Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrive at Kigali Airport

   • Arrive at Kigali Airport and be received by a Yaneta safari representative/guide.
   • Transfer to accommodation for relaxation and an overnight stay.

2. Day 2: Kigali City Tour (Morning) - Nyungwe Forest National Park

   • Morning Kigali City Tour, exploring national museum, local markets, art and craft shops, and genocide memorial ground.
   • Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park, known for its stunning beauty and diverse wildlife.
   • Optional: En route visit to Kings Palace Museum.

3. Day 3: Undertake Chimp Trekking And Afternoon Canopy Walk experience

   • Undertake Chimp Trekking in Nyungwe Forest National Park.
   • Afternoon Canopy Walk experience at Uwinka Information Center.
   • Immerse in the tremendous natural forest, home to various primates like chimpanzees and black & white colobus monkeys.

4. Day 4: Nyungwe - Volcanoes National Park

   • Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at Nyungwe accommodation.
   • Drive to Volcanoes National Park, passing through scenic landscapes.
   • Check into accommodation, relax, and enjoy dinner.
   • Volcanoes National Park, nestled in the northwest of Rwanda, shares borders with Virunga National Park (DRC) and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Uganda).

5. Day 5: Golden Monkey Trekking - Bwindi (Uganda) Via Cyanika

   • Golden Monkey Trekking in Volcanoes National Park.
   • Drive to Bwindi (Uganda) via Cyanika Border Post.
   • Overnight near Bwindi National Park for the next day's gorilla trekking.
   • The rare golden monkey species in Volcanoes National Park is also listed as endangered, with habituated groups available for trekking.

6. Day 6: Gorilla Trekking Bwindi Forest-Rushaga Sector

   • Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest-Rushaga Sector.
   • Return to accommodation for rest after a strenuous day.
   • Bwindi Forest offers a spectacular, steeply forested landscape, providing a dramatic backdrop for gorilla trekking.

7. Day 7: Drive to Ishasha - Queen Elizabeth National Park

   • Drive to Ishasha, Queen Elizabeth National Park, known for tree-climbing lions.
   • Optional: Late afternoon-to-evening game drive/safari in Kasenyi plains.
   • Queen Elizabeth National Park's Ishasha sector is famous for its unique tree-climbing lion population.

8. Day 8: Morning game drive/safari, Afternoon Boat trip – Kazinga Channel

   • Morning game drive/safari in Kasenyi plains.
   • Afternoon Boat trip on Kazinga Channel, observing wildlife.
   • Optional: Late afternoon-to-evening game viewing.
   • Kazinga Channel, connecting Lakes George and Edward, is a prime spot for diverse wildlife sightings.

9. Day 9: Morning Safari in Queen - Kibale Forest - Bigodi Wetlands

   • Morning Safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
   • Proceed to Kibale Forest National Park.
   • Explore Bigodi Wetlands for primate and bird watching.
   • Relax and overnight at booked accommodation.
   • Bigodi Wetlands in Kibale Forest is a haven for biodiversity, including various primate species and a paradise for bird watchers.

10. Day 10: Kibale Forest (via Hoima) - Murchison Falls National Park

    • Travel from Kibale Forest (via Hoima) to Murchison Falls National Park.
    • Enjoy the scenic drive with lunch en route.
    • Check in at accommodation and relax.
    • Murchison Falls National Park boasts about 450 bird species, including the grey parrot, dwarf kingfisher, and the Goliath heron.

11. Day 11: Murchison Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Trip to the Base of the Falls

    • Early morning game drive in Murchison Falls National Park.
    • Afternoon Boat Trip to the base of the falls, observing wildlife.
    • Optional: Hike to the top of the falls.
    • The roaring rapids and rolling plains of Murchison Falls National Park offer a stunning backdrop for game drives and boat trips.

12. Day 12: Travel to Ziwa - Entebbe

    • Travel to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for on-foot rhino tracking.
    • Transfer to Entebbe Airport for a recommended flight at 18:00 or later.
    • Optional: Excursion to tourist sites in/around Kampala City if interested (extra cost).
    • Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary provides a unique opportunity to track rhinos on foot, contributing to conservation efforts.