After breakfast, your private guide will meet you at your hotel in Kigali. Begin with a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial to pay respects to the victims of 1994. Drive northwest through lush hills and lively market towns for 3–4 hours to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, a haven for endangered gorillas and golden monkeys. Enjoy the scenic landscapes en route and settle in at your lodge for dinner and overnight. Overnight: Travelers Rest Hotel or similar
After an early breakfast, transfer to Ntebeko Park Headquarters for a guided trek in the slopes of the Virunga Volcanoes. Search for the rare golden monkeys in their natural habitat, spending up to one hour observing them. Trek through bamboo forests and enjoy the diverse flora and fauna of the park before returning to the lodge for dinner and overnight. Overnight: Travelers Rest Hotel or similar
Today is dedicated to tracking endangered mountain gorillas. Spend up to an hour observing these gentle giants as they interact with their families. Witness infants clinging to their mothers, toddlers playing, and protective fathers ensuring the safety of their group. This rare encounter offers a deep connection with one of the world’s most iconic species. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight. Overnight: Travelers Rest Hotel or similar
After breakfast, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Spend the afternoon on a game drive, spotting elephants, hippos, buffalo, baboons, and the unique tree-climbing lions. The park’s diverse ecosystems include savannahs, forests, and wetlands, offering incredible wildlife viewing opportunities. Overnight: Bush Lodge or similar
Enjoy an early morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Later, go for a 2-hour boat cruise on Kazinga Channel, linking Lake Edward and Lake George. Spot hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffalo, and numerous bird species along the shores. Knowledgeable guides provide detailed commentary on the wildlife and habitats. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight. Overnight: Bush Lodge or similar
After breakfast, transfer to either Kyambura Gorge/Kalinzu Forest for chimpanzee trekking. Observe these intelligent primates in their natural forest habitat, along with baboons, vervet monkeys, and abundant bird species. Continue to Lake Mburo National Park for an afternoon nature walk safari. In the evening, enjoy a night game drive, spotting nocturnal wildlife in a quiet and immersive way. Return to the lodge for overnight. Overnight: Rwakobo Rock or similar
Start your day with breakfast at the lodge. For those who wish, an optional morning horseback safari is available, offering a peaceful way to observe Lake Mburo’s wildlife, including zebras, impalas, topis, buffalo, and other savannah animals. After breakfast and optional activity, transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your departure, concluding your 7-day Rwanda and Uganda wildlife and gorilla adventure.
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