7 Days Uganda Gorillas and Rwanda golden monkey trek
7 Days Uganda Gorillas and Rwanda Golden Monkey Trekking Safari
Welcome to the amazing 7 days Uganda gorillas and Rwanda golden monkey trekking safari. This is an ultimate adventure safari into two amazing safari destinations; Uganda and Rwanda. The safari will start in Uganda at Entebbe International Airport and end in Rwanda at Kigali International Airport.
It involves amazing safari activities like mountain gorilla trekking, wildlife game drives, boat cruises, and golden monkey trekking as well as community tours. You will visit three major national parks namely; Lake Mburo National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, and Volcanoes National Park.
Without any further do, let us dive into the details of the 7 days Uganda gorillas and Rwanda golden monkey trekking safari.
Safari Summary
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Day 2: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise
Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 4: Mountain Gorilla Trekking and Batwa community tour
Day 5: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Day 6: Golden Monkey trekking and Ibyi’wacu Cultural Village tour
Day 7: Transfer to Kigali – Departure
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will meet our professional guide. He or she will brief you about your 7 days Uganda gorillas and Rwanda golden monkey trekking safari. You will then embark on the drive to Lake Mburo National Park. You will have a stopover at the Uganda Equator for photography moments.
Upon arrival, check in to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise
After breakfast, you will go for a game drive in the deeper parts of Lake Mburo National Park including Kigambira, Rwonyo, Ruroko, and many more. You will see animals like zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, impalas, leopards, and many more. Return to your lodge for lunch.
In the afternoon, you will go on a boat cruise on Lake Mburo. It is an opportunity for you to spot many water birds, crocodiles, and hippos. Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast, check out of the lodge and drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. You may pass by the Igongo Cultural Center for amazing cultural tours. Lunch will be along the way. Upon arrival, check in to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 4: Mountain Gorilla Trekking and Batwa community tour
This is one of the major highlights of the 7 days Uganda gorillas and Rwanda golden monkey trekking safari. Start with a delicious breakfast and transfer to the park headquarters for briefing. You will then start the mountain gorilla trek. Upon meeting the gorillas, you will spend one precious hour in their presence. Return to your lodge for lunch.
In the afternoon, you will visit the Batwa communities for exceptional cultural experiences. In the evening, you will return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 5: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
After breakfast, check out of the lodge and embark on the drive to Volcanoes National Park. You will cross the Uganda – Rwanda border. Lunch will be along the way. Upon arrival, check in to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 6: Golden Monkey trekking and Ibyi’wacu Cultural Village tour
This is yet an amazing day on your 7 days Uganda gorillas and Rwanda golden monkey trekking safari. You will start with breakfast and transfer to the park headquarters for briefing. You will follow the park guide and search for golden monkeys. Once you meet them, you will spend one hour in their presence before returning to the lodge for relaxation and lunch.
In the afternoon you will visit the Ibyi’wacu Cultural Village and enjoy spectacular Rwanda cultural tours. Participate in their local activities like harvesting crops and weaving baskets. Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 7: Transfer to Kigali – Departure
After breakfast, check out of the lodge and drive to Kigali International Airport for Departure. If time allows, you may do a Kigali city tour and visit the Genocide Memorial Site. This marks the end of your amazing 7 days Uganda gorillas and Rwanda golden monkey trekking safari.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
