9 days combined gorilla safari in Uganda, Rwanda & Congo
Spend you Vacation holidays by choosing this 9 days combined gorilla safari package and make some unforgettable memories Down Under. Visits to some of the most sought after tourist attractions in bwindi impenetrable national park, Queen Elizabeth national Park, a haven for many diverse and rare species of animal and bird and get to relax along the islands of Lake Bunyonyi before crossing to Rwanda for another gorilla trekking experience and later visit the Nyiragongo volcanoes. You have a chance to track the mountain gorillas from the three main countries and eastern lowland gorillas that is Uganda, Rwanda and DR Congo.
Detailed itinerary
Day 1 of 9 days combined gorilla safari: Arrival & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park
Today, the driver picks you up and transfers you to Queen Elizabeth National park with a stopover at the equator for some photos and the experiments. Have lunch in Mbarara and proceed to Queen Elizabeth national park. Check in and proceed for an evening game drive and return to the lodge for dinner and overnight at Enganzi lodge. Meal plan: Full Board
Day 2 of 9 days combined gorilla safari: Have a morning game drive & an afternoon boat cruise
After breakfast, go for a game drive where you are able to see many animal species including; Elephants, buffaloes, lions, crocodiles, kobs, water bucks and return to the lodge for lunch as you prepare for a boat cruise on Kazinga channel to view many water animals including; crocodiles, hippos, water birds and many more. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 3 of 9 days combined gorilla safari: Have a game drive in Ishasha sector & transfer tom Bwindi impenetrable national park
Have breakfast and proceed to ishasha sector to track the tree climbing lions and many other wildlife animals. Have lunch at the lodge and then proceed with your drive to Bwindi impenetrable national park famous for mountain gorillas. Upon your arrival, check in at the lodge and then relax for the afternoon. Overnight and dinner at Nkuringo gorilla lodge Meal Plan: Full board
Day 4 of 9 days combined gorilla safari: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park
After breakfast proceed for a briefing about the dos and don’ts of gorilla trekking by park rangers. Get to spend time watching the gorillas as they go along with daily activities as they feed, groom and rest their young ones for one hour. Expect to find some chimpanzees as well as elephants. Get back to the lodge for an overnight.
Day 5 of 9 days combined gorilla safari: Transfer to Volcanoes national park
Have breakfast and check out of the lodge to transfer to Rwanda crossing via Katuna border. Upon reaching Kigali, have a city tour as well as lunch and then drive to Volcanoes National park. Have dinner and overnight at Mountain gorilla lodge. Meal plan: Full board
Day 6 of 9 days combined gorilla safari: Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes national park & after transfer to Lake Kivu
After breakfast proceed to the park head quarters for a briefing about the dos and don’ts of gorilla trekking by the rangers who will take you to search for the mountain gorillas, you are given 1 hour to interact and take some photos of these unique species once found. Have lunch and then transfer to Lake Kivu to relax at the lake shores. Overnight at Hotel Paradise Marahide. Meal plan: Full board.
Day 7 of 9 days combined gorilla safari: Cross to Congo & the Nyiragongo Volcanoes.
Have breakfast and then start your transfer to Goma town in Democratic Republic of Congo which takes you 3 hours drive. Have a city tour of Goma town and then continue to Virunga National Park. Dinner and overnight at Mikono Lodge. Meal plan: Full board
Day 8 of 9 days combined gorilla safari: Gorilla trekking in Virunga national park
Have breakfast and then head to the park head quarters for the briefing about the dos and donts of gorilla trekking by rangers who will escort you to search for these mountain gorillas. You are given 1 hour to interact with these great species and expect to meet other animals including colobuses, monkeys, bird species and elephants. After, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 9 of 9 days combined gorilla safari: Drive back to Kigali city and be transferred to the airport to catch your departure flight
Have breakfast and then drive to Kigali city enjoy wonderful scenery to catch your flight back home.
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Tour inclusions
- All travel activities detailed in the itinerary
- Full board accommodation
- Transport &fuel
- 3 Gorilla permits for Uganda, Rwanda & Congo
- Insurance
- En route meals
- Drinking water
- Border crossing fees
- Airport transfers
The safaris excludes Drinks, visas, Travel insurance, laundry, internet, optional activities, tips and all personal expenses.