Route: Kigali – Mgahinga – Bwindi – Queen Elizabeth – Kibale – Kampala – Entebbe
Style: Luxury / Midrange
Meal Plan: Full Board.  8-Day Uganda Rwanda Primates Wildlife and Cultural Safari

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali & Genocide Memorial Visit – Transfer to Uganda (via Katuna Border)

8-Day Uganda and Rwanda Primates, Wildlife,  and Cultural Safari.  Your adventure begins with a warm welcome in Kigali, Rwanda’s clean and vibrant capital. After meeting your safari guide, visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial, a deeply moving site that tells the story of resilience and unity in Rwanda. Later, drive northwest through scenic hills and cross into Uganda via the Katuna border post. Arrive at your lodge near Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, a serene setting surrounded by the Virunga volcanoes.
Accommodation: Mount Gahinga Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 2: Golden Monkey Trekking and Batwa Cultural Experience – Mgahinga

After breakfast, set off for an exciting golden monkey trekking adventure in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. These energetic primates are a joy to observe as they swing and chatter among the bamboo forests. After lunch, enjoy an afternoon Batwa cultural experience, where the forest’s original inhabitants share their music, dances, and stories.
Accommodation: Mount Gahinga Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest – Scenic Drive through the Highlands

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast before driving through terraced hills and mist-covered valleys to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its rich biodiversity. Settle into your luxurious lodge perched on the forest edge, offering breathtaking views and tranquility.
Accommodation: Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 4: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi and Community Visit

Rise early for your once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking experience. After a briefing, venture deep into the forest to find a gorilla family and spend an unforgettable hour observing their behavior up close. In the afternoon, visit a nearby community or the Batwa people to learn about their traditional lifestyle and crafts.
Accommodation: Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 5: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park via Ishasha Sector

After breakfast, depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park, driving through the scenic Ishasha sector—famous for its tree-climbing lions. Enjoy a short game drive as you enter the park and arrive at your lodge overlooking the savannah plains.
Accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 6: Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Today is dedicated to exploring Uganda’s most diverse park. Begin with a morning game drive on the Kasenyi plains in search of elephants, lions, buffaloes, and Uganda kob. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, a natural waterway connecting Lakes Edward and George, home to hippos, crocodiles, and hundreds of bird species.
Accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 7: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park – Bigodi Wetland Walk

After breakfast, drive through the scenic crater lakes region to Kibale Forest, home to 13 species of primates. After lunch, take a guided walk through Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, known for its colorful birds, monkeys, and vibrant local community projects.
Accommodation: Ndali Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 8: Chimpanzee Trekking and Transfer to Entebbe for Departure

After an early breakfast, head into Kibale Forest for a thrilling chimpanzee trekking experience. Watch these intelligent primates play, feed, and communicate in their natural environment. Later, drive to Entebbe for your onward flight, marking the end of an unforgettable journey through the heart of Africa.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch