On this five day Safari you will have a visit to Akagera National Park, and Volcanoes National Park where Mountain Gorillas live.
Activities to be done on this excursion include Mountain Gorilla trekking, Game drives and Boat ride. Upon arrival at Kigali airport you will be picked by our guide and transfer you up to your booked hotel of selection in Kigali for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 1: Transfer to Akagera National Park
Early in the morning have breakfast and after check out for transfer to Akagera National Park in Eastern Rwanda. Arriving check in at the lodge for lunch and in the afternoon go for the exciting boat ride on Lake Ihema exposing you to different aquatic species including Hippos, crocodiles and water birds like shoebill stork, papyrus Gonolek, and African fish eagle. Dinner and overnight at Umbrella Pine/Akagera Game Lodge/ Dereva Hotel
Day 2: Morning Game drive and Evening Boat Ride
Have breakfast in the morning and after set out for the game drive using suitable 4×4 wheel drive pop up Safari jeep in search for early risers and predators like impala, oribi, bushbuck, antelope, Lions, Elephants, Buffaloes, Hyenas, zebra, cape eland, giraffe and more.
After the exciting activity return to the Lodge for lunch as you prepare for the afternoon boat ride on River Akagera and to the nearby lakes which will expose you to different water loving birds and animal species that come along the shorelines in need of some water. Dinner and overnight stay at Akagera Game Lodge.
Day 3: Get from Akagera to Ruhengeri
After breakfast embark the jeep for transfer to Ruhengeri town which is situated near Volcanoes National Park. Upon arrival, have a short tour around the town visiting different local markets.
After this, transfer to your place of residence booked for dinner and overnight stay, options embodies Mountain Gorilla View Lodge/Kinigi Guest House/ Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge.
Day 4: Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
After breakfast in the morning, you will transfer up to the Park headquarters for registration, briefing about how to behave while in Jungle and with Gorillas and Gorilla group allocation. After briefing conducted you will be accompanied by your ranger guide and armed officers on the journey into the forest to search for these great Apes.
After locating the Gorillas, you will be allowed to spend only one hour with them granting you an opportunity of taking photographs, videos, seeing them feeding, laughing and more.
After this, you will transfer back to your lodge with acquired Gorilla trek experiences and memories for relaxation. In the evening, you can visit the twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo for cultural experiences.
Dinner and Long at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge/Kinigi Guest House/ Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge. Meal Plan: Full board.
Day 5: Drive from Volcanoes to Kigali
After breakfast early in the morning, you will be transferred by our guide to Kigali city for the included short city tour where you can visit the Genocide memorial sites, Local schools and local markets within location.
Then after be transferred to the Airport for your flight back home or check in at booked selected hotel of residence in Kigali for overnight stay. End of Safari in Rwanda.
Package includes:
- Airport Pick up
- Gorilla permit
- Game drive
- Boat cruise
- Ground transport
- Accommodation & Meal
- Mineral water
- Driver guide
It excludes:
- Laundry
- Expensive drinks
- Tipping fees
- Flight tickets
- Visas
Day 1: Kampala – Transfer to Bwindi
Early in the morning after breakfast, check out at the hotel and meet our driver guide. The journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park starts via Kampala – Masaka – Mbarara highway including en route stopover at the equator for some information about it, photos, cup of coffee and snacks.
The journey continues for another stopover in Mbarara town to have lunch. After lunch, continue to Bwindi where you will arrive in the evening. Check in at the lodge and accommodation options to stay include:
Budget: Rushaga Gorilla Camp/ Buhoma Community
Mid-range: Gorilla Mist Camp/ Silver back lodge
Luxury: Mahogany springs/ Buhoma lodge
Day 2: Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
Early in the morning, transfer to the Park offices for the short briefing conducted by the available officials to highlight trekkers on how to behave while in the jungle. After briefing, the journey to the jungle starts in a group following the permanently established routes searching for these apes.
Only one hour is allowed to stay in the presence of these apes after discovering their location. The one hour session includes sighting of these apes while feeding, laughing, playing plus taking photos and videos of them.
After the close encounter with these apes in the jungle return to the park offices for certificate award and then see your way to the lodge for relaxation.
Later in the evening you will do a community walk visiting the Batwa people in their local communities for different experiences including cultural performances, way of living and more.
Day 3: Bwindi – Transfer to Queen – Afternoon Boat Cruise.
After morning breakfast, check out and start the journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park via the southern Ishasha sector route. Chance are high that you will sight the famous tree climbing lions resting up in the fig tree branches on your way.
Continue with the journey straight to Mweya canteen for lunch as you get prepared for the afternoon launch trip cruise along the Kazinga Channel.
Launch trip cruise along Kazinga Channel offers several panoramic views of areas around and aquatic species like Hippos, crocodiles, water bird species and wild animals which come closer to the banks in need of water.
After boat cruise, check in at the lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight stay. Accommodation options to stay include:
Budget: Bush Lodge/ Mweya Hostel/ Simba Safari Camp
Mid-range: Simba Safari Lodge/ Katara Lodge.
Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge/ Kyambura game lodge/ Ishasha Wilderness Camp.
Day 4: Game Drive in Kasenyi Plains – Transfer to Kampala
Have your delicious morning breakfast, Check out at the lodge and meet our driver for the morning game drive through the Kasenyi plains to catch the early risers like Kobs, Elephants, Buffaloes, spotted hyenas, reed bucks, different bird species and more.
After 2-3 hours game drive, the stirring journey back to Kampala starts accompanied with stunning views of areas around, rolling hills and terraces. En route stopover is included in Mbarara for lunch and after continue up to Kampala.
Our driver will drop you at the airport for your return flight or Hotel of residence if you are to stay for the night. End of four day amazing Safari in Uganda.
Package includes:
- Gorilla Permit
- Batwa Cultural entertainment
- Park Ranger Fees
- Full Board Accommodation
- Full time English speaking Driver
- Ground Transportation
- Airport Pick & Drop.
Excludes:
- Airfares
- Visa Fees
- Personal Insurance
- Expenses of personal nature like luxury drinks, tips, laundry, cigarettes.