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Kigali: 6-Day Mountain Gorilla, Wildlife and Chimpanzee Trek

Kigali: 6-Day Mountain Gorilla, Wildlife and Chimpanzee Trek

Day 1: Iby’iwacu Cultural Experience & a Guided Nature Walk Around Volcanoes National Park Morning drive you to Volcanoes Nat Park. Start by enjoying a complimentary Kigali city tour before traveling to northern Rwanda. After a 2-hour drive from Kigali to Ruhengeri/Musanze, we will visit the Iby’iwacu Cultural Experience in Kinigi. We’ll then be treated to a guided nature walk around Volcanoes National Park. Day 2: Golden Monkey Trekking & Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda We will start the day with a golden monkey trekking adventure in Volcanoes Nat Park. This primate is native to the high-altitude forests of the park. Once we have seen their playful interactions, we will head out of the park and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda. The transfer to Bwindi National Park will go through the Rwanda-Uganda border at Cyanika. Day 3: Gorilla Trekking Adventure at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Today is another day for trekking into the wilderness to spot the rare local animals. You will head to the Bwindi National Park gate immediately after breakfast to get a briefing about the gorilla trek. You will then embark on your tracking adventure, making your way through the rainforest until you find a family of mountain gorillas. The gorilla trek can take from 3 to 6 hours on average, depending on how far the gorillas are inside the forest. It could last longer, so be prepared just in case! Day 4: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth Nat Park via Ishasha Sector to Spot Tree-Climbing Lions We will start the journey in the morning from Bwindi Nat Park and drive to Queen Elizabeth Nat Park. We’ll arrive at Queen Elizabeth National Park in the late afternoon. Our first activity will be to drive through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, popularly known for the tree-climbing lions. While the sighting of the tree-climbing lions is not 100% guaranteed, a stopover at Ishasha is worth a visit! Day 5: Kasenyi Plains Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Trip Early breakfast at the lodge. Afterward, we will proceed to the famed Kasenyi Plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park to spot various species of wild animals. Expect to encounter the big five. We will return to the lodge for lunch and a quick break before joining the Kazinga Channel boat cruise for an afternoon of wild game viewing. We’ll have the chance to spot crocodiles, buffaloes, elephants, and a wide range of bird species on the channel waters. Day 6: Chimpanzee Trekking Experience at Kalinzu Forest & Return to Kigali Early morning breakfast followed by a drive to the Kalinzu Forest to experience tracking the chimpanzees in their forest home. If you are lucky on the trek, you might encounter some of the other different species of monkeys in the forest. These include colobus monkeys, olive baboons, and red-tailed monkeys. Once we have finished our last trekking adventure, it is time to return to Kigali.

3-Day Queen Elizabeth National Park group tour

3-Day Queen Elizabeth National Park group tour

Day 1: Welcome to Uganda & Travel Queen Elizabeth National Park. Early rise for breakfast in a hotel in Kampala and later, meet your driver guide for a warm welcome to Uganda. After, travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park to experience its true wilderness, discover why it is dubbed medley of wonders. The route to drive to this park will be Kampala-Masaka-Mbarara route with expected stopover at the Equator crossing, stand at a point which divides the earth into two: The Northern and Southern hemispheres. Continue with your journey to Western Uganda to check in at your comfortable accommodation. Enjoy long evening relaxation, dine and spend a night. Main destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park. Accommodation: Tembo safari Lodge. Meals & drinks: All meals included. Drinks not included Travel time: 7-8 hours Day 2: Morning Game drive & Afternoon Boat cruise on Kazinga Channel. Leave your luxurious accommodation for a 6:30am safari game drive via Kasenyi sector for 2-3 hours. Driving in 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof via the sweeping savanna plains of Kasenyi while sighting buffaloes, lions, leopards, elephants, the spotted hyenas, Uganda Kobs, Waterbucks, bush bucks, giant forest hogs, bird species and more. Get back to your comfortable place of stay for lunch and relaxation, then join others for boat cruise on Kazinga channel when fully refreshed. 2-3 hours of Kazinga channel boat comes with surprising aquatic animal encounters such as hippos, crocodiles, birds such as white billed stork, shoebill storks, saddle bellied stork, African jacanas, fish eagles, malachite, white faced whistling duck and more. Main destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park. Accommodation: Tembo safari Lodge. Meals & drinks: All meals included. Drinks not included Day 3: Chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura & Travel to Kampala/Kigali Enjoy an early cup of tea or coffee, after leave the lodge for briefing about DOs and DON’Ts for chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura Gorge. Tracking chimpanzees at Kyambura Gorge begins at 8:00am with an experienced guide and you will be observing a lot more of other primates such as colobus monkeys, red tailed monkeys, olive baboons, etc. After, check out of the lodge if you didn’t and travel back to Kampala or Kigali city. End of tour

3-Day Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Safari

3-Day Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Safari

Detailed Itinerary Day 1: Pick-up and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. After breakfast you will be picked up from your location in Entebbe or Kampala and transferred to the national park. The drive to the park is approximately 5-6 hours, and along the way, you will get to see the stunning scenery of Uganda’s countryside. You will have a stopover at the equator have an exciting experience of standing both in northern and southern hemispheres. Then after the equator experience you will again embark on your journey driving to Mbarara city and along the way you will stop for lunch break. Once you arrive at the park, you will check into your lodge and relax for a while before setting out on an evening game drive. During the game drive, you will have the opportunity to see a variety of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, and many other species. Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park Accommodation Options: Budget: The bush Lodge or Similar Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner - Drinking Water, Fruits and Wi-Fi throughout the journey Day 2: Queen Elizabeth National Park – Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Launch Cruise along Kazinga Channel. Morning Game Drive, on the second day of the safari, after your breakfast. You will straightaway start the day with an early morning game drive. The drive will certainly take you to different parts of the park. Where you will have the chance to see different animals and birds in their natural habitats. You will stand a chance to see animals for instance the shy leopard, lions, elephants, buffalos, warthogs, hyenas, baboons, Kobs (antelopes), monkeys, hippos, and crocodiles among others. The park is a birdwatcher’s paradise and is home to over 612 bird species, making it a popular destination for birders. .Afternoon Launch Cruise along Kazinga Channel. In the afternoon, you will enjoy an unforgettable launch cruise along the Kazinga Channel. Later after the cruise you will drive back to the lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight stay. Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park Accommodation Options: Budget: Bush Lodge or Similar Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner - Drinking Water, Fruits and Wi-Fi throughout the journey Day 3: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kyambura Gorge and Transfer Back Kampala (Entebbe Airport). On the final day of the safari, after your breakfast. You will participate in a chimpanzee tracking experience in the Kyambura Gorge. This exciting adventure will take you deep into the forest. Furthermore, where you will have the chance to see these fascinating primates in their natural habitat. Later pack your bags, and head back to Entebbe or Kampala. The drive back to Entebbe or Kampala will take approximately 5 – 6 hours, and you will arrive in the late afternoon. Destination: Kampala (Entebbe International Airport) Accommodation Option: No (Unless on request) Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner - Drinking Water, Fruits and Wi-Fi throughout the journey

Uganda: 7-Day Big Five, Gorilla, and Chimpanzee Safari

Uganda: 7-Day Big Five, Gorilla, and Chimpanzee Safari

Embark on a 7-day safari in Uganda and discover the country's diverse wildlife. Go on game drives in Murchison Falls Park, track chimpanzees in Kibale Forest, and see gorillas in Bwindi Forest. Day 1: Transfer to Murchison Falls Park en route to Rhino Sanctuary Begin your safari in Uganda by driving northwards to Murchison Falls National Park. Enjoy a hot lunch en route and prepare for the breathtaking scenery. Take a short nature walk to the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Masindi. In the evening, arrive at the national park and transfer directly to your lodge for dinner and overnight. Day 2: Activities in Murchison Falls Park After an early morning breakfast, enjoy an early game drive and see giraffes, elephants, and buffalo that roam the park. Return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, take a boat launch upstream to the foot of the thundering Murchison Falls. Also, see animals like hippos, crocodiles, and unique bird species. Day 3: Transfer from Murchison Falls to Kibale Forests After an early breakfast, leave the national park and proceed in the direction of Fort Portal. Have lunch en–route. In the evening, go on a Bigodi Nature walk then later check-in for overnight and dinner at your accommodation preference. Day 4: Chimpanzee tracking and transfer to Queen Elizabeth Park After an early breakfast, continue to the Chimpanzee Tracking Headquarters for a briefing. After your back, have lunch and continue further down following the mystical mountain ranges to Queen Elizabeth National Park for an afternoon safari by boat on the Kazinga channel. Spend the evening at leisure and later prepare for dinner and overnight at an accommodation of your choice. Day 5: Queen Elizabeth Safari activities and transfer to Bwindi via the Ishasha Sector This morning after your early breakfast, have another game drive in the North of the park and have a chance to spot the Uganda Kobs, elephants, and lions. After lunch, depart the northern side of the park and drive southwards to the Ishasha sector, the area famed for the tree-climbing lions. Spend the rest of the evening with another game drive and try out your luck. Then drive to Bwindi Forests to your lodge at leisure for dinner and overnight. Day 6: Gorilla Tracking Day After your breakfast, head to the Uwa headquarters for the gorilla tracking briefing. The Mountains gorillas and the tracking will take about 6-7 hours long from the start times. Return to your lodging for an overnight. Day 7: Transfer back to Entebbe This morning, have breakfast at leisure and later, transfer back to Kampala with lunch en-route and wonderful photography at the equator. This day is reserved for evening flights through Entebbe International airport.

5 DAYS GORILLA AND QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK

5 DAYS GORILLA AND QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK

Day 1: On this day we will drive to Q. Elizabeth N park with a stop at the equator for a latitude test and photo shoots then continue to the park arriving for a evening game drive as head to checkin overnight Wilderness lodge(budget) or Buffalo lodge( Mid range or Mweya safari lodge ( top end) Day 2: Morning game drive through the Kasenyi tracks & kob mating grounds in search for Lions, Buffaloes, giant forest hogs, Elephants and other game. Return to the hotel for lunch. Afternoon we will head out for a boat launch on the Kazinga channel known for the highest concentration of hippos ,Nile crocodiles & other game coming to channel to quench their thirst overnight Wilderness lodge(budget) or Buffalo lodge( Mid range or Mweya safari lodge ( top end) Day 3: After breakfast we drive though Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth national park, famous for climbing Lions. We will game drive here for climbing lions then transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National park overnight Community Rest Camp (Budget) or Trekkers Tavern ( mid range) or Gorilla Safari Lodge Day 4: After breakfast & briefing by experienced park rangers & with a picnic parked lunch, we will embark on a trek in search for mountain Gorillas. These massive primates are extremely very rare. Its believed that only 700 remained but due improved conservation emphasis the numbers have greatly increased. The tracking starts from where the gorillas spent their last day. The thrill of spending time with & observing this gentle giant gorillas is very rare, awesome and exciting adventure that will leave us with everlasting memories of a truly unique experience. Its unforgettable to really watch photograph them as the little ones play & interact. After we return to our accommodation overnight Community Rest Camp (Budget) or Trekkers Tavern ( mid range) or Gorilla Safari Lodge Day 5: Transfer to Kampala or airport for your flight. End of our services. COST: based on 2 people sharing a room BUDGET 2pax US$ 1,199+$800 Per person 4pax US$ 976+$800 Per person 6pax US$ 902+$800 Per person Mid range 2pax US$ 1,782+$800 Per person 4pax US$ 1,427+$800 Per person 6pax US$ 1,302+$800 Per person Top End 2pax US$ 2,371+$800 Per person 4pax US$ 1,948+$800 Per person 6pax US$ 1,799+$800 Per person The price includes, Accommodation & meals on full board, car hire & fuel with English speaking guide, entrance fees in all areas mentioned in the itinerary, ranger guide fees where necessary, boat launch fees. The Additional $800 is for one gorilla permit per person. These are booked in advance for they are sold on first come first serve basis and only confirmed with cash or online payment.

7 Day Rwanda Uganda Primates Trekking and Wildlife Tour

7 Day Rwanda Uganda Primates Trekking and Wildlife Tour

Day 1; Kigali, Rwanda - Mgahinga Gorilla NP, Uganda Your private guide with a safari 4WD vehicle, meets & greets you  at your Hotel in Kigali. You will visit the Kigali Genocide Museum before Leaving the lively capital, you drive north-west through lush hills & bustling market towns for approximately 3/4 hours across the border , to the stunning Mgahinga Gorilla NP, Uganda. Overnight at Travelers Rest Hotel or Similar Day 2; Golden Monkey Trekking, Bwindi/Mgahinga Gorilla NP.  Early morning breakfast will be followed by a transfer to the park for trekking briefing & hike up into the forest searching for the Golden Monkeys, after you find them you usually have an hour with them, time to sit and observe them at very close quarters indeed. After the day experience rerun back to the Lodge. Overnight at Travelers Rest Hotel or Similar. Day 3; Gorilla Trekking Bwindi/Mgahinga Gorilla NP - Lake Bunyonyi After an early morning breakfast, transfer to the ranger station for Gorilla Trekking Briefing on dos and don’ts while you will be interacting with gorillas, afterwards you will be accompanied by a senior ranger guide & hike into the forest in search of gorillas. once you find them you usually have an hour with them, time to sit and observe them at very close quarters of 10 meters & After the experience transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. Overnight Arcadia cottages or similar Day 4; Lake Bunyonyi - Queen Elizabeth NP After a leisurely morning breakfast, drive to Queen Elizabeth NP, home to elephants, lions, hippos, buffalo and baboons. Participate in game drives this afternoon and the next day. While exploring, watch above for tree-climbing lions, a sight rarely to be seen anywhere else in Africa. You also have an opportunity to see some of Uganda’s largest elephant herds, herds of buffaloes, & lots of antelopes. Overnight at Bush Lodge. Day 5; Game Drive Safari & Boat Cruise safari Queen Elizabeth NP After an early morning breakfast, participate in a morning game drive and in the afternoon go for a boat cruise safari on Kazinga Channel. The channel attracts large concertation of wildlife & birdlife to quench their thirst & this boat launch safari would certainly expose you to these creatures. Overnight at Bush Lodge or similar.  Day 6; Chimpanzee Trekking Kyambura Gorge/Kalinzu Forest - Lake Mburo NP.  After an early moning breakfast transfer to Kyambura Gorge/Kalinzu Forests a head of chimpanzees trekking experience, upon arrival you will be assigned the senior ranger guider to lead while on this tour and this will be followed by a transfer to Lake Mburo NP. Overnight at Rwakobo Rock or similar  Day 7; Lake Mburo NP, Uganda - Kigali, Rwanda Begin with a walking safari an awesome way to see the wildlife while in Lake Mburo, without the noise of motor engine you can hear so much more & this will be followed by a transfer back to Kigali, Rwanda marking the end of the tour. End

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