Rwanda & Uganda Gorillas, Chimps, & Game

Duration
10 days
Price from
£6,590 pp.
Location
Uganda, Africa
Gorilla A Robert Brierley

Trip Highlights

  • Luxury lodges with scenic views
  • Gorilla & chimp trekking combo
  • Thrilling wildlife safari drives

What's Included

  • 11 nights accommodation
  • All internal flights/transfers
  • Private English speaking guide/driver

Discover the green lush fertile soils

Discover Rwanda & Uganda's stunning wildlife, wild places and fascinating people

Our Rwanda & Uganda Gorillas, Chimpanzees, & Game itinerary offers a truly inspirational and transformative holiday experience, packed with unforgettable moments; some of Africa’s most exquisite scenery; abundant wildlife and warm, welcoming people. Spend time with the Mountain gorillas and learn about their conservation, visit a Genocide Memorial Site, have the opportunities to partake in Gorilla and Chimpanzee Habituation programmes, do Lion Monitoring; walk the exquisite Ivi River Trail and have some wonderful, authentic cultural experiences.


Trip Itinerary

Day 1 Kigali, Rwanda - Mgahinga Gorilla NP, Uganda

Staying at Mount Gahinga Lodge

On arrival you will be met by your professional driver-guide and transferred to the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre which contains a permanent historically factual and extremely moving exhibition of the Rwandan genocide.

After lunch, you are transferred over the Rwanda/Uganda border and onto the boundary of Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (an approx. 4½hr scenic leisurely drive).

Finally, you check into the stunningly located Mt. Gahinga Lodge where you will stay for 1-Night in 1x Double Stone Banda on a Full-Board Basis.

Day 2 Mgahinga Gorilla NP - Nkuringo, Bwindi Impenetrable NP

This morning, you set off into the forest to track the golden monkeys. Here, it is hoped to spend an hour with the cheeky primates.

This afternoon, you are transferred to the scenic Nkuringo section of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Finally, you check-in to the wonderful Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge where you will stay for 2-Nights in 1x Double Private Garden Cottage Room on a Full-Board Basis.

Day 3 Gorilla habituation!

Day 4 Nkuringo, Bwindi Impenetrable NP - Ishasha, Southern Queen Elizabeth NP

Day 5 Ishasha, Southern Queen Elizabeth NP - Escarpment, Queen Elizabeth NP

Day 6 Game Drive and Kazinga Channel boat trip!

Day 7 Chimpanzee trek!

Day 8 Escarpment, Queen Elizabeth NP - Kibale Forest NP

Day 9 Chimp tracking and Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary!

Day 10 Kibale Forest NP - Entebbe (EBB)

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When to visit Rwanda

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January

January is the dry season in Rwanda, making it a popular time to visit - meaning prices are higher, so it is important to book in advance.

February

February is the dry season in Rwanda, making it a popular time to visit - meaning prices are higher, so it is important to book in advance. The sunny and warm weather makes it a perfect time to go tracking for gorillas in the highlands and enjoy activities across Rwanda.

March

The beginning of the long rainy season is the prime time to trek to see chimpanzees, fruit begins to ripen bringing them to the reaches of the forest canopy. Gorilla trekking can still be undertaken, with discounts on permits often given.

April

Continuing rains throughout April means chimp sightings are still at their best. April is a good time to track gorillas as you may be able to take advantage of deals and discounts.

May

Rains ease and Rwanda's parks and reserves are lush and bountiful, with newborn animals making their first journey through the parks.

  • The Kigali International Peace Marathon takes place, with three events, full, half and a 10k marathon.

June

It is dry season in Rwanda, the peak time to travel. Wildlife sightings become more common, making a popular time of year to travel.

Top Tip - there is always the chance of showers so make sure you pack your waterproofs especially for the rainforest.

July

It is dry season in Rwanda, the peak time to travel. Wildlife sightings become more common, making a popular time of year to travel.

Top Tip - there is always the chance of showers so make sure you pack your waterproofs especially for the rainforest.

August

It is dry season in Rwanda, the peak time to travel. Wildlife sightings become more common, making a popular time of year to travel.

Top Tip - there is always the chance of showers so make sure you pack your waterproofs especially for the rainforest.

September

It is dry season in Rwanda, the peak time to travel. Wildlife sightings become more common, making a popular time of year to travel.

Top Tip - there is always the chance of showers so make sure you pack your waterproofs especially for the rainforest.

October

Photographers it is an excellent time to travel, rain showers clear as quickly as they came clearing to reveal beautiful clear skies. It is the ideal time to admire Rwanda's incredible mountainous scenery.

November

Photographers it is an excellent time to travel, rain showers clear as quickly as they came clearing to reveal beautiful clear skies. It is the ideal time to admire Rwanda's incredible mountainous scenery.

December

December is the dry season in Rwanda, making it a popular time to visit - meaning prices are higher, so it is important to book in advance. The sunny and warm weather makes it a perfect time to go tracking for gorillas in the highlands and enjoy activities across Rwanda.

Shirley Newman

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