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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Kigali – Kigali City Tour – Transfer to Akagera National Park
Arrival in Kigali – Kigali City Tour – Transfer to Akagera National Park
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide, who will brief you about your adventure before setting off on a guided Kigali city tour. Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial to gain insight into Rwanda's history, then explore vibrant local markets and craft shops where you can experience the country's rich culture and purchase handmade souvenirs. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before departing for Akagera National Park, Rwanda's only savannah national park. The scenic drive takes you through picturesque hills, rural villages, and beautiful countryside. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and spend the rest of the evening relaxing while enjoying views of the surrounding wilderness in preparation for the exciting safari activities awaiting you the following day. Dinner and overnight at your selected lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Akagera National Park (Rwanda)
- Accommodation:
- Akagera Rhino Lodge
Wildlife in Akagera NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Akagera Game Drive – Boat Cruise – Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Akagera Game Drive – Boat Cruise – Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
After an early breakfast, head into Akagera National Park for an exciting morning game drive across its open plains, woodlands, and wetlands. Keep an eye out for elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, lions, and, with luck, leopards and rhinos. After lunch, enjoy a relaxing boat cruise on Lake Ihema, where you can observe large pods of hippos, Nile crocodiles, and a remarkable variety of water birds, including the African fish eagle. Following the cruise, depart for the Rwanda–Uganda border and complete immigration formalities before continuing to Lake Mburo National Park. Arrive in the evening, check in at your lodge, and unwind as you prepare for the next day's walking safari. Dinner and overnight at your selected lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Hyena Hill Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Lake Mburo Walking Safari – Transfer to Kibale National Park
Lake Mburo Walking Safari – Transfer to Kibale National Park
Begin the day with an early guided walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park, accompanied by an armed ranger. Exploring the park on foot offers a unique perspective and excellent opportunities to encounter zebras, giraffes, impalas, elands, buffaloes, warthogs, and a variety of bird species in their natural habitat. After the walk, return to the lodge for breakfast before departing for Kibale National Park, a scenic journey through rolling hills, tea plantations, and picturesque countryside in western Uganda. Stop for lunch en route and enjoy beautiful views of the Rwenzori Mountains as you approach the park. Arrive in the late afternoon, check in at your lodge, and relax ahead of the following day's chimpanzee trekking adventure. Dinner and overnight at your selected lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Bweza Kibale Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Chimpanzee Trekking – Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary – Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Chimpanzee Trekking – Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary – Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After an early breakfast, head to Kibale National Park headquarters for a briefing before setting off on an exciting chimpanzee trekking adventure. Accompanied by an experienced ranger, search for a habituated chimpanzee family while spotting other primates, colorful birds, and unique forest plants along the way. Once the chimpanzees are found, spend one unforgettable hour observing their behavior in the wild. Return to the lodge for lunch before visiting the nearby Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, famous for its rich birdlife, monkeys, and scenic boardwalk trails. Later, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park through picturesque crater lakes and rolling hills. Arrive in the evening, check in at your lodge, and relax over dinner in preparation for the next day's game drive and Kazinga Channel boat cruise.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Enshama Game Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Game Drive – Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Game Drive – Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Wake up early for a sunrise game drive across the Kasenyi Plains, one of the best wildlife viewing areas in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Look out for lions, elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, waterbucks, warthogs, hyenas, and, if you're lucky, a leopard. The park is also home to over 600 bird species, making it a paradise for bird enthusiasts. Return to the lodge for lunch before heading to the Kazinga Channel for an unforgettable afternoon boat cruise. This natural waterway linking Lake George and Lake Edward attracts huge numbers of hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and countless water birds along its shores. After the cruise, return to your lodge to relax and enjoy dinner while reflecting on another rewarding day in the African wilderness.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Enshama Game Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast, depart Queen Elizabeth National Park and journey to the Rushaga sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to nearly half of the world's remaining mountain gorillas. The scenic drive takes you through rolling hills, lush countryside, tea plantations, and vibrant rural communities, offering spectacular views of southwestern Uganda's landscapes. Stop for lunch en route and enjoy opportunities to admire the region's breathtaking scenery and interact with the local way of life. Arrive at your lodge in the late afternoon and take time to relax while enjoying the peaceful forest surroundings. Later, have dinner and receive a briefing from your guide in preparation for the unforgettable gorilla trekking experience awaiting you the following morning.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Bweza Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Gorilla Trekking in Rushaga – Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Gorilla Trekking in Rushaga – Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
After an early breakfast, report to the park headquarters for a briefing before setting off on your unforgettable gorilla trekking adventure in the Rushaga sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Led by experienced ranger guides, hike through the dense rainforest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family. Once located, spend one magical hour observing these gentle giants as they feed, play, and interact in their natural habitat. After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch before crossing into Rwanda via the Cyanika border. Continue to Volcanoes National Park, arriving in the evening to check in at your lodge. Relax and enjoy dinner as you prepare for the final primate experience of your safari.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Classic Resort Lodge
Wildlife in Volcanoes NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Golden Monkey Trekking – Transfer to Kigali
Golden Monkey Trekking – Transfer to Kigali
After an early breakfast, head to the Volcanoes National Park headquarters for a briefing before beginning your golden monkey trekking adventure. Accompanied by an experienced ranger, hike through the bamboo forests in search of these rare and playful primates, known for their striking golden-orange fur and energetic behavior. Once located, spend an unforgettable hour observing and photographing them in their natural habitat. After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch before driving back to Kigali through Rwanda's scenic countryside. Depending on your departure schedule, you may stop for last-minute souvenir shopping before being transferred to Kigali International Airport or your hotel, marking the end of your memorable Rwanda and Uganda safari.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali (Rwanda)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
