Gorillas, Hiking and Wildlife

9-Day Gorillas, Golden Monkey, Hiking, Wildlife & Chimp

$3698-4764 USD

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Safari summary

Experience the ultimate wildlife adventure with our 9-day safari through Uganda and Rwanda. This immersive journey combines thrilling wildlife encounters, breathtaking landscapes, and rich cultural experiences. Perfect for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike, this safari promises unforgettable memories and a deeper understanding of Africa’s incredible biodiversity. Join us for an extraordinary exploration of primate habitats and stunning natural beauty!

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Primate trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Rwanda Uganda
	Parks	Bwindi Impenetrable Kibale Mgahinga Queen Elizabeth

Fine details

Safari highlights

Walking safari—with armed guard
Night game drives
Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
All drinks
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Transfer to Kisoro from the Airport

Our representative will pick you up at Kigali Airport or downtown Kigali and drive you to Kisoro for the Night Stay. The 4 to 5-hour scenic drive to Uganda will go through Rwanda’s northern town of Ruhengeri where you will cross over into Uganda via the Cyanika border posts. The trip continues through the nearby cities of Kisoro. Arriving at the park in the early afternoon will allow you to join our optional activities such as short Community Visit for Coffee Making Experience

Overnight stay at Travellers Rest Hotel

Golden Monkey Tracking, Visit Batwa

Mgahinga

After breakfast, you will transfer to Mgahinga National Park headquarters for golden monkey trekking. You will be briefed about the dos and don’ts while with golden monkeys and then proceed to the mountain/forest for your trek. You will only spend one hour on this exhilarating golden monkey trekking experience in Mgahinga National Park. Spend the day exploring the lush forest while observing these playful primates in their natural habitat. After the tracking, visit the ngarama cave Experience.

Overnight stay at Travelers Rest Hotel

Volcano Hiking, transfer to Bwindi

Mgahinga

Today, you will start your day with a short drive to the footsteps of Mountain Sabinyo and hike to the top, a Virunga Volcano that you can only access its summit from the park. Raising up, the mountain lies at 3,645 meters (11,959 ft), marks the intersection of the borders of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Rwanda, and Uganda. The slopes of Mt. Sabinyo are a habitat for the critically endangered mountain gorillas. The hike to the top and down the mountain is a one-day experience.

Overnight stay at Rushaga Gorilla Lodge

Gorilla trekking in Bwindi

Bwindi Impenetrable

After breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters to be allocated a Gorilla family that you will trek. Of course, the park staff will first give you a full briefing concerning the Dos and Don’ts while with the gorillas. After that, you will be driven to the starting point of your allocated gorilla family to start your trek into the beautiful Impenetrable Bwindi Forest. This trek may take between 30 minutes to three quarters of the day, depending on where the Mountain Gorillas are located.

Overnight stay at Rushaga Gorilla Lodge

Transfer to Queen through Ishasha

Queen Elizabeth

We will start the journey in the morning from Bwindi National Park and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The tour will take you through the stunning landscapes of western Uganda and get you to the park by early afternoon. We will drive through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, popularly known for the tree-climbing lions. Unlike their counterparts at the Kasenyi Plains, the lions at Ishasha have found a way to climb the fig trees to enjoy the warm temperatures.

Overnight stay at Bush lodge

Kisenyi Game Drive & Kazinga Chanel

Queen Elizabeth

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. The Kasenyi plains are found in the vast savannahs of the Albertine Rift in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and it will be a morning full of adventure! Expect to encounter lions, herds of buffalos, After lunch, join a boat cruise on Kazinga Channel where you will see a vast number of wildlife

Overnight stay at Bush Lodge

Transfer to Kibale National Park

Kibale

After morning breakfast, transfer to Kibale National Park for the Chimpanzee trekking . Arrive in the afternoon and join the community experience and the Bigodi Swamp Visit

Overnight stay at Rwetetera Camp

Gorillas and Chimp Habituation

From 2945.00 pp

7 days | Budget | Moderate activity

Tour by: Gorilla Explorers

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Focus: Primate trekking

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