$2,915 pp (USD)
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Day 1
Explore Kigali, Enjoy a Boat Safari at Akagera National Park, and Experience an Evening Game Drive
Explore Kigali, Enjoy a Boat Safari at Akagera National Park, and Experience an Evening Game Drive
After breakfast, you'll commence a city tour, including a visit to the Genocide Memorial Site for a glimpse into the country's history. Following activities in Kigali, you'll be chauffeured to Akagera National Park and check in for lunch.
Post-lunch, you will indulge in a captivating boat safari, a highlight of the park. Later, you will embark on an evening game drive. Akagera National Park is home to various big mammals, notably lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, elephants, and hippos, promising remarkable photographic opportunities.
The park has made significant conservation efforts, involving the community through tours. With lion reintroduction, the Big Five population is on the rise. You'll conclude your day with a boat trip on Lake Ihema, observing hippos and crocodiles either in the water or along the shores.
- Main Destination:
- Akagera National Park (Rwanda)
- Accommodation:
- Akagera Rhino Lodge
Wildlife in Akagera NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Embark on a Morning Game Drive followed by a Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Embark on a Morning Game Drive followed by a Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
After an early breakfast, you'll engage in a morning game drive at Akagera National Park for a close encounter with wildlife. Exiting the park at Northern Nyungwe gate, you'll journey to Volcanoes National Park via Byumba. During the drive through the northern part of the park, you'll traverse diverse landscapes, with highlights including the Crocodile Swimming Pool and Kilala Valley, boasting abundant wildlife near the Nyungwe exit gate.
Lunch will be served en route, with an arrival in the late evening for relaxation. You may opt for a leisurely walk around your lodge, explore the local community, or simply unwind at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Volcanoes NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Embark on Golden Monkey Adventure, then a Splendid Transfer to Bwindi for Gorilla Experience
Embark on Golden Monkey Adventure, then a Splendid Transfer to Bwindi for Gorilla Experience
You'll rise early for breakfast and head to the park headquarters in Kinigi by 7:00 am. There, you'll join fellow trekkers for golden monkey trekking, meeting the ranger guide briefly for an orientation at 8:00 am before heading to the trailhead. The trek offers stunning mountain views as you search for the golden monkeys, typically found near the park's edge in bamboo forests. Observing their feeding habits, including their affinity for young bamboo leaves and occasional forays into potato fields, is a fascinating experience.
After spending an incredible hour with the golden monkeys, you'll return to the trailhead and drive back to the lodge for lunch. Following lunch, you'll proceed to the border, complete clearance procedures, and continue to Bwindi.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Bweza Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
The Magical Gorilla Tracking and the Batwa Cultural Immersion
The Magical Gorilla Tracking and the Batwa Cultural Immersion
Following an early breakfast, you'll drive to the briefing area within the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, where you'll receive comprehensive information about your upcoming mountain gorilla adventure. It's recommended to bring ample drinking water and a packed lunch. If desired, for a fee of 15 US dollars, you can hire a porter to assist with carrying your belongings, especially in challenging terrain. After the briefing, you'll be divided into groups of eight and accompanied by a park ranger into the forest, where you'll spend an hour with these majestic creatures.
Given Bwindi's tropical rainforest climate, rain gear is essential. Following gorilla tracking, you'll have the option to relax at the lodge or partake in a community visit.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Bweza Gorilla Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park via Ishasha Sector to Spot Lions Famed for Climbing Trees
Travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park via Ishasha Sector to Spot Lions Famed for Climbing Trees
Following a delightful breakfast, you'll commence your day with a scenic transfer to the renowned Queen Elizabeth National Park. This journey will be punctuated by a captivating drive through the picturesque Ishasha sector, famous for its population of tree-climbing lions, offering you a rare opportunity to witness these majestic creatures in action amidst their natural surroundings.
After this exhilarating drive, your adventure continues as you make your way to the Northern Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, where you'll savor a delicious lunch amidst the breathtaking landscapes that define this iconic wilderness area.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Aardvark Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Early Morning Game Drive and Boat Ride Along the Famous Kazinga Channel
Early Morning Game Drive and Boat Ride Along the Famous Kazinga Channel
Following a delightful breakfast, you'll commence your day with a scenic transfer to the renowned Queen Elizabeth National Park. This journey will be punctuated by a captivating drive through the picturesque Ishasha sector, famous for its population of tree-climbing lions, offering you a rare opportunity to witness these majestic creatures in action amidst their natural surroundings. After this exhilarating drive, your adventure continues as you make your way to the Northern Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, where you'll savor a delicious lunch amidst the breathtaking landscapes that define this iconic wilderness area.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Aardvark Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Chimpanzee Trekking and Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Chimpanzee Trekking and Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
After enjoying an early morning meal, you'll be taken to Kyambura Gorge for chimpanzee tracking. This gorge, located about 35km from the lodge on the park's eastern side, is home to a rich variety of wildlife, including the only primates in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Although surrounded by savannah, the gorge is famous for its thriving primate community.
Besides chimpanzees, you might encounter red-tailed monkeys, black-and-white Colobus monkeys, baboons, and vervet monkeys. The area is also known for its diverse birdlife, featuring falcons, the blue-headed bee-eater, and the African finfoot. Later, you'll head to Lake Mburo National Park, where you'll spend the night at Hyena Hill Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Hyena Hill Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Walk Safari Encounter and Transfer to Entebbe International Airport
Walk Safari Encounter and Transfer to Entebbe International Airport
You'll kick off with horse safaris, offering a fantastic opportunity to observe Lake Mburo's wildlife. Free from the noise of engines, you can immerse yourself in the sounds of nature and truly connect with the environment. Horseback riding often grants glimpses of shy creatures, with the possibility of spotting elands and buffalos if luck is on your side. While encountering leopards on horseback is exceedingly rare, sightings of warthogs, topi, impalas, duiker, bushbucks, waterbucks, and zebras are almost guaranteed.
The season and weather influence the animal sightings, as they seek out the lushest grazing spots. Observing animals from horseback provides a serene experience distinct from traditional game drives; zebras may even approach curiously. Following this tranquil excursion, you'll return to the lodge for breakfast before transferring to Entebbe Airport.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City, Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
