Day 1: Arrival in Kigali

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be warmly received by your driver-guide and transferred to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you may take a short excursion around Kigali, widely regarded as Africa’s cleanest and most organized city. Visit landmarks such as the Kigali Genocide Memorial for a moving insight into Rwanda’s history, explore bustling local markets, or relax at modern shopping centers. This evening, unwind at your hotel and prepare for the days of adventure ahead.
Accommodation: Kigali Marriott Hotel | Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Kigali to Volcanoes National Park | Dian Fossey Museum

After breakfast, set off for a scenic four-hour drive to Kinigi, home to Volcanoes National Park. The journey winds through rolling hills, coffee plantations, and charming villages, with opportunities to stop for photography and interaction with locals. Upon arrival, check into your lodge and later visit the Dian Fossey Museum to learn about her groundbreaking conservation work and her enduring legacy in protecting mountain gorillas.
Accommodation: Sambora Lodge | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

Rise early for the highlight of your safari—gorilla trekking. After a briefing at the park headquarters (with a warm cup of Rwandan coffee), join your ranger guide and fellow trekkers to embark on an unforgettable journey into the forest. Trekking may take 1–8 hours depending on the location of the gorilla family. Once found, spend one magical hour in their presence, observing their behavior and capturing memories through photography. If time allows, visit the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Center for a taste of Rwandan traditions before returning to your lodge.
Accommodation: Sambora Lodge | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Golden Monkeys | Cross into Uganda

After breakfast, return to the park for golden monkey tracking. These rare primates, known for their playful nature, inhabit the bamboo forests at the park’s edges. After the trek, depart Rwanda for Uganda via Cyanika border, enjoying a scenic 6-hour drive through terraced hills and lush landscapes. Check into your lodge in Bwindi, nestled on the edge of the impenetrable forest.
Accommodation: Four Gorillas Lodge | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi & Transfer to Ishasha

Today offers your second opportunity to meet the mountain gorillas, this time in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Trekking here introduces you to a different terrain, with rich biodiversity—over 120 mammal species, 346 bird species, and countless butterflies and plants. After your hour with the gorillas, drive to Ishasha, famed for its tree-climbing lions. Your lodge, located in the heart of the wilderness, offers opportunities to spot wildlife right from your veranda.
Accommodation: Ishasha Wilderness Camp | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Days 6–8: Ishasha & Queen Elizabeth National Park

Spend the next three days exploring both the southern and northern sectors of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Highlights include game drives in Ishasha in search of lions lounging in fig trees, a guided walk through Kyambura Gorge to track chimpanzees, and a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel teeming with hippos, crocodiles, and birds. Further exploration includes the crater lakes region and Kasenyi plains, rich in lions, elephants, and antelopes. These days offer a perfect balance of adventure, relaxation, and varied landscapes.
Accommodation: Elephant Hab Lodge | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Days 9–10: Kibale National Park & Chimpanzees

Travel to Kibale, Uganda’s primate capital. On arrival, enjoy a relaxed afternoon at your lodge overlooking a crater lake. The following day, set off into Kibale’s tropical rainforest for an exhilarating chimpanzee tracking experience. Spend time with these intelligent primates, watching them interact, feed, and communicate. Later, explore Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, renowned for birds, monkeys, and community projects where you can join in coffee brewing or traditional dances.
Accommodation: Primate Lodge Kibale | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Days 11–13: Murchison Falls National Park

Take a scenic flight from Kasese to Murchison Falls, Uganda’s largest national park. Your lodge sits along the Nile River, offering breathtaking views and tranquility. Over three days, enjoy thrilling game drives across the savannah where lions, giraffes, elephants, and leopards roam. Cruise upstream to the base of the mighty Murchison Falls, marveling at crocodiles, hippos, and elephants. Hike to the top of the falls for a front-row seat to the world’s most powerful waterfall. Optional activities include a delta boat cruise for birders or a sundowner cruise along the Nile.
Accommodation: Nile Safari Lodge | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 14: Rhino Tracking at Ziwa | Entebbe

After breakfast, drive to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Embark on a guided walking safari to observe southern white rhinos up close—a rare conservation success story. Afterward, continue to Entebbe, stopping en route for lunch. Settle into your boutique hotel for a final evening of relaxation.
Accommodation: Hotel No.5 | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 15: Optional Activities & Departure

Enjoy a leisurely morning in Entebbe. Depending on your flight schedule, you may visit the Botanical Gardens, shop for crafts, or take a boat trip in search of the elusive shoebill stork on Lake Victoria. Later, transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your outbound flight, marking the end of this unforgettable adventure.