10-Day East Africa Safari with Gorillas, Chimps and Lake Tanganyika

• On your morning arrival at Entebbe Airport, have a refreshing short coffee break for at least an hour.
• Then begin your adventure with a scenic 5-6 hour drive to Kibale Forest National Park. The forest is renowned for its diverse primates, such as chimpanzees, red-tailed monkeys, black-and-white colobus monkeys, a variety of bird species, and lush vegetation. You will arrive at the lodge in the late afternoon in time for an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Kibale Forest Lodge.

• Early in the morning after breakfast, drive to the park offices for an 8 AM briefing.
• Then embark on an exhilarating 3-4 hour chimpanzee trek in Kibale Forest, observing these fascinating creatures in their natural habitat. The forest is refreshing and rewarding, with a cool breeze, lush greenery, and the sweet sounds of its inhabitants.
• After the forest experience, travel for 2-3 hours to Queen Elizabeth National Park, with a lunch break along the way. If time allows, start with a late afternoon game drive in the Kasenyi Plains.
• Then check in at your cottage located in the middle of the savanna park, and look out for wild animals moving around the cottage area in the late evening in search of food - an enriching experience.

Accommodation: Irungu Safari Lodge.

• After an early morning breakfast, head out for a 3-4 hour game drive to encounter various wildlife against the backdrop of stunning landscapes.
• Later, embark on a 3-4 hour drive to Bwindi Forest National Park. Arrive later in the afternoon at your forest wooden cottage, set on a mountain with views of the impenetrable forest and gardens. You will feel the love for nature in this beautiful landscape that offers stunning scenery.

Accommodation: Bakiga Lodge.

• Have a relaxing early breakfast, then drive to the park offices for an 8 AM briefing. Embark on the highlight of your journey with a 3-6 hour forest walk, rewarded by coming face to face with these majestic creatures.
• After meeting and interacting with these amazing creatures for an hour, you will walk out of the forest and have your packed lunch.
• Then drive for 2-3 hours to Mgahinga Forest National Park.

Accommodation: Ichumbi Hotel.

• After an early breakfast, drive for 30 minutes to the park office for an 8 AM briefing. Delight in a golden monkey experience in Mgahinga Forest, witnessing these playful primates in their natural habitat. Along the trails, marvel at the beautiful landscapes of the Virunga mountains; the forest experience lasts for at least 5-6 hours.
• After the forest walk, have a lunch break.
• Later, embark on a 3-hour drive to Lake Kivu in Rwanda. You will stop for the border clearance process for 30 minutes. The drive reveals a transition in the people's way of life in the two countries. You will arrive in the late afternoon, then relax and enjoy your evening at leisure.

Accommodation: Colibri Guest House.

• Explore Goma city in Congo with a morning city tour, discovering its cultural and historical landmarks. This is an optional activity.
• Then journey for 3-4 hours to Kigali, arriving in the afternoon at your hotel and enjoying an evening in one of Kigali's fun spots.

Accommodation: Coalescence-Kigali.

• After a relaxed morning breakfast, visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial and have lunch at the remarkable Hotel Rwanda, reflecting on Rwanda's history.
• Then enjoy a city drive to discover Kigali's vibrant culture and attractions.

Accommodation: Coalescence-Kigali.

• Depart early in the morning at 5 AM for Tanzania, have breakfast along the way, and continue on a 5-6 hour drive to Burigi-Chato National Park, arriving late.
• Embark on an afternoon game drive to witness the park's diverse wildlife. The park is blessed with wildlife, including African Cape buffaloes, impalas, and hippos.
• Later in the early evening, check in at your lodge.

Accommodation: Giraffe Lodge Biharamuro.

• After breakfast at the lodge, travel to Gitega City on a 6-7 hour drive. Visit the Drum Sanctuary, a remarkable place that showcases the vibrant culture and historical background of the region.
• Then continue to Bujumbura city for another lap of cultural immersion.

Accommodation: Maison d' Accueil-Burundi.

• Explore the scenic beauty of Lake Tanganyika with a morning boat tour, and later discover other tourist sites around Bujumbura city.
• By the end of the day, return to your hotel and prepare for departure at Bujumbura Airport, bringing this rewarding East Africa safari experience to an end.