This excursion starts in Rwanda and ends in Uganda. It grants you a chance to visit different tourist destinations in Uganda and Rwanda including Volcanoes National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Queen Elizabeth, Kibale Forest and Murchison Falls National Park.
Day 1: Arrival at Kigali airport
On your arrival, you will be welcomed by our tour guide great each other and you will be transferred to Kigali for a city tour visiting different main places of interest with in the city like Kigali genocide memorials, craft markets and more. Have lunch in Kigali city.
After the city tour you will transfer direct to Volcanoes National Park in the North of Ruhengeri taking about 2-3 hours for the drive. You will arrive at the Park in the evening. Check in for Dinner and Overnight.
Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes
Early in the morning after breakfast at the lodge, be at the Park offices or starting point for short briefing about Gorilla trekking rules which is usually done by park official, after briefing trekkers are assigned to groups of eight people plus one ranger guide to start the trekking journey heading to jungle in search of these apes.
After locating their presence you are only allowed to be there for one hour while seeing them playing, feeding, laughing plus taking photos and videos of them, it’s advised that you come with packed lunch. After return to the lodge to relax.
Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi National Park in Uganda
After breakfast in the morning check out for the drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda, you will cross from Rwanda to Uganda via Chanika Uganda Rwanda boarder and then drive to your Lodge.
Day 4: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi.
Early in the morning after breakfast at the lodge, be at the Park offices or starting point for short briefing about Gorilla trekking rules which is usually done by park official, after briefing trekkers are assigned to groups of eight people plus one ranger guide to start the trekking journey heading to jungle in search of these apes.
After locating their presence you are only allowed to be there for one hour while seeing them playing, feeding, laughing plus taking photos and videos of them, it’s advised that you come with packed lunch. After return to the lodge to relax, dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5: Bwindi – Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Early in the morning after breakfast check out for a drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park via the Ishasha route granting you opportunities of sighting the popularly known tree climbing lions resting up in fig trees en route.
You will arrive in time for Lunch. After, be in for game drive in the plains of Kasenyi. Search for savannah wildlife including herds of buffaloes, antelopes, elephants and some wild cats such as lions and leopards.
Day 6: Game drive – Afternoon Boat Cruise.
After morning breakfast set off to the plains of Kasenyi for a morning exciting game drive in search of what you could have missed the previous day. After head back for lunch at the lodge as you get prepared for the afternoon launch trip cruise along Kazinga Channel.
This cruise along Kazinga Channel exposes you to different aquatic species and animals like: hippos, water birds, elephants, buffaloes, crocodiles and more.
Day 7: Game drive – Kibale National Park
Have breakfast early in the morning. After drive to the northern bank of Queen Elizabeth National Park to search different wild animals like Elephants, Buffalos, and the wild cats, Savannah birds and deferent species of antelopes.
After return to the lodge for lunch. Later you check out and drive to Kibale Forest National Park arriving at the lodge in the evening.
Day 8: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale.
After breakfast in the morning you will drive to the park offices or starting point and join other trackers for a briefing and after you will start the chimpanzee tracking journey, through Kibale Forest National Park.
During the walk you are also exposed to other Wildlife species habited with the Jungle including primates, reptiles, wild animals, birds and more. After return to the lodge for lunch as you get prepared for the Bigodi wetland walk.
Day 9: Kibale – Murchison Falls National Park
Early in the morning after breakfast drive from Kibale to Murchison Falls National Park through small towns, villages and great views of the escarpment arriving at the lodge in late evening. Check in for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 10: Game drive – Afternoon Boat cruise.
Have early morning breakfast and after transfer to the northern section popular known as Paraa for your morning exciting game drive which exposes you to different Wildlife species particularly Wild animals like giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes, hippos and cats such as lions and leopards if you are lucky. After return to the lodge for lunch as you prepare for the afternoon launch trip cruise.
Day 11: Murchison – Entebbe
Have breakfast and after check out for the drive back to Entebbe international Airport and depending on your flight time, you may decide to visit Ziwa Rhino sanctuary or not. Drop off at EBB airport for return flight.
The Package Includes:
- Gorilla permit
- Ground transportation.
- Chimpanzee tracking
- Airport pick and drop.
- Game drive & Boat cruise
- English speaking guide.
- Accommodation
- Meals
It excludes:
- Visa Fees
- Luxury drinks
- Tipping Fees
- Other expenses not indicated in the Package.