$5,652 to $5,691 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival at Kigali International Airport
Arrival at Kigali International Airport
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by an Afriquest Travels representative and transferred to your hotel in Kigali.
Upon arrival, check in and relax after your journey. The remainder of the day is reserved for rest and preparation for the exciting primate trekking adventures ahead.
Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at your hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali (Rwanda)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Yambi Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Visit Kigali Genocide Memorial and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Visit Kigali Genocide Memorial and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
After breakfast, visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial, an important historical site commemorating the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Take a guided tour to learn about Rwanda’s history, the events leading to the genocide, and the country's remarkable journey towards reconciliation, unity, and recovery.
After the visit, depart Kigali and drive northwards towards Volcanoes National Park, enjoying scenic views of Rwanda’s beautiful rolling hills, rural landscapes, and countryside along the way.
Arrive in the Ruhengeri area in the afternoon and check in at your lodge. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, relaxing and preparing for your upcoming primate trekking experience.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Isange Paradise Resort
Wildlife in Volcanoes NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Mountain Gorilla Trekking and Gorilla Guardian Village
Mountain Gorilla Trekking and Gorilla Guardian Village
After an early breakfast, transfer to the Volcanoes National Park headquarters for a briefing by experienced park rangers. Learn about gorilla trekking guidelines, safety precautions, and the conservation efforts protecting Rwanda’s endangered mountain gorillas.
After the briefing, proceed into the forest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family. Once you encounter the gorillas, spend a memorable one hour observing them in their natural habitat, watching their feeding, grooming, and social interactions.
After returning from the trek, enjoy lunch before heading to Gorilla Guardian Village for an immersive cultural experience. Discover Rwanda’s rich traditions through traditional music and dance, storytelling, local customs, and demonstrations of traditional practices. Interact with community members and learn about their role in conservation and sustainable tourism.
Later, return to your lodge for dinner and relaxation.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Isange Paradise Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Golden Monkey Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Golden Monkey Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
After an early breakfast, transfer to the Kinigi park headquarters for a briefing by experienced park rangers before beginning your golden monkey trekking adventure.
Accompanied by a ranger guide, enter the bamboo forests of Volcanoes National Park in search of the endangered golden monkeys. Enjoy exploring their natural habitat and observing these fascinating primates as they feed, leap between bamboo stems, and interact within their troop.
Once the golden monkeys are located, spend time observing and photographing them according to park regulations.
After completing the trek, return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation. Spend the afternoon at leisure, enjoying the beautiful surroundings of the Virunga Mountains.
In the evening, enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at your lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Isange Paradise Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Transfer to Bwindi and Batwa Cultural Experience
Transfer to Bwindi and Batwa Cultural Experience
After breakfast, depart from Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda and travel to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda, crossing the border through Cyanika depending on the route and border arrangements.
Upon arrival in Bwindi, check in at your lodge and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, embark on a Batwa Cultural Experience, where you will learn about the traditional lifestyle, customs, hunting techniques, music, dances, and forest knowledge of the Batwa people, who historically lived as forest-dwelling hunter-gatherers. This cultural encounter offers valuable insight into their heritage and relationship with the forest.
After the experience, return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay in the Bwindi area.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
-
Gorilla Valley Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Enjoy an early breakfast before transferring to the designated park headquarters for your gorilla trekking briefing.
Accompanied by experienced ranger guides, venture into the dense rainforest of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family.
The trek takes you through lush vegetation, steep slopes, and forest trails while offering opportunities to appreciate the park's exceptional biodiversity.
Once the gorillas are located, spend one hour observing them in their natural habitat. Watch their social interactions, feeding habits, and family behaviour while following the park's wildlife-viewing guidelines.
After the trek, return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation.
Spend the remainder of the afternoon at leisure, enjoying the beautiful natural surroundings.
In the evening, enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at your lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Gorilla Valley Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and Game Drive
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and Game Drive
After breakfast, check out of your lodge and depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Enjoy a scenic drive through southwestern Uganda, passing rolling hills, cultivated landscapes, and traditional settlements.
Upon arrival in the park, proceed to your lodge for check-in and lunch, depending on your arrival time.
In the afternoon, embark on a game drive across the park's savannah plains in search of elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, warthogs, and other wildlife. With some luck, you may also encounter lions and leopards.
As the sun sets, return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Pumba Safari Cottages
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Chimpanzee Tracking in Kyambura Gorge and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Chimpanzee Tracking in Kyambura Gorge and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
After an early breakfast, head to Kyambura Gorge for a guided chimpanzee tracking experience.
Known as the Valley of Apes, Kyambura Gorge is a forested ravine within Queen Elizabeth National Park. Accompanied by experienced ranger guides, descend into the gorge and explore its lush tropical vegetation in search of wild chimpanzees.
During the trek, learn about chimpanzee behaviour and conservation while appreciating the unique forest ecosystem. Chimpanzee sightings cannot be guaranteed because the animals move freely through their natural habitat.
After completing the tracking experience, return to your lodge for lunch.
In the afternoon, embark on a boat cruise along the famous Kazinga Channel, which connects Lake George and Lake Edward. Observe hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and numerous waterbirds along the channel's banks.
Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Pumba Safari Cottages
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Transfer to Kibale and Bigodi Community Experience
Transfer to Kibale and Bigodi Community Experience
After breakfast, depart for Kibale Forest National Park, enjoying a scenic drive through Uganda’s beautiful countryside, rolling hills, tea plantations, and traditional villages. Upon arrival, proceed to your lodge for check in and lunch.
In the afternoon, visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a guided nature walk and community experience. Explore the rich biodiversity of the wetland, which is home to several bird species, butterflies, and primates, including the Great Blue Turaco and other fascinating forest birds.
Continue with a guided community visit to learn about the local people's traditions, daily activities, and community-based conservation initiatives. Interact with residents and discover how tourism contributes to local livelihoods and environmental protection.
After this enriching experience, return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Kibale Forest Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Chimpanzee Tracking Experience and Nature Walk
Chimpanzee Tracking Experience and Nature Walk
After an early breakfast, head to Kibale Forest National Park headquarters for a briefing by experienced park rangers before embarking on an exciting chimpanzee tracking experience. Venture into the lush tropical rainforest in search of chimpanzees in their natural habitat. Observe these fascinating primates as they feed, groom, play, and interact within their social groups.
After the chimpanzee tracking experience, return to the lodge for lunch and some relaxation.
In the afternoon, enjoy a guided nature walk through the surrounding forest or nearby nature trails, discovering the area's rich biodiversity. Look out for other primates, colourful butterflies and a variety of forest bird species while learning about the ecosystem from your knowledgeable guide.
Later, return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Kibale Forest Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Transfer to Entebbe
Transfer to Entebbe
After breakfast, depart for Entebbe, enjoying a scenic drive through Uganda’s beautiful countryside, passing local villages, lush landscapes, and farmlands along the way with Lunch Enroute.
Upon arrival in Entebbe, depending on your departure schedule, you may enjoy some leisure time before your onward journey. This marks the end of your memorable safari.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City, Uganda)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
