Overview
Our safari starts in Rwanda and takes you through Nyungwe Forest National Park for a canopy walk and chimpanzee trekking. You’ll then venture to Volcanoes National Park for thrilling gorilla and golden monkey treks. The journey continues to Uganda, where you’ll visit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for gorilla tracking, Queen Elizabeth National Park for game drives and a boat cruise, Kibale Forest National Park for chimpanzee trekking and wetland walks, and Murchison Falls National Park for game drives and a boat cruise. You’ll also explore Jinja’s source of the Nile and Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park
Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted by our professional tour guide. Enjoy a city excursion around Kigali before driving to Nyungwe Forest National Park for an overnight stay.
- Lodge: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel
- Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
- Drive Time: 4-5 hours
Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking or Canopy Walk in Nyungwe
After breakfast, transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park for chimpanzee trekking or an adventurous canopy walk, followed by a relaxing evening at the lodge.
- Lodge: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Drive Time: 45 minutes
Day 3: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Travel from Nyungwe to Volcanoes National Park, arriving in the late afternoon.
- Lodge: Lebambou Gorilla Lodge
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Drive Time: 6-7 hours
Day 4: Gorilla Trekking or Golden Monkey Trekking
Early morning breakfast before embarking on a gorilla trek or golden monkey trek in Volcanoes National Park. Enjoy lunch at the lodge and relax afterwards.
- Lodge: Lebambou Gorilla Lodge
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 5: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda, crossing the Chanika border. Overnight at your lodge.
- Lodge: Buhoma Community Rest Camp / Nkuringo Gorilla Camp
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Drive Time: 3 hours
Day 6: Gorilla Tracking Day
Embark on a thrilling gorilla trek in Bwindi’s dense forest. If preferred, opt for a forest walk or community visit instead.
- Lodge: Buhoma Community Rest Camp / Nkuringo Gorilla Camp
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 7: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park, arriving in time for an evening game drive.
- Lodge: Bush Lodge / Enganzi Lodge
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Drive Time: 4-5 hours
Day 8: Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel
Enjoy a morning game drive in Kasenyi and an afternoon boat cruise on Kazinga Channel, spotting a variety of wildlife.
- Lodge: Bush Lodge / Enganzi Lodge
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 9: Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Kibale National Park
Drive to Kibale Forest National Park, with an afternoon arrival at your lodge.
- Lodge: Kibale Forest Camp / Rwenzori View Guest House
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Drive Time: 3-4 hours
Day 10: Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Wetland Walk
Participate in chimpanzee tracking and a swamp walk in Bigodi.
- Lodge: Kibale Forest Camp / Rwenzori View Guest House
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 11: Drive to Murchison Falls National Park
Travel to Murchison Falls National Park, arriving in the evening.
- Lodge: Murchison River Lodge
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Drive Time: 8-9 hours
Day 12: Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise to the Bottom of the Falls
Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise to witness the spectacular Murchison Falls.
- Lodge: Murchison River Lodge
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 13: Visit the Source of the Nile
Drive to Jinja to visit the source of the Nile, with options to stop at Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
- Accommodation: Two Friends / Nile River Explorer Camp
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Drive Time from Jinja: 2 hours
Day 14: Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary
Travel to Entebbe and embark on a boat cruise to Ngamba Island to visit the Chimpanzee Sanctuary.
- Accommodation: African Roots Guest House
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Drive Time from Jinja: 2 hours
Day 15: Departure
Transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your departure.
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