10 Day Classic Primate Safari (Rwanda and Uganda Safari)

The 10 Day Classic Primate Safari includes a visit to the Virunga (Volcanoes National Park) in Rwanda and a visit to the Queen Elizabeth National Park. The tour includes a visit to the Gahinga Batwa Village, where you can experience the culture of one of Africa’s oldest tribes. The tour also includes a gorilla tracking experience in Volcanoes National Park, where you can witness camouflaged gorillas and experience the culture of one of Africa’s oldest tribes. The tour also includes a visit to the Batwa Vocational Center and a hike to the Gisozi caldera. The tour concludes with a transfer to Bwindi Lodge, where you can relax, explore the gardens, and enjoy a local tea processing cooperative demonstration. The tour also includes a game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, a second chimpanzee trek in Kyambura Gorge, and a cruise on the Kazinga Channel.

The itinerary is summarized for you

• Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe International Airport
• Day 2: Gorilla Tracking in Volcanoes National Park
• Day 3: Golden Monkey Tracking and Cultural Experience
• Day 4: Transfer to Bwindi Lodge
• Day 5: Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Forest
• Day 6: Community and Nature Activities in Bwindi
• Day 7: Transfer to Kyambura Gorge Lodge
• Day 8: Morning Game Drive and Chimp Tracking
• Day 9: Second Chimpanzee Trek and Kazinga Channel Cruise
• Day 10: Departure at Entebbe International Airport

Detailed Itinerary: 10 Day Class Primate Safari (Rwanda and Uganda Safari)

Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe International Airport

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, where a staff representative will assist with check-in and transfer you to a domestic flight to Kisoro at 7 am. Upon arrival in Kisoro, an expert guide welcomes you at the foot of the Virunga Volcanoes, near the national park entrance. Enjoy pre-dinner cocktails on the terrace or by the fire.
Accommodation: Mount Gahinga Lodge
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Gorilla Tracking in Volcanoes National Park

After an early breakfast, embark on gorilla tracking. Trek through steep, forested hills to witness the inspiring moment of encountering camouflaged gorillas. Spend an hour with these majestic creatures before returning for a late lunch. In the afternoon, visit the Gahinga Batwa Village to experience the culture of one of Africa’s oldest tribes.
Accommodation: Mount Gahinga Lodge
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Golden Monkey Tracking and Cultural Experience

Enjoy a relaxed morning tracking rare golden monkeys in bamboo forests. Visit the Batwa Vocational Center and hike the Gisozi caldera in the afternoon. The lodge’s terraced gardens offer a place to relax with afternoon drinks and canapes.
Accommodation: Mount Gahinga Lodge
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner

Day 4: Transfer to Bwindi Lodge

After an early breakfast, transfer to the Kisoro airstrip and fly to Kihihi. Transfer to Bwindi Lodge, where you can relax, explore the gardens, have a signature massage, and enjoy a local tea processing cooperative demonstration. Pre-dinner cocktails on the veranda provide views of the forest.
Accommodation:  Bwindi Lodge
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner

Day 5: Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Forest

Set off for gorilla tracking after an early breakfast. Trek through steep, forested hills to encounter gorillas. Visit the award-winning Bwindi Bar on the way back to the lodge. The bar provides hospitality training to local youth.
Accommodation: Bwindi Lodge
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner

Day 6: Community and Nature Activities in Bwindi

Explore the rainforest, visit a local village, learn about community life, and visit the Bwindi Community Hospital. Participate in birding walks and enjoy a local tea processing cooperative demonstration.
Accommodation: Bwindi Lodge
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner

Day 7: Transfer to Kyambura Gorge Lodge

Continue to Kyambura Gorge Lodge via Ishasha, observing tree-climbing lions. Visit the Kyambura Gorge wildlife buffer zone, plant a tree seedling, and learn about coffee processing from the Kyambura Women’s Coffee Cooperative.
Accommodation: Kyambura Gorge Lodge
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner

Day 8: Morning Game Drive and Chimp Tracking

Enjoy a morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park for wildlife sightings. In the afternoon, walk into Kyambura Gorge to track the ‘Lost Chimpanzees.’ Pre-dinner drinks on the veranda overlook the Savannah Plains.
Accommodation:  Kyambura Gorge Lodge
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner

Day 9: Second Chimpanzee Trek and Kazinga Channel Cruise

Embark on a second chimpanzee trek in Kyambura Gorge. In the afternoon, take a cruise on the Kazinga Channel, known for its abundant wildlife. Harvest honey with the Kyambura bee-keeping cooperative, enjoy a performance, and go on a gorge walk.
Accommodation: Kyambura Gorge Lodge
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner

Day 10: Departure at Entebbe International Airport

After breakfast, transfer to Kasese Airstrip for a morning or afternoon flight to Entebbe. Connect in time for your international flight.

End of 10 Day Classic Primate Safari (Rwanda and Uganda Safari)