$2,472 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Kigali – City & Historical Tour
Arrival in Kigali – City & Historical Tour
Your safari begins in Kigali, Rwanda’s vibrant capital, nestled among rolling green hills. Upon arrival, your guide will escort you to the Presidential Palace Museum, once home to President Habyarimana. Here, you’ll walk through preserved rooms and explore the residence's historical significance, offering insight into Rwanda’s leadership before 1994. Next, you'll visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial, a deeply moving tribute to the victims of 1994. Through personal stories and reflective spaces, you'll gain insight into the nation's painful past and its path to healing. After a local Rwandan lunch, you'll leave the city behind, driving north through breathtaking landscapes toward Volcanoes National Park. The journey offers a first glimpse of the country’s beauty—misty mountains, terraced hills, and scattered villages. By evening, you'll arrive in Musanze and check into your lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Classic Resort Lodge
Wildlife in Volcanoes NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Golden Monkey Trekking – Cross to Uganda
Golden Monkey Trekking – Cross to Uganda
Your day starts early with breakfast near Volcanoes National Park before heading to the park headquarters for a 7:00 a.m. briefing. You'll then embark on the golden monkey trek, hiking through bamboo forests to observe these playful primates in their natural habitat for about an hour. After the trek, you'll return to your lodge for lunch and check out. In the early afternoon, you'll begin the scenic drive to the Cyanika border, cross into Uganda, and continue to the southern sector of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Along the way, you'll enjoy views of rolling hills and lush farmland. By evening, you'll arrive at your Bwindi lodge, where you can unwind and prepare for the next day’s unforgettable gorilla trekking experience.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Bweza Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Face to Face with Gorillas & Walk with the Batwa
Face to Face with Gorillas & Walk with the Batwa
Your day begins early with breakfast before heading to the Bwindi park headquarters for a 7:00 a.m. briefing. Led by expert rangers, you'll set off into the dense rainforest for your gorilla trekking adventure. The trek may take 2 to 6 hours, depending on the gorillas’ location, but once you find them, you’ll spend a magical hour observing these gentle giants up close—an unforgettable wildlife encounter. After returning to the lodge, you enjoy lunch and a short rest. In the afternoon, you visit a nearby Batwa community, where you experience the traditions of the forest’s original inhabitants. Through storytelling, dance, and demonstrations of survival skills like fire-making and hunting, the Batwa share their deep connection to the land. As the day ends, you'll return to your lodge for dinner and relaxation, reflecting on a day rich with both natural wonder and cultural discovery.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Bweza Gorilla Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Tree-Climbing Lions & Evening Boat Cruise
Tree-Climbing Lions & Evening Boat Cruise
Day four begins with an early breakfast followed by a morning game drive in the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, renowned for its rare tree-climbing lions. As you explore the open plains and fig trees, keep watch for lions lounging in branches, as well as elephants, buffalo, topi, and antelope. After the drive, you'll journey north through the park to the Mweya or Kasenyi sector, stopping for lunch along the way. In the afternoon, you'll head to the Kazinga Channel for a scenic boat cruise, where you’ll glide along calm waters spotting hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and a wide variety of birds along the shoreline. This relaxing cruise offers a perfect contrast to the morning’s wildlife chase. As the sun sets over the savannah, you'll check into your lodge for dinner and rest, surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.
- Main Destination:
- Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP, Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- The Bush Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Chimpanzee Encounters & the Calm of Lake Bunyonyi
Chimpanzee Encounters & the Calm of Lake Bunyonyi
Day Five begins with an early breakfast before heading to either Kalinzu Forest or Kyambura Gorge for your chimpanzee trekking adventure. After a safety and briefing session, you'll enter the forest with a ranger guide, following calls and broken branches through thick vegetation. Once you find the chimpanzees, you'll spend up to an hour observing their fascinating behavior—watching them swing through the trees, groom one another, or forage for fruit. After the trek, you'll return for a late lunch and begin the drive south through scenic highlands and villages. By late afternoon, you'll arrive at Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda’s most beautiful lake, known for its calm waters and 29 lush islands. You'll check into your lakeside lodge and enjoy a relaxing dinner, with time to unwind while overlooking the peaceful lake—a perfect retreat after a day of forest exploration.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Heritage Lodge, Habuharo
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Peaceful Boat Ride on Lake Bunyonyi & Transfer to Kigali
Peaceful Boat Ride on Lake Bunyonyi & Transfer to Kigali
You'll begin your day with breakfast overlooking the tranquil waters of Lake Bunyonyi before enjoying a traditional canoe ride across the lake. As you paddle past its 29 lush islands, you'll admire stunning scenery, spot colorful birds, and learn about the islands' unique history. After the boat ride, you'll have time to visit a nearby island or enjoy a short walk to a scenic viewpoint. You'll then check out and begin the picturesque drive back to Kigali, passing rolling hills and rural villages. Along the way, you'll stop for lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to Kigali International Airport, where your guide will assist with your departure, marking the end of your unforgettable safari.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali International Airport (Kigali, Rwanda)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
