7-Day Rwanda Golden Monkeys, Uganda Gorillas, & Chimps
Overview
Tour Overview
This 7-day safari highlights gorilla trekking in Uganda and Golden Monkey Tracking in Rwanda, wildlife viewing at Queen Elizabeth National Park and chimpanzee
Day by Day
Itinerary
Arrival & Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Day 1Arrival & Transfer to Volcanoes National Park Arrival & Transfer to Volcanoes National Park You will be welcomed by your driver or guide and transferred to Ruhengeri—the base town of Volcanoes National Park. This is a 2 hours drive journey thru the scenic hills of Rwanda. You will have numerous stop overs for taking pictures or for using a restroom. You can Opt to Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial before leaving Kigali City. Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas) Best Time To Visit June to August (It is drier and hiking is easier) High Season June to September (Permits are scarce) Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot) Wildlife in Volcanoes NP GorillaCommon ChimpanzeeNone ElephantRare BuffaloRare White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone Show more GiraffeNone LionNone LeopardNone CheetahNone ZebraNone WildebeestNone HippoNone Accommodation: Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda) +2 Photos Meals & Drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Golden Monkey Tracking in Rwanda & Transfer to Uganda
Day 2Golden Monkey Tracking in Rwanda & Transfer to Uganda Golden Monkey Tracking in Rwanda & Transfer to Uganda Wake up to an early breakfast and transfer to the park headquarters for briefing. Later, proceed for Golden Monkey tracking activity on the bamboo slopes of Volcanoes National Park. Golden monkey trekking in Rwanda usually lasts a few hours (2 to 6). From the trek, have lunch and drive to Uganda via Cyanika border proceeding to Bwindi impenetrable National Park arriving late in the afternoon. Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas) Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest) High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce) Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall) Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP GorillaCommon ChimpanzeeRare ElephantRare White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone LionNone Show more GiraffeNone LeopardNone CheetahNone BuffaloNone ZebraNone WildebeestNone HippoNone Accommodation: Bweza Gorilla Lodge Mid-range lodge just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda) +2 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 3Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park After enjoying an early breakfast, report to the park headquarters for a vital briefing and allocation of the gorilla family before you set off gorilla trekking. Enter the forest trekking through the steep, densely forested hills. Finally coming across the gorillas camouflaged in the vegetation is an inspiring and privileged moment. Tracking in the Bwindi forest requires stamina and can often take most of the day. Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas) Accommodation: Bweza Gorilla Lodge Mid-range lodge just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 4Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park after enjoying your breakfast. Upon your arrival, you will enjoy a game drive in Ishasha sector for the tree climbing lions. Afterwards, transfer to the lodge and rest. The animal species to view here include; the lions, elephants, antelopes and birds. Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda) Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Dry seasons) High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda) Best Weather June to July and January to February (Less rainfall) Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP ChimpanzeeOccasional ElephantCommon LionCommon BuffaloCommon HippoAbundant LeopardOccasional Show more GiraffeNone White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone CheetahNone ZebraNone WildebeestNone Wild DogNone Accommodation: Elephant Hab Lodge Mid-range lodge just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps, Uganda) +7 Photos +6 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Morning Game Drive & A Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel
Day 5Morning Game Drive & A Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel Morning Game Drive & A Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel Enjoy breakfast and then proceed for the morning game drive within the park. You'll get a chance to view many animal species that you would have missed on the previous game drives. Return to the lodge and enjoy lunch as you prepare for a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. Later, return to the lodge and rest for the evening. Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda) Accommodation: Elephant Hab Lodge Mid-range lodge just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps, Uganda) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Transfer to Kibale N/P & Afternoon Chimpanzee Tracking
Day 6Transfer to Kibale N/P & Afternoon Chimpanzee Tracking Transfer to Kibale N/P & Afternoon Chimpanzee Tracking Enjoy breakfast in the morning and then proceed with your drive to Kibale Forest National Park which is known for the highest concentration of primates in Uganda. Have an afternoon Chimpanzee trekking experience in the world's Primate Capital. Chimpanzee trekking usually takes 3 to 5 hours. Main Destination: Kibale National Park (Chimps) Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Chimp trekking is easiest) High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda) Best Weather January to February and June to July (Least rain) Wildlife in Kibale NP ChimpanzeeCommon ElephantOccasional BuffaloOccasional LionVery Rare LeopardVery Rare HippoRare Show more GiraffeNone White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone CheetahNone ZebraNone WildebeestNone Accommodation: Turaco Treetops Lodge Mid-range lodge bordering Kibale NP (Chimps, Uganda) without fences +19 Photos +18 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Transfer To Entebbe International Airport or Kigali
Day 7Transfer To Entebbe International Airport or Kigali Transfer To Entebbe International Airport or Kigali You can opt for morning activities such as the Bigodi Swamp Walk and the Bigodi Cultural Tour, you can also otp to transfer back to Kigali or proceed to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight. Optional Domestic Flights for 1 hour can be arranged at extra Costs, Just let us know what you prefer. Main Destination: Entebbe (City, Uganda) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included) End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred, you can contact the operator directly Next: Request a Quote Request a Quote Disclaimer This tour is offered by Kajie Safaris, not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings. If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change
What's covered
Included & Excluded
Included
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
- What is included in this tour
Not Included
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
What travellers say
Verified Reviews
We had an amazing gorilla safari experience in Uganda, and we were extremely satisfied with the entire trip. Everything was very well organized, and we felt safe and well taken care of from start to finish. Our guides, Sualit, Jamal, and...
I had the most incredible experience with Kajie Safaris on their 5-day tour, which included Gorilla Tracking, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Chimpanzee Tracking. From start to finish, everything was flawlessly organized. My guide...
We (My husband and I) traveled to Uganda for a 9-day safari with Kajie Safaris, and it exceeded all of our expectations in every possible way. Ronald, the manager, was incredibly helpful and responsive throughout the entire planning...
We had an outstanding experience with Kajie Safaris travel agency during our 6 days tour from Rwanda to Uganda. The entire itinerary (Kigali, Golden Monkeys trekking, Gorilla trekking, Safari in Queen Elizabeth Park, Water safari on Kazinga...
From start to finish we were very impressed with Kajie. They had excellent communication throughout the booking process and were very quick to respond to any enquiries. Our tour guide, Bosco, was intelligent, informative, friendly, kind,...
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