Semu Gorilla 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

Arrival & Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Arrival & Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

You will be welcomed by your driver or guide and transferred to Ruhengeri—the base town of Volcanoes National Park. This is a 2 hours drive journey thru the scenic hills of Rwanda. You will have numerous stop overs for taking pictures or for using a restroom.

You can Opt to Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial before leaving Kigali City.

Accommodation: Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge | Meals: Lunch and Dinner| Transfer time: 2 hours.

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:
Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge
  • Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Golden Monkey Tracking in Rwanda & Transfer to Uganda

Golden Monkey Tracking in Rwanda & Transfer to Uganda

Wake up to an early breakfast and transfer to the park headquarters for briefing. Later, proceed for Golden Monkey tracking activity on the bamboo slopes of Volcanoes National Park. Golden monkey trekking in Rwanda usually lasts a few hours (2 to 6). From the trek, have lunch and drive to Uganda via Cyanika border proceeding to Bwindi impenetrable National Park arriving late in the afternoon.

Accommodation: (Bweza Gorilla Lodge) | Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner| Transfer time: Approx. 3 hours.

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

Day 3

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After enjoying an early breakfast, report to the park headquarters for a vital briefing and allocation of the gorilla family before you set off gorilla trekking. Enter the forest trekking through the steep, densely forested hills. Finally coming across the gorillas camouflaged in the vegetation is an inspiring and privileged moment. Tracking in the Bwindi forest requires stamina and can often take most of the day.

Accommodation: Bweza Gorilla Lodge | Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner| Transfer time: Approx. n/a.

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

Day 4

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, your guide will drive you to Queen Elizabeth National Park, home to a high concentration of Uganda’s mammals that include tree climbing and savannah lions, elephants, wart hogs, Uganda kob, waterbucks, cape buffalos, hippos, leopards, as well as more than 600 species of birds that include the African spoonbill, pied kingfishers, fish eagles, pelicans, vultures.
You will reach Queen with some time available to move out for game viewing. During the game drive, look out for wild animals like; lions, the elusive leopard, a herd of elephants, and buffaloes to mention but a few.

Accommodation: (Elephant Hab Lodge) | Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner | Transfer Time: 2-3 hrs.

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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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Elephant Hab Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps, Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Trip Along the Kazinga Channel

Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Trip Along the Kazinga Channel

You'll be up early and have your breakfast. You'll proceed for a morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains and be on the lookout for Cape buffalos, herds of elephants plus lions, and leopards (though hard to spot) among others. You'll return to the accommodation for some rest time and lunch. After lunch, you will go for a 2-hour boat trip on the Kazinga Channel that connects Lakes George and Edward. During the trip, the sight of wildlife including giant hippos, elephants, and crocodiles among others will fascinate you. You will also see many varieties of birds on the water shores. After the boat trip, you can decide either to return to the lodge to rest or first proceed for a brief late afternoon game drive and thereafter, return to the lodge.

Accommodation: (Elephant Hab Lodge) | Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner | Transfer Time: N/A.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
Accommodation:
Elephant Hab Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps, Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Transfer to Kibale N/P & Afternoon Chimpanzee Tracking

Transfer to Kibale N/P & Afternoon Chimpanzee Tracking

Enjoy breakfast in the morning and then proceed with your drive to Kibale Forest National Park which is known for the highest concentration of primates in Uganda. Have an afternoon Chimpanzee trekking experience in the world's Primate Capital. Chimpanzee trekking usually takes 3 to 5 hours.

Accommodation: (Turaco Treetops Lodge) | Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner | Transfer Time: 2 hours.

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 7

Transfer To Entebbe International Airport or Kigali

Transfer To Entebbe International Airport or Kigali

You can opt for morning activities such as the Bigodi Swamp Walk and the Bigodi Cultural Tour, you can also otp to transfer back to Kigali or proceed to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight. Optional Domestic Flights for 1 hour can be arranged at extra Costs, Just let us know what you prefer.

Accommodation: on request| Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner | Transfer Time: 5 hours.

Main Destination:
Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe, Uganda)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals 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 Semu Gorilla Safaris and Tours, not SafariBookings.
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