memorial offers an important introduction to the country's past, resilience and commitment to a peaceful future.
Later, depart Kigali and travel south towards Nyungwe National Park, passing through Rwanda's picturesque highlands, rolling hills, rural communities and extensive tea plantations.
Nyungwe is one of Africa's oldest montane rainforests and a major biodiversity hotspot, renowned for its rich primate population, forest birds and spectacular scenery. As you approach the park, the landscape becomes increasingly green and forested, providing a striking contrast to the urban surroundings of Kigali.
Arrive at your accommodation and settle in for the evening in preparation for your chimpanzee trekking adventure the following morning.
- Main Destination:
- Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
-
EAR Ken Barham Guest House
Wildlife in Nyungwe NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Chimpanzee Trekking and Canopy Walk in Nyungwe Forest
Chimpanzee Trekking and Canopy Walk in Nyungwe Forest
Rise early for an exciting chimpanzee trekking experience in Nyungwe National Park.
After a briefing from your local guides, enter the rainforest in search of wild chimpanzees. Follow forest trails through dense vegetation, listening for calls and movement in the canopy as your guides help locate a chimpanzee community.
Once the chimpanzees are found, observe their natural behaviour as they feed, communicate, groom and move through the forest. Sightings depend on their movements and the conditions of the day, but the experience offers a fascinating opportunity to discover one of Rwanda's most remarkable wildlife habitats.
In the afternoon, experience Nyungwe's famous canopy walkway, a suspended bridge high above the forest floor. Enjoy panoramic views across the rainforest canopy while looking for forest birds, butterflies and other wildlife.
Return to your accommodation after a rewarding day exploring one of East Africa's most beautiful forest ecosystems.
- Main Destination:
- Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- EAR Ken Barham Guest House
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Colobus Monkey Trekking and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Colobus Monkey Trekking and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
After breakfast, embark on a guided colobus monkey trek in Nyungwe National Park. Search for groups of striking black-and-white colobus monkeys moving through the forest canopy, often travelling together between feeding and resting areas.
Nyungwe is particularly well known for its primate diversity, and this experience provides another opportunity to appreciate the ecological richness of Rwanda's rainforests.
After your trek, depart for Volcanoes National Park in northern Rwanda. The journey takes you through scenic countryside, traditional settlements, cultivated hillsides and changing highland landscapes.
Volcanoes National Park lies within the Virunga mountain range and is internationally renowned for its endangered mountain gorillas and golden monkeys. On arrival, check in at your accommodation and enjoy a relaxing evening surrounded by the region's spectacular volcanic scenery.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- The Garden Place Hotel
Wildlife in Volcanoes NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Golden Monkey Trekking or Optional Gorilla Trekking, Then Transfer to Uganda
Golden Monkey Trekking or Optional Gorilla Trekking, Then Transfer to Uganda
After breakfast, head to Kinigi park headquarters for golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes National Park. Accompanied by experienced guides, follow forest trails through bamboo vegetation to observe these endangered primates as they forage, leap between bamboo stems and interact in their natural habitat.
After the trek, visit Gorilla Guardians Village to experience Rwandan traditions through cultural demonstrations, music and dance. You may also visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, subject to availability, to learn about mountain gorilla conservation.
Optional upgrade: Replace golden monkey trekking with mountain gorilla trekking in Rwanda for an additional permit cost of US$1,500 per person, subject to availability and confirmation at booking.
Later, cross into Uganda, complete immigration formalities and transfer to the Bwindi or Mgahinga region. Check in at your lodge and relax ahead of your Ugandan gorilla trekking adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
-
Travellers Rest Hotel
Wildlife in Mgahinga Gorilla NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Mountain Gorilla Trekking
Mountain Gorilla Trekking
Today brings one of the highlights of your East African adventure: mountain gorilla trekking in Uganda.
After an early breakfast, proceed to the designated park headquarters in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for a briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers.
Accompanied by experienced guides and trackers, enter the montane forest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family. The trek may take several hours, depending on the gorillas’ location, terrain and weather conditions.
Once the family is located, spend up to one hour observing the gorillas at the permitted viewing distance. Watch as they feed, groom, rest and interact, offering an extraordinary insight into the behaviour of these endangered primates.
After the trek, return to Travellers Rest Hotel for your overnight stay. Relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings after an unforgettable wildlife encounter, with time to reflect on your remarkable gorilla trekking experience.
- Main Destination:
- Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Travellers Rest Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
After breakfast at Travellers Rest Hotel, depart for Lake Mburo National Park, travelling through the scenic landscapes of southwestern Uganda. Enjoy views of rolling hills, cultivated farmland and rural communities along the way.
Upon arrival at Lake Mburo National Park, check in at your lodge before enjoying a boat cruise on Lake Mburo, subject to availability and operating conditions. Look out for hippos, crocodiles, waterbirds and other wildlife along the shoreline.
Later, embark on a night game drive to discover the park’s nocturnal wildlife. You may encounter hyenas, bushbabies and other animals active after sunset. Leopards also inhabit the park, although sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Return to your lodge for dinner and relaxation after an exciting day of travel and wildlife exploration.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park (Uganda)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Lake Mburo National Park to Mwanza, Tanzania
Lake Mburo National Park to Mwanza, Tanzania
After an early breakfast, begin your journey towards Tanzania, travelling through southwestern Uganda to the Mutukula border before continuing towards Bukoba on the western shores of Lake Victoria.
Complete the required immigration and customs formalities at the Uganda–Tanzania border. From Bukoba, board your scheduled domestic flight to Mwanza, subject to availability and confirmation of the flight schedule.
Upon arrival in Mwanza, meet your representative and transfer to your lakeside hotel. Located on the southern shores of Lake Victoria, Mwanza is known for its impressive granite rock formations, lively atmosphere and beautiful lake views.
Spend the evening relaxing at your accommodation and enjoying the scenery as you prepare for the Tanzanian wildlife safari ahead.
- Main Destination:
- Mwanza (City, Tanzania)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Malaika Beach Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Mwanza to Serengeti National Park
Mwanza to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart Mwanza and travel towards Serengeti National Park, entering through the designated gate according to your confirmed route and prevailing road conditions.
As you approach the park, admire the vast grasslands, rocky outcrops and woodland habitats that support an extraordinary diversity of wildlife.
Begin your game drive towards the Grumeti River region, where conditions permit. This area is known for its rich wildlife, including hippos, crocodiles, antelopes and predators. Look out for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and other animals along the way.
The Serengeti is famous for the Great Wildebeest Migration, when wildebeest and zebras move across the ecosystem in search of fresh grazing. Herd locations vary seasonally, influencing wildlife-viewing opportunities.
Arrive at your camp for dinner and a relaxing evening surrounded by the African wilderness.
- Main Destination:
- Greater Serengeti Ecosystem (Tanzania)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Osinon Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park
Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park
Spend a full day exploring the spectacular plains of Serengeti on game drives.
Set out early when wildlife is often most active. Search for lions resting after a hunt, cheetahs scanning the open grasslands, elephants moving through the savannah and giraffes browsing among scattered trees.
The Serengeti supports an impressive diversity of wildlife, including leopards, buffaloes, spotted hyenas, zebras, wildebeest and numerous antelope species. Your guide will adapt the day's route according to recent sightings, wildlife movements and the location of your camp.
Depending on the season, you may encounter large herds of wildebeest and zebras during the Great Migration. Although river crossings and specific migration encounters cannot be guaranteed, the park offers exceptional opportunities for wildlife viewing throughout the year.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your afternoon game drive. Return to camp around sunset for dinner and relaxation.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Osinon Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in the Serengeti before departing towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Depending on your route, explore wildlife-rich areas around the Seronera Valley, one of the Serengeti's best-known regions for resident predators and year-round wildlife viewing. Look for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras and other species as you continue towards the park exit.
Later, travel through the changing landscapes of northern Tanzania towards the Ngorongoro Highlands. The open plains gradually give way to rolling hills, greener vegetation and cooler highland scenery.
Arrive at your accommodation in the Ngorongoro region and enjoy time to relax while taking in the surrounding landscapes. Your location provides a convenient base for the following day's exploration of the Ngorongoro Crater.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Kuhama Camp
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Transfer to Lake Manyara
Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Transfer to Lake Manyara
After breakfast, travel to the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for a memorable wildlife safari.
Descend into the crater, a vast volcanic caldera whose grasslands, woodland, wetlands and freshwater habitats support an impressive concentration of wildlife.
Explore the crater floor in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, spotted hyenas and hippos. Ngorongoro is also an important habitat for the endangered black rhinoceros, although sightings cannot be guaranteed. Depending on the season and water conditions, you may also see flamingos and other waterbirds around suitable wetlands.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated site while surrounded by spectacular scenery. Continue your game drive before ascending from the crater and travelling towards the Lake Manyara area.
Arrive at your accommodation and relax after a rewarding day exploring one of Tanzania's most remarkable wildlife destinations.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park (Tanzania)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Jangwani River View Suites
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 13
Lake Manyara National Park and Transfer to Tarangire National Park
Lake Manyara National Park and Transfer to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, a scenic reserve known for its diverse habitats, groundwater forest, open grasslands, lakeshore and rich birdlife.
Search for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, baboons and other wildlife. Lake Manyara is also famous for its tree-climbing lions, although sightings depend on the animals' movements and cannot be guaranteed.
The park's varied habitats attract a wide range of bird species, making it a rewarding destination for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.
After your game drive, continue to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its ancient baobab trees, large elephant herds and seasonal concentrations of wildlife around the Tarangire River.
Depending on your arrival time and the confirmed itinerary, enjoy wildlife viewing before transferring to your lodge for dinner and an evening in the Tanzanian wilderness.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park (Tanzania)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Tarangire Sopa Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 14
Tarangire National Park Safari and Departure
Tarangire National Park Safari and Departure
After breakfast, enjoy your final wildlife experience in Tarangire National Park. Depending on your flight schedule, you may enjoy an optional morning game drive before travelling to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Tarangire is famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees and rich birdlife. Look out for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, lions and other wildlife as you explore the park. The Tarangire River attracts animals, particularly during dry periods, offering excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography.
After your safari, transfer to Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport according to your flight arrangements.
Your 14-day Rwanda, Uganda Primate and Tanzania Wildlife Safari concludes with unforgettable memories of chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe, mountain gorilla encounters in Uganda, golden monkeys in Rwanda and the spectacular wildlife of Tanzania’s iconic national parks.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha Airport (Arusha, Tanzania)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
