$2,860 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival, Kigali City Tour & Transfer to Volcanoes NP
Arrival, Kigali City Tour & Transfer to Volcanoes NP
You’ll be picked up by our guide upon arrival in Kigali and begin with a guided city tour exploring Rwanda’s vibrant culture and landmarks. Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial for a moving insight into the country’s history and journey of recovery. After lunch in the city, embark on a scenic drive to Volcanoes National Park, arriving in the evening for check-in and relaxation at your lodge in preparation for the next day's adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Volcanoes NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Golden Monkey Trekking & Transfer to Bwindi
Golden Monkey Trekking & Transfer to Bwindi
After an early breakfast, head to the Volcanoes National Park headquarters for a briefing, then begin your guided golden monkey trek through the bamboo forests. Enjoy watching these rare, energetic primates in their natural habitat. After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch, then embark on a scenic cross-border drive into Uganda. Arrive in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest area by evening, check in at your lodge, and relax.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Bweza Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Gorilla trek and batwa
Gorilla trek and batwa
Start with an early breakfast and transfer to the Bwindi park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking. Enter the forest with experienced guides in search of a habituated gorilla family. The trek can take 2 to 6 hours depending on the gorillas’ movement, and you’ll spend up to one hour observing them—an emotional and unforgettable encounter. After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch and rest. In the afternoon, visit the Batwa community for a cultural experience showcasing their ancient forest lifestyle, traditional dances, storytelling, and survival skills.
- Main Destination:
- Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP, Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Bweza Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Transfer to Ishasha & Afternoon Game Drive Ask ChatGPT
Transfer to Ishasha & Afternoon Game Drive Ask ChatGPT
After an early breakfast, depart Bwindi and drive to the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, a scenic route offering views of rolling hills, villages, and tea plantations. Ishasha is famous for its rare tree-climbing lions, often seen lounging in fig trees. Arrive around midday and enjoy lunch before heading out for an afternoon game drive through the vast savannah plains. Look out for tree-climbing lions, elephants, buffaloes, topis, and abundant bird species. As the sun sets over the park, return for dinner and an overnight stay near the heart of the wilderness.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- The Bush Lodge (Banda)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Safari
Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Safari
Start your day with an early morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park, a prime wildlife viewing area known for large lion prides, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, hyenas, and numerous antelope species. The morning hours offer the best chances to see predators in action. After the drive, return to the lodge for a late breakfast and some relaxation. In the afternoon, head to the Kazinga Channel for a two-hour boat cruise. This natural channel connects Lake George to Lake Edward and hosts one of the highest concentrations of hippos in Africa. You’ll also see crocodiles, elephants drinking at the shores, buffaloes cooling off, and hundreds of bird species including kingfishers, pelicans, and African fish eagles. The cruise offers fantastic photo opportunities and a relaxing way to enjoy the park’s aquatic life. Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- The Bush Lodge (Banda)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Transfer to kibale national park and chimp trekking
Transfer to kibale national park and chimp trekking
After an early breakfast, depart Queen Elizabeth National Park for Kibale National Park, a journey offering scenic views of crater lakes, tea plantations, and rural Ugandan landscapes. Arrive in time for lunch, then proceed to the park headquarters for a briefing. In the afternoon, set off on a guided chimpanzee trek through Kibale’s dense tropical rainforest, home to over 1,500 chimpanzees. Spend an unforgettable hour observing these playful and intelligent primates as they swing through trees, groom each other, and communicate in their natural habitat. Along the way, you may also encounter other forest species such as red colobus monkeys, L’Hoest’s monkeys, and a variety of birds. After the trek, return to your lodge for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay in the heart of Uganda’s primate capital.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Transfer to kampala
Transfer to kampala
After breakfast, begin your journey back to either Kampala or Kigali, depending on your departure plan. Enjoy the scenic drive through Uganda’s lush countryside, tea plantations, and rural towns. You will stop for lunch en route and take brief breaks at local markets or viewpoints for photos and souvenirs. Arrive in Kampala or Kigali in the late afternoon or early evening, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or airport for your onward flight, marking the end of an unforgettable 7-day adventure through Rwanda and Uganda.
- Main Destination:
- Kampala (City, Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
