7-Day Rwanda Golden Monkey & Gorilla Trekking in Uganda

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival, Kigali Genocide memorial & Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

You will be welcomed by your driver or guide and transferred to Ruhengeri—the base town of Volcanoes National Park. This is a 2 hours drive journey thru the scenic hills of Rwanda. You will have numerous stop overs for taking pictures or for using a restroom. You will visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial or Belgian Peace Keepers Memorial or maybe both if time allows before leaving Kigali City.

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

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeNone

ElephantRare

BuffaloRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

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GiraffeNone

LionNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge

• Mid-range lodgejust outside Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Golden Monkey Tracking in Rwanda & Transfer to Uganda

Wake up to an early breakfast and transfer to the park headquarters for briefing. Later, proceed for Golden Monkey tracking activity on the bamboo slopes of Volcanoes National Park. Golden monkey trekking in Rwanda usually lasts a few hours (2 to 6). From the trek, have lunch and drive to Uganda via Cyanika border proceeding to Bwindi impenetrable National Park arriving late in the afternoon.

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:

Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge

• Luxury lodgejust outside Nkuringo (Bwindi NP, Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After enjoying an early breakfast, report to the park headquarters for a vital briefing and allocation of the gorilla family before you set off gorilla trekking. Enter the forest trekking through the steep, densely forested hills. Finally coming across the gorillas camouflaged in the vegetation is an inspiring and privileged moment. Tracking in the Bwindi forest requires stamina and can often take most of the day.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge

• Luxury lodgejust outside Nkuringo (Bwindi NP, Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park after enjoying your breakfast. Upon your arrival, you will enjoy a game drive in Ishasha sector for the tree climbing lions. Afterwards, transfer to the lodge and rest. The animal species to view here include; the lions, elephants, antelopes and birds.

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 (Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Morning Game Drive & A Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel

Enjoy breakfast and then proceed for the morning game drive within the park. You'll get a chance to view many animal species that you would have missed on the previous game drives. Return to the lodge and enjoy lunch as you prepare for a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. Later, return to the lodge and rest for the evening.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)

Accommodation:

Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge

• Luxury lodgejust outside Nkuringo (Bwindi NP, Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Transfer to Kibale N/P & Afternoon Chimpanzee Tracking

Enjoy breakfast in the morning and then proceed with your drive to Kibale Forest National Park which is known for the highest concentration of primates in Uganda. Have an afternoon Chimpanzee trekking experience in the world's Primate Capital. Chimpanzee trekking usually takes 3 to 5 hours.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Best Time To Visit December to February and June to July

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather June to July and December to February (Least rain)

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ChimpanzeeCommon

ElephantOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

LeopardVery Rare

HippoRare

LionRare to None

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Kibale Forest Lodge

• Mid-range lodgeinside Kibale NP (Chimps, Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Transfer To Entebbe International Airport or Kigali

You can opt for morning activities such as the Bigodi Swamp Walk and the Bigodi Cultural Tour, you can also opt to transfer back to Kigali or proceed to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight. Optional Domestic Flights for 1 hour can be arranged at extra Costs, Just let us know what you prefer.

Main Destination:

Kigali International Airport (Kigali, Rwanda)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.