$2,343 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Kigali City Tour & Transfer to Volcanoes NP
Kigali City Tour & Transfer to Volcanoes NP
Begin your day with breakfast at your hotel in Kigali, then embark on a guided city tour starting with a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, a powerful tribute to Rwanda’s history. Continue to the Kimironko Market, where locals shop for fresh produce and crafts, and explore Inema Arts Center for contemporary Rwandan art. Enjoy a traditional Rwandan lunch at a local restaurant. Afterward, depart Kigali for Volcanoes National Park, a scenic 2.5-hour drive through rolling hills and villages. Arrive in the late afternoon, check in to your lodge, and relax with views of the Virunga Volcanoes as you prepare for the next day’s trekking experience.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Classic Resort Lodge
Wildlife in Volcanoes NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Golden Monkey Trek & Bwindi Transfer
Golden Monkey Trek & Bwindi Transfer
Begin your day with an early breakfast and transfer to Volcanoes National Park headquarters for a briefing on golden monkey trekking. Set off into the bamboo forests for a 2–4 hour guided trek, where you'll observe the playful and endangered golden monkeys in their natural habitat. After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch or enjoy a packed meal. Later, embark on a scenic cross-border drive into Uganda, passing through stunning landscapes and local villages. Arrive at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the evening, check in at your lodge, and unwind as you prepare for the next day's gorilla trekking experience.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Bweza Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Gorilla Trekking & Batwa Cultural Experience
Gorilla Trekking & Batwa Cultural Experience
After an early breakfast, you'll head to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park headquarters for a briefing before setting off on your unforgettable gorilla trekking adventure. Accompanied by experienced guides, you'll hike through the dense rainforest for 2–6 hours in search of a habituated gorilla family. Once found, you'll spend a magical hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat. After the trek, you'll enjoy either a packed lunch or return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, you'll visit the Batwa community, where you'll learn about their ancient forest traditions through storytelling, music, dance, and cultural demonstrations. You'll return to your lodge in the evening to relax after a truly rewarding day of wildlife and cultural discovery..
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Bweza Gorilla Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Ishasha Game Drive & Transfer to Kibale National Park
Ishasha Game Drive & Transfer to Kibale National Park
After breakfast, you'll depart Bwindi and journey toward Kibale National Park, passing through the famous Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Along the way, you'll enjoy a game drive in search of the rare tree-climbing lions, as well as elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, topis, and other wildlife that roam the open savannah. You'll continue with another scenic game drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park, offering more opportunities to spot wildlife and admire the park's diverse landscapes. After lunch en route, you'll proceed to Kibale National Park, arriving at your lodge in the late afternoon or early evening. The rest of the evening is yours to relax and prepare for the next day's chimpanzee trekking adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Chimp Trekking & Transfer to Kigali
Chimp Trekking & Transfer to Kigali
After an early breakfast, you'll head to Kibale National Park headquarters for a briefing before setting off on an exciting chimpanzee trekking adventure. Accompanied by experienced guides, you'll explore the lush rainforest in search of habituated chimpanzees. The trek typically lasts 2–5 hours and offers excellent opportunities to observe these fascinating primates, along with other monkey species, colorful birds, and unique forest wildlife. After the trek, you'll enjoy lunch before beginning your scenic transfer to either Entebbe or Kigali, passing through Uganda's beautiful countryside. You'll arrive in the evening, bringing your unforgettable safari to a memorable close.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali (Rwanda)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
