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Day 1: Arrival for Rwanda Wildlife and Chimp trekking Safari

On arrival at the airport, our guide will meet you and transfer to your hotel for overnight. Depending on arrival time, you can enjoy the Kigali city tour with selected sights like Kigali genocide memorial, Kandt museum, and handcraft markets.

Day 2: Transfer to Akagera national park

After a breakfast, explore Kigali – key areas to choose from include the Genocide Memorial, craft centers, Kandt National Museum and Belgium camp because it may not be possible to visit all. Have lunch in the city and proceed to Akagera National Parkin eastern Rwanda arriving late afternoon to check in your lodge for the night.

Day 3: Explore Wildlife in Akagera National Park

After breakfast we explore Akagera National Park in search of Elephants, Hippos, Buffaloes and recently Lions were re-introduced. We have a game drive in the northern part of the park with most of the wildlife. In the afternoon, you have opportunity for boat ride on Lake Ihema to watch the hippos, crocodiles and several wildlife as they come to water.

Day 4: Transfer to the breathtaking Nyungwe national park

This morning we depart for Nyungwe forest having lunch en-route in Huye formerly known as Butare. The journey takes you through the winding roads of Rwanda and beautiful scenery of the countryside. We will explore the ethnographic museum learning about the Rwandan history and culture. We proceed to Nyungwe forest that evening arriving later in that evening.

Day 5: Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe Forest

After an early breakfast, we leave for Chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe forest. We will get briefing at Uwinka park headquarter at 5am before leaving in our respective group to start the trek deep into the forest. The forest is rich in botanical diversity hosting over 200 species of trees and flowering plants. It is home to 13 species of primates including Chimpanzees, L’Hoest monkeys, Columbus monkeys and about 300 bird species. You have an option to explore the canopy walk in Nyungwe forest for great views after the chimp trek or simply relax at your lodge.

Day 6: End of Rwanda Wildlife and Chimpanzee trekking tour

Today you have a lazy morning. After a late breakfast, we leave for Kigali for you to catch your flight later that evening or return to your hotel. Bid your good byes to the land of a thousand hills.

Day 1: US - Night on board

Arrive at your departure airport ready to check-in for a flight * to Entebbe. Night on board. * If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.

Day 2: Entebbe

Arrive in Entebbe, meet your guide and transfer to the hotel. A charming town, Entebbe is situated on the shore of Lake Victoria, Africa's largest lake. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure, relaxing or exploring the town for a chance to experience the local culture. Overnight stay in Entebbe.

Day 3: Entebbe - Kibale Forest

Breakfast at the hotel. Set off to Kibale Forest National Park, enjoying the changing landscapes as you leave the town behind. Arrive in the afternoon and check in at your lodge. Kibale is a huge protected rainforest, known for being the home of a large number of primates such as chimpanzees red-tailed monkeys and grey-cheeked mangabey. Overnight stay in Kibale.

Day 4: Kibale Forest - Queen Elizabeth National Park

Breakfast at the lodge. In the morning register at the Park Offices and begin an exciting Chimpanzee Tracking Excursion. Go in search of man's most genetically similar animal, and begin with a trek through the rainforest until you make the first sightings of the Chimpanzees. Watch as the group go about their daily activities such as feeding, climbing, raising their young and noisily interacting with each other, while enjoying informative insights from your expert guide. Return to the lodge and in the afternoon head to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Overnight stay in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Day 5: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Set off early for a sunrise game drive in Uganda's most popular national park for the best chance of spotting the abundant wildlife of the region including lions, buffalo, elephants and nocturnal animals such as hyenas and leopards, with the beautiful soundtrack of morning bird song to accompany you. Return to the lodge for a late breakfast and relax at your leisure. Later, set off for an afternoon Launch Cruise on the Kanziga Channel, famous for its hippos, Nile crocodiles and buffalo. Overnight stay in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Day 6: Queen Elizabeth National Park - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Breakfast at the lodge. Drive south through the Ishasha area, famed for its tree-climbing lions, towards Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Spend the journey admiring the spectacular natural landscape. Continue to the southern sector of Bwindi, the iconic national park home to the elusive and endangered mountain gorillas. Arrive at the lodge and spend the rest of the day relaxing at your leisure. Overnight stay in Bwindi.

Day 7: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Early breakfast at the lodge and set off to the Park Offices to register for your exciting Gorilla Tracking Excursion. Be assigned a particular family of Gorillas and head into the magical rainforest, abundant with colourful birds, butterfly and animals species, until you finally reach the group of Gorillas. Watch in awe as these majestic animals go about their daily lives, grooming, feeding and interacting with each other. It is an unforgettable experience to see Gorillas in the wild. Trek back to base and return to the lodge. Overnight stay in Bwindi.

Day 8: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Lake Mburo National Park

Breakfast at the lodge. Leave Bwindi and drive towards Lake Mburo National Park, situated on the border of Tanzania and home to various species of savannah animals including lions, hyenas, zebras and giraffes, as well as water-loving animals such as hippos and crocodiles who can be found by the lake. Enjoy fantastic game-viewing as you make your way towards the lodge. Arrive and overnight stay in Lake Mburo.

Day 9: Lake Mburo – Entebbe - Night on board

Breakfast at the lodge. This morning enjoy either a game drive or a fascinating guided forest walk to get up close to the local wildlife. Afterwards, head back to Entebbe, stopping at the Equator, where you can stand in both hemispheres at once, and visit the Royal Drum Makers of Mpambire, masters of making hand-made drums. Arrive in Entebbe and transfer to the airport for your flight back to the US. Night on board.

Day 10: US

Arrive in the US and end your trip.