Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Arrival at Burundi International Airport
Arrival at Burundi International Airport
Meet and greet at Bujumbura International Airport where your Adventure Safari starts by our representative who will warmly welcome you and facilitate seamless arrival formalities. You will then be transferred the Rocca Hotel for refreshment and resting after your flight.
- Main Destination:
- Bujumbura (City, Burundi)
- Accommodation:
- Roca Golf Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Bujumbura city/cultural tour
Bujumbura city/cultural tour
Enjoy the site viewings After Breakfast, you will follow amazing view to Burundi’s second largest City Gitega; this is well known for its Traditional drum and shrines which are traditionally associated with Black Africa and it is a symbol of Burundi – Mwami meaning the beat of drums to the principles of ruling the kingdom. – We will proceed to Gishora to listen to the Traditional concert of mesmerizing sounds.
- Main Destination:
- Bujumbura (City, Burundi)
- Accommodation:
- Roca Golf Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Transfer to Nyungwe through Gisakura-optional canopy walk
Transfer to Nyungwe through Gisakura-optional canopy walk
After a relaxed breakfast, transfer to the Rwandan border for your next tour in Rwanda begins, driving through Nyungwe Forest, the largest forest in Rwanda, with a chance of seeing the blue monkeys on the way. Have an optional Canopy walk in the afternoon.
- Main Destination:
- Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel
Wildlife in Nyungwe NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe National Park- Transfer to Bukavu, Congo
Chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe National Park- Transfer to Bukavu, Congo
After breakfast go for chimp trekking, also a chance to spot other forest primates, birds and butterflies. Rwanda chimpanzee experiential safari is one of our most magical and most liked safaris as it gives a great encounter of chimpanzees in the land of a thousand hills. Later transfer to Volcano National Park for an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Hôtel Panorama Bukavu
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Gorilla tracking in Kauzi Biege National Park
Gorilla tracking in Kauzi Biege National Park
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Kauzi Beige National Park for the Gorilla trekking where you will have an amazing gorilla tracking experience like never before and later in the evening return back to Bukavu town for an overnight as you prepare for an early morning travel.
- Main Destination:
- Bukavu (Town, Congo (DRC))
- Accommodation:
- Hôtel Panorama Bukavu
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Leisure transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Leisure transfer to Volcanoes National Park
On this early morning, you will encounter on the most spectacular scenic drive on the escarpment above Lake Kivu heading to Musanze in the north of Rwanda ( in the land of a thousand hills) and spend the night at the most beautiful place view of the volcanoes.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Wildlife in Volcanoes NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Trek Diane Fossey grave-cross the boarder to Uganda
Trek Diane Fossey grave-cross the boarder to Uganda
Volcanoes National Park is part of the Virunga Mountains, covering 3 countries; Uganda, Rwanda and Congo. Trek to the Dian Fossey Tomb(Optional) is one of the most sought after safari activities carried out while visiting Volcanoes national park.
The trek takes about an hour and a half and affords good views of forest hogs, forest elephants, a variety of primates and bird species.
This hike is an incredible experience physically, emotionally and intellectually. It is so inspiring to learn about someone who was so dedicated and left a legacy that exists even today. After the Hike, Transfer to Uganda through the Cyanika Border to lake Mutanda.
- Main Destination:
- Musanze (City, Rwanda)
- Accommodation:
- Mutanda Lake Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Gorilla Trekking Experience
Gorilla Trekking Experience
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 in Bwindi Forest. 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 are 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. You are allowed an hour with the gorillas before finally sloping down back to your lodge.
Return to the lodge where you will enjoy dinner with your fellow travelers before getting a good night’s rest for tomorrow's safari adventure.
Don’t forget to carry your rain gear, packed lunch, plenty of water, gloves, hat, and water proof bag for protection of your camera in case of rain.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Mutanda Lake Resort
Wildlife in Bwindi NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Have a relaxed Breakfast and later embark on a journey to the Famous Queen Elizabeth National Park through the beautiful terraced Hills of South Western Uganda, you will arrive in the evening and time allowing, you will engage in an evening Game drive.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Elephant Hab Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Morning guided game drives and Amplient Boat Safari
Morning guided game drives and Amplient Boat Safari
Queen Elizabeth National Park’s diverse eco-system of grassy plains, tropical forest, rivers, swamps, lakes and volcanic craters is home to an incredible abundance of wildlife. Have an early morning game drive where you have an opportunity to view the massive Rwenzori as backdrop, which provides excellent opportunities to spot lion, leopard, giant forest hog, Cape buffalo, elephant, defassa waterbuck, Uganda Kob, topi and bushbuck. The game drives and the boat trip (taken prior) are memorable methods of discovering a vast array of Ugandan wildlife. Be sure to have your camera ready for these amazing sightings.
After lunch take a unique 2-hour Private boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel into Lake Edward. This trip passes through possibly the highest concentration of hippos and this launch/cruise offers an excellent platform for photography, bird watching and game viewing. The prolific bird life is colorful and stupendous, with well over 550 resident species.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Elephant Hab Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Transfer to Kibale National Park
Transfer to Kibale National Park
Depart Queen Elizabeth and head towards Kibale National Park via Kasese. This journey will be rewarded with stunning Views passing through small villages and local markets. The Fort Portal area rests in the shadow of the fabled “Mountains of the Moon” and is famous for the many tea plantations. From this lovely town you will continue to the dense forest of Kibale National Park.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Turaco Treetops Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Chimpanzee tracking and Bigodi swamp walk
Chimpanzee tracking and Bigodi swamp walk
After breakfast transfer to the starting point of your Chimpanzee tracking experience in Kibale Forest National Park. Kibale is the best reserve in Africa to view chimpanzees in thick jungle with a towering canopy. The forest is reputable of having the greatest variety and highest concentration of primates in East Africa. The most famous of its 13 species is the Chimpanzee, man’s closest relative. Kibale’s 1450 Chimpanzees represent Uganda’s largest population of this endangered primate.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Turaco Treetops Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 13
Drive to Kampala and Departure
Drive to Kampala and Departure
Transfer to Kampala. Make a brief city visit or go for shopping for curios if time permits. Transfer to Entebbe international airport in time for your departure flight.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe, Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
