6-Day Primates and Wildlife Mid-Range Safari via Kigali

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

Transfer to Musanze and tour of Dian fossey Campus

Your adventure begins with a warm welcome in Kigali. After pick-up, enjoy a scenic drive north to Musanze, nestled at the foothills of the Virunga Mountains. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and freshen up. In the afternoon, visit the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund Campus for an insightful experience into gorilla conservation and the legacy of Dian Fossey. Overnight in Musanze.

Main Destination:

Ruhengeri (City, Rwanda)

Accommodation:

Isange Paradise Resort

• Budget hotel located in Ruhengeri (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Golden Monkey trek and a Transfer to Bwindi

After an early breakfast, head into Volcanoes National Park for an exciting golden monkey trek. These playful, endangered primates are a delight to watch as they leap through the bamboo forests. After the trek, return to the lodge for check-out and begin your scenic cross-border journey into Uganda, arriving in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in the evening. Check in and relax at your lodge, ready for the next day’s gorilla trek.

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

Accommodation:

Bweza Gorilla Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Trek Gorillas and a transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Today is the highlight of your journey—gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing, then venture into the forest for a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with a mountain gorilla family. After the trek, enjoy a parked lunch and begin your transfer to the serene Lake Bunyonyi. Arrive in time to unwind with a peaceful sundowner by the lake. Overnight at a lakeside lodge.

Main Destination:

Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)

Accommodation:

Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort

• Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth

After a relaxed breakfast by the lakeside, depart Lake Bunyonyi and begin your scenic journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Drive through the picturesque countryside, passing rolling hills, local villages, and lush tea plantations. Arrive in the afternoon and check in at your lodge within or near the park. Enjoy the evening at leisure as you prepare for the wildlife adventures ahead.

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

Accommodation:

Irungu Forest Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Game drive and boat tour on Kazinga Channel

Start your day with an early morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, exploring the Kasenyi plains in search of elephants, lions, buffaloes, antelopes, and more. After lunch, head out for a relaxing boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, a haven for hippos, crocodiles, and diverse birdlife. This waterway offers one of the best wildlife viewing experiences in Uganda. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)

Accommodation:

Irungu Forest Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Chimp trek at Kalinzu and transfer to Kigali City

Begin the day with an early breakfast before heading to Kalinzu Forest Reserve for an exciting chimpanzee trekking experience. Hike through the lush forest in search of these lively primates and enjoy sightings of other wildlife and birds along the way. After the trek, begin your journey back to Kigali, Rwanda, arriving in the evening. This marks the end of your unforgettable East African adventure.

Main Destination:

Kigali (Rwanda)

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.