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Arrival
Day 1
Kigali - Volcanoes National Park
Kigali - Volcanoes National Park
Our guide will meet you at Kigali International Airport and brief you about the safari. Alternatively, we can pick you up at your chosen accommodations in Kigali. From there, we'll drive northwest through lush hills and bustling market towns for approximately 2.5 hours to the stunning Volcanoes National Park. This park is well known as the site of Dian Fossey's pioneering mountain gorilla studies. After checking into your lodge for lunch, you'll have the rest of the day to enjoy the lodge facilities, with sunset views until dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Kinigi Guest House
Wildlife in Volcanoes NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Volcanoes National Park - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Volcanoes National Park - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Start your first morning early with a trip to track golden monkeys. These primates are beautiful, endangered, and more agile than mountain gorillas. They live in bamboo thickets on the lower slopes of the mountains. Tracking them acclimatizes you perfectly to the slight altitude. After this exciting experience, head higher to visit the gorillas, marking your last views of the park's environs. Next, drive to Uganda, home to half of the world’s remaining mountain gorilla population.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
-
Travellers Rest Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Spend a day tracking endangered mountain gorillas, which share 97.7% of our DNA. You'll spend up to an hour among them. Witness mothers keeping their infants close as they knuckle-walk on three limbs. Watch as toddlers scamper around, occasionally getting reined in by an attentive father whose job is to protect his family. When you look into the eyes of a mountain gorilla, there is no mistaking the bond that exists between primates and humans—and no escaping the poignant reminder that these creatures lie on the brink of extinction.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Queen Elizabeth National Park
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, which is home to elephants, lions, hippos, buffalo, and baboons. Participate in game drives this afternoon and the next day. While exploring, keep an eye out for tree-climbing lions, a sight rarely seen anywhere else in Africa. You may also encounter some of Uganda’s largest elephant herds.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park
After an early morning game drive, we will start the day with another game drive in the Ishasha Sector, followed by a late transfer to Mweya Peninsula. Upon arrival, we will embark on a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. This boat trip within Queen Elizabeth National Park is conducted on the impressive Kazinga Channel, a 40-kilometer waterway that links Lake Edward and Lake George. The cruise lasts two hours and allows you to explore the water and the wildlife along the shores of the Kazinga Channel. Professional guides on the boat will provide you with all the necessary information about the tour and answer any questions you may have. They will also point out any wildlife along the way.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Queen Elizabeth National Park - Lake Mburo National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park - Lake Mburo National Park
After an early morning breakfast, you will be transferred 35km to Kyambura Gorge to track chimpanzees on the eastern side of the park. This gorge is home to a variety of wildlife, including the only primates in Queen Elizabeth National Park. The area is an important water source for many animals and is surrounded by savanna, but it is generally known for its high concentration of primates. You can find red-tailed monkeys, black-and-white Colobus monkeys, baboons, and vervet monkeys. The gorge is also known for its variety of bird species, including various falcons, the blue-headed bee-eater, and the African finfoot. After tracking chimpanzees, you will be transferred to Lake Mburo National Park.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Eagle's Nest Camp
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Lake Mburo National Park - Entebbe
Lake Mburo National Park - Entebbe
We will start the day with a horseback riding safari, which is an incredible way to experience the wildlife of Lake Mburo. Without the noise of motor engines, you can hear more and truly feel like a part of nature. Riding a horse allows you to encounter the more timid animals that might be scared off by vehicles. You will almost always see a variety of animals such as warthog, topi, impala, duiker, bushbuck, waterbuck, and zebra. If you're lucky, you may even spot eland and buffalo, or, in an even more rare and exciting sighting, leopards. The time of year and weather can affect the number and variety of animals you see, as they graze where the grass is most nutritious. Observing animals from horseback is peaceful and offers a completely different experience from a game drive; zebras might even come closer to check out their strange, stripe-less relatives. After the horseback riding safari, return to the lodge for breakfast. This will be followed by a transfer to Entebbe Airport.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe, Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
