6-Day Primates and Wildlife Luxury Safari from Kigali

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Transfer to Musanze and Diana Fossey Tour

Your adventure begins with a warm welcome in Kigali. After your arrival, you'll be transferred on a scenic drive north to Musanze, set against the stunning backdrop of the Virunga Mountains. Once there, you’ll check into your lodge and take some time to relax. In the afternoon, you'll visit the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund Campus, where you'll gain fascinating insights into gorilla conservation and the enduring legacy of Dian Fossey. You'll spend the night in Musanze.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August (It is drier and hiking is easier)

High Season June to September (Permits are scarce)

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Volcanoes NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeNone

ElephantRare

BuffaloRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Show more

GiraffeNone

LionNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Sambora Kinigi Lodge

• Luxury lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)

+28 Photos

+27 Photos

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Golden Monkey Trek and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After an early breakfast, you will head into the forest for an exciting golden monkey trek in Volcanoes National Park. These rare and playful primates are unique to the Virunga region and are a delight to watch. After the trek, you'll check out and enjoy a scenic cross-border drive into Uganda. You'll arrive at your lodge near Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and settle in for the night.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest)

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeRare

ElephantRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

Show more

GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge

• Luxury lodge just outside Nkuringo (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda)

+26 Photos

+25 Photos

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Trek Gorillas and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Today is the highlight of your journey—gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. After an early breakfast, you'll head to the park headquarters for a briefing. Then, you'll venture into the forest for a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with a mountain gorilla family. After the trek, you will enjoy lunch and begin your transfer to the serene Lake Bunyonyi. You'll arrive in time to unwind with a peaceful sundowner by the lake. Your overnight stay will be at a lakeside lodge.

Main Destination:

Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)

Accommodation:

Arcadia Lodge Lake Bunyonyi

• Mid-range lodge located at Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After a relaxed breakfast by the lakeside, you will depart Lake Bunyonyi and begin your scenic journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park. You'll drive through the picturesque countryside, passing rolling hills, local villages, and lush tea plantations. You'll arrive in the afternoon and check in at your lodge within or near the park. You'll enjoy the evening at leisure as you prepare for the wildlife adventures ahead.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather June to July and January to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloCommon

HippoAbundant

LeopardOccasional

Show more

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Mweya Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda)

+5 Photos

+4 Photos

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Game Drive and Boat Tour on Kazinga Channel

You'll start your day with an early morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, exploring the Kasenyi plains in search of elephants, lions, buffalo, antelopes, and more. After lunch, you will head out for a relaxing boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, a haven for hippos, crocodiles, and diverse birdlife. This waterway offers one of the best wildlife viewing experiences in Uganda. You'll return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)

Accommodation:

Mweya Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Chimpanzee tracking and transfer to Kigali airport

You'll begin the day with an early breakfast before heading to Kalinzu Forest Reserve for an exciting chimpanzee trekking experience. You'll hike through the lush forest in search of these lively primates and enjoy sightings of other wildlife and birds along the way. After the trek, you'll begin your journey back to Kigali, Rwanda, arriving in the evening. This marks the end of your unforgettable Amakula African Safaris.

Main Destination:

Kigali International Airport (Kigali, Rwanda)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.