12 day flying safari

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Safari summary

Highlights Include

Gorilla Tracking in Parc National des Volcans (Rwanda), Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (Uganda) and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park – six opportunities
Chimpanzee Tracking in Kyambura Gorge
Golden Monkey Tracking in Parc National des Volcans and Mgahinga National Park
Tree-Climbing Lions in Ishasha
Game Drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Boat Cruises on the Kazinga Channel
Climb any of three volcanoes
Wide range of forest and nature walks
Community Project visits run by the VSPT
Dian Fossey’s Grave in Parc National des Volcans

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Primate trekking
	Activity level	Moderate activity
	Best months	January, February, June, July, August, December
	Countries	Rwanda Uganda
	Parks	Bwindi Impenetrable Mgahinga Volcanoes

Itinerary

Day 1

Virunga

Day 1 • Arrive in Kigali, Rwanda • Travel to Virunga Lodge with your expert safari guide • Optional Helicopter Transfer Available • Intore Dance Performance O/N: Virunga Lodge (L,D)

Day 2

Virunga

Day 2 • Gorilla Tracking in Parc National des Volcans • Visit the Mwiko Primary School O/N: Virunga Lodge (B,L,D)

Day 3

Virunga

Day 3 Options • Gorilla Tracking in Parc National des Volcans • Golden Monkey Tracking in Parc National des Volcans • Visit Dian Fossey’s Grave • Hike a Volcano • Local village and lake walks • Visit the Mwiko Primary School O/N: Virunga Lodge (B,L,D)

Day 4

Day 4 • Visit Community Projects • Travel to Mount Gahinga • Cross the Border into Uganda • Batwa Dance Performance O/N: Mount Gahinga Lodge (B,L,D)

Day 5

Mgahinga

Day 5 Options • Batwa Heritage Experience • Batwa Vocational Centre • Complimentary Massage • Golden Monkey Tracking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park • Gorilla Tracking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park O/N: Mount Gahinga Lodge (B,L,D)

Day 6

Day 6 • Travel to Bwindi Lodge • Self-Guided River Walk O/N: Bwindi Lodge (B,L,D)

Day 7

Bwindi Impenetrable

Day 7 • Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest • Orphanage Dance Performance O/N: Bwindi Lodge (B,L,D)

Day 8

Bwindi Impenetrable

Day 8 Options • Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest • Visit Bwindi Community Hospital • Visit Ride for a Woman • Forest Walks in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest • Community walks in Buhoma • Explore the Batwa Trail O/N: Bwindi Lodge (B,L,D)

Day 9

Day 9 • Travel to Kyambura Gorge • Search for Tree-Climbing Lions in Ishasha • Relax in the Pool O/N: Kyambura Gorge Lodge (B,L,D)

Day 10

Queen Elizabeth

Day 10 • Morning Game Drive in Queen Elizabeth • Visit the Coffee Cooperative • Explore the Kyambura Wetland • Community Projects run by the VSPT O/N: Kyambura Gorge Lodge (B,L,D)