Into the Heart of Africa

6 days—Gorillas, Chimps& Lakes

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Safari summary

Experience the magic of Uganda& Rwanda in 6Days. Chimpanzee Trekking Tour in Nyungwe National Park and Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park as well as the Great Lakes. This adventure takes you into the dense jungles of East Africa, offering an unforgettable encounter with wild mountain gorillas and the chimps as well as beautiful experience on the waters. Spending one hour with these majestic creatures transforms your perspective on wildlife and nature.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Primate trekking
	Activity level	Moderate activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Rwanda Uganda
	Parks	Bwindi Impenetrable Nyungwe Forest

Fine details

Safari highlights

Boat, canoe, dhow, kayak, mokoro safari
Volunteer—culture, environment or wildlife

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
Visas

Itinerary

Transfer to Nyungwe National Park

Nyungwe Forest

You will check out of your hotel in Kigali, Rwanda and transfer to Nyungwe National Park after your breakfast which is one of Africa’s oldest rainforests located in southwestern Rwanda. Covering 1,019 km². it is home to 13 primate species, including chimpanzees, Ruwenzori black-and-white colobus monkeys, and L’Hoest’s monkeys. The park has over 500 chimpanzees. Upon reaching the park, you will have canopy walk and after After the walk, into the Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel and relax.

Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel

Chimpanzee Trekking

Nyungwe Forest

After early morning breakfast, your professional guide will transfer you to Nyungwe National Park for Chimpanzee Trekking. The park is home to over 500 chimpanzees, with two habituated groups available for trekking. After the trekking you will have a nature walk and later transfer to Lake Kivu after having lunch. Upon reaching, you will check into the lodge and have dinner.

Nyungwe Top View Hotel

Transfer to Lake Kivu

After breakfast, you will head to Lake Kivu, Rwanda’s largest lake. You will enjoy a boat ride, swim on this stunning body of water with emerald-green depths, surrounded by misty mountains and dotted with islands and after relax with stunning views of the lake. Lake Kivu is one of Africa’s Great Lakes. You will have lunch then visit fishing villages around. These lakeside towns offer visitors a chance to witness traditional fishing practices. At the end of the day, you will head back to lodge.

Kivu Lodge

Transfer to Bwindi park

Bwindi Impenetrable

After breakfast, you will cross into Uganda and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via the Cyanika border post and also have lunch enroute to the park. The Park is a lush, mountainous rainforest in southwestern Uganda. Upon arrival, you will have community walk as you get to visit the Batwa people The Batwa guides will share their traditional knowledge, dances, music, and survival skills with visitors. At the end of the day, you will check into Bweza Gorilla Lodge and relax.

Bweza Gorilla Lodge

Gorilla Trekking& lake Bunyonyi

You will get to Bwindi Impenetrable national Park for gorilla trekking. Treks can last anywhere from 2 to 6 hours, depending on gorilla movements and terrain and you spend 1 hour with the gorillas once they are located, as per park rules. After trekking, you will have breakfast then head to Lake Bunyonyi which is Uganda’s deepest lake. Lake Bunyonyi is a crater lake tucked into the highlands of southwestern Uganda. Upon arrival, you will head to the White Horse Inn, check in and relax.

White Horse Inn

Boat cruise and transfer to Entebbe

After breakfast, you will relax as you prepare for an afternoon boat cruise. With terraced hillsides, tranquil hippo- and crocodile-free waters, you will enjoy a boat cruise and later be driven back to Entebbe with scenic views along the way by road via Kabale–Mbarara–Masaka–Mpigi–Entebbe Expressway with a stopover at the Uganda Equator for photos and souvenirs. After lunch, you will then embark on your journey to Entebbe airport so as to catch your flight back home.

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