12 Day / 11 Night Rwanda and Uganda Safari
This extensive program affords you the opportunity to make the most of your safari. You visit all four lodges and are able to indulge in activities
at each one that will promise to make your trip even more unforgettable.
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
Gorilla Tracking in Parc National des Volcans (Rwanda), Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Uganda) and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (Uganda) – six opportunities
Chimpanzee Tracking in Kyambura Gorge
Golden Monkey Tracking in Parc National des Volcans and Mgahinga National Park
Tree-Climbing Lions in Ishasha
Game Drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Boat Cruises on the Kazinga Channel
Climb any of three volcanoes
Wide range of forest and nature walks
Community Project visits run by the VSPT
Dian Fossey’s Grave in Parc National des Volcans
DAY 1:
Arrive in Kigali, Rwanda and travel to Virunga Lodge with your expert safari guide. Late afternoon Intore Dance Performance
Overnight Virunga Lodge (L,D)
DAY 2:
Gorilla Tracking in Parc National des Volcans and a visit the Mwiko Primary School.
Overnight Virunga Lodge (B,L,D)
DAY 3: Options available for today
Gorilla Tracking in Parc National des Volcans
Golden Monkey Tracking in Parc National des Volcans
Visit Dian Fossey’s Grave
Hike a Volcano
Local village and lake walks
Visit the Mwiko Primary School
Overnight Virunga Lodge (B,L,D)
DAY 4:
Visit Community Projects and travel to Mount Gahinga. Cross the Border into Uganda and late afternoon a Batwa Dance Performance
Overnight Mount Gahinga Lodge (B,L,D)
DAY 5:
Batwa Heritage Experience and Batwa Vocational Centre. You will experience a Complimentary Massage. Golden Monkey Tracking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
and Gorilla Tracking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Overnight Mount Gahinga Lodge (B,L,D)
DAY 6:
Travel to Bwindi Lodge and experience a Self-Guided River Walk.
Overnight Bwindi Lodge (B,L,D)
DAY 7:
Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and an Orphanage Dance Performance
Overnight Bwindi Lodge (B,L,D)
DAY 8: Options available for the day
Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Visit Bwindi Community Hospital
Visit Ride for a Woman
Forest Walks in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Community walks in Buhoma
Explore the Batwa Trail
Overnight Bwindi Lodge (B,L,D)
DAY 9:
Travel to Kyambura Gorge in Search for Tree-Climbing Lions in Ishasha. Relax in the Pool in the afternoon.
Overnught Kyambura Gorge Lodge (B,L,D)
DAY 10:
Morning Game Drive in Queen Elizabeth and a visit the Coffee Cooperative. Explore the Kyambura Wetland and Community Projects run by the VSPT
Overnight Kyambura Gorge Lodge (B,L,D)
DAY 11:
Chimp Tracking in Kyambura Gorge and Boat Cruise on the Kazinga Channel
Overnight Kyambura Gorge Lodge (B,L,D)
DAY 12:
Travel back to Entebbe. (B)
ACCOMMODATION
Virunga Lodge for 3 Nights
The magnificent Virunga Lodge is perched high on a ridge and has stunning views of the Virunga Volcanoes and the twin lakes Bulera and Ruhonda.
The premier luxury destination for tracking the endangered mountain gorillas.
Mount Gahinga Lodge for 2 Nights
Nestled in the foothills of the Virunga Volcanoes, Mount Gahinga Lodge is an exclusive lodge that has the impressive backdrop of three of the volcanoes
themselves. Its rustic charm creates an absorbing atmosphere of tranquility and history.
Bwindi Lodge for 3 Nights
Overlooking the primeval Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Bwindi Lodge offers a truly unique jungle experience. Separated by nothing more than an idyllic stream,
the gorillas themselves are frequent visitors to the finest lodge in Bwindi!
Kyambura Gorge Lodge for 3 Nights
The eclectic contemporary Kyambura Gorge Lodge has been converted from an old coffee processing plant and has incredible views overlooking the Queen Elizabeth
National Park, the mythical Mountains of the Moon in the far distance.
GROUP SIZE: Based on 2 participants.
ACCOMMODATION: 11 nights Lodge accommodation all with en-suite facilities.
