Itinerary

1. Day 1: Transfer from Kigali, Rwanda to Bwindi National Park in Uganda

   • We will pick you up at Kigali Airport or downtown Kigali and drive you to Bwindi National Park. 
   • The scenic 4-5-hour drive to Uganda will take you through Rwanda’s northern town of Ruhengeri and then cross over into Uganda via the Cyanika or Katuna border post. 
   • The trip continues through the nearby Kisoro or Kabale town and finally into Bwindi National Park. 
   • Arriving at Bwindi National Park in the early afternoon will allow you to do optional activities such as hiking, canoeing, or visiting the local community.

2. Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi National Park

   • Today is a special day! The gorilla safari Uganda is famous for. 
   • You will head to Bwindi National Park immediately after breakfast to get a briefing about the gorilla trek. The presentation will cover the basics of what to expect during the trek, and how to approach the animals for your and their safety. 
   • The national park guide will assign all visitors a gorilla family to track and after that, your adventure begins. 
   • Depending on how far the gorillas are inside the forest, the trek can last from 3 to 8 hours, the average time between 3 and 5.
   • Venture into the vegetation until you come across these incredible creatures, it is a truly unique experience. 
   • After the trek, you will return to the lodge to relax, eat dinner, and enjoy a good night’s sleep.

3. Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park for Kazinga Channel Boat Trip

   • We will start the journey in the morning from the Bwindi National Park area and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. 
   • The drive will take you through Kabale-Ishaka-Bushenyi Road, which features the stunning landscapes of southwestern Uganda and tea plantations. 
   • On arrival at Queen Elizabeth National Park, join the Kazinga Channel boat trip to enjoy possible sightings of hippos and elephants.

4. Day 4: Chimpanzee Trekking at Kalinzu Forest Reserve & Transfer to Kigali or Kampala/Entebbe

   • After breakfast, we will drive to Kalinzu Forest to experience tracking the chimpanzees in their forest home.
   • Kalinzu Forest is a haven for chimp trekking in Uganda and visitors have more than a 50% chance of encountering the animals. If you are lucky, on the Kalinzu trek, you might encounter one of the 6 different species of primates that call the area home. 
   • These include the colobus monkey, the olive baboon, and the red-tailed monkey. 
   • After our exhilarating morning of wildlife sightings, it’s time to end the trip, and we will take you to Kigali or Kampala/Entebbe. The drive from Kalinzu Forest Reserve to Kigali or Entebbe/Kampala is about 6-7hrs.