5-Day Rwanda Gorilla, Chimps and Game Viewing Safari

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

Pick up from Kigali and drive to Queen Elizabeth national Park

Today you will be picked up from your residence in Kigali by our guide. You shall start your journey by road to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The journey takes you across the Katuna border into Uganda. You will have only a few stops for lunch and photography along the way. Arrive at your accommodation in the evening and check-in for dinner. You will have an evening game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

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

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

The Bush Lodge (Banda)

• Mid-range banda located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Morning game drive and afternoon boat ride

Early in the morning, you will set off for a Queen Elizabeth National Park game drive. This activity allows you to search for lions, leopards, giant forest hogs, Cape buffalo, elephants, defassa waterbuck, Uganda Kob, Topi and bush buck, and many animals and birds. In the afternoon you will enjoy the unique 2 hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel and into Lake Edward. This launch cruise offers an excellent platform for photography, bird watching and game viewing.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)

Accommodation:

The Bush Lodge (Banda)

• Mid-range banda located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Chimpanzee tracking in Kalinzu forest, drive to Bwindi

After an early breakfast, you will take a 1-hour drive to Kalinzu Forest Reserve where you will be briefed and allocated into groups for Chimpanzee tracking experience. You shall trek with ranger guides in the forest searching for chimpanzees. Upon finding them, you will have one hour to observe, follow and photograph them. Upon completion, you will start your journey to Bwindi impenetrable national park. You will arrive at your lodge in the evening and check-in at your accommodation.

Main Destination:

Kalinzu Forest Reserve (Chimps)

Accommodation:

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi NP (Gorillas)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Gorilla trekking in Bwindi

Begin your gorilla trek in the early morning, and set off into the forests with guides and trackers who are very experienced at locating the gorillas. The experienced ranger guides will willingly share with you a lot of information about history and lifestyle of the Gorillas. After spending an hour with the gorillas, you will return to the lodge. In the evening, you may take an optional community tour around Bwindi.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

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

Wildlife in Bwindi NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeRare

ElephantRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Drive to Kigali and departure

After breakfast, you will check out of your accommodation to drive back to Kigali across the border. You will carry a packed lunch. Upon arrival in Kigali. You shall check-in for your flight to the next destination.

Main Destination:

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