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Arrival
Day 1
Kigali to Volcanoes National Park Gorilla Museum and Culture
Kigali to Volcanoes National Park Gorilla Museum and Culture
After breakfast at your Kigali hotel, meet your driver-guide and visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial, a moving tribute to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi and Rwanda’s journey of reconciliation. Continue through Rwanda’s scenic highlands toward Volcanoes National Park, home to the mountain gorillas and Dian Fossey’s legacy. After lunch, visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund to learn about gorilla conservation. Later, enjoy traditional music, dance, and cultural experiences at the Gorilla Guardians Cultural Village. Overnight: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Wildlife in Volcanoes NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Golden Monkey or Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Uganda
Golden Monkey or Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Uganda
After breakfast, head to Kinigi for your primate adventure. Undertake a golden monkey trek, included in the package, or upgrade to gorilla trekking with an additional gorilla permit cost of USD 1,500. The golden monkey experience offers an opportunity to observe these endangered and playful primates in their natural habitat, while gorilla trekking provides an extraordinary encounter with a mountain gorilla family. After lunch, cross into Uganda and continue to the Bwindi/Mgahinga area. Relax at the lodge while enjoying views of the Virunga ranges. Overnight: Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi/Mgahinga National Park
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi/Mgahinga National Park
After an early breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters for your gorilla trekking briefing. Enter the dense montane forest accompanied by experienced trackers and park rangers in search of a habituated gorilla family. The trek may take several hours depending on the location of the gorillas. Once you find them, spend an unforgettable hour observing their behavior as they feed, groom, play, and interact. After the trek, return to the lodge and relax. Overnight: Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Bwindi/Mgahinga to Lake Bunyonyi
Bwindi/Mgahinga to Lake Bunyonyi
After breakfast, leave the Bwindi/Mgahinga area and drive toward the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi. Enjoy spectacular views of Uganda’s terraced hills, rural communities, banana plantations, and green valleys along the way. Lake Bunyonyi is surrounded by rolling hills and dotted with numerous small islands, making it one of southwestern Uganda’s most scenic destinations. Upon arrival, check into your lodge and spend the remainder of the day relaxing and enjoying the peaceful surroundings. Overnight: Arcadia Cottages or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Arcadia Lodge Lake Bunyonyi
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Bunyonyi to Kibale National Park
Lake Bunyonyi to Kibale National Park
After a relaxed breakfast, begin your journey north toward Kibale National Park. The drive takes you through Uganda’s beautiful countryside, with rolling hills, banana plantations, tea estates, and local communities along the route. Kibale is one of Africa’s premier primate destinations and is home to chimpanzees and several other primate species. Arrive in the afternoon and settle into your accommodation surrounded by the sounds and serenity of the forest. Overnight: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Kibale Forest Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Chimpanzee Trekking and Transfer to Mbarara
Chimpanzee Trekking and Transfer to Mbarara
After an early breakfast, head to the Kanyanchu Visitor Center for your chimpanzee trekking briefing. Enter Kibale Forest with experienced guides and rangers to search for a habituated chimpanzee community. Observe these intelligent primates as they feed, groom, communicate, and move through the forest canopy. Other primates and forest species may also be encountered during the trek. After the experience, have lunch before beginning your journey toward Mbarara through Uganda’s scenic countryside. Overnight: Emburara Farm Lodge or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Mbarara (Town, Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Emburara Farm Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Mbarara to Mwanza Tanzania
Mbarara to Mwanza Tanzania
After an early breakfast, at 06:00am depart Mbarara and drive toward the Mutukula border between Uganda and Tanzania. Complete immigration formalities before continuing to Bukoba on the Tanzanian side of Lake Victoria. From Bukoba, take a domestic flight to Mwanza, where you will meet your representative and transfer to your lakefront resort. Spend the evening relaxing and enjoying the beautiful surroundings of Lake Victoria, with an opportunity to experience a spectacular African sunset. Overnight: Malaika Beach Resort or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Mwanza (City, Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Malaika Beach Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Mwanza to Serengeti National Park
Mwanza to Serengeti National Park
After an early breakfast, depart Mwanza and drive toward Serengeti National Park. The entry point and safari route will be determined by the seasonal location of the Great Migration, allowing us to follow the wildebeest herds rather than follow a fixed route. Depending on the time of year and current herd movements, we may approach the Serengeti through the western or northern areas or proceed toward the Central Serengeti. Game viewing begins as soon as we enter the park, with the route adapted according to migration patterns, wildlife sightings, and prevailing park conditions. Overnight: Kon Tiki Tented Camp or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Kontiki Kogatende Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Full Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park
Full Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park
Spend a full day exploring the endless savannah plains of Serengeti National Park with morning and afternoon game drives. Search for the Big Five and other iconic wildlife, including cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, and various antelope species. Depending on the season and location of the herds, you may witness part of the spectacular Great Migration. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your afternoon game drive and returning to camp around sunset. Overnight: Kon Tiki Tented Camp or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Kontiki Kogatende Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Rise early for a morning game drive through the Seronera Valley, one of the Serengeti’s most productive wildlife areas and an excellent location for predator sightings. Continue exploring the plains before departing toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, enjoy spectacular highland scenery and additional wildlife viewing opportunities. Depending on your arrival time, you may stop at scenic viewpoints overlooking the surrounding landscapes before continuing to your lodge for dinner and relaxation. Overnight: Embalakai Ngorongoro Elerai or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
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Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Ngorongoro Crater Safari
After breakfast, descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day wildlife experience. The crater floor contains diverse ecosystems supporting an exceptional concentration of wildlife. Search for elephants, buffaloes, lions, hyenas, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, flamingos, and, with luck, the endangered black rhinoceros. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater while surrounded by spectacular scenery and wildlife. Later, ascend from the crater and transfer to Karatu for a relaxing evening. Overnight: Marera Valley Lodge or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Highlands (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Marera Valley Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Tarangire National Park and Evening Departure
Tarangire National Park and Evening Departure
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park for your final wildlife experience. The park is famous for its large elephant populations, ancient baobab trees, seasonal wildlife concentrations, and diverse birdlife. Enjoy a game drive searching for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, lions, and other species. After the game drive, continue to Arusha/Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your Rwanda, Uganda, and Tanzania adventure. End of Tour.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
