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Day 1
Kigali, Rwanda - Mgahinga Gorilla NP, Uganda
Kigali, Rwanda - Mgahinga Gorilla NP, Uganda
Your private safari guide will meet you at your hotel in Kigali with a comfortable 4WD safari vehicle. Begin with a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial to honor the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Afterwards, drive north-west through Rwanda’s lush hills and vibrant market towns towards the Uganda border. Cross into Uganda and continue to the stunning Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (approximately 4 hours). Overnight at Travelers Rest Hotel or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
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Travellers Rest Hotel
Wildlife in Mgahinga Gorilla NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Gorilla Trekking – Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Gorilla Trekking – Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
After an early breakfast, transfer to the ranger station for a pre-trek briefing on gorilla trekking protocols. Accompanied by experienced rangers, hike into the rainforest in search of mountain gorillas. Once located, you will spend one magical hour with them before returning to your lodge. Overnight at Travelers Rest Hotel or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Travellers Rest Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Optional Second Gorilla Trek or Golden Monkey Trekking
Optional Second Gorilla Trek or Golden Monkey Trekking
Choose between a second day of gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (permit required at an additional cost of $800) or embark on a Golden Monkey Trek in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Both activities offer extraordinary wildlife experiences.
Overnight at Travelers Rest Hotel or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Travellers Rest Hotel
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Walking Safari from Nkuringo to Buhoma – Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Walking Safari from Nkuringo to Buhoma – Bwindi Impenetrable NP
After breakfast, experience a unique rainforest walking safari from Nkuringo (south) to Buhoma (north). Walk the beautiful Ivy River Trail — 6–7 hours through pristine rainforest, spotting monkeys, birds, duikers, and colorful butterflies along the way. At the end of the trek, transfer to your lodge in Buhoma. Overnight at Buhoma Community Havens Lodge or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Haven Lodge Buhoma Community
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Bwindi – Queen Elizabeth National Park via Ishasha Sector
Bwindi – Queen Elizabeth National Park via Ishasha Sector
Depart after breakfast for the Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, famed for its rare tree-climbing lions. Enjoy a game drive through the savannah, with chances to spot elephants, buffalo, antelopes, and more. Continue to the northern sector at Katunguru. Overnight at Bush Lodge or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP, Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- The Bush Lodge (Banda)
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Game Drive & Boat Cruise – Queen Elizabeth National Park
Game Drive & Boat Cruise – Queen Elizabeth National Park
Begin the day with a sunrise game drive across the Kasenyi Plains, where predators and herbivores roam freely. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, one of Africa’s best wildlife experiences, known for its high concentrations of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and prolific birdlife. Overnight at Bush Lodge or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- The Bush Lodge (Banda)
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Queen Elizabeth NP – Kibale National Park
Queen Elizabeth NP – Kibale National Park
After a relaxed breakfast, transfer to Kibale Forest National Park. En route, marvel at the scenic Crater Lakes and the breathtaking Rwenzori Mountain Range (“Mountains of the Moon”). A stop at the Equator line at Kikorongo offers a perfect photo opportunity. Overnight at Chimpanzee Forest Lodge or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Optional Chimpanzee Trekking – Transfer to Bugoma Forest
Optional Chimpanzee Trekking – Transfer to Bugoma Forest
After breakfast, you may opt for a chimpanzee trekking experience in Kibale NP (additional $250) or join an included Bigodi Swamp and Community Walk, a cultural immersion with local communities. Later, transfer to Bugoma Forest Central Reserve. Overnight at The Coffee Lodge or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Bugoma Forest Reserve (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- The Coffee Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Chimpanzee Trekking – Bugoma Forest – Murchison Falls National Park
Chimpanzee Trekking – Bugoma Forest – Murchison Falls National Park
Following an early morning breakfast, Begin your day with another unforgettable chimpanzee trekking experience in Bugoma Forest. Afterwards, continue your journey north to Murchison Falls National Park, if time permits enjoy the game drive as you go to the lodge. Overnight Pakuba Safari Lodge or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Game Drive & Boat Safari – Murchison Falls National Park
Game Drive & Boat Safari – Murchison Falls National Park
Start early with a game drive on the park’s northern delta, between the Victoria and Lake Albert Niles, known for its dense wildlife. After lunch, embark on a boat cruise up the Nile to the base of the thunderous Murchison Falls, observing crocodiles, hippos, and other wildlife along the riverbanks. Overnight at Pakuba Safari Lodge or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Murchison Falls – Rhino Trekking at Ziwa – Entebbe Departure
Murchison Falls – Rhino Trekking at Ziwa – Entebbe Departure
After breakfast, visit the Top of Murchison Falls for breathtaking views of the Nile plunging through a narrow gorge. Proceed to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided rhino trekking experience, helping to restore Uganda’s rhino population. Later, continue to Entebbe, aiming to arrive in time for your late-night outbound flight.
End of Safari.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe, Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
