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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Kigali and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Arrival in Kigali and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Our Nyumbu Beyond Journeys driver-guide will pick you up from the airport at 8:00 am or earlier to start the 3-hour journey to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Before embarking on the journey, you will go for a tour of 4 places within the city. These include the genocide memorial Centre in Kigali, the main city market, the former presidential palace museum, and artisan shops for souvenirs. After the city tour transfer to volcanoes.
The journey to Volcanoes National Park is 3 hours drive but you will be rewarded with amazing scenery and beautiful countryside. From the amazing volcanoes and beautiful hills of Rwanda to the vibrant cultural performances of the locals at cultural Village, expect a real treat if you love nature.
This breathtaking journey winds through Rwanda’s verdant hills and local villages. Upon arrival in Kinigi, visit the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Centre, where you’ll experience Rwanda’s rich cultural heritage through traditional dance, music, and local customs.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali (Rwanda)
- Accommodation:
- Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Golden Monkey Tracking in Volcanoes National Park & Visit Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund Museum
Golden Monkey Tracking in Volcanoes National Park & Visit Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund Museum
After your breakfast, you will head straight to the Park offices for a briefing on golden monkey trekking. The rangers will share with you information about the park, the creatures therein, the golden monkey troops, what to pack, how to behave around golden monkeys, and what to expect. Golden monkey tracking in Volcanoes National Park usually takes between 3 to 5 hours. They are easy to locate because of their vocal nature. Their groups are also more dramatic compared to those of gorillas. Expect the one hour with them to be full of action.
After this unforgettable experience, return to the lodge for lunch and a chance to freshen up. Before leaving Rwanda, visit the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund Museum in Musanze, where you’ll gain deeper insight into the life and legacy of Dian Fossey and her groundbreaking conservation work with mountain gorillas.
Then, cross the border into Uganda and continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Arrive in the evening and check in to your lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Kaara Gorilla Mountain Lodge
Wildlife in Volcanoes NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park- Queen Elizabeth National Park
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park- Queen Elizabeth National Park
You'll venture into the mist-covered mountains of Bwindi, home to nearly half the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. Early in the morning, prepare for a once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking experience. Accompanied by expert trackers, you'll hike through the dense forest to find a gorilla family, observing their behavior in their natural habitat for an hour—a truly humbling and emotional encounter.
Later, after enjoying your packed lunch, you will embark on a drive to the famous Queen Elizabeth National Park with a game drive in the Ishasha sector in search of the tree-climbing lions. You'll check in at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- The Bush Lodge (Banda)
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Chimpanzee Tracking in the Kyambura Gorge and Boat Cruise on the Kazinga Channel
Chimpanzee Tracking in the Kyambura Gorge and Boat Cruise on the Kazinga Channel
After your breakfast, you will head straight to the Kyambura Gorge, a scenic ravine that is home to a thriving population of chimpanzees. After a briefing from park rangers, you will embark on a guided trek through the lush forests, where you’ll track chimpanzee families and witness their dynamic interactions. The gorge is also teeming with other wildlife and bird species, making for a rich and diverse nature experience.
At 2:00 pm, you will be transferred for a boat cruise at the Kazinga Channel. The boat cruise is one of the top activities in Queen Elizabeth National Park. For the sheer number of primates and other animals found along the channel, it is also one of the best places to spot wildlife in Africa. Expect to spot elephants, buffaloes, crocodiles, hippos, antelopes, and some of the predators.
- Main Destination:
- Kyambura Gorge (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- The Bush Lodge (Banda)
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Morning Game Drive – Transfer to Kigali
Morning Game Drive – Transfer to Kigali
You will wake up very early to have breakfast. Alternatively, you'll pack coffee and move with it as you go for the early morning game drive. The early morning game drive is organized with the intention of allowing visitors to spot nocturnal animals moving back to their dens after hunting at night. It is also designed to catch the early risers before they go out hunting. Watch out for leopards and hippos returning back after grazing outside the water during the night.
The morning is also the best time to spot birds and herbivores animals happily going out to graze after defending themselves against predators. The game drive will also provide you with opportunities to spot buffaloes, lions, and other antelopes.
Later in the mid-morning, you'll transfer to Kigali with an en-route lunch stop in Kabale for your late flight at Kigali International Airport.
End of our 5-day Uganda great ape photography safari.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
