13 days in Rwanda and Pearl of Africa

Day 1: Pick up from your Hotel either in Kampala or Entebbe

Day 2: Pick up and drive to Kibale National park (The primate Capital)

Your driver guide will be positioned at your accommodation to meet. greet and ready to depart west to Fortportal,

The town rests in the shadow of the Fabled ” mountains of the moon. continue to KIBALE NATIONAL PARK – check in and have lunch.

After you go for an evening walk in bigodi swamp or do a simple bird walking in the forest.

This forests reputable for of having the greatest variety of primates in East Africa.

Dinner and overnightO/N Primate lodge, Chimpanzee Guest House

Day 3: Morning chimp tracking- Afternoon bigodi Swamp walk or whole day Chimpanzee Habituation experience;

After an early breakfast, you will either go for normal Chimp tracking or Chimp habituation

The morning is characterized with birds and primate viewing including Chimpanzee.

Kibale forest is a home to 13 primate species. Walking is not difficult as paths have been made in the forest.

And all walks are in company of excellent local guides.

The other primates that you may see include among others; – Gray Cheeked Mangabeys, Red-tailed Monkey, Olive Baboon,

Including Black and White Colobus, vevet monkeys etc.

You may also encounter other forest mammals like the forest Elephants, duikers and various bird species during the walk.

Day 4: kibale N Park and drive to Bwindi Via Ishasha sector

After an early Breakfast, drive out southwards via the Ishasha sector in such for the tree climbing lions.

this sector is famous for the tree climbing lions.

After a short drive around continue to Bwindi. Dinner and overnight at /Buhoma Community heaven camp

Day 5: Gorilla trekking day – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

The highlight of your safari; meeting with the gentle giants of Bwindi!

Expect to walk in steep and muddy conditions, sometimes with rain overhead, before you encounter any gorillas.

But it will definitely be worthwhile as you observe them closely while they eat, play and rest.

A unique and unforgettable experience! Dinner and overnight at / Buhoma Community heavens camp

Day 6: Transfer to kisoro Dinner and overnight at Travellers Rest Hotel

Day 7: Golden monkey Trekking, – Discover the traditions of the Batwa Pygmies.

After enjoying an early breakfast, driver to the park headquarters for briefing,

Then with a ranger guide move through the bamboo forest in search of the rare Golden monkeys, endemic to this region.

Have lunch and in the afternoon discover the traditions of the Batwa Pygmies, and learn about the native tribal inhabitants of the forest.

The indigenous people of Mugahinga forest, though no longer resident in the forest.

Still practice many of their traditional hunter-gatherer skills, also meet medicine men, story tellers.

As well visit the cultural sites of the Batwa and other performances in the Garama cave.

Alternatively walk through the local village and learn about community projects.

Back to you lodge for dinner and overnight at Travelers Rest Hotel.

Day 8: Kisoro drive to Rwanda in Ruhegeri

After breakfast, we will transfer to the Rwanda/Uganda Border Crossing through Cyanika.

Then to Ruhengeri- Afternoon Community tour/cultural experience Dinner and over night at Kinigi guest house /Mountain Gorilla view lodge

Day 9: Gorilla trekking day in Volcanoes National Park

After breakfast, in the morning by you will gather at the park headquarters together with your tracking gear

And parked lunch for a briefing before heading in the forest to track the gorillas.

This may take 2-8 hours depending on the movements of the animals.

You are allowed to with these awesome mountain gorillas for about an hour. Dinner and overnight at / Kinigi guest house.

Day 10; transfer to Lake kivu ;

After a morning breakfast – late transfer to Lake kivu. afternoon boat cruise on Lake Kivu

Dinner and overnight at PaladisMalahide

Day 11: Transfer to Goma (DR Congo) and hike Nyiragongo Volcano mountain;- Overnight Camping at the top of the volcano

Day 12; Descend from Nyiragongo Volcanic Mountain(it takes Approx 5hrs) – Transfer to kigali city.

Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel Des Hotel Chez Lando

Day 13: Morning Kigali city tour visiting genocide memorials.

Later transfer to the Airport for your flight connection back home End of Safari

End of safari!!!

Included?

• Transfers from and to Airports
  • Private transport in 4x4WD vehicle with gas/fuel
  • Services of an English speaking driver-guide
  • 12 nights accommodation and meals as indicated (Full board (FB))
  • 1 Golden monkey permit per person
  • 1 Gorilla permit per person 600 us dollars
  • 1 Chimp tracking permit (Kibale N Park) @ 150
  • 1 Rwanda gorilla permit @ 750 us dollars
  • Entrance to named National parks parks
  • Game drives/safaris as in the itinerary
  • Community cultural walks
  • NyiragongoVolucanic mountain Hiking fees, (Park, chafe, Porters services)350 us dollars
  • Sightseeing drive at Lake Kivu
  • Boat cruise on kazia channel
  • A VISA fee to CONGO (@100)
  • Government Tax

Duration

13 days

Destination Covered

Kibale National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Volcanoes National Park and Lake Kivu

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