Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be met by our driver/guide. Depending on your time of arrival, your driver/guide will take you for a Kigali city tour which includes the Genocide Memorial Centre. Later, you will be driven to Musanze near Volcanoes National Park where you will have dinner and an overnight stay. Getting to Volcanoes from Kigali is a drive of around 2 hours.

Today is the big day! Prepare yourself for an encounter with the gentle giants; the endangered mountain gorillas. After your morning breakfast, you will go to the headquarters of the Park where the park rangers will brief you about the gorilla trekking experience. You will go into the forest in groups of not more than 8 in search of mountain gorillas. En route, your guide will point out previous signs of gorilla activity such as dung, nests, and chewed bamboo shoots. Your trek will be an exciting journey along forested slopes, entwined vines, bushes, and bamboo. Upon finding the gorillas, you will spend a maximum of 1 hour with them after which you will be led back to the starting point. After the gorilla trekking, if time allows, you will have lunch and then go for an excursion to explore the beautiful twin lakes in the region (Lake Bulera & Ruhondo).

After your morning breakfast, you will again go to the park offices where you will start your golden monkey trek. A visit to the golden monkeys is a very different experience from gorillas, the monkeys react and interact differently; they will keep on playing hide-and-seek much to the delight of the visitors. There are two habituated golden monkeys’ troops that are available for visiting. The largest troop has about 80-100 monkeys. In a group of not more than eight people, you will trek for the monkeys and spend an hour with them once you find them. You might have to follow them around because they love jumping from tree to tree. In the afternoon, you will be driven back to Kigali for your flight back home.

Our guide/ driver will pick you up from your hotel at 8:30 am in Kigali and your day starts with a visit to the genocide memorial site. Afterward depart for a 2-hour drive to Musanze, the second largest town in Rwanda, with its stunning backdrop of five volcanic mountains – The Virungas. On reaching Musanze, you will visit the Twin Lakes of Burera and Ruhondo. These Magnificent twin lakes of Bulera and Ruhondo and its Swamp Rugezi are the excellent photogenic, serene and scenic places for Bird watching activity. Moreover, Rugezi swamp is one of the most seven important birding areas IBAs) in Rwanda. In the evening, you will visit the Dian Fossey museum.

After an early breakfast, you will proceed to the Volcanoes National Park headquarters, Kinigi, to meet your guides for the day. After completing park formalities, you embark on a once-in-a lifetime experience of tracking mountain gorillas. Once you spot them you are allowed to spend an hour watching your closest long lost cousin. This is perhaps one of the most breathtaking wildlife experiences on earth. You get so close to these awesome giant primates, staring at each other blankly not knowing who will break the long silence first. Tracking the gorillas through the light mountain forest on the slopes of the Volcanoes is a magical experience. These massive primates are extremely rare with less than 900 living today. You will get within meters of the family and be privileged to spend an hour amongst them. The trekking may be fairly strenuous, up to six hours or longer at a relatively high altitude. We encourage you, for your own enjoyment, to make sure that you are perfectly fit and healthy. (We’ve had people of 70 years old do gorilla tracking so this should not be a problem, all you need is to ask your driver guide to request a shorter group trip for you if you cannot trek far). It is important to bring good hiking boots, long trousers, gloves for protection against stinging nettles, some snacks & sweets (for you, not the gorillas) as well as sufficient water as the rain forest gets hot and humid during the day. You will spend one hour with the gorillas, but it is an hour you will never forget. Return to your hotel for lunch and later dinner and overnight.

Today, after an early breakfast, you will be driven to the National Park Headquarters to meet your guides again for your Golden Monkey trekking experience. With only a small number left worldwide, the golden monkey can be found in the foothills of the Volcanic Mountain Chain (Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda, Virunga National Park, DRC and Mgahinga National Park, Uganda). Characterized by its bright golden body, cheeks and tail, with constrasting black limbs, crown and tail end, these playful primates are a pleasure to watch. Afterwards you drive to Kigali for your flight back home. ( We advise a late flight at 9 pm or onwards)

Arrival and pick up from Kigali airport, you will meet with your guide as he welcomes you to Rwanda and drive you to the lodge for check-in, you will later drive around Kigali city, you will visit various sites including Kigali memorial site, Hotel Rwanda where people sought refuge amid the genocide, Nyamata church, , Rwanda convectional Centre and finish with the presidential palace museum which was the place of residence of former president Juvenal Habyarimana at the time of the genocide. You will later return to your lodge for an overnight stay.

Early morning After breakfast you will drive for about 3 hours to Akagera national park and on arrival, you will embark on a boat cruise on lake Ihema enjoying the view of water animals like the Hippos, crocodiles, with beautiful birds like the Shoebill stork, the African Fish Eagle, Valentine birds and more. In the afternoon after a lunch break at one of the park restaurants, you will do a game drive look out for different animals like Buffaloes, elephants enjoying the waters of nature with birds like the Egyptian Goose, Zebras, impalas, water bucks, giraffes, baboons’ elands making the drive rich and memorable. At the end you will head back to Kigali for overnight.

Early morning after your breakfast, you will be transferred to Uganda via Katuna border crossing , a drive from Kigali city to the boarder is 1.30 hours to 2 hours , you will clear with immigration and later proceed to Bwindi forest National Park via Kabale town, you will arrive after a 2hour drive and check-in at your lodge in Bwindi forest , have lunch then head out for a community experience of the Batwa people and the Bakiga populations around Bwindi forest. In the evening you will head back to your lodge for rest and overnight stay

After an early morning breakfast, you head to the National Park offices for briefing about the dos and don’ts then head for a gorilla trek with acknowledgeable ranger, this will take about 2 - 5hours passing through thicket and bush trekking up or down hill while looking for a gorilla family , after meeting the family you will be around at least an hour with the family while experiencing their humanly way of behavioral characters, take as many photos and videos as you can as this is the most fascinating experience you will ever have in a life time . After the experience you have your parked lunch and later head to Lake Bunyonyi for a relaxing moment.

After morning breakfast, you will head for a lake tour with either a boat ride or a jet ski or inflatable canoe on the Lake for viewing its different islands, the lake has about 29 islands with beautiful sceneries like the Akampene island in addition to the terraced hills of Kigezi. You will return to our lodge for a picnic and evening campfire.

Early in the morning after breakfast you shall embark on the journey back to Kigali Airport to check in for the flight this will be the ending of your tour.

Arriving at the airport, you will be warmly welcomed by a representative of Gorilla Link Tours, and transferred to your hotel in Kampala. Optional Activities: City Tour: Depending on the time of your arrival, explore the vibrant and chaotic city of Kampala. Discover historical and political sites including the ancient tombs of the Kabakas, where the Buganda tribe laid their kings to rest or the Bahai Temple, etc. Eat Out: Kampala is a town full of culinary wonders. Stray out from your hotel to taste some of the eclectic cuisine of the region including Kampala’s delicious Indian food.

Today after an early breakfast, your guide will come to your hotel to brief you about the safari and will transfer you to Fort Portal, close to Kibale National park. The drive is incredibly scenic, passing through villages, lush green forests and hills dotted with tea plantations. You will stay at a wonderful lodge, just outside Fort Portal town, with spacious rooms and amazing views over one of the crater lakes in this area.

Today you will wake up early to go to the park head offices to be briefed about your chimp tracking experience. Kibale Forest National Park boasts the highest number of primate species in the world, including the chimpanzees. Approximately 5,000 chimpanzees live in the wild in Uganda, which makes it a perfect place to see them. An experienced ranger will take you chimp tracking in the morning or afternoon; you might also see other monkey species that live here. Once you locate the chimpanzees, you will have a full hour of eye-to-eye contact with them. Since they are wild animals, we can never guarantee you to see them and might have to settle with hearing their hoots and hollers. In the afternoon after lunch, you will go for the guided swamp walk. The walk (2-3 hours) will take you through grassland, small communities and some beautiful scenery, where the locals are likely to greet you with enthusiastic waves.

After breakfast, your guide will drive you to Queen Elizabeth National Park, home to a high concentration of Uganda’s mammals that include tree climbing and savannah lions, elephants, warthogs, Uganda kobs, waterbucks, Cape buffalo, hippos and leopards. There are also more than 600 species of birds that include the African spoonbill, pied kingfishers, fish eagles, pelicans, and vultures. Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda’s second-largest park, located at the base of the majestic Rwenzori Mountain Range, adjacent to Lake Edward and Lake George. Lions are often sighted both in and at the entrance to the park. Be ready to see huge numbers of hippos and elephants, and keep your eyes on the lookout for a leopard lazing in the sunshine. In the late afternoon, you will relax at the lodge. Your overnight stay will be at the beautiful Mweya Safari Lodge, located in the heart of Queen Elizabeth National Park on the Mweya Peninsula.

Today you'll wake up early. A little before sunrise, coffee, tea and donuts will be served in the lounge before we head out for a long game drive in time to see the first rays of light. You will search for all the wildlife in the park and are likely to come across elephants, buffalo, lions, waterbucks, leopards, Uganda kobs, and many warthogs. A well-deserved brunch will be served back at the lodge late in the morning. In the afternoon, you will take a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel which joins Lake George and Lake Edward. Here, you will see a lot of hippos (more than you can possibly imagine) as well as a variety of other animals which come to the waterhole to drink or bathe. You can expect to see buffalo, crocodile, bathing elephant, and a range of beautiful birds. This will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of your tour.

After breakfast, you will proceed to the southern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park, the famous Ishasha area, for a game drive searching for the tree-climbing lions. Ishasha is home to the famous tree-climbing lions. While lion cubs around the world frequently climb trees for fun, adults rarely do. The adult lions in Ishasha are an exception to this. It is thought that they sit in the branches to get away from the tsetse flies and to enjoy a cool breeze. If you are lucky, you might spot a few during your game drive. Lunch will be at Ishasha Wilderness Camp in Ishasha. After lunch, you will be transferred to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to mountain gorillas. You will get there in time for dinner and your overnight stay.

Today after early breakfast, you will be transferred to the park headquarters for a briefing about gorilla tracking. You will encounter one of Bwindi’s endangered mountain gorillas. For most people, this is the absolute highlight of their tour in Uganda. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park boasts both mountain gorillas and chimpanzees—the only forest in Africa that can make this claim. It also hosts five other species of primates, 113 species of mammals, over 200 species of butterflies and 360 species of birds. The gorillas you track are habituated and can tolerate the presence of humans for a brief period of time, every day. The time taken to track the gorillas can be as few as 2 hours to as many as 7 hours. Once the gorillas have been located, your group will be allowed a maximum of one hour with them. Coming face-to-face with a mountain gorilla is a truly humbling and emotional experience.

After breakfast at the lodge, you will drive back to Entebbe Airport. As you pass through the equator, there will be a stop for the requisite snapshot and a bit of souvenir shopping.

Welcome! You will arrive in Uganda at Entebbe International Airport, located on a peninsula that juts out into Lake Victoria, the largest freshwater lake in Africa.

Today, you will drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will make a stop for lunch in Fort Portal town. After your lunch, you continue southwards, leaving the highlands and heading down into the Rift Valley, with the Rwenzori Mountain range in the distance. Head to Kasese town before finally reaching Queen Elizabeth National Park. If you have arrived with time to spare, you'll visit one of the region’s crater lakes, Katwe where salt has been mined for centuries. Lake Katwe, which is situated just north of the impressive Mweya peninsula, is far too salty to support any wildlife. However, since the 16th Century, it has ensured the survival of the Katwe residents, who spend their days under the equatorial sun harvesting salt from its milky waters. Later, you'll return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

After an early breakfast, your guide will take you on a game drive to the northern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park through the Kasenyi track in search of lions, hyenas, buffaloes, leopards, water bucks, bush bucks, Uganda kob plus many bird species including ibis, fish eagles and vultures. In the afternoon, you will embark on a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel a major highlight of your safari. On the boat cruise, you will have the opportunity to view great numbers of wildlife including elephants, crocodiles, hippos, buffaloes and large numbers of birds like eagles, kingfishers, sparrows, doves, weaver birds, eaglets and sun birds converging at the channel waters to enjoy a sip of the natural waters.

The drive, which will serve as your morning game drive will last between 3-4 hours. Have your eyes peeled for more game. On arrival in the Ishasha Sector, you will search for the famous and unique tree-climbing lions. There are about 4 prides of lions in the area numbering more than 40 in total. Look out for the males with their black mane, which is a notable attribute. Also, there are about 1000+ elephants present in the area and you normally see large numbers. There are topi (savannah relatives of the world-famous wildebeests) and Uganda kob antelopes in large numbers. The drive is a fantastic opportunity to take lots of pictures. On arrival, you will go on a search for the area’s famous residents. At the right time, you will exit the park and continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

You will have an early breakfast and transfer to the briefing point. With a packed lunch in your carry-on, you'll listen to the briefing from the rangers on what to expect before commencing your trek. The guides will then take you through the bush, pushing your way through the undergrowth, looking for where the family of gorillas you are tracking spent the night. When you finally locate the family that you are tracking, you'll sit in the forest among the gorillas, watching them go about their day, and marvel at the dominant male, the silverback. It is an extraordinary feeling sitting in the dense rainforest in the knowledge that you are in the presence of the few remaining mountain gorillas in the wild. After the mandatory 1 hour is up, the rangers and guides will lead you back to the trailhead where your driver/guide will be waiting. You will receive your certificate and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi.

This morning, you will wake up at leisure and enjoy your breakfast, drive to Lake Mburo National Park. You will make a lunch stop in Mbarara town before continuing to Lake Mburo. On arrival, you will go straight for a game drive to see what this small park has to offer. Lake Mburo National Park is the only park in Uganda with impalas, antelopes and Burchell’s Zebra. You are also on the lookout for elands, giraffes and a lot more. The scenery of rolling hills, lakes, and swamps make Africa real, and it is in Lake Mburo where the Tanzanian savannah meets Uganda in a most scenic fashion.

You will wake up and enjoy breakfast. Lake Mburo National Park is one of two game parks in Uganda where visitors are allowed to go for a bush nature walk with an experienced ranger. On a morning guided walk, you will often encounter hyenas who are returning to their dens after a night of being on the prowl. At the same time, you can often see hippos returning from grazing during the night and returning to the lake to keep cool during the day and protect their sensitive skin from the sun. On a nature walk, you will often see zebras, giraffes, elands, topi, antelopes, buffaloes, birds, and butterflies. After your walk, you will return to the lodge, take a shower and check out ready for the drive to Entebbe. At the Equator crossing, you'll take some fun pictures and purchase crafts from your Uganda safari. You will enjoy lunch at the Equator and continue to Entebbe.

Upon landing at Entebbe International Airport, your dedicated driver-guide will warmly welcome you and commence the journey towards the magnificent Queen Elizabeth National Park, a renowned destination cherished by countless travelers. This exceptional park encompasses a rich tapestry of ecosystems, providing a haven for an astonishing array of wildlife. Prepare to be captivated by the presence of ten primate species, including the enchanting chimpanzees, over 600 captivating bird species, and an impressive collection of majestic creatures that form the classic big game. During our scenic drive, we will pause to savor a delightful lunch before continuing our venture into the stunning Queen Elizabeth NP. As the late afternoon transitions into the evening, we will arrive at our accommodations, allowing you to seamlessly check-in and embrace a moment of relaxation.

Have breakfast and embark on an exhilarating adventure through the Kyambura Gorge. This awe-inspiring location is teeming with diverse wildlife, featuring habituated Chimpanzees, playful baboons, curious monkeys, and an array of captivating bird species. After an eventful morning, retreat to your accommodation for some well-deserved rest and a scrumptious lunch. Following your rejuvenating break, set out on an afternoon game-viewing excursion, eagerly scanning the landscapes for magnificent Cape buffalos, majestic herds of elephants, and the elusive presence of lions and leopards, which require a keen eye to spot. Alternatively, for an additional fee, embark on a captivating 2-hour boat trip along the breathtaking Kazinga Channel, connecting the serene Lakes George and Edward.

After enjoying a satisfying breakfast, embark on a journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, passing through the remarkable Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. This particular area is renowned for its unique population of tree-climbing lions, adding an exciting element to your adventure. Although there is a 70% chance of spotting these magnificent creatures, sometimes they can be elusive, especially when they are hidden in the grasslands while hunting for prey. Nonetheless, if luck is on your side, witnessing the tree-climbing lions in action will undoubtedly be a breathtaking sight! Upon reaching Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, take a more relaxed approach upon arrival. Check in to your accommodation and take some time to unwind and prepare yourself for the highly anticipated Bwindi gorilla trekking experience, which awaits you the following day.

Enjoy a delightful breakfast before heading towards the rangers' post, where you will receive valuable guidance from an experienced ranger guide regarding essential trekking etiquette. Embark on a thrilling adventure as you enter the enchanting Bwindi Forest, known for its awe-inspiring beauty. The dense forest boasts a captivating landscape with steep slopes, while its intricate network of animal trails provides access for adventurous tourists. Once you encounter a gorilla group, you will have the privilege of spending an unforgettable hour observing these magnificent and endangered creatures. Embark on a scenic transfer to the breathtaking Lake Bunyonyi, nestled amidst verdant, terraced hills reaching heights of 2,200 to 2,478 meters, this picturesque lake is adorned with 29 islands of diverse shapes and sizes. Each island adds a touch of magic to the already mesmerizing surroundings, offering a sight so captivating that it could captivate your admiration all day long.

You can enjoy a leisurely breakfast while viewing the breathtaking scenery of the charming Bunyonyi islands directly in front of you. Afterward, you will begin your journey back to Entebbe, with an estimated arrival time in the late afternoon or evening, just in time for your departure flight.

Our guide will pick you up at your hotel after breakfast and then depart from Entebbe\Kampala by road and head southwest to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Have a stopover for some informative talk and a splendid photographic opportunity at the Equator. Then continue to Mbarara town for lunch. Travel through the rolling green hills of Banana and Tea plantations and head to the national park. Dinner and your overnight stay are at your accommodation choice.

Early in the morning have breakfast. Then with your packed lunch, you will report to the park headquarters for a briefing from the park officials. You will trek through thick creepers and undergrowth with your guides to find the gorillas, which can take you half an hour to three-quarters of the day. The steeply forested landscape is incredibly dense but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to tourists. 1 hour is allowed with the gorillas for photography and observation as they play, feed and groom. Dinner and your overnight stay are at where you spent the previous night.

After early morning breakfast, you will drive back to Kampala\ Entebbe International Airport for your flight out later in the evening. This day is reserved for evening flights through Entebbe International Airport or a post-night to be organized in either Kampala or Entebbe. If you request a post-night, please let us know in advance. End of safari.

Upon your arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly greeted by our representative or guide. They will promptly assist with your transfer to your accommodation for the night, the hotel provides a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere to relax and prepare for the exciting safari journey ahead.

After a breakfast you will be ready to depart for Kibale forest – the primate capital. This drive takes you through the countryside arriving at your lodge later that afternoon after stop over for lunch at Duchess restaurant in the beautiful Fort portal city. Check in at safari lodge for overnight stay. Spend the whole evening at leisure as you prepare to trek man’s greatest cousins, the Chimpanzee.

Post an early breakfast, you'll transfer to a briefing before embarking on your chimpanzee trek. Guided by an experienced ranger, navigate the tropical forest in search of the chimpanzees. Once found, you'll have one hour to observe them before hiking out of the forest. After returning to the lodge for lunch, enjoy an afternoon swamp walk in the Bigodi community, with proceeds benefiting local development. This walk offers potential sightings of monkeys, birds, and butterflies, and gets you close to nature. In addition, there's an opportunity to visit the community for a coffee experience, banana brewing, and basket weaving, as well as meeting the local herbalist. Please note: You have an option of a chimpanzee habituation experience. This activity allows you to spend more time in the forest learning more about the life of chimps, their habitat, food etc.

Today after breakfast, you will start the journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – the home to half the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. Bwindi impenetrable forest is a UNESCO World Heritage Site hosting numerous tree species, birdlife, primates, mammals, insects etc. The journey will give you beautiful times as you enjoy the spectacular views of the Kigezi hills “Switzerland of Africa”.

After an early breakfast, your driver guide will transfer you to the briefing area from where you are allocated gorilla families and a ranger guide to lead you in the forest as you trek these gentle giants. The ranger guide will give a brief on what to expect in the forest, after this you will be divided into different groups, each group has eight people. Once you locate the gorillas with help of your guide and trackers, you are allowed to stay with them for only one hour. The gorilla trek can take anything from few minutes to several hours depending on where they nested the previous night. We advise that you take along a porter to help with your day pack and also assist you as you walk through the steep/ slippery areas in the forest.

Have early morning breakfast and thereafter depart and drive back to Entebbe. En-route lunch at Igongo cultural center, proceed and make a brief stop at the equator for coffee, water experience and photography arriving Entebbe in the early evening.

You will be picked up from the airport by your guide who will brief you about your 6-day expedition in Uganda. After the briefing, you will be driven to Queen Elizabeth National Park with a stopover in Mbarara for lunch. Arrive for relaxation, dinner, and overnight at Elephant Hab Lodge. Explore Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda's best all-round safari destination. In addition to being home to 4 of the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, and buffalo), this bio-diverse park is studded with wetlands that support an astonishing 5,000 hippos. Other residents include large flocks of flamingos, pelicans, and other aquatic birds. Weather permitting, the views of the glacial peaks of the Rwenzori Mountain, Africa's second-highest mountain after Kilimanjaro, are also exceptional.

You will wake up for an early breakfast at your lodge as you prepare for your morning game drive around Queen Elizabeth National Park. During the morning game drive, you will spot wildlife species on the savannah plains of this national park such as antelopes, elephants, lions, leopards, warthogs, and hippos among others. After the game drive, you will have lunch. During your trip around Queen Elizabeth National Park, you will also enjoy an evening boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel where Lake Edward and Lake George meet. During the boat ride, you will spot buffalos, elephants, hippos, and Nile crocodiles along the shores of the lake. You will also see various bird species such as eagles, kingfishers, and herons among others. You will proceed to Elephant Hab Lodge for dinner and overnight.

You will have an early breakfast at your lodge and then proceed to check out of the lodge. After checking out, you will be driven to Bwindi National Park for more adventures. On arrival at Bwindi National Park, you will check in at your lodge. You will enjoy a community tour where you will interact with the local community of the Batwa who are forest dwellers. They depend on fruit gathering and hunting in the Bwindi Forest for their food requirements. You will also learn about their culture and way of life, watch traditional dance performances, and learn about their local herbs and food preparation and many other cultural aspects. After the Batwa experience, you will return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

You will wake up early for breakfast at your lodge. Thereafter, you will be driven to the park headquarters to start your gorilla trekking experience. At the park headquarters, you will be briefed about the gorilla-trekking activity before continuing to the forest to look for the gorillas in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. During the gorilla trekking experience, you will follow different trails in the forest as you search for the gorillas in their natural habitat. On locating them, you will spend 1 hour with the gorillas. Afterward, you will trek back to the briefing point at the park headquarters where you will be met by your guide who will drive you back to buhoma havenLodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Wake up and enjoy a hearty breakfast before you transfer to Lake Mburo National Park. After lunch, you will engage in a game drive and explore Lake Mburo National Park in search of different wildlife species such as zebras, buffalos, warthogs, and antelopes among others. You will return to your lodge after the game drive for dinner and an overnight stay.

Have your breakfast and later go for a morning nature walk. Transfer back to Kampala with a stopover at the equator for photos and also to enjoy craft shopping and buying souvenirs.