7-Day Primate & Wildlife Epic Safari in Rwanda - Uganda

Arrival at Kigali Airport, Kigali City Tour and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Day 1Arrival at Kigali Airport, Kigali City Tour and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park Arrival at Kigali Airport, Kigali City Tour and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park Our Guide/driver will pick you up from the Airport at 8:00am or earlier to start the 3-hour journey to Volcanoes National Park. Before embarking on the journey, you will go for a tour of 4 places within the city. These include the genocide memorial Centre in Kigali, the main city market, the former presidential palace museum and artisan shops for souvenir. After the city tour, you will start the journey to Volcanoes National Park. The journey to Volcanoes National Park is short but rewarding, you will be rewarded with amazing scenery and beautiful countryside. From the amazing volcanoes and beautiful hills of Rwanda to the thick forests, expect a real treat if you love nature. Lunch will be taken along the way and you should reach late in the afternoon. Once you reach your hotel, check in, shower and relax as you prepare for Golden Monkey tracking the next day. Main Destination: Kigali Genocide Memorial (Kigali, Rwanda) Accommodation: Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda) +2 Photos Meals & Drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Golden Monkey trekking in Volcanoes NP & Ibya iwacu Cultural Village, Connect to Bwindi in Uganda

Day 2Golden Monkey trekking in Volcanoes NP & Ibya iwacu Cultural Village, Connect to Bwindi in Uganda Golden Monkey trekking in Volcanoes NP & Ibya iwacu Cultural Village, Connect to Bwindi in Uganda After your breakfast, you will head straight to Volcanoes National Park offices for briefing on Golden monkey trekking. The Rangers will share with your information about the park, the creatures therein, the golden monkey troops, how to behave around Golden monkeys and what to expect. Golden monkey tracking in Volcanoes National Park usually takes between 3 to 5 hours. They are easy to locate because of their vocal nature. Their groups are also more dramatic compared to those of gorillas. Expect an hour full of action with the golden monkeys once you locate them. Take as many photos as you wish and then return back to the accommodation. Return to the accommodation to have lunch and Later transfer through the border to Uganda arriving Bwindi in the evening to relax at the lodge in preparation for the ultimate gorilla trekking experience the following day. 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 Show more GiraffeNone LionNone LeopardNone CheetahNone ZebraNone WildebeestNone HippoN

Bwindi Gorilla Trekking, Visit the Batwa Community Trail

Day 3Bwindi Gorilla Trekking, Visit the Batwa Community Trail Bwindi Gorilla Trekking, Visit the Batwa Community Trail After an early morning breakfast, you’ll transfer to the ranger station for a briefing. Here you will be guided on the dos and don’ts during your interaction with the gorillas. Following the briefing, you will be accompanied by a senior ranger guide as you hike into the forest in search of the gorillas. Once located, you will typically spend an hour with them, observing these incredible creatures from a close distance of about 10 meters. After the experience, you’ll return to the lodge, and spend the evening with the Batwa people. 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 Show more GiraffeNone LeopardNone CheetahNone BuffaloNone ZebraNone WildebeestNone HippoNone Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge Mid-range lodge just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park Via Ishasha area

Day 4Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park Via Ishasha area Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park Via Ishasha area After breakfast, you’ll drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, which is home to elephants, lions, hippos, buffalo, and baboons. You will go on a game drive in the afternoon. While exploring, keep an eye out for the unique tree-climbing lions, a rare sight in Africa. You will also have the chance to see some of Uganda’s largest elephant herds, buffalo herds and numerous antelope species. Your overnight stay will be at the lodge. 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 Show more GiraffeNone White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone CheetahNone ZebraNone WildebeestNone Wild DogNone Accommodation: The Bush Lodge (Banda) Mid-range banda located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda) +8 Photos +7 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Queen's Morning Game Drive and a boat Cruise in Afternoon

Day 5Queen's Morning Game Drive and a boat Cruise in Afternoon Queen's Morning Game Drive and a boat Cruise in Afternoon After an early breakfast, you’ll embark on a morning game drive through the Kasenyi Plains, which is a prime spot for predators hunting their prey. This drive offers excellent opportunities to observe animals like jackals, bushbucks, forest hogs, buffalo, elephants, and kob as they go about their daily routines. In the afternoon, take a scenic boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, known for its abundance of wildlife and birdlife. A Ugandan wildlife safari is often considered incomplete without this experience, as the channel attracts a large concentration of animals and birds coming to quench their thirst. The boat safari provides a close-up view of these creatures in their natural habitat. After the cruise, enjoy an evening game drive as you return to the lodge for your overnight stay. Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda) Accommodation: The Bush Lodge (Banda) Mid-range banda located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Chimpazee Tracking in Kyambura Gorge, Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

Day 6Chimpazee Tracking in Kyambura Gorge, Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park Chimpazee Tracking in Kyambura Gorge, Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park After an early morning breakfast, you’ll transfer to Kyambura Gorge to track chimpanzees in this dramatic landscape located on the eastern side of Queen Elizabeth National Park, about 35 kilometers from the lodge. The gorge is home to the park's only primates and serves as an essential water source for a variety of wildlife. Surrounded by savanna, the gorge is famous for its dense primate population, including chimpanzees, red-tailed monkeys, black-and-white colobus, baboons, and vervet monkeys. The gorge is also known for its variety of bird species, including various falcons, the blue-headed bee-eater and the African finfoot. Later you will transfer to Lake Mburo National Park. Your overnight stay will be at the lodge. Main Destination: Kyambura Gorge (Chimps) Accommodation: Mpogo Safari Lodge Luxury lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP (Uganda) +4 Photos +3 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mburo's Morning Walking Safari, Transfer to Entebbe to Catch Flight

Day 7Mburo's Morning Walking Safari, Transfer to Entebbe to Catch Flight Mburo's Morning Walking Safari, Transfer to Entebbe to Catch Flight Begin the day with a walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park, an excellent way to experience wildlife without the noise of a vehicle engine. Walking allows you to immerse yourself in nature, hearing the sounds of the wilderness and observing wildlife up close. You’re likely to encounter animals such as warthogs, topis, impalas, duikers, bushbucks, waterbucks, and zebras. The number and variety of animals can vary depending on the season and grazing conditions, as they tend to gather where the grass is lushest. Watching animals on foot is peaceful and a totally different experience from being on a game drive— zebras may come towards you to check out the strange “relative without stripes.” You’ll return to the lodge for breakfast and then transfer back to Entebbe, marking the conclusion of your tour. Your guide will drop you at your planned destination or transfer you to the airport for your departure flight. Main Destination: Lake Mburo National Park (Uganda) Best Time To Visit January to February and June to August (Dry seasons) High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda) Best Weather June to August and January to February (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP GiraffeCommon BuffaloCommon ZebraCommon HippoCommon LeopardOccasional HyenaOccasional Show more ElephantNone White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone LionNone Ch