A Uganda And Rwanda Family Holiday: The Ultimate Gorilla Expedition

8 Days
From $12,550
Activity Level
Moderate
Transport
4X4 Land Cruiser
Comfort Level
Super Luxury

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Trip Overview

Day 1: Welcome to Uganda

Day 2: Journey to Queen Elizabeth National Par

Day  3: Chimpanzee Trekking and Boat Safari

Day 4: A Tree climbing Game drive/ Travel to Bwindi impenetrable National Park

Day 5: Gorilla tracking 

Day 6: Enter Rwanda to Volcanoes National park

Day 7: Gorilla trekking at Volcanoes National Park

Day 8: Return to Kigali

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Uganda, transfer to hotel

A representative from AA Safaris will be at Entebbe International Airport to greet you and escort you to your hotel in Kampala. After a long flight, take some time to rest and explore the vibrant city of Entebbe before retiring for the night.

Meals included: No Meals
Accommodation: Speak Resort Munyonyo
Day 2: Depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park Adventure

Today, you’ll begin your journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of the most scenic parks in Uganda. With a combination of bushland, savannah plains, forests, and wetlands, the park is home to an abundance of wildlife and bird species. The highlight of the park is the Kazinga Channel which flows through the park, connecting Lake George and Lake Edward, and providing a vast water source for the park’s inhabitants. The park is also known for having one of the largest concentrations of hippos in the world. After arriving at the park, you will have some time to rest before embarking on an evening game drive to explore the park and spot the various wildlife and bird species that call it home.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge
Day 3: Chimpanzee Trekking and Boat Safari Excursion

Wake up early and enjoy breakfast before setting out for a chimpanzee trekking experience in the Kyambura gorge, a geological feature home to a variety of primates such as vervet monkeys, chimpanzees, baboons, and red-tailed monkeys. After the trek, enjoy an afternoon boat safari on the Kazinga Channel, where you can see crocodiles, hippos, and buffaloes up close as they cool off in the water. Afterwards, return to your lodge at Mweya Safari Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

 

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge
Day 4: Tree-Climbing Lion Game Drive and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Today, you’ll start your day with an early morning game drive in the savannah land of Queen Elizabeth National Park to see the park’s inhabitants such as elephants, buffaloes, warthogs, kobs, antelopes, and if you’re lucky, you may also spot the tree-climbing lion in Chambura gorge. After your game drive, you’ll head to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. If time permits, you may take a community visit on the outskirts of the Bwindi forest to see the local way of life, participate in arts and crafts, buy souvenirs, and have lunch before checking in to your lodge for the evening.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Volcanoes Safaris Lodge, Bwindi
Day 5: Explore the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest on a Gorilla Tracking Expedition.

Rise early and enjoy a hearty breakfast before embarking on your mountain gorilla tracking adventure in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Your AA Safaris guide will take you to the park headquarters for a briefing on the trekking experience, including guidelines on what to expect, and proper behavior while in the presence of the gorillas. You will then set out on a well-maintained trail through the dense Bwindi forest in search of one of the park’s 13 mountain gorilla families. Once the family is located, you will be guided to a safe distance of 6 meters where you can sit and observe the gorillas in their natural habitat. Watch as they go about their daily routines, feeding, playing, and grooming each other. Remember to refrain from making loud noises or using flash photography, and never try to feed the gorillas. Pack a lunch and be sure to stay hydrated throughout the day, as the trek can be physically demanding.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Volcanoes Safaris Lodge, Bwindi
Day 6: Cross the border into Rwanda and visit Volcanoes National Park

Start your day with an early breakfast before embarking on a journey to the Uganda-Rwanda border, making sure that all your travel documents are in order. As you travel through the mountainous landscape of Rwanda, enjoy the stunning scenery as you make your way to Volcanoes National Park. Here, you will check in to your lodge for the evening and spend time exploring the park, which is home to mountain gorillas, golden monkeys, spotted hyenas, bushbuck, and black-fronted duiker.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Bisate Lodge
Experience Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park on Day 7 of Your Adventure.

Rise early for a hearty breakfast and head to the park headquarters for briefing before embarking on the unforgettable Gorilla trekking adventure in the Volcanoes National Park. Guided by an experienced park ranger, you will hike through the rugged terrain to reach the gorillas’ habitat, where you will have the opportunity to observe these majestic primates in their natural environment. Take in the breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains as you trek, and enjoy a picnic lunch while observing the gorillas. After the trek, return to your lodge for a well-deserved rest and reflection on the unique experience.

 

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Bisate Lodge
Experience the thrill of tracking Golden Monkeys in Volcanoes National Park/ ay 8 before returning to Kigali City for the end of your safari adventure.

This morning, set off early to track the playful Golden Monkeys in their natural habitat. Enjoy observing them as they move through the lush vegetation of the national park. Afterwards, return to Kigali and check into a hotel for the night. If time permits, take the opportunity to explore the city and immerse yourself in the local culture. This will be the end of the great tour with AA Safaris.

 

Meals included: Breakfast Only
Accommodation: No accmmodation

Expectations

AA Safaris has designed 8 days for you that combines enjoying nature’s beauty on land and water. Travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park for a game drive and a boat cruise on Kazinga Channel to view wild game like hippos, elephants, buffalos then head on to Bwindi impenetrable park to track the mountain gorillas and unwind at the end of the day. Journey into Rwanda to track mountain gorillas at Volcanoes National Park then into Kigali town, if time permits, for a city tour.

Accomodations

Speak Resort Munyonyo
Sit at a table under a grass thatched roof or simply lounge by the pool with drinks in hand while dining on whole Tilapia fish and burgers amongest others.
Mweya Safari Lodge
Mweya Safari Lodge offers visitors an unforgettable experience. Located on a peninsula within the heart of the Queen Elizabeth National Park, Mweya Safari Lodge is surrounded by the magical Rwenzori Mountains aptly described as the 'Mountains of the Moon'.
Mweya Safari Lodge
To the east, lie the guardians of the birthplace of mankind, the Great Rift Valley hills, separated from the Mountains of the Moon by the meandering Kazinga Channel. Here the water flows endlessly into two giant lakes – Lake George and Lake Edward.
Volcanoes Safaris Lodge, Bwindi
Volcanoes Safaris 7 Bwindi OverviewOverlooking the primeval Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Volcanoes Bwindi adventure lodge in Uganda offers a truly unique Uganda jungle safari experience. Separated by nothing more than an idyllic stream, the gorillas themselves are frequent visitors to the finest lodge in Bwindi!
Volcanoes Safaris Lodge, Bwindi
Overlooking the primeval Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Volcanoes Bwindi adventure lodge in Uganda offers a truly unique Uganda jungle safari experience. Separated by nothing more than an idyllic stream, the gorillas themselves are frequent visitors to the finest lodge in the Bwindi.
Bisate Lodge
Bisate Lodge, adjacent to Volcanoes National Park, combines the bucket-list gorilla trek with a pioneering vision of reforestation and community partnership. Bisate is located in the natural amphitheatre of an eroded volcanic cone, with dramatic views of the peaks of the Bisoke and Karisimbi volcanoes rearing up through Afro-alpine forests. . Encountering one of the gorilla groups in the nearby Volcanoes National Park is a unique experience. Six opulent en-suite forest villas maximise comfort and views while adhering to environmentally responsible principles and reflecting the rich culture of rural Rwanda. Bisate is within easy driving distance of the Park Headquarters, from where gorilla treks depart daily. Walks on Bisate’s property offer birding and participation in the reforestation programme. Bisate is Rwanda’s first genuinely luxurious and eco-sensitive safari camp, centered on Africa’s most immersive wild primate experience.
Bisate Lodge
Six opulent en-suite forest villas maximise comfort and views while adhering to environmentally responsible principles and reflecting the rich culture of rural Rwanda. Bisate is within easy driving distance of the Park Headquarters, from where gorilla treks depart daily. Walks on Bisate’s property offer birding and participation in the reforestation programme. Bisate is Rwanda’s first genuinely luxurious and eco-sensitive safari lodge, centred on Africa’s most immersive wild primate experience.

Availability and Prices

Jan 16, 2020 - Dec 31, 2021
Double Occupancy
$ 6,275
Per Person
Single Occupancy
$ 12,550
Per Person
Jan 27, 2020 - Dec 31, 2021
Double Occupancy
$ 62,175
Per Person
Single Occupancy
$ 12,550
Per Person
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  • Accommodation as indicated in the itinerary
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary
  • Daily activities and excursions as indicated in the itinerary
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Excluded
  • Airfare to and from destination
  • Trip cancellation insurance or any other travel insurance
  • Visas
  • Alcoholic beverages