Gorilla Safari Rwanda, Uganda 6 Days
Day 1, Arrival
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be met by our company safari guide who will transfer you to Kigali town which is the capital city. You will be briefed about your safari. You will then leave for Parc Nationale des Volcanoes. You will pass through the beautiful terraced hillsides that show much of Rwanda’s landscape, gradually climbing to the base of the awesome Virunga volcanoes; sometimes five peaks can be seen. Overnight and dinner at Volcanoes Virunga Lodge/Kinigi Guest House/Mountain Gorilla Lodge.
Day 2, Gorilla Tracking
After breakfast, report to the headquarters of Parc Nationale des Volcans at 08:00hours for briefing, After the briefing from the authorities of the park, set off for the trekking into the rain tropical forest covering the hills surrounding Virunga Volcanoes. It is advisable to organize packed lunch and plenty of water for this sometimes strenuous activity. Return for dinner and over night at your lodge
Day 3, Golden Monkey tracking, Visit the Dian Fossey’s Grave and visit the community areas.
After breakfast, you will go for golden monkeys trekking in the Park after which you will visit other places like the Ross Carr's orphanage and Lake Kivu, and the Dian Fossey's grave. If time allows, you will also visit the local school and community projects. Return for dinner and overnight stay at your lodge.
Day 4, Transfer to Uganda
In the morning after breakfast, you will cross the Rwanda and Ugandan boarder and transfer to Uganda in the south western region. You will go to Mgahinga National Park and upon arrival, you will visit the near by Bafumbira culture people and later on return to Volcanoes Mount Gahinga Lodge/Kisoro Tourist Hotel/Travellers Rest camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5, Gorilla Tracking/Hiking
After breakfast at the Hotel, you will go for gorilla tracking again in Mgahinga/Nkuringo, Alternatively, you can go for hiking on Mountain Gahinga. Dinner and overnight stay as above.
Day 6, Transfer back to Kigali
Early in the morning after breakfast, you will cross the boarder again and transfer back to Kigali. If you still have time, you may do a city tour and visit places like the Genocide memorials, Rwanda National Museum and other local places. Drop off will be at your Hotel in Kigali or Airport for your flight back Home.
