$3,838 to $4,222 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Kigali Genocide memorial Tour and transfer to Queen Elizabeth
Kigali Genocide memorial Tour and transfer to Queen Elizabeth
Begin your journey with a morning visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, a powerful and moving tribute to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Through guided exhibits, personal stories, and peaceful gardens, gain insight into Rwanda’s tragic past and inspiring path to healing and unity.
After the visit, depart Kigali and travel across the border into Uganda, heading toward Queen Elizabeth National Park. The drive offers scenic views of rolling hills, tea plantations, and rural life, with a lunch stop en route.
Arrive at your luxury lodge in Queen Elizabeth in the evening. Settle in, enjoy dinner, and relax in the heart of Uganda’s premier wildlife destination, preparing for the adventures ahead.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Mweya Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Game Drive and Boat Ride on Kazinga Channel
Game Drive and Boat Ride on Kazinga Channel
Start your day with an early game drive through the Kasenyi plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park, where the savannah comes alive with wildlife. Look out for elephants, buffaloes, lions, leopards, Uganda kobs, and a variety of bird species as you explore this scenic landscape with your expert guide.
Return to the lodge for a late breakfast and leisure time before lunch.
In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, a natural waterway connecting Lake Edward and Lake George. This unforgettable experience brings you up close to one of the largest concentrations of hippos in Africa, as well as Nile crocodiles, elephants along the shore, and countless water birds.
The day ends with breathtaking views of the sun setting over the channel—an ideal moment to reflect on the beauty of the wild.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Mweya Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Chimp Trek and Transfer to Bwindi
Chimp Trek and Transfer to Bwindi
After an early breakfast, head to Kalinzu Forest Reserve for a thrilling chimpanzee trekking experience. Guided by expert rangers, venture into the lush tropical forest in search of a habituated chimp community. Along the way, enjoy sightings of other primates, colorful birds, and unique flora. When you find the chimps, observe their playful behavior and social interactions in the wild—a truly unforgettable encounter.
After the trek, begin your scenic drive south to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, home to nearly half of the world’s mountain gorillas. Travel through rolling hills, terraced farmlands, and vibrant local communities as you transition from open savannah to misty highland forest.
Arrive in Bwindi in the late afternoon or evening, check in to your luxury lodge, and relax in preparation for the next day’s gorilla trekking adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Gorilla Trek and Transfer to Bwindi
Gorilla Trek and Transfer to Bwindi
After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing before setting off on your unforgettable gorilla trekking adventure in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Trek through dense jungle terrain, guided by expert trackers, until you come face to face with a habituated gorilla family. Spend a magical hour observing their interactions—a humbling and emotional wildlife experience like no other.
After the trek, enjoy a packed lunch and begin your scenic transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, a tranquil haven known for its emerald waters and misty terraced hills.
Arrive in the late afternoon and check in to your lakeside lodge. As the sun begins to set, unwind with a peaceful sundowner experience on Lake Bunyonyi, either by boat or lakeside, soaking in the serene views and cool breeze.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- BirdNest Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Transfer to Kigali
Transfer to Kigali
After a leisurely breakfast by the lake, check out and begin your scenic transfer from Lake Bunyonyi back to Kigali, Rwanda. Enjoy the changing landscapes as you journey through the lush highlands of southwestern Uganda, cross the border, and wind through Rwanda’s famous rolling hills and charming countryside.
Along the way, there will be opportunities for photo stops and a lunch break en route. Depending on your schedule, you may also have time for optional souvenir shopping or a short city tour upon arrival in Kigali.
You will be dropped off at your hotel or Kigali International Airport in time for your onward flight, marking the end of a memorable journey through the primates and wild places of Uganda and Rwanda.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali (Rwanda)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
