TOUR CODE RU9401

Tracking gorillas through misty, seemingly impenetrable forests can be an exhausting process as the paths are often slippery, entangled and wet. This effort is quickly forgotten the minute you encounter these beautiful graceful creatures. They instantly capture your full attention with their acrobatic antics and cacophony of grunts, screeches and chest-beating.

01 Transfer from Kigali Airport to the hotel. Afternoon sight-seeing tour of Kigali, including the Franco-Rwandan cultural centre and genocide memorial site. Departing to the Virungas is also an option for the first night.

02 Depart early to Virungas for a morning gorilla trek. Lunch and a sight-seeing tour of colourful markets nearby.

03 Depart early to the park for another morning gorilla trek. Lunch and afternoon at leisure.

04 After a leisurely breakfast, enjoy the scenic transfer back to Kigali, arriving late morning to connect with your onward arrangements.

TOUR CODE RU9402

Leaving Kigali by road with a private driver-guide is a wonderful way to explore the country. Along the journey, he will share many of the country’s major attractions and history with you, making this an intimate trip you will never forget. The highlight will, of course, be the gorillas but you will also enjoy meeting delightful people, viewing stunning landscapes and experiencing lovely national parks and lakes.

01 Arrival in Kigali and transfer to the Akagera National Park.

02 Full day of game drives in the park.

03 Drive to Butare and visit the museum. After lunch continue to Nyungwe National Park.

04 Morning primate trek in search of chimpanzees, Angola colobus, L'Hoest's monkeys and much more. After lunch continue to Lake Kivu.

05 Morning boat-ride on the lake and then continue to Gisenyi.

06 Today you will drive to Ruhengeri. Rest of the day at leisure.

07 Depart early to the Virungas for a morning gorilla trek. Lunch and a sight-seeing tour of colourful markets nearby.

08 Morning gorilla trek. Lunch, depart to Kigali and on to your city hotel.

09 Transfer to the airport for onward arrangements.

TOUR CODE RU9501

In a primeval forest that is laden with leaf-mould, matted by dense vegetation and strung by fallen vines, exploring for gorillas is an experience you will never forget. With time around Lake Victoria before and after the safari and many fascinating sights to see en route to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, this safari also has a lovely cultural element.

01 Upon arrival in Entebbe, transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy local sight-seeing options.

02 Following breakfast, there will be a day transfer to Bwindi which includes many local sights and lunch en route.

03 Following an early breakfast, depart for a gorilla trek, returning to camp late afternoon.

04 After a leisurely breakfast, transfer back to Entebbe and on to your hotel.

05 Transfer to the airport for onward arrangements.

TOUR CODE RU9502

This 12-day safari is action-packed from the first day in the botanical gardens and wildlife educational centre, to exploring the dense impenetrable forest of Bwindi and game-viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Other highlights en route will include fascinating primates, bird-watching in the swamps, guided walks, boat trips, meeting local people and the highlight, searching for gorillas.

Safari Routing

01 Upon arrival in Entebbe, transfer to your hotel. This afternoon enjoy a trip to the botanical gardens and the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre.

02 Depart after early breakfast to Murchison Falls National Park with lunch en route. This afternoon visit the top of the falls before crossing the Nile on the ferry.

03 Early morning game drive before returning to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon enjoy a boat trip to the base of the falls.

04 After breakfast transfer to Kibale Forest with lunch en route. This is a scenic and interesting day trip.

05 After breakfast, enjoy a trek searching for chimps and other primates. After lunch back in camp, there will be a guided walk in the Bogodi Swamp.

06 After breakfast, transfer to the Queen Elizabeth National Park with a short game drive en route. After lunch there will be an afternoon game drive.

07 After a morning game drive and lunch, the rest of the afternoon will be on the Kazinga Channel.

08 Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest with a picnic lunch en route. You will also visit the Maramagambo Forest and enjoy a walk to the bat caves.

09 Following an early breakfast, depart for a gorilla trek, returning to camp late afternoon.

10 Following an early breakfast depart for a gorilla trek, then return to camp late afternoon.

11 Early morning departure for Lake Mburo with a game drive through the park.

12 Transfer back to Entebbe for onward arrangements.