Day 1: Volcanoes National Park

You will be picked up in Kigali and taken on a private city tour (genocide memorial entrance included), before transferring around 3 hrs to the edge of the Volcanoes National Park for one night.

In the afternoon enjoy a shared boat cruise on the Twin Lakes of Burera and Ruhondo.

**Please note it is recommended to depart from Kigali early morning to allow sufficient time for activities and transfers. Accommodation in Kigali can be arranged at additional cost.

Overnight: Ingagi Park View Safari Lodge (Full Board – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

 

Day 2: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

In the morning you will be transferred to the trekking HQ where you trek the golden monkeys. They are a delight to watch as they spring from tree to tree with their bright bushy tails!

Transfer to the Cyanika border, where you enter Uganda and head to your lodge in Bwindi National Park.

Overnight: Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge (Full Board – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

 

Day 3: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Today you will enjoy the wildlife encounter of a lifetime as you trek the majestic mountain gorillas.

After the trek, enjoy a scenic walking tour of the community to the volcanoes viewing point which we call the ‘top of the world.’ On a clear day all six volcanoes can be seen from this point.

Overnight: Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge (Full Board – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

 

Day 4: Kibale Forest National Park

Today you will be transferred to the airstrip where you depart on a short flight to Kibale Forest. On arrival you will be met and transferred to Turaco Treetops Lodge.

In the afternoon, your guide will take you on a nature walk at Bigodi Wetland sanctuary which is home to a variety of primates and bird species.

Overnight: Turaco Treetops Lodge (Full Board – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

 

Day 5: Kibale Forest National Park

Enjoy a morning searching for the famous chimpanzees of Kibale Forest. The pace is usually quicker than a gorilla trek because chimps move swiftly through the trees but most treks are completed by lunchtime.

After lunch, enjoy a tour of the crater lakes region including a community and coffee walk.

** (Optional / extend to a full day chimpanzee habituation trek / additional cost applies)

Overnight: Turaco Treetops Lodge (Full Board – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

 

Day 6: End of Itinerary

Transfer with your guide back to Entebbe, where you continue with your onward flight arrangements.

** Light aircraft flight options are available for those wishing to avoid the drive however the road is good and rest stops are made along the way for lunch.