Epic Uganda Vacation

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Transfer to Akagera national park

Transfer to Akagera national park

Today morning at 7:00am, Our representative will picked from your pace place of residence in Kigali city and transfer you to Akagera where you will spend 1 night at an excellent lodge. On arrival you will do game drive which gives you a chance to see lions, elephants, zebras, lions, leopards and topi among others. Later do boat in the afternoon.

Main Destination:
Akagera National Park
Best Time To Visit June to September and mid-December to mid-February (It is drier and wildlife is easier to spot)
High Season June to September (The park is busiest at weekends)
Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Akagera NP

GiraffeCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
HippoAbundant
White RhinoOccasional
LionOccasional
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ElephantOccasional
HyenaRare
Accommodation:
Mantis Akagera Game Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Akagera NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Game drive and transfer to Volcanoes national park

Game drive and transfer to Volcanoes national park

After your early breakfast, you will kick start your game drive with an open-roof safari vehicle for game viewing. You can expect to see animals like hippos, elephants, impalas, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras and waterbucks among others. You will later embark on a journey to famous volcanoes national park.

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:
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Mountain gorilla trekking

Mountain gorilla trekking

Your gorilla trekking experience will begin in the morning with a hearty breakfast. You will drive to the park headquarters with a packed lunch where you will meet the park ranger guide at 7 am for registration. He will take you through a briefing about the dos and don'ts while tracking and will then lead you to the forest to trek the endangered mountain gorillas.

The mountain gorilla trekking lasts from 1 to 8 hours, depending on where the gorilla family is spotted because they keep moving to look for food. It will be exciting, as you will be enjoying the calls of the birds and seeing other primates as you search for the endangered mountain gorillas. After a successful trek, head back to your lodge for relaxation.

Main Destination:
Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Golden monkey trekking and later transfer to kigali

Golden monkey trekking and later transfer to kigali

Start the day with a mouthwatering breakfast at the lodge. You then drive to the park headquarters with all of your luggage and trekking gear for a pre-trek briefing. The knowledgeable ranger guides will go over the dos and don'ts of trekking and then accompany you on an experience that will last anywhere from 1 to 7 hours, depending on how far the golden monkeys are foraging. You can expect to see golden monkey habitats, rare plant species like giant lobelia, birds, and more.

After a successful visit transfer to Kigali Airport for your connecting flight.

Main Destination:
Kigali International Airport (Kigali)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • 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.
  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

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  • This tour is offered by Epic Uganda Vacation, 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.
  • This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Epic Uganda Vacation.