Visit two of East Africa’s fastest growing safari destinations and experience two of their main attractions on this 07 Days Rwanda Uganda Gorillas Safari that is tailored to meet your satisfaction. This trip covers the African bamboo and the rain forest jungle. There’s no other country in Africa where you’ll be able to combine those attractions easily than in Rwanda and Uganda.
This tailor-made gorilla safari starts in Kigali, Rwanda Air international airport and drives through Rwanda’s most popular bamboo park, Volcanoes National Park, where you’ll take a gorilla trek and a golden monkey and have a chance to see some rare species of birds.
Seeing the mountain gorillas is the main highlight of this trip and the itinerary allows you to do that activity and maximize that experience. The gorilla trekking safari experience is so captivating that the first time your excitement may shadow the subjective experience and it’s only when you critically settle in that you’ll capture everlasting moments. You can imagine going out of the park without the golden monkey challenge. Enjoy the stubborn small creatures jumping from one tree to another. This means that you have two consecutive days in volcanoes national park for you to real get it right.
After this awesome experience, cross to Uganda via Kisoro for yet another incredible experience of gorilla trekking in rain forest jungles. After the jungle hassle, take a night at Lake Bunyonyi for refreshment then cross back to Kigali for your flight.
Day one: gorilla trekking in volcanoes national park.
Wake up early to take breakfast and then wait for the driver to pick you up and take you to the park office for briefing. Briefing is at 7:00 am and is led by the Rangers and park Guides. After the briefing, you will be assigned a gorilla family based on your fitness and age. Use the briefing time to hire a porter if you have heavy luggage. Gorilla tracking can be challenging depending on the location of the family but at the end of the day, it’s worth every effort. The chance to see mountain gorillas in the wild is the ultimate wildlife experience. Follow instructions from the park guides and wardens especially when you encounter the primates. You will have one hour with the gorilla family. Take time to observe them and take photos/videos. The driver will be waiting for you at the starting point for a transfer back to the lodge for lunch and rest.
Day two: golden monkey tracking in the same park
Wake up early once again, take breakfast and wait for the driver to take you to the park offices for the briefing on golden monkey tracking. You will be assigned a Guide and armed Rangers to escort into the forest to search for the cute monkeys. Golden monkeys are endangered primates and can only be found in Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. They live off bamboo shoots and other vegetation. Their greatest threat comes from man but Eagles are their natural enemies. Golden monkeys are very playful and love flash photos unlike gorillas. After some time, hiking in the forest, you will see the golden monkeys on top of trees or feeding on the ground. After that show hit the road to Kigali. The journey is 3 hours but you will once again be treated to the beautiful rolling hills of Rwanda’s countryside and the vast tea plantations. Overnight will be in Kigali.
Day three: city tour and transfer to Bwindi for another gorilla encounter.
Wake up early and take breakfast, after which you will go for a tour of the city. The tour involves visiting the Gisozi Genocide memorial site, the presidential palace museum, city markets and gift shops where you can buy local crafts/arts. The Kigali city tour takes between one to two hours. After the tour, take lunch in the city centre and transfer to Bwindi via Kisoro.
Day four: gorilla trekking and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi.
Wake up early after the long rest yesterday and take your breakfast. The company Guide will pick you up and take you to the park offices for briefing. The briefing is led by a park Guide and covers topics about gorilla trekking during the safari in the forest, what to expect, the gorilla families in the park and how to act around them.
After observing the group for one hour, you will return to headquarter for certificate then to your lodge for lunch and rest. Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation and enjoyment.
Day five: Lake Bunyonyi and transfer to Kigali.
Lake Bunyonyi is one of the most naturally beautiful lakes in Africa and is one of the leading tourist destinations in Uganda. The lake attracts tourists, honeymooners and Ugandans who wish to get away from the busy town life and enjoy the cool weather and beautiful islands. The lake offers great panoramic views from all sides and is a great place to go for meditation and relaxation. After that, transfer to Kigali your flight.
