Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe, Uganda
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport and transfer to a comfortable lodge near Lake Victoria. After a brief rest, enjoy a welcome dinner while your guide provides an overview of the safari. Accommodation: Lemigo Hotel, Entebbe – $120/night.
Day 2: Entebbe to Kibale National Park
Drive to Kibale National Park (approx. 6 hours). Stop en route for lunch and scenic photo opportunities. In the evening, relax at your lodge. Accommodation: Primate Lodge, Kibale – $150/night.
Day 3: Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale
Spend the morning trekking through Kibale Forest to observe chimpanzees and other primates. After lunch, visit Bigodi Wetlands for bird watching and cultural interactions with local communities.
Day 4: Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park (approx. 3 hours). Afternoon game drive in the park’s savannah and crater landscapes. Accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge – $200/night.
Day 5: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, famous for hippos and crocodiles. Evening relaxation at the lodge with dinner overlooking the channel.
Day 6: Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (approx. 6 hours), home of the endangered mountain gorillas. Evening orientation with guides for gorilla trekking. Accommodation: Buhoma Lodge – $250/night.
Day 7: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
Embark on a guided gorilla trek, spending up to one hour with a gorilla family. Afternoon relaxation and optional community visits.
Day 8: Bwindi to Lake Bunyonyi
Drive to Lake Bunyonyi, the “Lake of a Thousand Islands.” Enjoy a boat ride, swimming, or kayaking. Accommodation: Birdnest Resort – $180/night.
Day 9: Lake Bunyonyi to Kigali, Rwanda
Cross into Rwanda and transfer to Kigali (approx. 6 hours). Evening visit to Kigali Genocide Memorial for cultural insight. Accommodation: Kigali Serena Hotel – $200/night.
Day 10: Kigali to Nyungwe Forest National Park
Travel to Nyungwe Forest (approx. 5 hours). Afternoon canopy walk to spot rare primates and forest birds. Accommodation: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel – $220/night.
Day 11: Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe
Morning chimpanzee trekking followed by a guided nature hike through Nyungwe’s trails. Afternoon relaxation at the lodge.
Day 12: Nyungwe to Akagera National Park
Drive to Akagera National Park (approx. 6 hours). Evening relaxation at a safari lodge overlooking the savannah. Accommodation: Ruzizi Tented Lodge – $200/night.
Day 13: Game Drives in Akagera
Morning and afternoon game drives to see elephants, lions, giraffes, and rhinos. Evening boat cruise on Lake Ihema for hippo and bird sightings.
Day 14: Return to Kigali and Departure
Drive back to Kigali for departure. An optional city tour, if time allows, before your international flight.
