5-Day Gorillas, Golden Monkeys, Chimps & Wildlife Safari

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

City tour & Transfer by road from Kigali to Musanze

Upon arrival, you will be met by a Big Apes Africa representative who will transport you to Musanze Town, situated near Volcanoes National Park, in preparation for your Golden Monkey trekking excursion the following day. You will then continue on to the Iby'Iwacu village experience which offers a unique opportunity to learn about Rwanda's traditional culture and way of life. Here, you will have the opportunity to participate in various activities, such as arrow shooting, drumming, dancing, and crafts, while interacting with former poachers turned conservationists and their families. Once this activity is complete you will be transferred to your lodge to relax for the night.

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:

La Palme Hotel

• Mid-range hotelless than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Golden Monkey Tracking & ttransfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park for Gorilla Tracking

After breakfast, you'll depart for Volcanoes National Park, where a comprehensive briefing will
precede a guided forest trek to observe the playful golden monkeys. This experience offers a
unique opportunity to see these stunning Albertine Rift endemics in their natural habitat,
providing an excellent alternative to gorilla trekking. Your time with the golden monkeys will be
approximately one hour. Following the trek, you'll be transferred to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
National Park, where you will prepare for gorilla trekking excursion for the next day.

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:

Bweza Gorilla Lodge

• Mid-range lodgejust outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Kalinzu Central Forest Reserve

Following an early breakfast, you will proceed to the briefing point in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park’s Forest, where you will receive essential information regarding your Mountain Gorilla adventure. It is recommended that you bring sufficient drinking water and a packed lunch. Additionally, porters are available for hire $20 to assist with carrying bags and providing support on challenging terrain. After the briefing, you will be divided into groups of eight and accompanied by a park ranger into the forest for a guided trek. You will spend approximately one hour observing the Mountain Gorillas. Please note that rain gear is essential, as Bwindi is a tropical rainforest. Upon completion of the gorilla trekking excursion, you will be transferred to Kalinzu Central Forest Reserve, in preparation for your chimpanzee trekking adventure the following day.

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:

Enshama Game Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Chimp Trekking and Boat Cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, you will proceed to Kalinzu Forest, managed by the National Forest Authority, for a chimpanzee tracking excursion. After lunch, you will proceed to the Mweya Peninsula for a scenic boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. This tranquil experience offers opportunities to observe elephants, hippos, crocodiles, water birds, and other wildlife. In the evening, you may choose to embark on a game drive in search of elephants, antelopes, lions, and other wildlife, or opt to relax and unwind at your lodge.

Main Destination:

Kalinzu Forest Reserve (Chimps)

Accommodation:

Enshama Game Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Game Drive & Transfer to Kigali International Airport via Lake Bunyonyi

Following an early breakfast, you will embark on a game drive to spot an array of wildlife, including elephants, buffalos, lions, leopards, and more. As one the most biodiverse parks in Uganda, Queen Elizabeth National Park boasts an impressive checklist of 95 mammal species and 610 bird species. After the game drive, you will begin your return journey to Kigali, making a scenic stop at Lake Bunyonyi, renowned for its breathtaking beauty. Here, you will have the opportunity to unwind, take in the stunning views after which you will continue on to Kigali International Airport.

Main Destination:

Kigali International Airport (Kigali, Rwanda)

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.