5 Days 4 Nights Rwanda and Uganda Primates Safari
DAY 01: ARRIVE KIGALI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
On arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be met by Amahoro driver/guide and be transferred to your hotel in Kigali arriving for overnight on bed and breakfast. Driving distance: 15 Minutes Activity: 0 Overnight: Marriott Hotel Meal Plan: Bed & breakfast
DAY 2: DEPART FOR VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK (RWANDA)
After breakfast your day starts with a tour of the city. Named in 1907 by Dr. Richard Kandt, the first colonial resident governor of Rwanda; Kigali city is surrounded by lush hills of green and is referred to as the land of a thousand hills. Get to visit interesting spots which may include; the craft market, Gisozi genocide memorial site & Kigali museum. Depart for a 2 hours’ drive to Ruhengeri area the second largest town in Rwanda, with its stunning backdrop of five volcanic mountains – The Virungas. Take a stop at the Amahoro office to meet with the team and have lunch then proceed to Red rocks Intercultural Exchange centre to join the local brew makers to understand the chemistry about the process of brewing a local beer from bananas fruits. If you find the activity interesting enough you can join the women in squeezing the juice out of the bananas and drink a glass of juice (Optional). Understand how long juice takes to turn into alcohol after adding in sorghum floor. Enjoy the big glass of our local brew. Among other activities they also do basket weaving and with your visit this local community will be proud of this activity and families supported financially. Later drive to your hotel for dinner and overnight. Driving distance: 2 hours Activity: City Tour + Intercultural Exchange Overnight: Ingagi Parkview Lodge Meal Plan: Full Board- Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast
DAY 3: GOLDEN MONKEYS TRACKING +DEPART FOR BWINDI NATIONAL PARK (UGANDA)
After an early breakfast and with your packed lunch ,kick-start your day with drive towards the northern gate for the full day game drives .Expect to encounter some predators happily feasting on their freshly preys and also wave to the fortunate preys that managed to survive the night. This region is best for spotting members of the Big Five including the Hippos, elephants, buffaloes; giraffes, warthogs, waterbucks and different antelope species such as the “Roan Antelope” or horse antelope, the largest and, with the topi or lyre antelope, one of the fastest. You will be amazed by the beautiful landscape, where you can see the lakes lined up like a string of pearls that demands your attention. Most part of the day is spent doing the game drives. It may take up to 6 hrs on the game drive. Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight at the lodge. Driving distance: 5 hours Activity: Full Day Game Drive Overnight: Classic Lodge | Five Volcanoes Lodge | Bishops House Meal Plan: Full Board- Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast
DAY 4: GORILLA TRACKING IN BWINDI NATIONAL PARK (UGANDA)
Today, after an early Morning breakfast prepare yourself for an encounter with the Mountain Gorillas. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest boasts both Mountain Gorillas and Chimpanzees – the only forest in Africa which can make this claim in fact. It also hosts five other species of primate, 113 species of mammal, over 200 butterflies and 360 birds. Given the fact that gorilla tracking time is unpredictable, it is difficult to foresee how many hours you will actually hike. The escapade of tracking the gorillas in the superb ecosystem of the park will be passionate for the adventurers. It may take 2hrs up to 9 hours or more and you should be prepared to walk long distance in steep and muddy conditions, sometimes with rain overhead, before you encounter any gorillas. “The excitement of seeing the gorillas makes it all worthwhile!” Briefing will be given on how to handle or behave with these gentle giants always. This is a fantastic and privileged opportunity to get up close and personal with Uganda’s very own ‘Gorillas in the Mist. Later stay for dinner and overnight at your hotel. Driving distance: Depends on the family you trek to Activity: Gorilla tracking Overnight: Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge Meal Plan: Full Board- Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast
DAY 5: DEPART FOR KIGALI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
After an early breakfast depart for Kigali via Channika border arriving for a drop off at the Kigali International airport for your evening flight back home. End of service. Driving distance: 5 hrs Activity: At Leisure Overnight: 0 Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Cost is as follows:
After an early breakfast depart for Kigali via Channika border arriving for a drop off at the Kigali International airport for your evening flight back home. 1 Person: US$ 2,990 Per person sharing 2 Persons: US$ 2,165 Per person sharing 3 Persons: US$ 1,985 Per person sharing 4 Persons: US$ 1,890 Per person sharing 5 Persons: US$ 1,840 Per person sharing 6 Persons: US$ 1,800 Per person sharing Single Room Supplement: US$ 30
Included / Excluded
Our safaris are carefully planned to give you the most comfortable, luxurious, and exciting experience possible. Our prices are per person, based on shared occupancy.
- Transport in a 4WD safari vehicle exclusive to you
- Meet and greet services
- English speaking driver guide
- Accommodation and meals as stated in the program
- All guide fees
- One Gorilla trekking permit
- City Tour
- Mineral water
- International flights & East Africa Visa
- Boat Ride at Twin Lakes 1 hr (20 $)
- Travel Insurances
- Driver guide or local escort trips
- Drinks and dining rooms tips, porter age, personal travel and baggage
- Telephone bill, laundry and any items of a personal nature
- Activities not mentioned in the program
