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Arrival
Day 1
Pickup -Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park
Pickup -Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park
Your driver-guide will be at your hotel to pick you up to start your safari, you will have a city tour then transfer to Nyungwe forest national park. You will drive southwards for about 5 hours with an en-route lunch in Butare. Connect to your hotel to
check-in and in time for dinner and spend another night in Nyungwe.
- Main Destination:
- Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel
Wildlife in Nyungwe NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Chimpanzee Tracking and Canopy Walk
Chimpanzee Tracking and Canopy Walk
By 6 am, be setting out to the starting point of the chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe forest. You will be briefed by the ranger guides and set out into the forest. You will be able to see the chimpanzees swinging from one tree branch to another and their sounds heard from the moment you enter the forest up until when you exit. Drive back to your hotel for a late breakfast and spend the rest of the morning at leisure. In the afternoon after having your lunch, you will head out for the afternoon canopy walk on the 2- meters long 9 meters high suspended bridge giving you an aerial view of the park.
- Main Destination:
- Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
On this day, your assigned driver guide will pick you up from your hotel and head for the Volcanoes National Park located in the north of Rwanda via magnificent terraced hills with views of a clear picture of the landscape and altitude of the countryside. You will have a relaxed evening at the lodge as you get prepared for the next day’s adventure. Other optional activities on this day are visiting the Diane fossey monuments, Ibiwachu cultural village for the traditional entertainment.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Amikus Hotel
Wildlife in Volcanoes NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Golden Monkey Tracking and Transfer to Bwindi Forest National Park
Golden Monkey Tracking and Transfer to Bwindi Forest National Park
On this day, have an early morning breakfast and drive to the park offices for the briefing, there start the golden monkey tracking in the forest. This activity starts at 7 am at the Park headquarters where you will head to the forest with other tourists in search of the endangered Golden monkey. This takes about 4 hours or more of the Golden monkey tracking adventure inclusive of one hour stay near to them where you view them rolling on the Bamboo stems and present themselves with no shyness as it has been worked on through habituation and see the sights of their silver patch. From there you will transfer to the Gorilla land which is Bwindi Impenetrable forest National Park in Uganda. The road trip takes you through the beautiful kigezi land with dinner and overnight at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
-
Rushaga Gorilla Haven's Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Trail
Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Trail
After breakfast, converge at the park headquarters for a briefing and gorilla group allocation. In a group of 8 trackers, you will be led by a game ranger in the company of several porters to a gorilla group specified on the permit earlier secured for you. Upon encountering the gorilla family, you will be allowed an hour to view and take photographs before returning to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. Afternoon activities, including a community walk, may be organized for you. Later, head for dinner and overnight at your lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Rushaga Gorilla Haven's Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park via Ishasha Sector
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park via Ishasha Sector
In the morning, you will be transferred to Queen Elizabeth NP with en route game viewing in the Ishasha sector for the tree-climbing lions. Later, proceed to the lodge for lunch as you get ready for an afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel. This natural 32km-long (20 mi) channel joins the 2 lakes. Lake George is in the east whose overall depth is 2.4m, and it is a 250 sq km stretch into Lake Edward (2,000 sq km) in the west. The banks of the Kazinga Channel attract large numbers of mammals and birds. Expect big mammals including hippos, elephants, buffaloes, waterbucks, etc. Both migratory and savannah birds are found in large numbers along this channel.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Elephant Hab Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
After a cup of coffee, hit the Kasenyi track to catch up with the early risers, including the cats, as they return from their night hunt. This area's wildlife will captivate you on this early morning game drive. On return, you will transfer to Kibale with an en route visit to the crater lakes region of Ndali and Kasende.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Kibale Forest Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Bigodi Swamp Walk and Visit Community
Bigodi Swamp Walk and Visit Community
You will visit the Bigodi village and wetland known for its rich diversity of birds and primates, depending on the time available. By taking this tour, you are contributing to the development of this community because the proceeds are used to build schools and offer small loans.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Kibale Forest Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
This day is for a long drive to Murchison Falls National Park via Masindi. The 361 km distance from Kibale Forest to Murchison Falls National Park can take between 4 to 5 hours as the Murram Road has been upgraded to Tarmac. The picturesque drive along the banks of Lake Albert offers a beautiful and very scenic view of the Western Rift Valley.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Game Drive and Launch Cruise
Game Drive and Launch Cruise
After an early breakfast, our driver-guide will pick you up for the early game drive. Explore the major game trails, especially in the Northern bank, for good game spotting including lots of elephants, lions, giraffes, antelopes, jackals, hyenas, Uganda kobs, waterbucks, Jackson's hartebeests, and hopefully the elusive leopards among others. Later on, enjoy your lunch break and some relaxation. Later, we set out for the afternoon boat ride on the Victoria Nile which is the highlight of any Murchison Falls safari as you get to spot lots of animals at a close range. You will spot lots of hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and many other animals that come to drink water, refresh, and cool themselves off in the scorching sun. See other animals eating the fresh grass along the river banks. Drive to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Transfer to Jinja
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Transfer to Jinja
After breakfast, transfer back to Jinja with an en-route visit to the top of the falls for sightseeing. You may track rhinos in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Nakasongora if it is part of your safari package. Depending on the return travel arrangement, your tour guide will transfer you straight to the source of the Nile river.
- Main Destination:
- Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Source of the Nile Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
White Water Rafting
White Water Rafting
Have an early breakfast, and set out for today’s adventures. The Nile River has its source in Jinja where it starts and stretches northwards 4000 km through different African countries. So your safari guide will lead you to the beginning point, and embark on the guided rafting on the rapids and falls which is an adventure and a memorable experience.
- Main Destination:
- Jinja (Town, Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Source of the Nile Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 13
Kampala City Tour and Transfer to Entebbe International Airport
Kampala City Tour and Transfer to Entebbe International Airport
Have breakfast and leave Jinja for the Kampala city tour buy some souvenirs to take home with you. Depending on your departure flight time, you can still have time to explore Kampala city, and visit the monuments, historical places, markets around Kampala before transferring to Entebbe.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe, Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
