6-Day Ultimate Gorilla Safari Rwanda-Uganda

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

Arrival in Kigali

Meet and greet at Kigali International Airport where your Safari starts by our Safari Guide, who will warmly welcome you and facilitate seamless arrival formalities. You will then be transferred to your hotel where you will be briefed about your adventure safari.

Main Destination:

Kigali (Rwanda)

Accommodation:

Hill View Hotel Kigali

• Mid-range hotel located in Kigali (Rwanda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Visit to Agahozo Shalom Youth Village

Early morning after breakfast, your guide will brief you about the journey and later transfer you to visit the Agahozo Shalom Youth village. A tour of the village is generally 2 to 3 hours long. It begins at the center of the Village at the Mango Tree and includes a visit to a family home, the amphitheater, the farm, the science and art centers, the school, and the dining hall. Please note that the tour is given on foot and includes a significant amount of walking so please wear comfortable shoes.

Main Destination:

Kigali (Rwanda)

Accommodation:

Hill View Hotel Kigali

• Mid-range hotel located in Kigali (Rwanda)

Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Transfer to Akagera National park and afternoon Boat Cruise

Early morning pick up from your hotel for a road trip to Akagera National Park; driving East of Rwanda +/- 3hours drive. In the afternoon, you will head out for a sunset boat cruise on Lake Ihema with a chance to see various aquatic wildlife species including hippos and crocodiles among others.

Main Destination:

Akagera National Park (Rwanda)

Best Time To Visit June to September and mid-December to mid-February (It is drier and wildlife is easier to spot)

High Season June to September (The park is busiest at weekends)

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

Wildlife in Akagera NP

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

HippoAbundant

White RhinoOccasional

LionOccasional

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ElephantOccasional

Black RhinoRare

LeopardRare

HyenaRare

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Mantis Akagera Game Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Akagera NP (Rwanda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Bwindi National Park

After your early morning cup of coffee, set off for a wonderful morning game drive through the Savannah woodlands to spot wildlife species including the hyenas, lions, Impalas, buffaloes, elephants and zebras etc. Return to your lodge and in the afternoon, step out for a boat cruise on Lake Ihema for aquatic wildlife viewing.
Later Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park located in southwestern Uganda. En route; enjoy the beautiful views of the rolling hills and green vegetation.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest - Africa’s oldest rain-forest and world-renowned for its excellent gorilla-sighting. The rugged landscape features dense jungle, cascading waterfalls, sparkling mountain streams, deep valleys and steep ridges. This untouched forest has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its breathtaking natural beauty and unique ecological significance. Aside from the amazing gorilla interactions there are over 340 species of bird to spot and a variety of butterflies.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

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

Wildlife in Bwindi NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeRare

ElephantRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

• Mid-range lodgejust outside Bwindi NP (Gorillas, Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

After an early breakfast depart to the starting point for briefing about your gorilla trekking adventure, after which you will be led by experienced gorilla trackers up and down the forest valleys in search for these gentle giants. You will start from the site where the gorillas were encountered the day before and from here the gorilla tracking begins.
Although the hike can be physically demanding, the anticipation of the exciting experience ahead is amazing, and the beauty of the gorilla forest and its inhabitants is fascinating. It is a humbling experience to stand just meters from man’s distant cousins as they eat, rest, play and bond with their young ones. Follow the mountain gorillas as they range freely in the impenetrable forest, and discover their gorgeous natural habitual and the many species they share it with. You are allowed an hour with the gorillas before finally sloping down back to your lodge. If your trek was relatively short, you may opt for optional activities.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

• Mid-range lodgejust outside Bwindi NP (Gorillas, Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

End of Itinerary

In the morning you will be transferred to Kigali International Airport to catch your out bound flight.
Time allowing and based on your preference, you will go for city tour, will also visit the Genocide Museum or visit, the coffee shops, local markets, visit the shopping Malls around town and craft villages for souvenirs.
Then you will be transferred to the airport in time to check in for your flight!

Main Destination:

Kigali International Airport (Kigali, Rwanda)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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