Epic Uganda Vacation

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Transfer to Volcanoes national park

Transfer to Volcanoes national park

Today morning after breakfast from your place of residence in Kigali. You will be picked by our representative and start with city tour with a visit to genocide memorial center and later kick start a scenic drive to volcanoes national park with route lunch. Reaching in later afternoon for relaxation as you prepare energy for next day.

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

Accommodation:
Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Gorilla trekking and transfer to Gisenyi

Gorilla trekking and transfer to Gisenyi

Today morning after your hearty breakfast. You will assemble at park offices for registration and briefing about trekking guidelines. After all formalities you will then head to the starting point for your trekking. 1500$Once you have spotted gorillas, you will be allowed one hour with gorillas taking photos and learning more about their behavior. Later after a successful trek. Embark on your a journey to lake kivu for relaxation. Note: We have included golden monkey trekking permit. Incase you want to do gorilla trekking be aware of extra cost of 1500$.

Main Destination:
Lake Kivu
Accommodation:
Hakuna Matata Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located at Lake Kivu
Meals & Drinks:
  • Meals at own expense
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Coffee experience and transfer to Nyungwe national park

Coffee experience and transfer to Nyungwe national park

Today morning after your hearty breakfast, You will start with coffee experience with the local farmers where you learn much from coffee growing and you will prepare espresso by yourself with a local family. Later continue to Nyungwe national park reaching in the afternoon for relaxation. Optional: Canopy walk if time allows.

Main Destination:
Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)
Best Time To Visit June to September (Dry weather, best chimp trekking)
High Season June to September (Popular gorilla trekking time in Volcanoes NP)
Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Nyungwe NP

Accommodation:
Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe national park

Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe national park

Today morning, You will assemble at park offices for registration and briefing about trekking. After wards ascend to the forest. Once you have seen them foraging, you will a hour learning them and taking photos. After a successful trek. Descend back through tea farms to your lodge for relaxation.

Main Destination:
Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)
Accommodation:
Nyungwe Nziza Eco-Lodge
  • Budget lodge located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Transfer to kigali

Transfer to kigali

Today morning. You will start your journey to kigali as your end of this trip.
Note: This is a budget tour and we can adjust to mid range lodges or luxury lodges.

Main Destination:
Kigali
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Meals at own expense
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

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Disclaimer

  • This tour is offered by Epic Uganda Vacation, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.
  • This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Epic Uganda Vacation.