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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Arrival in Kigali and transfer to Kisoro near Mgahinga National Park

Arrival in Kigali and transfer to Kisoro near Mgahinga National Park

On Arrival our guide will pick you up from Kigali International Airport and embark on the Road drive headed to Kisoro, you will keep your head outside as the journey has a lot of beautiful sceneries, hills, and mountains. A stopover for lunch will be made en route. You will be able to reach the jungle where more than half of half of the world's gorillas live. On arrival in Kisoro, check in at the lodge, Dinner and overnight stay as you wait for the next day’s Safari.

Main Destination:
Kisoro (Town, Uganda)
Accommodation:
Ichumbi Hotel - Kisoro
  • Mid-range hotel located in Kisoro (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Batwa Trail and transfer to Bwindi Gorilla

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Batwa Trail and transfer to Bwindi Gorilla

After a morning breakfast, you will go trekking the Golden Monkey in Mgahinga National Park.
Trekking to see the golden monkeys is another highlight of the park. The Golden Monkey is a local subspecies of the widespread Sykes Monkey, also known as the “Blue Monkey” and is endemic to the high-altitude forests of the Volcanoes National Park area. The monkeys are playful and inquisitive and often spend their time leaping from bamboo branches or frolicking on the forest floor.
After the Golden Monkey experience, you will sum up the day with a Batwa trail experience. This will give you a chance to explore the rich culture of the forgotten people of East Africa.

Main Destination:
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit June to August and December to January (Gorilla trekking is easiest)
High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)
Best Weather Jun to Aug and Dec to Jan (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Mgahinga Gorilla NP

GorillaCommon
BuffaloOccasional
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LionNone
ZebraNone
HippoNone
Accommodation:
Karungi Camp
  • Budget lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

After breakfast, you will head to the park headquarters for briefing by park ranger guides, depart with picnic lunch boxes to start Gorilla trekking – the activity can last up to 4 hours trek or more to find the Mountain Gorillas as you hike up and down the slopes with dense mist covered vegetation. Hence you will have a packed lunch for this activity. This active quest will eventually bring you to the face of one of the most sought-after mountain Gorillas. Upon reaching them, you will have a full hour with them while observing and learning their behavior as you take photos.

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

Accommodation:
Karungi Camp
  • Budget lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park through Ishasha-Tree climbing Lions

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park through Ishasha-Tree climbing Lions

After having an early morning breakfast at the lodge, you will drive to the Ishasha sector. You will embark on the game drive that will give you a chance to see tree-climbing lions. You will be amazed to see them resting on the branches of fig trees during afternoon hours.

Main Destination:
Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP, 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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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Engiri Game Lodge
  • Budget lodge bordering Queen Elizabeth NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Kasenyi Plains and Kazinga Channel Boat Ride

Kasenyi Plains and Kazinga Channel Boat Ride

Transfer to Kasenyi plains and you will drive to Mweya for a Boat cruise along Kazinga channel. You will appreciate the high scores of Elephants, Hippos, Buffalos Bathing, and crocodiles. Some bird species will also be seen including the Great Pelicans. The boat ride is worthy the visit as you will see numerous wildlife by the water side.

Main Destination:
Kazinga Channel (Queen Elizabeth NP, Uganda)
Accommodation:
Engiri Game Lodge
  • Budget lodge bordering Queen Elizabeth NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Chimpanzee Trekking at Kalinzu and Depart

Chimpanzee Trekking at Kalinzu and Depart

Have an early morning breakfast and head to Kalinzu Forest for Chimpanzee tracking to meet man’s closest cousins in the wild. You will be amazed to see these primates as they play and swing on tree branches. The central forest’s jungle life is a breathtaking one, especially for botanists, bird lovers, and primate lovers! On this expedition, a list of potential forest edge animals can be encountered such as Vervet Monkeys, black and white Colobus monkeys, and butterflies. You will transfer to Kigali for Departure.

Main Destination:
Kalinzu Forest Reserve (Chimps)
Best Time To Go January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)
High Season June to September (But it’s seldom busy)
Best Weather
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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

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