Book this customized 5 days Rwanda Uganda wildlife safari to trek endangered chimpanzees in Kibale Forest National Park, game viewing and boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park with Gorilla Trek Africa. The 5 Days Rwanda & Uganda wildlife safari also entail trekking mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park. We shall start and end in Kigali Rwanda
Trip Summary
Day 1: Transfer from Kigali to Kibale National Park
Day 2: Chimpanzee tracking & Queen Elizabeth national park
Day 3: Game drive and boat cruise
Day 4: Transfer to Volcanoes national park
Day 5: Gorilla Tracking in Volcanoes national park
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Day 1: Kigali to Kibale Forest national park
Transfer from Kigali to Kibale national park. The drive to Kibale takes approximately 6 hours. This is a scenic drive through the Kigezi highlands commonly known as the “Switzerland of Africa”.
Day 2: Chimpanzee tracking & Queen Elizabeth national park
At 7.00 am local time assemble at Kanyanchu park headquarters for briefing from the senior park ranger and at 8.00 am your guide will transfer you to the starting point for chimpanzee tracking. Normally the whole activity takes less than 4 hours. Later the guide will lead you to Chimps Nest Lodge for lunch. In the afternoon enjoy a nature walk in the Bigodi community Sanctuary anticipating a variety of forest birds and primates including different monkey species. In the evening transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park. It takes 2 hours to get to Queen Elizabeth national park.
Day 3: Game drive and boat cruise
Rise up at dawn for breakfast and an early morning game drive anticipating early risers including predators and other nocturnal mammals before they retreat to their hideouts. Expect mammals including hippos, buffaloes, hartebeests, leopard, lions, etc and a plethora of both endemic and migratory birds. Return to the lodge for an early lunch. At 2.00 pm transfer to the Kazinga Channel for a boat cruise. The Channel is a magnet to all wildlife in this park. It boasts of a big number of birds than any single destination in Africa. Retire to your lodge for relaxation.
Day 4: Transfer to Volcanoes national park
Very early in the morning, enjoy your breakfast and transfer to Volcanoes national park. This day is a long drive but worth undertaking as you traverse the scenic Kigezi highlands – views of the Virunga peaks striding the DR Congo and Rwanda is a big spectacle. Overnight stay at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge (up-market) / Sabinyo / Virunga Lodges (Luxury)/ La Palme / Hotel Muhabura (budget)
Day 5: Gorilla Tracking in Volcanoes national park
This day marks the major highlight of a 5 days Uganda Rwanda safari – gorilla trekking in the Volcanoes national park. In the morning converge at Kinigi park headquarters ready to embark on a gorilla trekking expedition. You will be allocated an hour with the gorillas in the wild. Return to the lodge for lunch before transferring to Kigali for a city tour including the Gisozi genocide memorial site. The guide will later transfer you to the airport for your scheduled flight.
Safari Includes
• Gorilla & Chimp Permits
• Park Ranger Fees
• Relevant Government Taxes.
• Full Board Accommodation
• Full time English speaking Driver/Guide
• Ground Transportation by a 4×4 safari vehicle
• Airport transfer, as long as your flight is on the same day on which the safari ends.
Exclusions:
• Airfares
• Visa Fees
• Personal Insurance
• Expenses of personal nature such as; drinks, tips, laundry, telephone, cigarettes, accommodation & meals not indicated in the itinerary and optional activities
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For any inquiries, booking and travel related questions, Speak to Nelson
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