Day 01: Arrive Entebbe (UGANDA)

Uganda is well connected with several airlines from Europe and other parts of Africa. The capital Kampala; however, the main airport is called Entebbe (EBB) located only 30Kms away. The original name of Uganda is (the kingdom of) Buganda with the most dominant tribe being Baganda and the most widely spoken language is called Luganda. Winston Churchill described Uganda as the “Pearl of Africa”.

Overnight: Option 1: Boma Guest House, Entebbe / Option 2: Hotel No.5, Entebbe (1 night)

Day 02: Entebbe/Lake Mburo National Park (Drive)

After breakfast, we head south to Lake Mburo National Park. The morning drive will take us into rural Uganda with its enchanting green scenery, seeing villages and meeting the local folks. After a freshly cooked lunch at a local restaurant we look out for imaginary line called, The Equator where we will a unique opportunity to check out the facts from the myths of what happens at the Equator. Definitely not to miss is taking a photo of yourself with one leg on the northern hemisphere and the other on the southern. At Lake Mburo National Park we go on our first game drive. It is the best place in the country to see the Eland Antelopes, Zebra, Topi, Impala, and Acacia. The five lakes within the park attract hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of some 330 species of water birds. Evening, enjoy an optional guided safari walk.

Overnight: Option 1: Rwakobo Rock Lodge, Lake Mburo National Park / Option 2: Kigambira Lodge, Lake Mburo National Park (1 night) (B, L, D)

Day 03: Lake Mburo National Park/Bwindi (Drive)

Another scenic and rural Uganda topography as we drive to the famous Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Here we see beautiful scenery with terrace farming and villages where we will also meet the friendly villagers. Best known for its Mountain Gorillas, the Montane Forest also attracts spectacular birds. There are some 24 Albertine Rift endemics including the African Green Broadbill, Bar Tailed Trogon and other beautiful forest species. Tonight, we take a good night’s rest to get ready for our first gorilla tracking activity scheduled for the next day.

Overnight: Option 1: Lake Mulehe Gorilla Lodge, Bwindi / Option 2: Four Gorillas Lodge, Bwindi (2 nights) (B, L, D)

Day 04: Gorilla Tracking Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

An exciting day ahead when at 0730AM we become part of small groups of no more than 8 persons. This will be a day of incredible experience and in the excitement do not forget to take your lunch boxes and all necessary gear to track the rare Mountain Gorillas. The trek is considered to be one of the most exciting wildlife activities on earth. There are now around only 650 mountain gorillas in the world! The tracking may take between 2 to 6 hours and every moment is as exciting as the one before. Experienced and well-educated game park guides accompany us and interpret the flora, fauna and the lifestyles of the Gorillas. Afternoon, relax at the lodge or go for an optional Village walk returning to the lodge before dinner. (B, L, D)

Day 05: Bwindi/Parc National des Volcans, Musanze (RWANDA)

Today we bid kwaheri (goodbye in Swahili the common African language for both countries) and enter Rwanda – the land of chimps and gorillas. Whilst Uganda was under the British influences, Rwanda was part of the German East African domain. The impact of colonial past of different rulers can be easily noticed. Crossing over, we view beautiful scenery and terraced farming as we arrive at the famous Parc National des Volcans in the town of Musanze just in time for lunch. Afternoon is free for optional activities like walking around the valley, seeing the Ibyiwatu Cultural group performance where we can get to know about their culture, music, dance, drama and  hospitality. Dinner at our hotel. An early retirement to be ready for an early morning gorilla tracking the following day.

Overnight: Option 1: Davinci Lodge, Musanze / Option 2: Five Volcanoes Boutique Lodge, Musanze (2 nights) (B, L, D)

Day 06: Volcanoes National Park – 2nd gorilla tracking

Early morning wakeup call to be in time for our 2nd Gorilla tracking. Do not forget to take all necessary gear to track the rare Mountain Gorillas. This will be yet another day of one of the most exciting wildlife experiences - a never to be forgotten one. The vibrant birdcalls and squabbles of the golden monkeys in the forest will eventually bring us to the gorillas in their natural habitat.  Starring into the eyes of these gentle giants is a truly once in a lifetime experience. Our specialized guide explains us about flora, fauna and lifestyle of the Gorillas. Depending on how the sighting goes we return to our lodge after what will have been an incredible experience. Afternoon is free to relax. The region here is popular to trace the Golden Monkeys – an exciting optional activity that lasts about 2 hours. Or you may just laze around. (B, L, D)

Day 07: Musanze/ Depart Kigali (Drive)

Morning drive to Kigali the capital of Rwanda. This relatively short drive will give us sufficient time to explore Kigali – rated as the cleanest city in Africa. We start with a visit to the Genocide Museum which explains much about the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi people – the human toll was 250,000 plus lives lost. A visit to the interesting museum after which we visit the Caplaki Crafts Centre.  We end our tour with a late lunch at the famous Hotel Rwanda (now Hotel de Milles Collines) where over a thousand Tutsis were kept safe by Hotel Manager Paul Ruseesabagina (a Hutu himself) who gave protection to over a thousand Tutsis. This was well documented in the movie called, Hotel Rwanda and we will be right at the place there it all happened walking around the premises and admiring the humanitarian efforts that were put at very high personal risks. Later, we are transferred to the airport for our departure flight – must be after 5PM. (B, L)

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

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