Uganda, Rwanda& Burundi: Gorillas Chimpanzees& cultural Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Transfer From Entebbe Airport in Uganda to Kibale Forest National Park
1 stop
1
Kibale Forest National Park
Start your cross-border safari in Uganda with a morning arrival at Entebbe Airport. From there, embark on a scenic drive 5-6 Hours to Kibale Forest National Park, renowned for its lush biodiversity. Upon arrival, check in and relax at your lodge, or opt for an evening coffee farming experience in the Bigodi community, where you will learn about Uganda’s rich coffee culture and local farming techniques.
5 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Chimpanzee Tracking And Game drive at Kasenyi Plains
1 stop
2
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Start the day with an early-morning chimpanzee tracking experience in Kibale Forest until late Morning, In the afternoon, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park for an evening game drive in Kasenyi Plains until 7PM
5 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Morning Game Drive In Kasenyi Plains, Boat Safari at Kazinga Channel And transfer to Ishasha Sector
1 stop
3
Start with an early morning game drive. Search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and other wildlife. After lunch, embark on a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel until 4PM. Conclude the day with a transfer to Ishasha Sector famous for the tree climbing lions.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Track Tree climbing lions at ishasha and Transfer to Bwindi Forest
1 stop
4
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Start with 2-3 hour game drive in ishasha sector to track the famous tree climbing lions and other wildlife. In the afternoon, transfer 2 hours to bwindi forest, if time allows visit the batwa community.
5 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Gorilla Trekking Experience Then Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
1 stop
5
Volcanoes National Park
After an early breakfast, prepare for the unforgettable experience of gorilla tracking in Bwindi Forest. Spend time observing a gorilla family in the wild before transferring to Volcanoes National Park in the afternoon.
5 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 6
Golden Monkey Tracking and Transfer to Lake Kivu
1 stop
6
Lake Kivu
Delight in a morning of Golden Monkey tracking in the scenic Volcanoes National Park surrounded by the striking Virunga Mountains. Afterward, travel to Gisenyi, arriving at the picturesque Lake Kivu for an evening of relaxation.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 7
Lake Kivu and Optional Goma City Tour
1 stop
7
Kigali Genocide Memorial
Begin your day with a peaceful boat tour on Lake Kivu, taking in the stunning views of Rwanda’s largest lake, which is shared with the Democratic Republic of Congo. Visit local refineries along the Congo border before driving to the border for a cultural and market tour. Afterwards, embark on an optional two-hour city tour of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo to explore its cultural and historical landmarks, as well as the local market, before heading to Kigali in the late afternoon
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Kigali City Cultural and Historical Tour
1 stop
8
Kigali Genocide Memorial
Explore Kigali, Rwanda’s capital, with visits to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, the vibrant Cultural Market, and the historic Hotel Rwanda for lunch, then transfer 2 hours to Eastern Rwanda for the night
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 9
Journey to Gitega, Burundi Via Tanzania
1 stop
9
Gishora Drum Sanctuary
Travel via Tanzania if the Rwanda-Burundi border remains closed. Enjoy rural Eastern Tanzania as you make your way to Burundi’s political capital. Expect 2 border crossings
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 10
Gishora Drum Sanctuary Visit and Transfer to Bujumbura City
1 stop
10
Bujumbura Mairie Province
Begin your day with a visit to the Gishora Drum Sanctuary, where you will immerse yourself in Burundi’s rich culture through traditional music and dance. Discover the history of Burundi, deeply rooted in kingship. Afterwards, embark on a scenic 2–3 hour transfer to Bujumbura along one of the world’s most famously dangerous roads, offering dramatic views and unforgettable landscapes along the way. Upon arrival in Bujumbura, enjoy a brief city drive to explore historical landmarks that showcase the country’s fascinating past. Then, take a stroll along the shores of Lake Tanganyika, Africa’s deepest lake. Later, transfer to Bujumbura Airport for your night departure back home.
1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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