10 Days Rwanda Uganda Gorilla Trek

This 10 Days Rwanda Uganda Gorilla Trek takes you to Africa’s most extraordinary landscapes in Uganda and Rwanda home of endangered Mountain Gorillas. Explore the mystical Central African forests and meet the sun-dappled savannas of the Great Rift Valley on this amazing 10 Days Rwanda Uganda gorilla trekking safari trip. This is one of the most breathtaking safaris in Africa offering an adventure seeker an opportunity to see the mountain gorillas, wild chimpanzees, as well as savanna wildlife that includes elephants, tree-climbing lions, leopards, buffaloes, hippos, etc. Hike through the tropical rain forest on a search for the few remaining mountain gorillas, traverse corners of savanna plains enjoying game drives, and enjoy sightseeing on this memorable holiday in Africa.

Early morning after breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel by our tour guide for a transfer to Murchison Falls National Park. You may branch off at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Nakasongola to track the Rhinos and later continue to the park. Arrive in Murchison Falls with a visit to the top of the falls for a remarkable sight of the Nile crashing through a narrow gorge of 7m wide before plunging 43m deep into the devil’s cauldron. You will then drive to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay at Paraa safari lodge, Pakuba safari lodge or Red Chili .

After a heavy breakfast, you will embark on an early morning game drive where you are likely to spot animals like Lions, buffaloes, waterbuck, Jackson’s hartebeest, Rothschild’s giraffe, and oribi among others. Return for lunch which will be followed by a breathtaking launch cruise for a wide view of Hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, and several water birds such as the shoebill stork, the most sought-after bird in Africa among others. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay at Paraa safari lodge, Pakuba safari lodge, or Red Chili.

After an early breakfast, you will depart for Kibale National Park. The drive goes through the Albertan Escarpment of the western arm of the East African Rift Valley with dramatic views of Lake Albert, traditional homesteads, and scenic views of the mountains of the moon. Reach Fort Portal in the evening for dinner and overnight stay at Ndali Lodge, Mountains of the Moon, Rwenzori view guest House.

After Breakfast, you will head to the park headquarters for a short briefing and then proceed into the forest for a chimp trekking adventure. Watch out for other primate species such as the Colobus monkeys, grey checked mangabey, red Colobus, blue monkeys, and Olive baboons among others that give the forest the crown of the Primate capital of the World. Return for lunch and later transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park with a wide view of some animals en route such as the Elephants, buffaloes, and Uganda Kobs among others. Arrive in the evening for relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay at Mweya safari lodge, Enganzi Lodge.

After Breakfast, you will head to the park headquarters for a short briefing and then proceed into the forest for a chimp trekking adventure. Watch out for other primate species such as the Colobus monkeys, grey checked mangabey, red Colobus, blue monkeys, and Olive baboons among others that give the forest the crown of the Primate capital of the World. Return for lunch and later transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park with a wide view of some animals en route such as the Elephants, buffaloes, and Uganda Kobs among others. Arrive in the evening for relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay at Mweya safari lodge, Enganzi Lodge.

After a heavy breakfast, you will depart for Bwindi impenetrable national park– home to half of the endangered Mountain gorillas in the world. It is a scenic drive with an en-route game drive in the Ishasha sector that offers an opportunity of viewing the tree-climbing lions at a closer range and later continues to Bwindi with lunch en route. Arriving in the evening for dinner and overnight stay at Gorilla safari lodge, Gorilla mist camp, or Bakiga Lodge.

Following the morning breakfast, you will head to the park headquarters with packed lunch for a vital briefing prior to trekking the gorillas in the thick impenetrable forest.

You get to spend an hour with the gorillas after having trekked for about 2-8 hours. If you have time and still feel strong just head for an optional brief community walk to the local Batwa community. Check out the curio shops, and children’s schools and also get a chance to explore more about their unique culture and many more. Dinner and overnight stay at Gorilla safari lodge, Gorilla mist camp, or Bakiga Lodge.

After enjoying that wonderful experience of the gorillas in Bwindi, we will proceed to the one more prime destination for gorillas in Rwanda based in Parc National des Volcanoes PNV). Volcanoes are part of the Virunga mountains which have different peaks like Bisoke, Karisimbi, Muhabura, and Sabinyo. Marvel at this beautiful mountainous country also called “a land of a thousand hills.” Arrive in the evening for dinner and overnight stay at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, Le Palme, or Muhabura Hotel.

After a warm breakfast, you will proceed to the park headquarters with your packed lunch for a second gorilla experience. Go for gorilla trekking in the Volcanoes forest immediately after being briefed as you search for the gentle apes. Use the 1 hour given to you to Observe and learn the behavior and communication skills of these unique creatures among other things. Use this moment to learn and discover all there is about the gorillas. On return, depending on time and your energy, you may take an optional cultural walk to the Banyarwanda people where you will enjoy their different performances and also get a chance to explore more about their unique culture. Dinner and overnight stay at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, Le Palme, or Muhabura Hotel.

After a heavy breakfast, you will transfer to Kigali for a city tour where you will visit the Genocide memorial grounds, art and craft shops, museum, and local markets among other places, and later proceed to the airport for your scheduled flight.

End of the 10 Days Rwanda Uganda Gorilla Trek.

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