Day 1: Kigali – Transfer to Musanze & Dian Fossey Campus Visit
Upon arrival in Kigali, meet your guide and enjoy a scenic drive to Musanze, nestled at the base of the Virunga Mountains. After check-in and a brief rest, visit the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund Campus. Learn about Fossey’s legacy and current conservation efforts through interactive exhibits and a guided tour.
Accommodation: Isange Paradise Resort
Day 2: Golden Monkey Trek & Transfer to Bwindi (Uganda)
After an early breakfast, head into Volcanoes National Park for an exciting golden monkey trek. These playful, endangered primates offer a dynamic and photogenic experience. After the trek, check out and enjoy a scenic cross-border journey into Uganda, arriving in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest by evening.
Accommodation: Bweza Gorilla Lodge
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi & Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Today’s highlight is an unforgettable gorilla trekking adventure in Bwindi. After an early morning briefing, set off through the dense forest to locate a gorilla family. Spend a magical hour observing them in their natural habitat. After lunch, transfer to the serene Lake Bunyonyi, where you’ll enjoy a relaxed evening by the lake.
Accommodation: Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort
Day 4: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Enjoy breakfast with a view of the lake before heading north to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The drive offers spectacular scenery—rolling hills, terraced farms, and crater lakes. Arrive in the afternoon and settle into your safari lodge.
Accommodation: Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
Day 5: Game Drive & Boat Safari on Kazinga Channel
Begin the day with a sunrise game drive across the Kasenyi plains, where you’re likely to spot lions, elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, and more. After lunch, take a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, famous for its high concentration of hippos, crocodiles, and rich birdlife. Return to your lodge for a restful evening
accommodation: Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
Day 6: Chimpanzee Trek in Kalinzu & Return to Kigali
After an early breakfast, visit Kalinzu Forest Reserve for a chimpanzee trekking experience. Track these fascinating primates and explore the forest’s diverse ecosystem. Afterwards, begin your drive back to Kigali, arriving by evening.
End of tour.