Renai Venture Safaris and Tours

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Arrive in Kigali, Visit the Genocide Memorial and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Arrive in Kigali, Visit the Genocide Memorial and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

When you arrive at Kigali International Airport, our tour guide will meet you then proceed on a guided tour of the city's vibrant neighborhoods, showcasing its remarkable growth. Visit the Presidential Museum, a former residence of two Rwandan Presidents, to uncover the country's rich political history.
You will also visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial Site, then enjoy lunch before heading to the Northwestern part of Rwanda. If there is enough time, you will take views of the Twin Lakes Burera and Ruhondo, nestled amidst steep hills, waterfalls, and the majestic Virunga Volcanoes.

Main Destination:
Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit June to August (It is drier and hiking is easier)
High Season June to September (Permits are scarce)
Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Volcanoes NP

Accommodation:
Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge just outside Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Golden Monkey Trekking, Dian Fossey Memorial, Connect to Bwindi

Golden Monkey Trekking, Dian Fossey Memorial, Connect to Bwindi

After an early breakfast, transfer to the park head offices in Kinigi by 7:00 am. You will join other golden monkeys trekkers and meet the ranger guide for a briefing about the activity's don's and don'ts. Trek into the park to track the golden monkeys in their bamboo forest habitat. You spend an hour observing these fascinating creatures as they feed on bamboo leaves and potatoes. Return to the trailhead and enjoy lunch at the lodge before heading to the border and onward to Bwindi.

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

Accommodation:
Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Bwindi Gorilla trekking, transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

Bwindi Gorilla trekking, transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

After breakfast, proceed to the rangers' post. You will be briefed (by a ranger guide) on the dos and don'ts. Following that, you will enter the Bwindi Forest to begin your adventure. This rain forest is breathtakingly beautiful! The area has a dramatic steeply forested landscape and is extremely dense, but it is crisscrossed by numerous animal trails that allow tourists access. The time and terrain vary according to the movements of these great primates. You will be allowed an hour in the presence of a gorilla group once you have located one. Spending time observing these gentle but endangered giants is an unforgettable experience. Return to your lodging, check out, and take a transfer to Lake Mburo National Park arriving in the evening to relax and have dinner. If interested, Optional (at extra cost) you may choose to do a night game drive.

Main Destination:
Lake Mburo National Park (Uganda)
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to August (Dry seasons)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June to August and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP

GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
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LionNone
Accommodation:
Mpogo Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP (Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Mburo's Morning Safari, Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

Mburo's Morning Safari, Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

Enjoy your breakfast and proceed for the Mburo morning game drive or park (bush) walk in the presence of an armed Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger-guide. On this early morning safari, you will have the opportunity to encounter (at close range): Zebras, Giraffes and Eland, Topi and other antelope, Cape buffaloes among others. Take the Trail to the top of the hills and see Lake Mburo and beyond. From this vantage point, you will have a great view of 9 of the twelve lakes surrounding Lake Mburo NP. #Optional (extra cost): Instead game drive or walking safari, you may consider; cycling in the park or horseback riding in the park. Return to the accommodation to have lunch, then transfer to Kibale National Park which is famous for its primates such as chimps, black and white colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, L'Hoest's monkeys, and Uganda mangabeys (Lophocebus ugandae). On arrival, check in the accommodation to relax and enjoy dinner.

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Chimp trekking is easiest)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather January to February and June to July (Least rain)

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ElephantOccasional
BuffaloOccasional
LionVery Rare
LeopardVery Rare
HippoRare
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Turaco Treetops Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge bordering Kibale NP (Chimps, Uganda) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Chimpanzee Tracking Kibale National Park, transfer to Entebbe

Chimpanzee Tracking Kibale National Park, transfer to Entebbe

After breakfast, proceed to the rangers' post, where you will be briefed on the dos and don'ts of chimp trekking. Following that, you will trek the chimps in the Kibale Forest. An experienced ranger-guide will take you chimp tracking (Kibale Forest), and the presence of primates here will astound you. You will have an hour in the chimps' presence once you locate them. Return to the lodge for lunch and transfer to Entebbe via the Equator point in Kayabwe arriving in the evening to relax.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City, Uganda)
Accommodation:
Airport Guest House
  • Mid-range guest housein Entebbe (City, Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Mabamba Shoebill tracking, Transfer to Airport

Mabamba Shoebill tracking, Transfer to Airport

After breakfast this morning, you will go to Mabamba Swamp for the exciting Shoe bill tracking experience. Return to the lodge for lunch, checkout of the hotel and transfer to Entebbe International Airport to readily catch your air transfer back home in the evening. We recommend that you book an evening departure as you say farewell to the Pearl of Africa!

Main Destination:
Mabamba Swamp (Uganda)
Best Time To Go August to September and December to February (Best for spotting shoebill)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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

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  • This tour is offered by Renai Venture Safaris and Tours, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.