Enjoy gorilla trek Africa on 13 days and this will take to the Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda for gorilla trekking safari and then hike the Mount Nyiragongo and then experience the wildlife in Uganda. This safari can be customized for individual or group travelers and staying in Eco – friendly safari lodges and exclusive camps.

Upon your arrival meet our guide at Kigali International Airport and transfer to Mille Collines Hotel, Kigali which is also known as Hotel Rwanda and an historical place after the genocide massacre that took place in Rwanda and have your overnight stay, Meal plan: Dinner and overnight. B/B

Day1: Kigali – Volcanoes National Park

Have breakfast, and then meet the guide take Kigali city tour visiting the Kigali genocide memorial. Lunch and after transfer to Parc National des Volcanoes. The 2 hours journey to Volcanoes National Park goes through the beautiful terraced hillsides that characterize much of Rwanda’s landscape. Dinner and overnight stay at Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel. Meal plan: F/B

Day2: Rwanda Gorilla Trekking – Visit Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village

Wake up early and prepare for today’s incredible experience of Gorilla tracking. We shall assemble at Park Headquarters with packed lunch, attend a briefing on the ‘Dos’ and ‘Don’ts while with Gorillas. Tracking gorillas takes 2-7 Hours depending on their movements. You will stay with these giant apes for 1 hr. for observation and photographing. Lunch, after transfer to Iby’Iwacu cultural village and experience the Rwanda cultural performance from once the gorilla hunters and now ecotourism warriors, Dinner and overnight stay as above. Meal plan: F/B

Day3: Golden Monkey Tracking – Transfer Gisenyi, Beach Holiday

Early breakfast and after drive again to the park head office for briefing about the golden monkey which are another endangered primate in the Volcanoes and this takes half day. Lunch, after transfer to Gisenyi and relax at the shores of Lake Kivu, Dinner and overnight stay at Lake Kivu Serena Hotel. Meal plan: F/B

Day4: Goma – Kibumba Tented Camp, Virunga National Park

Have breakfast and after arrive at Grande Barriere border crossing at 11:30 and ensure check-in with Virunga tourism office by 13:00. The tourism office is conveniently located in the Grande Barriere border post building, opposite passport control. Guests will receive gorilla and volcano trek permits at check-in which must be presented at the start of each trek. Once check-in is complete, visitors will be transported to Kibumba. Lunch and then dinner and overnight stay at Kibumba Tented Camp. Meal plan: F/B

Day5: Congo Gorilla Trekking Adventure

Have breakfast from Kibumba Tented Camp, trekkers will head down the hill to meet their Ranger guides and have a briefing before the gorilla trek. Treks usually require 1-2.5 hours of hiking each way, depending on location of the gorilla group being trekked and the difficulty of the terrain. After spending the allotted hour with the gorilla family group, trekkers will make their way back to camp, enjoy a late lunch and have the rest of the day at leisure, including time for nature walks and bird watching.

Day6: Kibumba Tented Camp – Kibati Ranger Post (Nyiragongo Hike)

 After breakfast in Kibumba, guests will be transported to the Kibati Ranger Post at 8:15am, departure point for the Nyiragongo volcano trek. On arrival to Kibati, guests will receive a briefing and will have the opportunity to hire porters. The climb up the volcano will take around four to six hours and trekkers will overnight on the summit.

Day7: Virunga National Park – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

In the early morning, guests will leave the crater rim and start the descent back to Kibati. Average descent time is four hours. Once at the bottom, guests will be transported back to Goma with drop-off at the Grande Barriere. Drive to Kisoro via Cyanika Boarder to Uganda and then to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park famously known for its beautiful prolific bird life, en-route view of beautiful Islands of Lake Mutanda. Dinner and overnight at Rushaga Gorilla Camp. Meal plan: F/B

Day8: Third Gorilla trekking Expedition Uganda

After early breakfast, we shall proceed to park offices with packed lunch for a briefing about the ‘Dos’ and ‘Don’ts’ while with gorillas. Tracking can take 2-8 hours depending on their movements. Tracking involves walking up steep and densely forested hills before finally coming across the gorillas camouflaged in the vegetation. You will stay with these Giant apes for 1 hour for observation and photographing. Relax in the evening as we wait for dinner and overnight at Rushaga Gorilla Camp. Meal plan: F/B

Day9: Bwindi Forest National Park – Queen Elizabeth National park

Take breakfast and set off to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The journey takes you through beautiful rolling hills and the Ishasha sector for Tree climbing Lions in the south of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Have lunch en-route and after proceed to Mweya peninsula where you will have more experiences the next day. Dinner and overnight at Bush Lodge. Meal plan: F/B

Day10: Kyambura Gorge Walk & Boat Ride Experience

Have early breakfast and drive to Kyambura Gorge nearby to track the fast moving and elusive wild chimpanzees, one of man’s closest relations. Kyambura Gorge harbours the only family of habituated chimpanzees in Africa. Chimpanzee tracking safaris depart from Fig Tree Camp each morning at 08:00 hrs. and in the afternoon at 13:00 hrs. The chimp population is quite mobile and the walk is enchanting. Other primates include Red tailed monkeys, Vervet, Black and White colobus monkeys, olive baboons and Giant forest hog. After afternoon take boat ride along the Kazinga channel which connects Ramsar Lake George to Lake Edward and over this cruise expect to spot wildlife and birds at the banks of the River. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight above. Meal plan: F/B

Day11: Queen Elizabeth National Park – Kibale Forest National Park

Wake up early for a cup of tea or coffee and take a morning game drive to Kasenyi plains to catch up with early raisers and predators returning to their hideouts. You will be exposed to large variety of animals like Elephants, Buffaloes, Warthogs, and several Antelope species, Lion, leopard and many more. Return to your lodge for full breakfast and relax as we wait for lunch. Depart Queen Elizabeth National Park for Kibale forest following the Rwenzori ranges. The journey will reward you with big game viewing en-route. Dinner and overnight at Kibale Forest Camp/Isunga Lodge. Meal plan: F/B

Day12: Chimpanzee Trekking Experience – Entebbe

Have early breakfast and assemble at Kibale Park headquarters for a briefing on chimpanzee trekking. The trek will expose you to other primates like Colobus Monkeys Giant forest hog, Vervet, red-tailed monkeys, the Grey Cheeked Mangabey, Olive Baboons, and over 350 bird species. Return for lunch and after drive back to Kampala/Entebbe and overnight stay at Karibu Guest House, Entebbe. Meal plan: H/B, No dinner

Day13: Departure

Have breakfast and after our safari driver guide will drop you at the airport for your return flight back home. End of services!

The safari package includes:

Ground transportation by 4wd vehicles

Accommodation and meals as per itinerary

01-night stay at Mille Collines Hotel

02 nights stay at Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel

01-night stay at Lake Kivu Serena Hotel

02 nights stay at Kibumba Tented Camp

01-night stay at Nyiragongo Shelters

02 nights at Rushaga Gorilla Camp

02 nights stay at Bush Lodge

01-night stay at Kibale Forest Camp

01-night stay at Karibu Guest House

01 Rwanda Gorilla permit $ 1500 USD

Rwanda Golden Monkey $ 100 USD

01 Uganda Gorilla permit $ 700 USD

01 Congo Gorilla permit $ 400 USD

Hike Nyiragongo Permit

Nyiragongo Backpack

Congo Tourist Visa

Uganda Chimpanzee permit, $ 200 USD

Park fees

Car entry

Boat ride

Game drives

Kyambura gorge walk

Full day professional guide/driver

En-route lunches

Mineral water

The package excludes:

Expenses of personal nature like: Visa, drinks, laundry, tips to local guides while gorilla trekking, telephone, personal insurance and cigarettes.

What to wear/bring

Dress codes are informal. Daytime temperatures are generally warm, so bring lots of light clothing, supplemented by light sweaters for the cool evenings and heavier clothing for the higher altitudes especially Bwindi. When tracking gorillas layering your clothing is the best idea and we suggest: long sleeved shirts, cotton or gore tex trousers, strong walking shoes with ankle support, socks that you can tuck your trousers into, light gloves to protect your hands from thorns and nettles, a hat and sunglasses to provide protection against the sun and a waterproof jacket in neutral colors may come in handy in the moist mountains. Travel light and remember that soft-sided luggage is required. One medium sized duffel bag and one small day pack (carry-on) per person should be adequate. Laundry services are available at most accommodations. You should also pack some zip lock bags for spare clothing, cameras, binoculars and film. Please note that you are not allowed to use a flash when photographing Gorillas. It is a good idea to take along several different speeds of film (64 to 1000) as gorillas can be found in open sun or in the dark underbrush of the forest.