5 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking And Rwanda Golden Monkey Tracking
If one is looking for a country with something for everyone to truly enjoy, Uganda is the best Choice. The opportunity to trek the world-renowned Gentle Mountain Gorillas in Uganda will surely give you a unique experience. Hike in a breathtaking setting that connects you to Nature with the opportunity of enjoying the diversity of Uganda’s attractions, and it’s friendly people.
With Volcanoes National Park which is predominately for Gorillas, there are opportunities of seeing trekking Golden Monkeys in their natural habitat. And nearby attractions include the twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo which offer amazing and unique geographic formation features.
Cultural Tourism in Rwanda connects Visitors to experience the rich culture of the country as well as giving an opportunity to benefit the local people financially.
Safari Highlights:
- Day 1: Pick up and Kigali City Tour
- Day 2: Boat Trip and Transfer to Bwindi
- Day 3: Gorillas and Transfer to Volcanoes
- Day 4: Golden Monkey Trekking and Iby’iwachu Culture
- Day 5: Transfer Back to Kigali
Detailed Itinerary:
Day 1: Kigali City Tour
One of our experienced tour guides /drivers will pick you from your Hotel in Kigali to begin your Day tour in Kigali. The Kigali City tour features Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre in Gisozi, Nyamata church which is a genocide site, and Ntarama Genocide Memorial, as well as the Local markets. You may also choose to visit Hotel Des Mille collines which is a historical Hotel and holds a legacy of hospitality. During the Genocide of 1994, the Hotel opened doors to become a shelter to many people who were running to save a life. Later, you will drive back to your Hotel for Dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Today you will drive to do a Boat Cruise on the Twin Lakes before transferring to Bwindi.
Have breakfast in the morning and thereafter, transfer to visit the Twin Lakes Burera and Ruhondo.
Enjoy a boat cruise, viewing different Islands with amazing and unique geographic formation features. The boat cruise offers one of the best photographic moments. Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park while enjoying the rolling Hills and scenic views of the pearl. Dinner and overnight at your Lodge.
Meal Arrangement: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi and transfer to Volcanoes
Catch an early breakfast, and transfer to the briefing point inside the park to learn about how to behave and interact with the gorillas in the wild. After the briefing, the ranger guide will then lead you to start your unforgettable Hike in search for the gorillas in the park. The trekking experience from start to finish is amazing. The knowledge, passion that the rangers have for animals and nature make the entire
adventure an absolute joy. You will spend an hour with the gentle giants before walking back to the starting point. You will meet your driver to connect to your next destination. Dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 4: Golden Monkey Trekking and Ibiwachu Cultural Entertainment
Golden Monkey tracking
In the morning, you will be taken to the briefing point at Kinigi Park office, for the golden opportunity of trekking the Golden Monkeys. It is quite easier to trek Golden Monkeys and seeing them eating and playing is an exciting experience. After the trekking experience, you will be driven to the Guardian Village at Iby’wachu to enjoy Rwanda’s rich culture through dressing code, poems and dances in which you can be actively involved. Drive back to your Lodge for Dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 5: Transfer back to Kigali
You will have breakfast at leisure, then drive back to Kigali which marks the end of your Safari.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch.