5 Day Rwanda & Uganda Gorilla, Chimp & Wildlife Safari
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Embark on an unforgettable 5-day adventure through Rwanda and Uganda, designed for travelers eager to experience gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, and an exhilarating wildlife safari. This tour takes you from the vibrant city of Kigali to the lush forests of Uganda and the breathtaking Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. Highlights include chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park, a game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and gorilla trekking in Rwanda’s renowned Volcanoes National Park.
Why Choose This Safari?
Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking: Experience two of Africa’s most thrilling primate encounters.
Scenic Game Drives: Discover diverse wildlife, including the famous tree-climbing lions of Ishasha.
Boat Safari on the Kazinga Channel: Spot hippos, elephants, and a variety of bird species.
Kigali City Tour: Explore Rwanda’s capital, including the Genocide Memorial.
Breathtaking Landscapes: Enjoy stunning views of volcanoes, crater lakes, and lush forests.
Included/Exclude
- 4 nights’ accommodation
- All park entry fees
- Gorilla & chimpanzee trekking permits
- Game drives & Kazinga Channel boat safari
- Kigali city tour
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide
- 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof
- Drinking water throughout the trip
- Airport pickup & drop-off
- International flights
- Visa fees & travel insurance
- Personal expenses (laundry, tips, etc.)
- Meals & accommodation before/after the tour
Tour Plan
Your adventure begins in Kigali, where your guide will pick you up from your hotel at 8:00 AM. Before departing for Uganda, enjoy a guided city tour, visiting:
- The Kigali Genocide Memorial
- The local artisan markets
- The former presidential palace museum
After the city tour, we cross into Uganda, passing through breathtaking landscapes, rolling hills, and lush forests. Expect a 6-hour scenic drive to Kibale National Park, home to 13 primate species, including over 1,500 chimpanzees.
Accommodation:
- Luxury: Kyaninga Lodge
- Mid-range: Chimpanzee Guest House
- Budget: Kibale Forest Camp
After an early breakfast, we head to the park headquarters for a briefing on chimpanzee trekking. Kibale National Park offers the best chance to see chimpanzees in their natural habitat. The trek takes about 3–5 hours, and you’ll have an hour to observe the chimps up close.
After lunch, we drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda’s most scenic wildlife reserve.
Accommodation:
- Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge
- Mid-range: Parkview Lodge
- Budget: Simba Safari Camp
Start the day with an early morning game drive to see lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and various antelope species. After lunch, embark on a boat safari on the Kazinga Channel, a hotspot for hippos, crocodiles, and incredible birdlife.
Accommodation:
- Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge
- Mid-range: Parkview Lodge
- Budget: Simba Safari Camp
After breakfast, drive to the Ishasha sector, famous for its tree-climbing lions—a rare sight only found in Uganda and Tanzania. After the game drive, we cross back into Rwanda and head to Volcanoes National Park for gorilla trekking the next day.
Accommodation:
- Luxury: The 5 Volcanoes Lodge
- Mid-range: Da Vinci Lodge
- Budget: Kinigi Guesthouse
The highlight of your safari! After an early breakfast, you’ll receive a briefing from park rangers before trekking to see mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. The trek can take 2–6 hours, depending on the location of the gorillas. Spend an unforgettable hour observing these magnificent primates up close.
After lunch, we drive back to Kigali, where you’ll be dropped off at the airport or your hotel.
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