Primates And Wildlife Safari Idea (In Uganda & Rwanda)

The Primates And Wildlife Safari Idea (In Uganda & Rwanda). Seeing a wild mountain gorilla in its own environment is an unforgettable and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. In this group, you’ll find Rwanda and Uganda, which are also two of the top places in the world to go monkey trekking.

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and Volcanoes National Park are just two of the many places in Rwanda and Uganda that you’ll visit on your 14-day Primates And Wildlife Safari to view these majestic creatures up close. There are a variety of primates can be found; for example, chimpanzees in Kibale Forest and the extremely uncommon golden monkey in Mgahinga. It doesn’t end there, either, in terms of remarkable events. Explore the abundant wildlife of Queen Elizabeth National Park on exciting game drives and boat tours. Hike to the grave of Diane Fossey, see the Milles Colinnes Hotel (which became famous in the film Hotel Rwanda), and meet up with local community-based organisations like the Omwani Women’s Coffee Cooperative—just a few of the cultural activities you may enjoy.

Volcanoes Safaris Community Partnership Trust is supported by this Primates And Wildlife Safari itinerary. A number of conservation and sustainable development-focused positive impact programs are part of this organization’s mission. Community health clinics, school construction and renovation, scholarship programs, and eco-tourism and sustainable agriculture are all part of these plans to improve people’s health and the quality of education they get.

The five-star hotels you’ll be staying at are the icing on the cake of this amazing Primates And Wildlife Safari  adventure. On a luxury safari vacation, you can anticipate nothing less than world-class service, warm hospitality, delicious cuisine, cutting-edge facilities, contemporary accommodations, and all the comforts of home.

A Detailed Akagera vs Volcanoes Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to the Pearl of Africa! | 1 Nights

Entebbe, Uganda

A private transfer will whisk you away to your overnight lodging when your international flight touches down in the charming town of Entebbe. A picturesque boutique hotel tucked away amid a verdant hillside is the Karibu Guesthouse Entebbe. After a long journey, relax at Karibu and get ready for your Primates and Wildlife safari excursion with the help of the pleasant personnel, ample amenities, and personalised treatment.

Day 2-4: Volcanic Crater Lakes & Chimpanzee Tracking | 2 Nights

Kibale Forest, Uganda

Chimpanzee Tracking at Kibale National Park | Uganda

Your private transfer van will bring you through picturesque countryside to your next location after breakfast. Travel past the famous Ruwenzori Mountain Chain as well as tea plantations and undulating hills. Midway through the afternoon, you will reach the small and charming Ndali Lodge, where you may relax by the pool and see the breathtaking scenery from the edge of a long-gone volcano. The day will come to a close with a guided stroll around the rim of the volcanic crater lake right outside the resort.

On day three, you will explore two of the most breathtakingly varied landscapes in all of Uganda. The Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary will be the site of the first community-based guided tour. You will have a better understanding of this community-driven effort to protect the wetlands’ rare flora and fauna as you make your way around them on this stroll.

Get something to eat once your walk is over. After you finish your lunch, you should be able to go chimpanzee tracking at Kibale Forest National Park. One of the largest primate populations in East Africa is found in Kibale Forest, where trekkers can almost always spot a habituated group of chimpanzees. Learn about the habits and habits of these magnificent monkeys as you spend an hour with them. Upon returning to Ndali Lodge, you will have ample time to enjoy a delicious meal.

The chimpanzee tracking experience does not let participants younger than fifteen years old.

Day 4-7: Exciting Game Viewing | 3 Nights

Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda

You can reach your next destination after a relaxing journey via Kibale Forest and Kasese Town, which is located on the equator. With more than 600 bird species and 95 animal species, Queen Elizabeth National Park is the best place to see wildlife in Uganda. The park is at its most animal-filled in the mornings and afternoons, when visitors are most likely to see lions, leopards, spotted hyenas, buffalo, and elephants on game drives.

Exciting game drives aren’t the sole opportunity to discover this world-renowned national park. One of the greatest concentrations of hippos on Earth is attracted to the water of the Kazinga Channel all year round, among other wildlife. This water is the lifeline of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Included in your schedule is a Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise, which offers a fantastic alternative to watching the game on land. The Omwani Women’s Coffee Cooperative is a community-based project that provides local women and their families with vocational training and an alternative, sustainable source of income. Visiting this cooperative will add a cultural touch to your tour. One of the most memorable parts of this cultural immersion will be trying the finest Ugandan coffee, made from beans that these remarkable ladies cultivate, harvest, and process themselves.

Stay for three nights in the eco-friendly and opulent Kyambura Gorge Lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park. At the base of the Rwenzori Mountains is the estate and coffee plantation known as Kyambura.

Day 7-10: Track Gorillas & Golden Monkeys | 3 Nights

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Uganda

Travelling from Kasese to Kisoro is possible via light aircraft. You will reach Mount Gahinga Lodge by late morning thanks to a pleasant transfer. One of the most desirable places in all of Western Uganda is home to this five-star, private resort. Located in a charming garden setting, you will be able to take in breathtaking views of the three majestic extinct volcanoes that make up the Virunga Volcanoes.

While staying at Mount Gahinga, be sure to visit the lodge’s historical site to learn about the fascinating Batwa people and their history. At the Batwa Cultural Heritage Site, you may see a demonstration herbal garden, a few traditional homes, and a little walk that shows you how the Batwa lived.

A visit to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, home to endangered golden monkeys and majestic mountain gorillas, is the true highlight of your vacation. Trekking with gorillas is an unforgettable and transformative adventure. Witnessing the interplay of these docile giants in their native environment is an experience that will stay with you forever. Finding a golden monkey can be a bit of a challenge, but the reward is worth it when you see one of these lively, endangered monkeys darting from tree to tree.

The gorilla tracking experience does not let participants younger than fifteen years old.

Day 10-13: Mountain Gorillas, Diane Fossey’s Grave & Ellen DeGeneres | 3 Nights

Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

Hiking: Dian Fossey ⛰ Rwanda

As you cross the border into Rwanda, you may say goodbye to your tour of Uganda. The people here are quite welcoming. For the next three nights, you will be staying at the Virunga Lodge, a place that is both homely and incredibly luxurious. Sitting atop a lofty hill, this picturesque resort offers breathtaking views of the surrounding forest and the five dormant Virunga Volcanoes.

You will only be able to see gorillas in their natural habitat in a small number of locations throughout the globe. The best places to go for this are Rwanda and Uganda. It is only fair that you get to cross Rwanda off your list as well, after having the opportunity to monitor gorillas in Uganda. Among the most exciting African wilderness adventure activities is a gorilla trekking expedition in Volcanoes National Park.

Hikers interested in conservation, history, and animals would adore exploring the park to see Diane Fossey’s grave and the site of her former Karisoke Research Centre. In addition to rewarding yourself with breathtaking vistas of Volcanoes National Park, this Primates and Wildlife Safari tour will provide light on the remarkable life of gorilla activist Diane Fossey. Before making your way back to the lodge, you’ll make a stop at the Diane Fossey Gorilla Fund’s Ellen DeGeneres Campus.

The gorilla tracking experience does not let participants younger than fifteen years old.

Day 13-14: Hotel Rwanda & the Genocide Memorial & Museum | 1 Nights

Kigali, Rwanda

Leaving Virunga Lodge after breakfast, you will travel to Kigali, the last stop on this incredible vacation. If you’re a history geek or film lover, you might remember the Milles Collines Hotel as the historic setting for Hotel Rwanda; you’ll reach this picturesque city in plenty of time for lunch there. A total of 1,268 Rwandans were rescued from the ongoing genocide in this very hotel.

Continuing with the day’s theme, you will continue your tour by visiting the Kigali Genocide Memorial & Museum. Here, you may learn more about this awful event in Rwanda’s history and pay your respects to the lives lost.

Your day will conclude with a night’s rest at The Retreat, a boutique hotel in Kigali that expertly combines Italian design with high-quality Rwandan workmanship and artisanship.

Day 14: Say Goodbye to Rwanda!

Kigali is the last stop on your tour of Primates And Wildlife Safari (In Rwanda and Uganda). After enjoying your last meal in Africa, you will be taken to Kigali International Airport to catch your trip back home.

End of the 14 Days Primates And Wildlife Safari Itinerary

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