Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrive in Kigali – Transfer to Volcanoes National Park (Rwanda)

   • Be picked up from Kigali International Airport (before 1600hrs) or from your Hotel in Kigali.

   • Meet and greet with your assigned professional English-speaking Tour Driver-Guide.

   • Begin a scenic transfer journey to Musanze, located close to Volcanoes National Park in northwestern Rwanda.

   • Arrive at the booked accommodation and check in for overnight rest.

   • Optional (extra cost): If time permits, visit the Iby’Iwachu Cultural Village or enjoy an excursion to the Twin Lakes (Burera and Ruhondo).

   Have dinner and overnight stay near Volcanoes National Park.

2. Day 2: Golden Monkey Trekking in Volcanoes NP – Cross to Bwindi, Uganda

   • Have early breakfast and proceed to the RDB park headquarters for a pre-trek briefing.

   • Undertake golden monkey trekking within Volcanoes National Park.

   • Trek through the rainforest to encounter the rare and playful golden monkeys in their natural habitat.

   • Return to the lodge for rest and lunch.

   • After lunch, transfer to Cyanika Border Post.

   • Cross into Uganda and meet your Uganda-based Tour Driver-Guide.

   • Proceed to the booked lodge near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Rushaga sector).

   Have dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

3. Day 3: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi – Return and Rest

   • Wake up early and have breakfast.

   • Transfer to the park offices for a comprehensive briefing from a ranger-guide on gorilla trekking guidelines.

   • Enter the dense rainforest of Bwindi and embark on the gorilla trekking adventure.

   • Spend one unforgettable hour with the gorilla family once located.

   • Return to the lodge for lunch and well-deserved rest.

   Optional (extra cost): If time and energy allow, enjoy a community visit or short nature walk in the surrounding area.

   Have dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

4. Day 4: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park – Afternoon Game Drive

   • Enjoy a relaxed breakfast and check out.

   • Begin a 5-hour transfer to Lake Mburo National Park.

   • Arrive and check in to the accommodation near the park.

   • Later in the afternoon, embark on a game drive through the park.

   • Look out for species such as zebra, giraffe, eland, impala, buffalo, and possibly leopards.

   • Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

   Optional (extra cost – USD 30 per person): Join a night game drive to observe nocturnal wildlife activity.

5. Day 5: Morning Walking Safari – Transfer to Entebbe for Departure

   • Rise early and enjoy breakfast.

   • Participate in a guided walking safari led by a Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger.

   • Encounter wildlife such as zebras, topis, elands, giraffes, and buffaloes at close range on foot.

   • Return to the lodge for checkout and begin the journey to Entebbe.

   • Stop at the Equator crossing at Kayabwe for photographs and souvenir shopping.

   • Arrive at Entebbe International Airport in time for your flight (scheduled for 1800hrs or later).