Safari 2 Gorilla Tours

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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

Arrive Kigali International Airport, Rwanda - Hotel

Arrive Kigali International Airport, Rwanda - Hotel

Upon your arrival at Kigali airport our representative with a signboard written on your names welcomes you to Kigali, Rwanda and thereafter be transferred to the Hotel. It’s the capital city of Rwanda, roughly in the center of the country. It sprawls across numerous hills, ridges and valleys, and has a vibrant restaurant and nightlife scene. The Kigali Genocide Memorial documents the 1994 mass killings in Rwanda, associated with the country’s civil war. The city’s Caplaki Crafts Village has stalls selling traditional handicrafts, including woodcarvings and woven baskets. If time allows you’ll go shopping after you checked in. Overnight at Hotel Des Melli Collines or Similar.

Main Destination:
Kigali (Rwanda)
Accommodation:
Hotel Des Mille Collines
  • Luxury hotel located in Kigali (Rwanda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Kigali - Volcanoes National Park

Kigali - Volcanoes National Park

A leisurely breakfast will be followed with a visit to the Kigali Genocide Museum to pay your last respect to the victims of 1994 Rwandan Genocide against tutsi before Leaving the lively capital, you drive north-west through lush hills & bustling market towns for approximately 2.5 hours, to the stunning Volcanoes National Park – well known as the venue for Dian Fossey's pioneering studies of the mountain gorillas. Overnight at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge or Similar.

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

Accommodation:
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
  • Mid-range lodgejust outside Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Rwanda Gorilla Trekking, Volcanoes NP (Optional) - Bwindi/Mgahinga Gorilla NP, Uganda

Rwanda Gorilla Trekking, Volcanoes NP (Optional) - Bwindi/Mgahinga Gorilla NP, Uganda

Today to participate on the Rwanda Gorilla Trekking a Gorilla Trekking ticket is required & or participate in the alternative Golden Monkey Trekking Tour. An early morning breakfast will be followed by a transfer to Kinigi park headquarters for Gorilla/Golden monkey trekking briefing and then hike up into the rainforest to a troop of magnificent mountain gorillas. Each troop has its own 24 hour guard, so their location is known, you usually have an hour with them, time observe them at very close quarters (10M). After the day experience transfer to Bwindi/Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Overnight at Chameleon Hill Lodge or Similar.

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:
Chameleon Hill Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge1-2hr drive from Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas, Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Uganda Gorilla Trekking, Bwindi/Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Uganda Gorilla Trekking, Bwindi/Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

After an early morning breakfast, transfer to the ranger station for a Uganda Gorilla Trekking Briefing on dos and don’ts while you will be interacting with gorillas, afterwards you will be accompanied by a senior ranger guide & hike into the forest in search of gorillas. Once you find them you usually have an hour with them, time to sit and observe them at very close quarters of 10 meters & After the experience return back to the lodge. Overnight at Chameleon Hill Lodge or Similar.

Main Destination:
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Chameleon Hill Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge1-2hr drive from Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas, Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Bwindi/Mgahinga Gorilla National Park - Lake Bunyonyi

Bwindi/Mgahinga Gorilla National Park - Lake Bunyonyi

A leisurely morning breakfast and then visit the Batwa Community to learn about the former forest Dwellers where you’ll be attend their entertainment and then do the coffee tour experience. This will be followed by transfer back to Lake Bunyonyi leaving the magnificent forest to the gorillas. It’s nestled in a belle between Kisoro and Kabale is one of the most beautiful lake in Uganda. Overnight at Arcadia Cottages Lake Bunyonyi or Similar.

Main Destination:
Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)
Accommodation:
Arcadia Lodge Lake Bunyonyi
  • Mid-range lodge located at Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 6

Lake Bunyonyi - Kibale National Park

Lake Bunyonyi - Kibale National Park

A leisurely morning breakfast will be followed with a transfer to Kibale National Park. The journey through the countryside characterized by farmlands is spectacular. Kibale National Park is a home to over 13 primate species that includes the chimpanzees, grey checked mango-bay, Black & White Colubus Monkey and more. Overnight at Chimpanzee Forest Lodge or Similar.

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Chimp trekking is easiest)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather January to February and June to July (Least rain)

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ElephantOccasional
BuffaloOccasional
LionVery Rare
LeopardVery Rare
HippoRare
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
  • Mid-range guest housejust outside Kibale NP (Chimps, Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 7

Chimpanzee Trekking, Kibale National Park - Mbarara

Chimpanzee Trekking, Kibale National Park - Mbarara

An early morning breakfast and then transfer across the Border at Mutukula to Bukoba Tanzania for a 12:55pm flight (40 Minutes) with Tanzania Air to Mwanza. Upon arrival you’ll be picked and transferred to the hotel. Overnight at Malaika Beach Resort or Similar.

Main Destination:
Mbarara (Town, Uganda)
Accommodation:
Emburara Farm Lodge
  • Mid-range lodgenear Mbarara (Town, Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 8

Mbarara, Uganda - Mwanza, Tanzania

Mbarara, Uganda - Mwanza, Tanzania

Today an early morning and with packed lunch will be followed with a transfer to Serengeti National Park entering through Ndabaka gate 
after about 2 hours drive check-in at the Serengeti National park thereafter do registration and proceed on a game drive. The drive along the Grumeti River giving you an opportunity to watch for the schools of hippos that ‘yawn’ at the surface of the river as well as huge crocodiles and looking for signs of large cats and predators. Overnight at Kon Tiki Tented Camp or Similar.

Main Destination:
Mwanza (City, Tanzania)
Accommodation:
Malaika Beach Resort
  • Mid-range lodgein Mwanza (City, Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 9

Mwanza - Serengeti National Park

Mwanza - Serengeti National Park

Today an early morning and with packed lunch will be followed with a transfer to Serengeti National Park entering through Ndabaka gate.
after about 2 hours drive check-in at the Serengeti National park thereafter do registration and proceed on a game drive. The drive along the Grumeti River giving you an opportunity to watch for the schools of hippos that ‘yawn’ at the surface of the river as well as huge crocodiles and looking for signs of large cats and predators. Overnight at Kon Tiki Tented Camp or Similar.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)
High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)
Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon
LionCommon
CheetahCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
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GiraffeCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Kontiki Serengeti Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 10

Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Conservation Craters

Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Conservation Craters

Your adventure continues with an early morning game drive through Serengeti National Park, searching for the great migration. After a delicious lunch, you'll head back out for more exciting wildlife viewing before making your way to Ngorongoro. You'll spend the night at a charming lodge perched on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
Central Serengeti, or Seronera, is the heart of Serengeti National Park, known for its stunning savannahs, rolling hills, and the Seronera River. This area offers exceptional wildlife viewing, including predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs, as well as large herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles. It's a prime spot for witnessing the great migration and offers breathtaking landscapes and iconic kopjes. Overnight at Ngorongoro Kuhama Camp or Similar.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)
High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)
Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
HyenaAbundant
Show more
ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Ngorongoro Kuhama Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 11

Ngorongoro Craters - Lake Manyara National Park

Ngorongoro Craters - Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, we'll descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for captivating game drives. Once we've explored this natural wonder and its abundant wildlife, will be followed with a transfer to lake Manyara National Park. 
Ngorongoro Crater is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa's natural wonders. It boasts the largest uninterrupted caldera globally and is home to approximately 30,000 large mammals that reside here year-round. Expect to encounter a wide array of wildlife, including buffaloes, lions, elephants, cheetahs, rhinos, and numerous bird species such as flamingos, eagles, and buzzards. This destination offers an incredible opportunity to witness a multitude of animals in a relatively short span of time. Overnight at Jangwani river view or Similar.

Main Destination:
Lake Manyara National Park (Tanzania)
Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)
High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)
Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
Show more
LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Jangwani River View
  • Mid-range cottage located just outside Lake Manyara NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 12

Lake Manyara National Park - Kilimanjaro Airport

Lake Manyara National Park - Kilimanjaro Airport

An early morning breakfast will be followed with a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park and then to be followed by a transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport targeting your outbound flight to your next destination in Africa or back home marking the end of the trip. End.

Main Destination:
Kilimanjaro Airport (Tanzania)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

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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