14-Day Rwanda Uganda Tanzania Primates and Wildlife Tour

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

Arrival in Kigali, Rwanda

Arrive at Kigali International Airport and meet your local representative for a transfer to your hotel. Take the evening to relax and recover from your flight as you prepare for your East African journey. Time permitting, visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial, an important and emotional site that reflects Rwanda’s resilience and hope. Overnight: StepTown Hotel or Similar
Meal Plan: Dinner.

Main Destination:

Kigali (Rwanda)

Accommodation:

Step Town Motel

• Budget hotel located in Kigali (Rwanda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Kigali to Nyungwe National Park

After breakfast, visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial for a deeper understanding of Rwanda’s history and transformation. In the afternoon, drive south through scenic hills and tea plantations to Nyungwe National Park, one of Africa’s oldest rainforests known for its biodiversity and primate population. Overnight: Ken Barham Guest House or Similar
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Main Destination:

Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)

Best Time To Visit June to September (Dry weather, best chimp trekking)

High Season June to September (Popular gorilla trekking time in Volcanoes NP)

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Nyungwe NP

ChimpanzeeCommon

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

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ElephantNone

GiraffeNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

EAR Ken Barham Guest House

• Budget guest house less than 1hr drive from Nyungwe NP (Chimps, Rwanda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Chimpanzee Trek and Canopy Walk

Begin early with a guided chimpanzee trek in the lush rainforest of Nyungwe. Watch these intelligent primates interact in their natural habitat. In the afternoon, experience the thrilling canopy walk high above the forest, offering sweeping views and birdwatching opportunities. Overnight: Ken Barham Guest House or Similar
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Main Destination:

Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

EAR Ken Barham Guest House

• Budget guest house less than 1hr drive from Nyungwe NP (Chimps, Rwanda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Colobus Trek and Transfer to Volcanoes

After breakfast, embark on a colobus monkey trek to see the striking Angolan colobus species. Later, journey north to Volcanoes National Park, home to the Virunga mountain range and the endangered mountain gorilla. The drive showcases Rwanda’s rolling hills and rural life. Overnight: The Garden Place Hotel & Coffee Shop or Similar
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

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

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeNone

ElephantRare

BuffaloRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

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GiraffeNone

LionNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

The Garden Place Hotel

• Budget hotelless than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Golden Monkey Trek or Optional Gorilla Trek – Transfer to Uganda

After breakfast, set out for a guided Golden Monkey Trek in Volcanoes National Park. Explore the lush bamboo forests and encounter these playful and rare primates unique to the Virunga Mountains. Afterward, visit the Gorilla Guardians Village and the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund to learn about mountain gorilla conservation and local culture.
Optional Upgrade: Experience an unforgettable Gorilla Trekking adventure in Volcanoes National Park instead of the golden monkey trek. Spend an hour observing a gorilla family in their natural habitat.
• Permit cost: USD 1,500 per person, required at booking due to limited availability.
In the afternoon, cross the border into Uganda and transfer to Bwindi or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Overnight: Travelers Rest Hotel or Similar
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Main Destination:

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August and December to January (Gorilla trekking is easiest)

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

Best Weather Jun to Aug and Dec to Jan (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Mgahinga Gorilla NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeNone

BuffaloOccasional

ElephantRare

LeopardRare

White RhinoNone

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GiraffeNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Travellers Rest Hotel

• Mid-range hotel1-2hr drive from Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas, Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Gorilla Trekking and Lake Bunyonyi

Embark on an unforgettable gorilla trekking adventure in Bwindi/Mgahinga National Park. Spend an awe-inspiring hour with a gorilla family in their misty mountain home. Afterward, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, one of Africa’s most beautiful lakes surrounded by terraced hills. Overnight: Lake Bunyonyi Overland Camp or Similar
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Main Destination:

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Travellers Rest Hotel

• Mid-range hotel1-2hr drive from Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas, Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Lake Mburo National Park

After breakfast, drive to Lake Mburo National Park, a haven for zebras, hippos, and antelope. Upon arrival, enjoy a relaxing boat cruise and later embark on a night game drive to spot nocturnal animals such as leopards and hyenas. Overnight: Rwakobo Rock Lodge or Similar
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

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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ElephantNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Rwakobo Rock Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP (Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Lake Mburo NP to Mwanza, Tanzania

Depart early for Bukoba and take a short scenic flight over Lake Victoria to Mwanza, Tanzania. Upon arrival, transfer to your lakeside hotel and enjoy the serene setting by Africa’s largest lake. Rest and recharge for the next day’s safari adventure. Overnight: Malaika Beach Resort or Similar
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Main Destination:

Mwanza (City, Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Malaika Beach Resort

• Mid-range lodge in Mwanza (City, Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Mwanza to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, drive through the Ndabaka Gate to enter Serengeti National Park. Begin your game drive along the Grumeti River, an area rich in wildlife including crocodiles, hippos, and predators. Capture the essence of the wild as you head toward your camp. Overnight: Osinon Tented Camp or Similar
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Main Destination:

Greater Serengeti Ecosystem (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Osinon Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Full-Day Safari in Serengeti

Spend the day exploring the Serengeti’s endless plains. Search for the Big Five and, during migration season, witness the awe-inspiring wildebeest migration. The Seronera region is renowned for its abundance of big cats and diverse wildlife activity. Overnight: Osinon Tented Camp or Similar
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Osinon Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Enjoy a morning game drive in Serengeti before heading to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive at your lodge perched on the crater rim, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the vast natural amphitheater below. Overnight: Ngorongoro Kuhama Camp or Similar
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Kuhama Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara

After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. This unique ecosystem supports lions, elephants, rhinos, and flamingos. After your picnic lunch, continue to Lake Manyara National Park, known for its diverse wildlife and dramatic scenery. Overnight: Jangwani River View or Similar
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park (Tanzania)

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)

High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

Show more

LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Jangwani River View

• Mid-range cottage located just outside Lake Manyara NP (Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Lake Manyara to Tarangire National Park

Begin with a morning game drive in Lake Manyara, home to tree-climbing lions and colorful birdlife. Continue to Tarangire National Park, a landscape of ancient baobabs and large elephant herds. Enjoy a final evening in the heart of the Tanzanian wilderness. Overnight: Tarangire Sopa Lodge or Similar
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park (Tanzania)

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

Show more

HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Tarangire Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Tarangire NP (Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Tarangire to Kilimanjaro Airport

After breakfast, depending on your flight schedule, enjoy an optional morning game drive before transferring to Kilimanjaro International Airport/Arusha airport for your onward departure. This marks the end of your unforgettable East African adventure.
Meal Plan: Breakfast.

Main Destination:

Arusha Airport (Arusha, Tanzania)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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