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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Kigali Rwanda
Arrival in Kigali Rwanda
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide from Safari 2 Gorilla Tours. After introductions and assistance with your luggage, transfer to your hotel in Kigali. Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy some leisure time relaxing at the hotel or exploring the nearby surroundings. Your guide will brief you about the upcoming adventure and provide any necessary information for the journey ahead.
Accommodation: Hotel des Mille Collines or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali (Rwanda)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Hotel des Mille Collines
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Kigali Genocide Memorial and Transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Kigali Genocide Memorial and Transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Following breakfast, visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial, an important historical and educational site commemorating the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. After the visit, depart Kigali and travel towards southwestern Uganda, crossing the Rwanda-Uganda border. Enjoy beautiful countryside landscapes, rolling hills and traditional rural communities along the way. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.
Accommodation: Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Mgahinga Gorilla NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Golden Monkey Trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Golden Monkey Trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
After an early breakfast, proceed to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park headquarters for a briefing before embarking on an exciting golden monkey trekking adventure. Accompanied by experienced park rangers, explore the beautiful bamboo forests of the Virunga Mountains in search of these playful and endangered primates. Once located, enjoy observing their feeding habits, social interactions and movements through the forest.
Optional Upgrade – Mountain Gorilla Trekking: For anyone wishing to experience mountain gorillas twice during this safari, an additional gorilla trekking excursion in Bwindi/Mgahinga Gorilla National Park can be arranged instead of golden monkey trekking. This optional experience requires an additional gorilla trekking permit costing US$800 per person.
After the activity, return to your lodge and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.
Accommodation: Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi/Mgahinga and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi/Mgahinga and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Today, prepare for one of Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife experiences: mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi/Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Following an early breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing before entering the dense tropical rainforest in search of a habituated gorilla family. Once located, you will spend one unforgettable hour observing these magnificent primates in their natural habitat. After the trek, proceed to Lake Bunyonyi, one of Uganda’s most scenic destinations, famous for its beautiful islands, terraced hillsides and breathtaking scenery.
Accommodation: Arcadia Cottages Lake Bunyonyi or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Arcadia Lodge Lake Bunyonyi
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Transfer from Lake Bunyonyi to Kibale National Park
Transfer from Lake Bunyonyi to Kibale National Park
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast overlooking the beautiful surroundings of Lake Bunyonyi. Thereafter, embark on a scenic journey towards Kibale National Park, passing through Uganda’s picturesque countryside, traditional communities and rolling green landscapes. Enjoy opportunities for photography and short stops along the way. Upon arrival in the Kibale Forest region, check in at your lodge and spend the remainder of the day relaxing in preparation for the following day’s chimpanzee trekking adventure.
Accommodation: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Chimpanzee Trekking and Community Walk in Kibale
Chimpanzee Trekking and Community Walk in Kibale
After breakfast, proceed to Kibale National Park headquarters for a briefing before embarking on an exciting chimpanzee trekking experience. Accompanied by experienced park guides, explore the tropical rainforest in search of wild chimpanzees and other primates. Once located, spend approximately one hour observing their behaviour, feeding habits and social interactions. In the afternoon, enjoy a community walk to discover the local culture and lifestyle of communities surrounding Kibale National Park, including traditional practices and local livelihoods.
Accommodation: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park and Night Game Drive
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park and Night Game Drive
Following breakfast, depart Kibale National Park and travel towards Lake Mburo National Park, enjoying the scenic landscapes of western Uganda along the way. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and prepare for an exciting night game drive. Accompanied by an experienced safari guide, explore the park after sunset in search of nocturnal wildlife. Possible sightings include leopards, spotted hyenas, bush babies, civets and other animals that become active at night. This experience offers a different perspective of Uganda’s wildlife.
Accommodation: Rwakobo Rock or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park (Uganda)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Transfer to Bukoba and Flight to Mwanza ( Lake Victoria ) Tanzania
Transfer to Bukoba and Flight to Mwanza ( Lake Victoria ) Tanzania
After an early morning breakfast, depart Lake Mburo National Park and travel towards the Mutukula border crossing. Complete immigration formalities before entering Tanzania and proceeding to Bukoba Airport. Board your scheduled domestic flight from Bukoba to Mwanza, enjoying aerial views of Lake Victoria and the surrounding landscapes. Upon arrival in Mwanza, you will be welcomed by your Tanzanian safari representative and transferred to your hotel. Spend the remainder of the day relaxing and preparing for your Serengeti adventure.
Accommodation: Malaika Beach Resort or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Victoria (Tanzania)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Malaika Beach Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Transfer to Serengeti National Park and Great Migration Safari
Transfer to Serengeti National Park and Great Migration Safari
After an early breakfast, depart Mwanza and travel towards Serengeti National Park. Depending on the seasonal movements of the Great Wildebeest Migration, your safari will be organized around the most suitable wildlife viewing area. This may include Kogatende in Northern Serengeti, Central Serengeti or the Ndutu region. Upon entering the park, enjoy an introductory game drive across the magnificent savannah plains, searching for migrating wildebeest, zebras, elephants, lions and other wildlife. Continue to your selected seasonal tented camp.
Accommodation: Kontiki Tented Camp or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Kontiki Serengeti Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Full Day Great Wildebeest Migration Experience in Serengeti
Full Day Great Wildebeest Migration Experience in Serengeti
Today is dedicated to an unforgettable full-day game drive in Serengeti National Park, following the seasonal location of the Great Wildebeest Migration. Witness thousands of wildebeest and zebras moving across the endless plains in search of fresh grazing grounds. Depending on the season and location, you may have opportunities to witness dramatic river crossings, predator-prey interactions and other fascinating wildlife encounters. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing with your afternoon game drive and returning to camp.
Accommodation: Kontiki Tented Camp or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Kontiki Serengeti Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Serengeti Hot Air Balloon Safari and Game Drive
Serengeti Hot Air Balloon Safari and Game Drive
Rise before dawn for an extraordinary hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti plains. Experience the breathtaking wilderness from above as the sun rises over the African savannah, revealing spectacular landscapes and wildlife below. Upon landing, enjoy a celebratory bush breakfast before continuing with a game drive through the park. Explore more of Serengeti’s remarkable wildlife habitats, following opportunities to encounter predators, large herbivores and the seasonal migration herds. Return to your camp after an exciting day in the wilderness.
Accommodation: Kontiki Tented Camp or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Kontiki Serengeti Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Transfer to Karatu
Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Transfer to Karatu
Following a very early breakfast, depart Serengeti and travel towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for an exciting game drive across its diverse ecosystems. The crater is home to an impressive concentration of wildlife, including elephants, lions, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest and the endangered black rhinoceros. Enjoy a picnic lunch within the crater before ascending and proceeding to Karatu, where you will check in at your lodge for relaxation and overnight accommodation.
Accommodation: Bougainvillea Safari Lodge or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Bougainvillea Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 13
Tarangire National Park Game Drive and Transfer to Arusha
Tarangire National Park Game Drive and Transfer to Arusha
After breakfast, depart Karatu and proceed to Tarangire National Park for a memorable wildlife safari. Explore the park’s remarkable landscapes, characterized by ancient baobab trees, seasonal swamps and the Tarangire River, which attracts large concentrations of wildlife, particularly during the dry season. Look out for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, lions and numerous bird species. After an exciting game drive, exit the park and continue to Arusha for your overnight stay.
Accommodation: Arusha Farm House or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park (Tanzania)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Arusha Farm House
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 14
Departure and Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport
Departure and Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hotel. Depending on your international flight schedule, your safari guide will arrange a transfer from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport in time for your outbound flight. This marks the end of your memorable 14-day East African adventure, combining Rwanda’s historical heritage, Uganda’s remarkable primate encounters and Tanzania’s spectacular wildlife experiences. Safari 2 Gorilla Tours wishes you a pleasant onward journey and hopes to welcome you again for another African adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Kilimanjaro Airport (Tanzania)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
