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6-Day Rwanda & Uganda Volcanoes, Bwindi, Queen Elizabeth & Kibale Safari

Offered by: USD Safari Tours

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Journey Snapshot

🗺 Rwanda ⏱ 6 days 🚙 4x4 Pop-up Roof

Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas) Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) Queen Elizabeth NP Kibale NP (Chimps)

Overview Day by Day Rates Inclusions Getting There Offered By

Embark on an unforgettable cross-border adventure through Rwanda and Uganda, combining thrilling primate encounters with classic African wildlife experiences. Discover the volcanic landscapes of Volcanoes National Park, trek through the ancient forests of Bwindi for an encounter with mountain gorillas, explore Queen Elizabeth National Park on game drives and a Kazinga Channel boat cruise, and finish in Kibale Forest, renowned for its chimpanzee trekking. This action-packed safari offers an incredible blend of gorillas, chimpanzees, golden monkeys, savannah wildlife, and spectacular East African scenery.

Route

Start	Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas) (Day 1)
Day 2	Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)
Day 3	Queen Elizabeth NP
End	Kibale NP (Chimps)

Tour Features

Day 1:Arrival in Kigali - Transfer to Volcanoes National Park Day 2:Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Day 3:Gorilla Trekking - Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi Day 4:Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park - Boat Cruise Day 5:Morning Game Drive - Transfer to Kibale National Park Day 6:Chimpanzee Trekking - Transfer to Entebbe

Activities & Transportation

Route: Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Volcanoes NP (Gorillas), Queen Elizabeth NP, Kibale NP (Chimps)
Duration: 6 days
Getting around: 4x4 safari vehicle (pop-up roof)
Transfers: airport pick-up & drop-off can be included

Accommodation & Meals

Day

Accommodation

Meals

1

Isange Paradise Resort Budget hotelless than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)

Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

2

Bweza Gorilla Lodge Mid-range lodge just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda)

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

3

Bunyonyi Overland Resort Budget resort located at Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

4

Enshama Game Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda)

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

5

Chimpanzee Capital Safari Lodge Budget lodge> just outside Kibale NP (Chimps, Uganda)

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

6

No accommodation

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day by Day

Day 1 Arrival in Kigali - Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

⏱Morning 🏨Isange Paradise Resort Budget hotelless than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda) 🍽Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Upon arrival in Kigali, your professional driver-guide from Wagatil Safaris will meet you and transfer you to Volcanoes National Park. After checking in at your lodge, enjoy golden monkey trekking in lush bamboo forests under the guidance of expert rangers. The evening is reserved for relaxation at your lodge, soaking in the stunning volcanic scenery.

Day 2 Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

⏱Morning 🏨Bweza Gorilla Lodge Mid-range lodge just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda) 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

After breakfast, depart Volcanoes National Park and cross into Uganda at the Cyanika border. Travel through picturesque hills and local villages while your guide from Wagatil Safaris provides insights into the culture and landscapes. Arrive at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, where you will settle into your lodge and prepare for tomorrow's gorilla trekking adventure.

Day 3 Gorilla Trekking - Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

⏱Morning 🏨Bunyonyi Overland Resort Budget resort located at Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda) 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Start early with a briefing at Bwindi's park headquarters before trekking to a habituated gorilla family. Spend a magical hour observing gorillas in their natural habitat, taking unforgettable photos. After the trek, transfer to the serene Lake Bunyonyi. Enjoy breathtaking lake views, relax at your lodge, and explore the surroundings of this tranquil escape.

Day 4 Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park - Boat Cruise

⏱Morning 🏨Enshama Game Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda) 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

After breakfast, travel through rolling landscapes with your Wagatil Safaris guide to Queen Elizabeth National Park. In the afternoon, embark on a scenic boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel. Watch hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and a wide variety of birds in their natural habitats. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight relaxation.

Day 5 Morning Game Drive - Transfer to Kibale National Park

⏱Morning 🏨Chimpanzee Capital Safari Lodge Budget lodge> just outside Kibale NP (Chimps, Uganda) 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Begin your day with an early morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains to spot lions, elephants, buffaloes, and antelopes. After this thrilling wildlife encounter, drive to Kibale National Park. Kibale is known as the primate capital of East Africa and offers dense forests where chimpanzees roam freely. Check into your lodge and enjoy the peaceful forest surroundings.

Day 6 Chimpanzee Trekking - Transfer to Entebbe

⏱Morning 🏨No accommodation 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

After breakfast, head into the forest with expert rangers from Wagatil Safaris to trek chimpanzees in Kibale. Observe these fascinating primates in their natural environment. Following the trek, begin your journey to Entebbe for drop-off at the airport or hotel, concluding a memorable 6-day safari across Rwanda and Uganda.