7-Day Uganda & Rwanda Private Primate World

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

Arrival in Kigali & City Tour

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you’ll be greeted by your guide and transferred to your hotel for check-in. During the day, explore the Kigali Genocide Memorial, a poignant site commemorating the 1994 genocide, and visit a bustling local market. Enjoy dinner at your leisure and stay overnight at Lodge on Bed & Breakfast basis (BB). Lunch is at your own expense.

Main Destination:

Kigali Genocide Memorial (Kigali, Rwanda)

Accommodation:

Rwanda 2000 Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Kigali (Rwanda)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Volcanoes National Park & Local Experiences

After breakfast, drive to Musanze, the gateway to Volcanoes National Park. Stop for a traditional local lunch at Red Rocks, where you’ll also participate in cultural activities like local beer brewing and tree planting—a chance to engage with the local community. In the evening, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight at Hotel. (Half Board, HB).

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:

Hotel Muhabura

• Budget hoteljust outside Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Dian Fossey Tomb Trekking

Today, enjoy a full-day adventure trekking to the tomb of Dian Fossey, the legendary primatologist and conservationist who dedicated her life to protecting mountain gorillas. With packed lunch provided, you'll hike through the misty forests, encountering wildlife along the way. Return to the lodge for a free evening to relax and enjoy dinner and overnight at (Full Board, FB).

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Hotel Muhabura

• Budget hoteljust outside Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Visit the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund & Transfer to Bwindi

After breakfast, visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund to learn more about gorilla conservation efforts. After lunch en route, cross the border into Uganda and head to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to almost half of the world's mountain gorillas. Enjoy dinner and overnight at lodge (Full Board, FB).

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest)

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

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

Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable 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 lodgejust outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi & Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Today is the highlight of your safari—gorilla trekking in the dense forests of Bwindi. Accompanied by experienced guides, you'll trek through the jungle to encounter a family of mountain gorillas. After an hour of observing these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat, you’ll return and transfer to the serene Lake Bunyonyi for dinner and overnight at Lodge (Half Board, HB).

Main Destination:

Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)

Accommodation:

Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort

• Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park & Boat Safari

After breakfast, depart Lake Bunyonyi and head towards Queen Elizabeth National Park. En route, stop for lunch and later enjoy an evening boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, famous for its concentration of hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife. Retire for the night at Bush Lodge, where dinner and overnight will be provided (Full Board, FB).

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
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Safari In Kasenyi - Transfer to Entebbe

After breakfast, you will do a game drive in the morning for 2 hours then you’ll transfer back to Entebbe. Along the way, stop at the equator for lunch and a chance to take photos. Continue to Entebbe in time for your international flight. Safe travels as you conclude your incredible 8-day safari adventure.

Main Destination:

Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe, Uganda)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

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