Day 1: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

After sleeping in one of the hotels in Kampala, you will have breakfast, and then you will be picked up by our experienced tour guide, who will provide you with all the information you may need. Depart for Murchison Falls National Park with a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to track the gorilla in Nakasongola. Thereafter, have lunch and drive to the park to get an insight into the prime gushing Nile drop through the narrow gorge, you have an amazing experience, and head to the lodge to check in for dinner and overnight.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 2: Game Drive and Lunch Cruise in Murchison National Park

Embark on an early game drive after breakfast, you will spot animals among which will be the Lions, buffalo, waterbuck, Jackson’s hartebeest, Rothschild’s giraffe, oribi, among others. Head back for your lunch meal after the eventful game drive and relax abit as you wait to head for the stunning boat cruise where you will have views of Hippos, crocodiles, buffalo, several water birds such as the shoebill stork, and various other birds. Return for dinner and overnight.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 3: Transfer to Kibale National Park

Having had breakfast transfer to Kibale National Park as you drive through the Albertain escarpment of the East African Rift Valley through the journey you will have dynamic views of Lake Albert, and the mountains of the moon. On reaching Fort Portal you will have lunch and then have a cultural tour of Toro kingdom. Then drive straight to the lodge, check in dinner overnight.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 4: Chimpanzee Trekking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth

On this day you will do the chimp trekking adventure, have breakfast early enough, and head to the park headquarters for a briefing then head to the forest where you will spend 2-5 hours You will see other primates like the Colobus monkeys, grey checked mangabey, red Colobus, blue monkeys, Olive baboons plus more others that make the forest qualify as the primate capital of the world. You will have lunch after the trek and then drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park with game viewing. On arrival at the park in the evening hours check in dinner and rest up for the day.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 5: Game Drive and Boat Cruise

Warm up with a cup of coffee and head for the game drive in the Kasenyi plains to meet with the early risers that will overwhelm you at the way they relate while in the wild. See the various animals that live here, the bushbucks, Uganda Kob, topi, Defassa waterbuck, and Cape buffaloes, Lions, and elephants. You will then return to then get back to the lodge with your lunch ready to be served freshen up and head for the afternoon 2hours boat cruise along the Kazing a channel which also comes along with a lot of beauties to be seen. For example the yawning hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, various bird species such as red chest, papyrus Gonolek, pink-backed pelicans, malachite kingfishers, yellow crown, water thick-knee, yellow-billed stork, shoe bill stock. Thereafter head back to the lodge for dinner and rest.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 6: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

A breakfast meal will be ready for you when you wake, eat and then transfer to Bwindi’s impenetrable national park where you to do the pleasing gorilla trekking activity You will a scenic drive through Ishahas ha sector of the queen as you are presented with more game to watch in this sector where you surely won’t miss on viewing the tree climbing lions at a very short distance thus giving you clear photos. you will have lunch along the way and drive on In the evening arrival at the park for dinner and a sleep over.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 7: Gorilla Trekking and Nature Walk

With a packed lunch and done with having your breakfast meal, you will head to the park headquarters for an important briefing before you penetrate through the forest for trekking You will then be grouped and head to the forest to face the rare mountain gorillas, the trek is a bit strenuous and the time you may take during the trek will depend on the movement of the gorillas. When the activity is done and having earned a delightful memory of it. you will then head for a community walk to the nearby villages in case of interest, explore their culture, and more items that they may have to showcase. Thereafter be back at the hotel for dinner and relaxation.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 8: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park Rwanda

Have your delicious morning meal and head to the land of ‘a thousand hills’ (Rwanda) which also harbors a good number of gorillas in Parc National des Volcanoes PNV. This park lies in the virunga region so while here you will have scenic views of the peaks like Karisnmbi, Muhabura, Sabinyo, and Bisoke. Then have lunch and stay.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 9: Gorilla Tracking in Volcanoes National Park

Eat early morning breakfast ready with your packed lunch and drinking water head for the park headquarters where you will again have a warm cup of coffee since the chills are still on you will be briefed and in accompaniment, you will see the vibrant Kinyarwanda dance being performed. Head to the forest for the day’s main activity it will take you some good hours to find these apes, though the result of finding them is rewarding thereafter you will head back to the headquarters for certificate awarding and then drive back to the hotel for dinner and night’s rest.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 10: Departure and Kigali City Tour

Having rested enough the previous night you will then wake up to a delicious breakfast treat and then check out of the hotel to transfer to Kigali city where you will take a visit to the memorial grounds in Gisozi to see the bad times that befell the Banyarwanda people in the 1994 Rwanda genocide. When that’s done you will be driven to the airport to catch a flight to your next destination. End of 10 Day Uganda Rwanda Double Gorilla Trekking Safari

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This 14 Day Explore Uganda & Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari itinerary typically includes gorilla trekking in both Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, along with opportunities to see chimpanzees in Kibale Forest National Park and wildlife in Queen Elizabeth National Park and Murchison Falls National Park. You’ll also experience boat cruises, birding, and potentially golden monkey tracking. The trip often starts in either Kampala/Entebbe (Uganda) or Kigali (Rwanda) and concludes in the opposite city.

Day 1: Pick up and start the Kigali City Tour

Rwanda’s capital and biggest city stretches across lush undulating hills surrounded by towering mountains, the largest of which is Mount Kigali, rising 1850 metres above sea level. Kigali is the country’s financial, commercial and cultural hub, served by an international airport and featuring a wide range of accommodation options.

It also offers a collection of restaurants and points of interest, including the Kigali Genocide Centre, an atmospheric market and numerous craft shops. With its interesting architecture, busy streets, meandering boulevards, and green hillsides, Kigali is said to be one of the most attractive cities in Africa and is definitely worth a visit.

Destination: Kigali City

Accommodation: Onomo Hotel Kigali (Mid-Range), Kigali Marriott Hotel (Up Market)

Activities: Kigali City & Cultural Tour Experience

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, & Drinking Water

Day 2: Drive to Musanze (Ruhengeri) in Volcanoes National Park

Located just outside of Kigali City Centre in the Gasabo district, Kigali Genocide Memorial & Museum was created by a joint partnership of the Kigali City Council and the UK-based Aegis Trust. The centre is an extremely moving, challenging, educational and ultimately inspiring as well as a great place to understand the cause, tragedy and successful rebuilding post-genocide. The memorial hosts a tour which is transparent and educational but very sombre and humbling when guests realise that over 250,000 deceased are buried on the site of the memorial.

Drive to Volcanoes National Park

The bustling city of Musanze, also referred to as Ruhengeri, is situated in northwest Rwanda. Musanze is the hub of Rwanda’s gorilla trekking tourism route, offering many cafes, bars, and restaurants. It serves as the gateway to the spectacular Volcanoes National Park and is encircled by a number of attractions including the towering Mount Karisimbi, one of five impressive volcanoes in the park; the bat-filled Musanze Caves; and the beautiful twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo – set against a spectacular backdrop of rolling green hills. Musanze is known as one of the best places in East Africa to track mountain gorillas and visitors flock here to view these majestic mountain apes.

Destination: Volcanoes National Park

Accommodation: Da Vince Gorilla Lodge (Mid-Range), Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel (Up Market)

Activities: Visit Kigali Genocide Memorial & Museum Cultural Tour Experience & Drive to Volcanoes, Visit Dian Fossey Grave Yard

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, & Drinking Water

Day 3: Gorilla Trekking Volcanoes National Park

Gorilla Trekking in the Volcanoes National Park offers visitors the unique opportunity of discovering the 10 families of gorillas that live within the national park. Visitors can enjoy a cup of coffee before the trek starts and will be separated into groups of 8 depending on their physical abilities. Each group is guided by the 14 Day Explore Uganda & Rwanda guide and two scouts who are well trained in emergency situations. The amount of time set aside per trek is different depending on where the gorilla family is situated. Some trips may take as little as half an hour and some taking the better part of the day.

Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village

Offering an adventurous stay in a traditional rural, Rwandan village that has existed for centuries living with and next to mountain gorillas in Parc National des Volcans.  Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village gives you a rare chance to meet local people, in their environment, with a taste of our culture and traditions. The community you visit will genuinely welcome you as a special guest while they proudly present to you aspects of their traditions and beliefs. This will truly be an experience of a lifetime as you home stay with the community and become part of their family

Destination: Volcanoes National Park

Accommodation: Da Vince Gorilla Lodge (Mid-Range), Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel (Up Market)

Activities: Go gorilla tracking in Volcanoes and visit Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, & Drinking Water

Day 4: Golden Monkey Trekking and Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda offers Golden monkey trekking. This unique experience allows guests in groups of up to eight to look for and discover golden monkeys within their natural habitat. The monkeys are incredibly active and enjoy showing off for the tourists and researchers that they encounter daily. The monkeys can be found closer to the base of the volcano and enjoy eating the bamboo vegetation in the area.

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Located in south-western Uganda, the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is said to be Africa’s oldest rainforest. It is world-renowned for its excellent gorilla-sighting opportunities – the forest is home to half of the remaining mountain gorillas on earth. This gorilla experience takes place among a rugged landscape of dense jungle, cascading waterfalls, sparkling mountain streams, deep valleys, and steep ridges.

The untouched forest has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its breathtaking natural beauty and unique ecological significance, and aside from the amazing gorilla interactions, there are other draw cards such as a network of forest walks, over 340 species of birds to spot, and a variety of brightly-coloured butterflies to identify. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore the spectacular Virunga Volcanoes, three of which are still active.

Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Accommodation: Gorilla Mist Camp (Mid-Range), Kiho Gorilla Lodge (Up Market)

Activities: Go golden monkey tracking in Volcanoes and transfer to Bwindi Forest

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, & Drinking Water

Day 5: Gorilla Trekking Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Wake early for a hearty breakfast to give you the energy needed for gorilla trekking. Before 8:00 am, report to the ranger station for registration and a talk by one of the rangers. The 14 Day Explore Uganda & Rwanda guides will then take you through the bush, pushing your way through the undergrowth, to track the gorillas. (Please note this trek can take from 30 minutes to 5-6 hours).

A reasonable degree of fitness is required, as well as a sturdy pair of walking shoes. Sit in the forest among the gorillas, listening to them ‘talk’ to one another, and marvel at the sheer size of the dominant male, the Silverback. It is an extraordinary feeling sitting in the dense rainforest knowing you are with a few of the last remaining mountain gorillas. It’s amazing to think there are only about 650 of these beautiful creatures left.

Batwa Cultural Village

The Batwa Cultural village is where the Batwa (Pigmies) still live in the same way they used to years ago in tree houses. The Batwa only began leaving their forest homes around 15 years ago and they have been able to remain on this land thanks to the support of a generous American benefactor who donated the land back to them and created a cultural program. The fees from visiting tourists and are given to the Batwa project and they delight in welcoming visitors to their village and demonstrating how they make weapons, dance, make fires using sticks and cook.

Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Accommodation: Gorilla Mist Camp (Mid-Range), Kiho Gorilla Lodge (Up Market)

Activities: Go gorilla tracking in Bwindi Forest and visit Batwa Cultural Village

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, & Drinking Water

Day 6: Transfer to Ishasha Sector, Southern Queen Elizabeth National Park

Surrounded by other wonderful parks in the western region of Uganda, the Queen Elizabeth National Park is known for its rich biodiversity, wildlife, and history. In the southern part of the park, the remote Ishaha sector is home to tree-climbing lions who spend long lazy days dozing in the pretty fig trees. The Uganda Kob, a type of antelope, are watched carefully by the tree lions while grazing the plains around Lake Edward, enjoy fishing and more game watching – make sure to look out for chimpanzees, elephants, crocodiles, and perennial and migratory bird species.

Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation: Ishasha Wilderness Camp (Mid-Range), Ishasha Jungle Lodge (Up Market)

Activities: Scenic drive to Queen Elizabeth Park & Explore the Tree Climbing Lions

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, & Drinking Water

Day 7: Adventure in the Northern Queen Elizabeth National Park

One of the most popular parks in Uganda, the Queen Elizabeth National Park, lies in the western region of the country. In the northern part of the park, visitors can look forward to boating along the Kazinga Channel, which is home to the largest population of hippos in the world and an abundance of Nile crocodiles. Along the banks, an incredible number of birds and wild animals flock to the river’s edge.

At Kyambura Gorge, fondly known as ‘Valley of the Apes’, chimpanzees are at home in a world of lush tropical rainforest spread with canopies, and three salty crater lakes are decorated with swathes of pink flamingos. On the western shore of Lake George, the vast Kasenyi Plains are inhabited by lions and several interesting bird species.

Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation: Twin Lakes Safari Lodge (Mid-Range), Mweya Safari Lodge (Up Market)

Activities: Scenic game drives, boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth Park

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, & Drinking Water

Day 8: Game Drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park

The Game Drive in Queen Elizabeth takes place in the open grasslands of Kasenyi in the Queen Elizabeth National Park. The park is a primary game viewing area due to the variety of wildlife, which includes antelopes, elephants, buffalo, and lions. Visitors will be accompanied by an experienced 14 Day Explore Uganda & Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari guide, able to track down these animals.

Wild Frontiers Kazinga Channel Kingfisher Boat

Wild Frontiers Kazinga Channel Kingfisher Boat is a leisurely boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Passengers may encounter herds of elephants, buffalo, and antelope, families of warthogs, large groups of hippos, and crocodiles basking on the shore.  Kazinga’s shores are a haven for numerous birds, including many migratory species as they make their way south to warmer climates. The cruise also provides a spectacular view of the beautiful Mweya Peninsula and life in local fishing villages set along the banks.

Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation: Twin Lakes Safari Lodge (Mid-Range), Mweya Safari Lodge (Up Market)

Activities: Scenic game drives, boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth Park

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, & Drinking Water

Day 9: Morning Game Drive, Visit the Twin Lakes, and Drive to Kibale National Park

Straddling Uganda’s lush equatorial rainforest, Fort Portal is a strikingly designated tourism city of Uganda that rests in the Western Region of the country, northwest of the bustling city of Mbarara. Perched at an elevation of around 1500 metres, Fort Portal offers sublime scenery with views over the Ruwenzori Range and the Mufumbiro volcanoes, as well as flourishing landscapes, with it being a verdant tea-growing area.

This friendly town’s central location makes it a convenient base from which to explore the scenic surrounding landscapes. Adventure seekers and nature lovers alike can track the chimps in the magical Kibale Forest National Park, explore the enchanting Crater Lakes or enjoy the delightful hot springs and dynamic central African wildlife of Semuliki National Park. Don’t miss the culturally significant Kabarole Main Mosque.

Destination: Kibale Forest National Park

Accommodation: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge (Mid-Range), Kyaninga Lodge (Up Market)

Activities: Scenic game drives, and Transfer to Kibale National Park

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, & Drinking Water

Day 10: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest

The most favourite of Kibale’s walks embarks on from the Kanyanchu Visitor center at 08.00 & 15.00 and lasts 2 to 3 hours. Chimpanzee are the most sought-after primate by visitors, but you should look out for the black & white colobus, red tailed monkey or the grey cheeked mangabey. You’re 14 Day Explore Uganda & Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari guides will be able to show you pittas & different bird species and will give details of the tradit of the plant species within the forest. This walk is for 6 people in a group.

Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary

The Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary is a community development enterprise located on the fringe of Kibale National Park where guided 14-day Rwanda Uganda Safari tours are conducted along a path through the wetland at time along boardwalk trail.  Bigodi is a birder’s paradise with 138 bird species having been identified there, including the crowd-pleasing Great Blue Turaco. The sanctuary is also home to 8 primate species including the black and white Colobus, red Colobus, mangabey, red tail, vervet, and L’Hoest.

Destination: Kibale Forest National Park

Accommodation: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge (Mid-Range), Kyaninga Lodge (Up Market)

Activities: Chimpanzee Tracking & Bigodi Wetland Walk in Kibale National Park

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, & Drinking Water

Day 11: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

Stretching from the shores of Lake Albert, Murchison Falls National Park is Uganda’s largest National Park. The Nile River flows through the middle of the park creating the impressive Murchison Falls which is the park’s major attraction. The landscape features dense rainforest, undulating savannah and a diversity of abundant wildlife. Visitors can enjoy prime game-viewing along the Buligi Circuit. The forests are home to numerous primates, including Chimpanzees, and near the river, buffalo, elephants and Rothschild giraffes can be seen. Other commonly spotted wildlife include: lions, antelopes, waterbucks, hippos and crocodiles.

Destination: Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge (Mid-Range), Nile Safari Lodge (Up Market)

Activities: Scenic drive to Murchison Falls National Park

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, & Drinking Water

Day 12: Full Day Adventure in Murchison Falls National Park

The Murchison Falls National Park Game Drive takes place in the Murchison Falls National Park. The main areas of the drive are the Delta, Buligi Peninsula, and the southern section, which is known as the heart of Murchison. The Delta allows visitors an opportunity to see Lions, while the triangle of grassland in the Buligi Peninsula provides an opportunity to see elephants, buffalo, antelopes, and giraffes.

This grassland is bound by the Victoria Nile entering Lake Albert, with the Albert Nile flowing out of it. Lions, leopards, and waterbirds, along with hippos, can also be spotted here. Much of the southern part is populated with dense bush and forest, where lions and giraffes can also be seen.

Murchison Falls Boat Trip

Launches run from Paraa to the base of the falls. The three-hour return journey is for many a highlight of a trip to Murchison. Along the river there are thousands of hippos, enormous crocodiles, amazing bird life a possible sighting of the rare shoebill.

A boat trip from Paraa to the Delta, where the Victoria Nile enters Lake Albert, offers excellent game viewing and birding opportunities and takes about five hours.

Destination: Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge (Mid-Range), Nile Safari Lodge (Up Market)

Activities: Scenic game drives, boat cruise on the Victoria Nile in Murchison Falls

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, & Drinking Water

Day 13: Hike to the Top and White Rhino Tracking in Ziwa

Murchison Falls National Park Hiking to the Top of the falls is a leisurely 45-minute hike to the top of the falls, exposing participants to Mother Nature’s wondrous gorge, also known as the devil’s cauldron. The rejuvenating activity takes participants along a trail which overlooks spectacular views of the Nile and the landscape of Murchison Falls National Park while offering amazing bird watching opportunities.

After bidding farewell to the breathtaking landscapes of Murchison Falls National Park, your 14 Day Explore Uganda & Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari continues to the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, a haven for the critically endangered white rhinoceros. Here, you’ll embark on a captivating white rhino tracking expedition, accompanied by experienced 14 Days Rwanda Uganda Safari guides, as you traverse the sanctuary’s vast expanse of savannah and woodland habitats. Keep your cameras ready to capture the awe-inspiring sight of these magnificent creatures in their natural environment, observing their graceful movements and majestic presence.

Important to Know

Spend an unforgettable hour and a half immersed in the company of these gentle giants, gaining a deeper appreciation for the importance of conservation efforts in preserving Uganda’s rich biodiversity. Following this remarkable experience, indulge in a leisurely lunch before commencing your journey back to Kampala, reflecting on the unforgettable memories and encounters that have defined your Ugandan safari adventure.

Destination: Kampala City or Entebbe

Activity: White Rhino Tracking & Drive to Kampala

Accommodation: Nkima Forest Lodge (Mid-Range), Protea Hotel by Marriott Entebbe (Up Market)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking Water

Day 14: Go Shoebill Tracking in Mabamba Swamp & Transfer to Airport

Shoebill Tracking in Mabamba

Resting on the edge of Lake Victoria in Uganda, Mabamba Swamp is a prime wetland birding site that spans a massive 16,500 hectares. It forms part of the list of Wetlands of International Importance. Featuring a network of marsh-filled waterways, this magnificent wetland provides the ideal habitat for the most sought-after bird in Uganda – the shoebill, as well as 260 other bird species.

Visitors can enjoy a shoebill boat tour, meet the local fishermen and sample an array of locally grown fresh fruit. Other species to look out for include: blue swallow, papyrus gonolek, pigmy goose, swamp flycatcher, white-winged warbler, and many more. Don’t miss the opportunity to soak up the beautiful sunset over Lake Victoria – Africa’s largest freshwater lake. End of 14 Day Explore Uganda & Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari

Destination: Entebbe Airport

Activity: Shoebill Tracking in Mabamba & Drive to Entebbe Airport for Departure

Accommodation: No Accommodation

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Drinking Water

End of 14 Days Rwanda Uganda Safari

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Day 1: Kigali city tour, transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Pick up by our driver guide after your breakfast at a hotel in Kigali, then you embark on a city tour. On the Kigali city tour, you will visit the Kigali genocide site, craft markets, and many other tourist sites.  Later the city tour, you will transfer to Volcanoes National Park, which is 2 to 3 hours away. You will check in at the lodge, and after, you will pay a visit to Iby’Iwacu cultural village to learn and interact with locals while also enjoying music performances.

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Kigali

After an early morning breakfast, you will transfer to the Volcanoes National Park headquarters for a briefing about the Gorilla trekking rules before starting the Gorilla trek through the bamboo forests. You may take between 1-5 hours to find the Gorillas, and viewing may take another 1 hour before departing for Kigali where our guide will drop you off at your hotel or take you to the Airport for your late departure flight. End of 2 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Rwanda

Included

Park fees (For non-residents)

Gorilla permits (One per person, non-resident)

All activities (Unless labeled as optional)

All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)

A professional driver/guide

All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)

All Taxes/VAT

Roundtrip airport transfer

Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Drinking water (On all days)

Excluded

International flights (From/to home)

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)

Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

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Day 1: Kigali City Tour and Travel to Volcanoes National Park

Begin your Rwanda Tour with a moving visit to the genocide memorial sites, where your guide shares insights into the country’s path to healing. This powerful Rwanda Tour experience continues with a 2.5-hour drive northwest to Musanze (formerly Ruhengeri), the gateway to the gorilla country. Your afternoon Rwanda Tour includes an exploration of the Mayange Reconciliation Village, showcasing the remarkable spirit of the Rwandan people.

Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

Your Rwanda Tour reaches its pinnacle with an early morning drive to Kinigi, the headquarters of Volcanoes National Park, just 30 minutes from Musanze. This thrilling Rwanda Tour adventure involves a 2–6-hour trek through the misty forests of the Virungas to encounter mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. The afternoon of your Rwanda Tour allows time for reflection and relaxation at your lodge while taking in views of the volcanic landscape.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 3: Golden Monkey Tracking in Volcanoes National Park

The Rwanda Tour continues with an early morning golden monkey tracking experience in the bamboo forests of Volcanoes National Park. Your immersive Rwanda Tour includes afternoon cultural experiences at Iby’iwacu Village, where local traditions come alive through dance and storytelling. The day’s Rwanda Tour concludes with a visit to a traditional healer and learning about ancient Rwandan customs.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 4: Travel from Volcanoes National Park to Lake Kivu

Today’s Rwanda Tour takes you on a scenic 3-hour journey from the volcanic highlands to the shores of Lake Kivu in Gisenyi (Rubavu). Your Rwanda Tour experience includes stops at local schools and the historic Imbabazi Orphanage, sharing stories of hope and resilience. The evening Rwanda Tour activities feature a sunset boat ride on Lake Kivu’s crystal-clear waters, accompanied by traditional songs from local fishermen.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 5: Lake Kivu Tour and Travel to Kigali, Rwanda Airport

The final day of your Rwanda Tour begins with a morning exploration of Gisenyi’s colonial architecture and vibrant markets. Your Rwanda Tour continues with a 3-hour drive back to Kigali, where you’ll visit the prestigious Genocide Memorial and Natural History Museum. This transformative Rwanda Tour concludes with lunch at the historic Hotel des Mille Collines before your departure, leaving you with lasting memories of this remarkable country. End of 5 Day Rwanda Gorillas and Lake Kivu Adventure.

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch

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Day 1: Arrival at the Kigali International airport.

On arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be met with a warm welcome by our company representative. Exchange some money in local currency, then drive to the hotel for an overnight stay. Your professional guide driver will be at the airport ahead of time, waiting for you. Transfer to the Kigali hotel. Enjoy hotel amenities. Dinner and rest.

Overnight stay at Hotel Des Milles Collines (Meal Plan: Bed and breakfast).

Day 2: City Tour with a Transfer to Nyungwe National Park – Nyanza.

After your breakfast, you will start your Kigali City Tour with a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial. Later, you will be transferred to Nyungwe National Park, the home of chimpanzees. The journey southwest passes through the beautiful terraced hillsides that characterize much of Rwanda’s landscape. Have your lunch along the way with a stopover at the Nyanza King’s palace. Continue with the drive to your hotel /lodge, check in, and enjoy the property amenities. Relax all evening till dinner. Dinner and rest.

Overnight at Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel (Meal Plan: Bed and breakfast).

Day 3: Forest National Park + Chimpanzee trekking and canopy walk adventure.

On this day, you will enjoy an early breakfast at your lodge before embarking on a thrilling hike in search of chimpanzee communities. The Rwandan chimpanzee population is thought to consist of approximately. 400-500 individuals, confined to the Nyungwe National Park, including a small community in the Cyamudongo Forest. Prepare to hear these excitable primates before you see them, as their pant-hoots travel through the deep forest. During your hike, you may also spot migratory birdlife including the Ross’ turaco, grey-cheeked hornbill, red-breasted sparrow hawk, and regal sunbird. Return to the hotel for lunch, then in the afternoon, proceed with the Canopy Walk adventure for a more thrilling experience. Retire and enjoy property amenities. In the evening, relax at the lodge till dinner.

Overnight at Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel (Meal Plan: Bed and breakfast).

Day 4: Nyungwe Forest National Park +Tea Plantation visit and transfer to Volcanoes National Park (Musanze).

On this day, you will enjoy an early breakfast at your lodge before embarking on a thrilling tea plantation experience around the park. This is one way of engaging with the local people and practicing your tea picking skills. You will also take great photos around the plantation. After these experiences, check out and transfer to the North. You will drive to Volcanoes National Park, the home of mountain gorillas, golden monkeys, and several hikes. Lunch along the way. On your way, have that scenic view of the Rwandan hills and landscapes. Arrive at the lodge, relax till dinner time.

Overnight stay at Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge (Meal Plan: Bed and breakfast).

Day 5: Volcanoes National Park for Gorilla Trekking and Cultural Experiences.

After an early breakfast, you will proceed to the home of mountain Gorillas, the Volcano National Park headquarters – Kinigi to meet your guides for the day. After completing our park formalities, we are embarking on a once in a life time experience of tracking mountain gorillas. Once you spot them, you are allowed to spend an hour watching them do their daily activities. Return to your hotel for lunch or visit any other restaurant of your choice in Musanze town for lunch. Head out for an afternoon of Cultural Experiences at the Gorilla Guardians’ former I’byiwacu Cultural Village. This place is fun with lots of Rwandan history and ancient stories. Feel free to take part in their traditional dance. Return to the hotel for relaxation. Later, order your dinner and rest.

Overnight stay at Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge (Meal Plan: Bed and breakfast).

Day 6: Volcanoes National Park + Golden Monkey Trekking and departure.

On this special day, you will have the rare opportunity to observe the famous golden monkeys. You will depart for golden monkey trekking to observe the famous Rwandan monkeys in the Volcanoes National Park. Spend an hour with them, and be back at the base in time for your early lunch, you will proceed to check out then you will be transferred back to Kigali, last minute souvenir shopping in Kigali city craft shops, depending on your flight details, drive to Kigali international Airport for your outbound flight back home. See you when you next visit. End of your Tour and our services.

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Day 1: Pick Up and Transfer to Akagera National Park

After breakfast, a Safari driver-guide will come to pick you up from your home/hotel or if you land at the airport, he will come to pick you up there. You’ll drive to the Eastern province of Rwanda, where the park is located. on arrival at the park reception, you will register and then continue to check in at your booked lodge, Ruzizi Tented Lodge, and have your lunch. After lunch is the afternoon game drive in search of some animals like zebras, antelopes, and buffalo. After that short game drive, the driver-guide will drive you to Lake Ihema to attend the boat trip where you can see hippos, crocodiles, and different waters on Nyirabiyoro Islands. You will get a good 1h 30 minutes. Then the driver-guide will bring you back to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive from the Park for Animal Viewing, Night Game Drive: (Option at extra costs)

After your breakfast, with your packed lunch, our driver-guide will come to pick you up. You’ll go for a full-day game drive from the south to the north of the park, where most of the animals are expected, but it depends on the seasons. There are very open and flat plains, which are the Kilala and Mohana plains. You will enjoy the animals there, you can see elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, antelopes, etc. Then the driver-guide will suggest one of the best picnic spots where you will enjoy your packed lunch and continue your safari with full enjoyment of the park landscapes and animals.

After, it’s a drive back to the south same time making the game drive to check if can are any other new animal species you can see up to the south and be ready for the night game drive which offers much chance to spot nocturnal species such as leopards, hyenas, genet cats, Aadvarks, jacals, owls. After the night safari, it is the drive back to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay at your booked lodge.

Day 3: Morning Game Drive and Drive Back to Kigali

In the morning, after enjoying your late breakfast, a safari driver-guide will come to take you then you will go for a short game drive in the south to verify if there are any other animal species that you can see on the last day. Afterward, you’ll have a drive back to Kigali and get dropped off at your hotel/residence or the airport, depending on your flight time back home. End of 3 Day Akagera Wildlife Safari in Rwanda.

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There are over 20 gorilla families in the park, and 12 of these are fully habituated. On this 3-Day Rwanda Gorilla & Golden Monkey Trekking, you will hike to meet one of the 12 habituated mountain gorilla families. An encounter with mountain gorillas in the wild is truly remarkable and is described by many as a once-in-a-lifetime experience. After the mountain gorilla experience, you will hike the light bamboo forests the following day to see golden monkeys. Golden monkeys are also rare primate endemic to the Virunga Mountains, and Volcanoes National Park is among the best places to see them.

This 3-day Rwanda Gorilla Tour is relaxed and most recommended for the best of Volcanoes National Park. It also features a Kigali city tour and a community visit, and other short excursions like a visit to the Twin Lakes can be added on. It is important to note that only individuals above the age of 15 are allowed to track mountain gorillas.

Day 1: Kigali City Tour & Head to Volcanoes National Park

Start the day with a brief Kigali city tour to major places of interest, visiting the genocide Musuem, local market, and others. After the tour, you will transfer to Volcanoes National Park in a 3-hour drive, arriving in the afternoon. You will pass through the twin lakes of Bulera and Ruhondo for a nature walk and sightseeing.

Day 2: Gorilla Trek & Community Visit

On this most anticipated day, you will head to the park headquarters early morning after breakfast. You will be briefed about the gorilla trek and then head to the forest in a 2-to 6-hour trek as you see other wildlife species. Once you get to the gorillas, stay in their presence for an hour and later be brought back to the park headquarters. In the evening, you will take a cultural visit where you will discover more about the Rwandan local culture.

Day 3: Golden Monkey trek & Departure

After breakfast be taken for another briefing about golden monkey tracking, after which you will proceed to the forest. You will meet the golden monkeys that are among the rare primate species, only living in the Virunga massif. You will see other wildlife species in the park and later return for a transfer back to Kigali for a drop off at the hotel or airport, depending on the schedule. End of Tour.

Included

1 mountain gorilla trekking permit per person

Well-modified safari Land Cruiser

Professional English / French-speaking safari guide

full board, Private accommodations

Return airport transfers (Pick up and drop off)

Kigali City Tour

All Meals While on this trip

Excluded

International and domestic air ticket

Items of a personal nature/tips/laundry

Personal travel insurance

Extra meals and activities

Alcoholic and other soft drinks

PCR test

Telephone charges/ souvenir shopping

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This meticulously crafted expedition takes you through the mystical Nyungwe National Park and the majestic Volcanoes National Park, presenting unique opportunities to encounter both chimpanzees and mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. From the mist-shrouded peaks of the Virunga Mountains to the dense canopy of Nyungwe Forest, this journey showcases Rwanda’s commitment to wildlife conservation while offering unparalleled access to these remarkable creatures.

Day 1: Arrival – Kigali City Tour

Meet and greet at Kigali Airport by our tour guide. Take a brief city tour of Kigali City, starting with a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial site. After the tour, embark on a drive to Nyungwe Forest, arriving in Nyanza in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay at Nyungwe Forest Lodge

Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking & Canopy Walk

After breakfast, you will set out for the chimp trek in this rainforest. You will first report to the Park headquarters for a briefing from the Park rangers and then start your trek into the Forest in search of the chimpanzees. You will have the opportunity to see Chimpanzees. There are other primates within the forest, including the Rwenzori colobus, L’hoest’s monkey, the Silver monkey, Owl faced monkey, and the Grey-cheeked Mangabey, and more. In the afternoon, take a canopy walk, an adventure that offers great sightseeing over the forest. After the trek depart for Ruhengeri, the fourth largest town in Rwanda, with its stunning backdrop of three volcanic mountains.  You will reach Volcanoes National Park, home to the endangered mountain gorillas in the evening. Overnight at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

Day 3: Gorilla Trek in Volcanoes National Park

The days starts with an early breakfast at the lodge. Our guide will drive you to Kinigi, home to Volcanoes National Park Offices, where you are to get briefed about gorilla tracking. After getting briefed and assigned to a particular group, start off your trek, guided by local tour guides and rangers. The time for the trek is unpredictable. Experience shows that the trip takes from a mere hike of 1 hour to a full-day hike within the forest. upon meeting the mountain gorillas, you have up to one hour to watch them in the wild. In the afternoon, take an excursion to the Twin Lakes. OR Visit the Ibyiwachu Village to learn about the culture of Rwanda. Overnight at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

Day 4: Transfer to Kigali

After breakfast, leave PNV for Kigali. You will reach Kigali late in the afternoon. If you missed a city tour on the first day, you will take a Kigali city tour. End of 4 Day Rwanda Gorillas and Chimps Adventure.

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In the 4-Day Double Gorilla Trekking Safari in Rwanda, you will mainly focus on mountain gorillas, where you will hike the forested mountains to meet these rare primates in their most preferred habitats. On the entire planet, mountain gorillas can only be found in Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Rwanda’s Volcanoes National is therefore one of the best places to see mountain gorillas. The park has 20 habituated gorilla families with 12 open for tourism. In this 4-day Rwanda tour adventure, you will follow two of the 12 families. It is ideal for people who want to experience two gorilla families and gives one enough time with the gorillas.

You will also trek to the golden monkeys that are endemic to the Virunga Massif. Golden Monkeys also live in families in the bamboo zones and offer great primate trekking adventures. In case you are into Mountain climbing, you can replace golden monkey trekking with one of the mountain hikes. Mount Bisoke Hike is the most popular of all and has a crater lake on its summit.

Day 1: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Pick up in the morning from your hotel or Kigali international airport, by a safari driver guide. He will brief you about your safari, then after transfer you to Northwards to Volcanoes National Park. Enroute, you will visit places such as the Museums, the Genocide memorial site, the local handicrafts market, among others, plus lunch in one of the restaurants in Kigali town. You will arrive at the hotel for check-in in the afternoon, where you will have dinner and an overnight.

Day 2: First Mountain Gorilla Tracking

Have breakfast early in the morning, then proceed to Kinigi park headquarters for a gorilla trekking briefing by the park warden. Thereafter in allocated groups for a particular family, you will be led down to the lush forest with the ranger guide to look for the Mountain Gorillas.

Gorilla trekking may last between 2-6 hours, depending on how far they have moved from the previous place or the type of family.  The Trekking range includes a minimum of 1 hour of staying in the presence of the gorillas.

Return then to the park headquarters to meet the driver guide to take you back to the lodge for lunch, after which, you will have an optional opportunity to visit the iby’lwacu cultural village, after which you will return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3: Second Mountain Gorilla Trekking

Just like the previous days, you will rise early for breakfast, then depart for Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, although you won’t meet the same gorilla group (that is to say, you will trek another gorilla group). Return later for lunch after trekking the second gorilla family, and then proceed to visit the twin lakes of Ruhondo and Burerara

Dinner and overnight in the hotel.

Day 4: Transfer to Kigali for City Tour and Departure

In the morning, have breakfast at leisure, check out of the Lodge journey back to Kigali to catch your Flight back home. End of 4 Day Double Gorilla Trekking Safari in Rwanda.

Included

1 mountain gorilla trekking permit per person

Well-modified safari van/land-cruiser

English / French speaking safari guide

full board Private accommodations

Airport transfers (Pick up and drop off)

Kigali City Tour

All Meals While on this trip

Park entrance fees

Excluded

International and domestic air ticket

Items of a personal nature/tips/laundry

Personal travel insurance

Extra meals and activities

Alcoholic and other soft drinks

PCR test, Tips

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An 11 Day Rwanda Gorillas Kenya and Masai Mara Safari Adventure combines gorilla trekking in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park with a classic wildlife safari in Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve. The trip is typically managed by a tour operator and involves flying between countries. Key activities include meeting mountain gorillas, game drives to spot the Big Five, and experiencing the Maasai culture. 

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali – City tour and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

You will be met and greeted by one of our Driver guides; after pick-up from the airport, they will drive you to Musanze, depending on your arrival time. Here, you can visit the Kigali city tour and Genocide Memorial, or you can choose to visit this site on your last day. You will have dinner and spend the night at Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel.

Day 2: Gorilla Tracking

Morning after Breakfast, your Driver Guide will pick you up and drive to the Park Headquarters; you have to be at RDB’s office at 7 am for your Gorillas Tracking Briefings and comments on your tracking day, then the drive toward your starting point and start your experience with Mountain Gorillas, comeback at your Hotel for lunch and relax, in the afternoon visit ibyiwacu Culture Village to experience our traditional culture and back at the Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3: Golden Monkey trekking

After an early breakfast (6:00 am) at the lodge, you will proceed to the park headquarters in time for the Golden Monkey Trek briefing at 06:45 am. We will then transfer you to the start point of your guide walk, which begins at 07:00 am. The high end will be spending an hour with the remarkably peaceful primates as they go about daily life, feeding, playing, resting, and raising their young. After this memorable experience, you will return to the lodge for lunch in the afternoon and visit two twin Lakes, Burera and Ruhondo, located in Musanze. In the evening, you will return to Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel for dinner and your overnight stay.

Day 4: Volcanoes – Kigali – Nairobi

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Kigali International Airport for your outbound flight to Nairobi, Kenya. Please note that the flight from Kigali to Nairobi is not included in the tour package and should be booked separately.

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, you will proceed to the iconic Giraffe Manor, where you will check in and spend the rest of the day enjoying the exclusive experiences the property offers. All activities for the day will take place at the Manor, including the unique opportunity to interact closely with the endangered Rothschild giraffes in a beautifully serene setting.

Day 5: Relaxation at The Giraffe Manor

You will enjoy your stay at Giraffe Manor in the leafy suburb of Karen. You will have one night to relax at this charming, comfortable country house hotel. You will meet and feed the rare Rothschild giraffe, for which it is famous, and do as many (or as few) excursions in the area as you like. A vehicle and driver will be at your disposal.

Day 7: Explore Sweetwater’s Game Sanctuary

After breakfast, you will get a closer look at the conservancy during two extensive game runs. On the plains, enormous herds of grazing animals, along with predators such as cheetahs and black-maned lions, can be found hiding amidst acacia trees. The combination of amazing wildlife and stunning views across the open plains of Ol Pejeta guarantees an unforgettable safari experience! Ol Pejeta Conservancy boasts an astounding variety of animals, including the non-indigenous chimpanzee, the rare endangered black rhino, ostrich, zebra, oryx, and hartebeest. Later in the day, you will return to Sweetwater’s Tented Camp for dinner and your overnight stay.

Day 8: Travel to Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, Lake Nakuru National Park is your destination for the day. The park’s lake is well known for the hundreds of thousands of pink flamingos that gather along the shoreline. Your journey will take you through the Great Rift Valley, stopping at one of the highest towns in Kenya, Nyahururu at an elevation of 7700 feet. The main attraction here is the 236-foot Thomson Falls. Part of the Ewaso Nyiro River, these cascading falls tumble to the thick forest below. After lunch at our lodge, an afternoon game drive will take you to see the white and black rhino, the Rothschild giraffe, and the elusive leopards here. Later in the evening, you will have dinner and your overnight stay at the Sarova Lion Hill Lodge.

Day 9: Lake Nakuru National Park – Masai Mara National Reserve

After an early breakfast, you will check out and take off on an exciting game drive on your way to Masai Mara. A pleasant drive across the dramatic Great Rift Valley brings you to Narok Township, a Maasai business center. After a short stopover, you will continue to Masai Mara National Reserve. This enormous reserve is part of the vast Serengeti plains, famously known for its spectacular great wildebeest migration and home to the Big Five: lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo, and leopard. Upon arrival at the lodge, you will have lunch and then take off on an exciting afternoon game drive. You will be returning for an enjoyable dinner and your overnight stay at camp.

Day 10: Explore Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, you will spend the day in the Masai Mara, one of the greatest wildernesses in the world! You will take part in a morning and afternoon game drive where you will see large numbers of wild game. Residents of the park are giraffes, elands, topis, and thousands of plains game, including impalas, zebras, and gazelles. There is an optional hot-air balloon ride or a trip to Lake Victoria for fishing available at an additional cost while in the Mara. On your final evening, you will take part in a bush sundowner – a glorious al fresco cocktail party overlooking the savannah at sunset. You will have dinner and your overnight stay at Sarova Mara Game Camp.

Day 11: Masai Mara National Reserve – Nairobi

You will rise early and take off for your last sunrise game drive before returning to the camp/lodge for a proper sit-down English breakfast. After breakfast, you will check out and drive to Nairobi, where you will check in the hotel for dayroom use, where you can spend the rest of the day at your leisure to take part in some last-minute shopping and sightseeing. In the evening, you will be driven to the airport.  End of 11 Day Rwanda Gorillas Kenya and Masai Mara Safari Adventure.

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