$2,200 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
You will be met by our driver guide at the Kigali Airport and proceed with the guided tour to the fast-growing neighbourhoods of Kigali that are changing the face of the city. There is an opportunity to visit the presidential museum which is the residence of two of the former Presidents of Rwanda. Here you will have an opportunity to learn a bit about the political history of Rwanda. We will drive through the older commercial and residential areas with a major stop at Kigali Genocide Memorial Site commemorating the 1994 Rwandan Genocide. Stop for lunch then drive to Musanze. If time allows, you will visit two twin Lakes Burera and Ruhondo. Their deep blue waters ringed by steep hills and tall waterfalls with the outlines of the nearby Virunga Volcanoes provide a spectacular backdrop.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Classic Lodge
Wildlife in Volcanoes NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Golden Monkey Trekking (Visit the Dian Fossey Memorial) & Transfer to Bwindi Forest
Golden Monkey Trekking (Visit the Dian Fossey Memorial) & Transfer to Bwindi Forest
Wake up for an early breakfast and transfer to the park head offices in Kinigi by 7:00 am. Join other golden monkeys trekkers and meet the ranger guide for a few minutes to talk about the activity and the park. At 8:00 am, you'll transfer to the trailhead just outside the park. Enjoy great views of the mountain scenery as you start your trek into the park to find the golden monkeys. The golden monkeys live near the edge of the park in the bamboo forests where the ground is relatively flat and easy to trek. Find the monkeys and follow them as they feed, noticing how they skillfully pick the young bamboo leaves from the tip of the bamboo tree. They may also move out of the park into the potato fields. How they love the potatoes!
After an amazing one hour with the golden monkeys, you will return to the trailhead and drive back to the lodge for lunch. Thereafter, head to the border where after clearing we will proceed to Bwindi.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Cultural Experience at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Cultural Experience at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After early morning breakfast, walk to the park headquarters for a briefing on the dos and don’ts during gorilla tracking. Thereafter, you will proceed to the gorilla trail. Gorilla tracking normally lasts between 2 to 8 hours or even a day to encounter the gorillas. However, you'll be allowed to stay in the presence of these awesome apes for at least an hour. It is advisable that you carry packed lunch, which will be provided, as one cannot determine how long it may take to encounter the mountain gorillas. After this thrilling activity, you will head back to the lodge for lunch and relaxation then later head out for the Batwa cultural tour (Community Tours).
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park through Ishasha Sector in Search of Tree-Climbing Lions
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park through Ishasha Sector in Search of Tree-Climbing Lions
Depart from Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, the journey heads northwest through the scenic Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, where travelers embark on a game drive in search of the region's famous tree-climbing lions, often found lounging in large fig or acacia trees. After exploring Ishasha’s savannahs and spotting wildlife such as Uganda kob, elephants, and buffaloes, the trip continues northward through the park, transitioning into the open grasslands and crater-dotted landscapes of the northern sector. Upon arrival you will enjoy an afternoon wildlife experience around the Kasenyi Plains or Mweya Peninsula, where sightings of lions, hippos, and herds of elephants are common, all set against the backdrop of the Rwenzori Mountains and Kazinga Channel.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Enshama Game Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Morning game drive and afternoon boat launch on the kazinga channel
Morning game drive and afternoon boat launch on the kazinga channel
This day begins with a morning game drive in the Kasenyi Plains, a prime area for spotting predators like lions and leopards as they hunt among large herds of Uganda kob, buffaloes, and warthogs in the open savannah. Birdlife is abundant, and the cool morning hours offer the best chance to observe active wildlife before the heat sets in. In the afternoon, the experience shifts to the Kazinga Channel for a leisurely boat launch, cruising between Lake Edward and Lake George. This two-hour excursion offers exceptional opportunities to see hippos wallowing in the water, elephants drinking along the banks, Nile crocodiles sunning themselves, and an impressive array of bird species such as African fish eagles, kingfishers, and pelicans, making it one of the park’s most iconic and rewarding activities.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Enshama Game Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Transfer from Queen Elizabeth National Park to Kigali
Transfer from Queen Elizabeth National Park to Kigali
The day begins with a relaxed breakfast and check-out from the lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park, followed by a scenic transfer southward toward Kigali, Rwanda. The drive passes through the rolling hills of southwestern Uganda, with optional brief stops along the way for photos or local crafts. The journey includes border crossing at Gatuna border post.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali (Rwanda)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
