Apes and Wildlife Rwanda-Ugand

6-Day Ultimate Apes and Wildlife Rwanda-Uganda Safari.

$3000-3200 USD

pp

Safari summary

A wildlife lover’s dream trip spanning two countries: the Rwanda and Uganda wildlife tour. Explore the wonders of volcanic landscapes, track the endangered mountain gorillas, Golden Monkeys, and Chimpanzees to see them in their natural habitat, spot leopards, lions, buffalo, hippos, and elephants on game drives and boat cruises through Queen Elizabeth National Park.


About this tour

Tour type Custom, tailor-made, private
Main focus Primate trekking
Activity level Moderate activity
Best months All months
Countries
Parks

Fine details

Safari highlights
  • Cultural visits—orphanages, markets, schools
  • Primate trekking
  • Wildlife sanctuaries
What’s included?
  • Accommodation
  • Airport transfers
  • Meals
  • Park fees
  • Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
  • All drinks
  • Hot air balloons
  • Internal flights
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Premium alcoholic beverages
  • Spa treatments
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Visas

Itinerary

Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Bwindi Impenetrable | Queen Elizabeth | Volcanoes

You will be met by our driver guide at the Kigali Airport and proceed with the guided tour to the fast-growing neighborhood of Kigali that are changing the face of the city. There is an opportunity to visit the presidential museum which is the residence of two of the former Presidents of Rwanda. Here you will have an opportunity to learn a bit about the political history of Rwanda.

Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable NP

Bwindi Impenetrable | Queen Elizabeth | Volcanoes

Wake up for an early breakfast and transfer to the park head offices in Kinigi by 7.00 am. Join other golden monkeys trekkers and meet the ranger guide for a few minutes to talk about the activity and the park. At 8.00 am, you’ll transfer to the trailhead just outside the park. Enjoy great views of the mountain scenery as you start your trek into the park to find the golden monkeys.

Rushaga Gorilla Camp

Gorilla Trekking and Batwa cultural

Bwindi Impenetrable | Queen Elizabeth | Volcanoes

After early morning breakfast, walk to the park headquarters for a briefing on the dos and don’ts during gorilla tracking. Thereafter, you will proceed to the gorilla trail. Gorilla tracking normally lasts between 2 to 8 hours or even a day to encounter the gorillas. However, you’ll be allowed to stay in the presence of these awesome apes for at least an hour.

Rushaga Gorilla Camp

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth

Bwindi Impenetrable | Queen Elizabeth | Volcanoes

On the way from Bwindi, we will drive through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth NP, popularly known for the tree-climbing lions. While the sighting of the tree-climbing lions is not 100% guaranteed, a stopover at Ishasha is worth a visit! After the Ishasha game drive, proceed to the Mweya Peninsular of Queen Elizabeth NP for a boat cruise experience on the Kazinga channel.

Lake Munyanyange Caves Lodge

Morning Game drive

Bwindi Impenetrable | Queen Elizabeth | Volcanoes

You will start the day with an early morning breakfast at the lodge. Afterward, we proceed to the famed Kasenyi plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park to spot various species of wild animals. Kasenyi plains dwell in the vast savannahs of the Albertine rift in Queen Elizabeth National Park. It will be a morning full of adventure as you will also visit the Kalinzu forest for Chimpanzee tracking before you head out to Lake Bunyonyi.

Bunyonyi Overland Resort

Lake Bunyonyi activities

Bwindi Impenetrable | Queen Elizabeth | Volcanoes

After breakfast, you will take a boat ride on this lake to tour different islands. Then we will head to another border, this time the Katuna border to cross to Rwanda. Upon reaching, we will do a Kigali city tour starting off with the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre visit. We will check different city landmarks and craft markets. Thereafter, be transferred to Kigali Airport to catch your departure flight back home.

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