9 days tour

9 Days Primates Encounter And Game Drive

9 Days Primates Encounter And Game Drive

This tour includes:

Others

Water.

Transport

Transport to/from destinations included as per itinerary.

Meals

All meals are included.

Accommodation

Accommodations on a full board basis

Guide

Tour guide is included.

Not included:

Others

Guides tips are not included.

Optional

Gorilla Tracking [700] usd in Uganda Chimpanzee tracking [200] in uganda Golden monkey [100] usd Rwanda All your personal Nature

Flights

Flights are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

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Itinerary of your trip 9 Days Primates Encounter And Game Drive

  • Day 1 Arrive At Kigali International Airport
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Arrive At Kigali International Airport

      Upon arrival, you will be met by our representative from Oikos Safaris at the hotel, depending on the preparations, who will assist you with customs and immigration clearance. Thereafter, your driver/guide will transfer you to your hotel for overnight (Bed and Breakfast)

  • Day 2 City Tour And Transfer Volcano National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      City Tour And Transfer Volcano National Park

      This morning after breakfast, you will drive to Kigali town for a city tour where you will get to know Rwandaโ€™s most beautiful and amazing city. You also get to learn about the countryโ€™s culture and history by visiting the cultural and historical sites of Kigali. Kigali is Rwandaโ€™s capital city and was named by Doctor Richard Kandt in 1907, the first colonial governor of Rwanda. The city is built on several hills and valleys, thereby gaining the title "the land of a thousand hills" or Hilly city. Places of interest include the Genocide Memorial Centre and the Church Genocide site, to mention but a few. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in town. Later in the afternoon, you will drive to Ruhengeri. The two-hour drive through the rolling hills of Rwanda takes you via the base of the magnificent volcanoes of the Virunga mountain range. 

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      Overnight at Danvichi Lodge.

  • Day 3 Golden Monkey Tracking And Transfer To Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Golden Monkey Tracking And Transfer To Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

      This morning after breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and taken on a golden monkey tracking experience. This rare species is listed as endangered and there are currently two troops of the monkeys which have been habituated to be visited by tourists in the park, both of which number around 80 members. The golden monkeys live in the bamboo vegetation towards the base of the volcanoes and have overcome their initial shyness to accept their daily visit by researchers and tourists. 


      You will trek to find the golden monkeys in a similar way to the gorilla trek - in a small group of no more than eight people, and you can spend one hour with the monkeys once you find them. They are very sprightly creatures, and leap from tree to tree which is really entertaining, if a little difficult to photograph! We recommend setting your camera to a fast shutter-speed to allow for low light in the dense undergrowth and to better your chances of capturing the golden monkeys on film! After your tracking, you will drive to the Rwanda and Uganda border at Cyanika and then head to Bwindi impenetrable forest for two nights. 


      Overnight at Rushaga Gorilla Havens (Bed and Breakfast)

  • Day 4 Gorilla Tracking
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Gorilla Tracking

      This morning you will set off for gorilla trekking. Hiking through the thick, verdant rainforest to eventually come across the gorillas in their natural habitat is an amazing and unforgettable experience. Actual trek times can vary; these are wild animals after all. If time permits, there is a diverse range of activities which are unique to Bwindi, which you can participate in during the afternoon. Optional Activities: Batwa Trail: During this moving tour, the Batwa demonstrate hunting techniques, gather honey, point out medicinal plants, and demonstrate how to make bamboo cups. Guests are then invited to the sacred Ngarama Cave, once home to the Batwa King, to be entertained by traditional music and dance. Village Walk: Overlooking the imposing hillsides of Bwindi Impenetrable forest, with the mist swirling over the summits, this is one of the most dramatic settings for your cultural tour! Among others, meet a traditional healer who not only treats the sick but uses his knowledge to conserve and educate about the various medicinal plants. Bwindi Community Hospital: Started by a Canadian doctor, BCH revolutionized healthcare for the Batwa and the Bwindi community. This free hospital tour provides insight into the region and issues that the local community faces. Waterfall Walk: Walk along the Congolese border and Bwindi to see the magnificent waterfalls and the incredible scenery. 

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      Overnight at Rushaga Havens Lodge or similar (Bed and Breakfast).

  • Day 5 Transfer To Queen Elizabeth National Park.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Transfer To Queen Elizabeth National Park.

      After your breakfast, you will drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park for two nights. This park boasts one of the highest biodiversity ratings of any game park or reserve in the world. As Ugandaโ€™s second largest National Park, covering 1,978 sq km, it features everything from open savannah to rain forest. Queen Elizabeth National Park is home to over 100 mammal species and an astounding 606 bird species, making it a premier safari destination. You will arrive in the evening and overnight at your lodge.


      Overnight at Bush Lodge or similar (Bed and Breakfast).

  • Day 6 Morning Game Drive And Afternoon Boat
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Morning Game Drive And Afternoon Boat

      In the morning, you will have a game drive to the Kisenyi area to look for lion prides and other wildlife like the Uganda Kob, before returning to the Lodge for breakfast. In the afternoon, take a cruise along the Kazinga Channel, home to one of the largest concentrations of hippopotamus, as well as herds of elephants, buffalo, and other wildlife that come to drink from the river. The Kazinga also attracts a tremendous variety of bird species including the African Eagle, Open-Billed Stork, and Pied Kingfishers.

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      Overnight at Bush Lodge or similar (Bed and breakfast)

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  • Day 7 Transfer To Kibale Forest National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Transfer To Kibale Forest National Park

      This morning you will have breakfast, you will proceed to Kibale forest for two nights. Kibale is home to an extraordinary thirteen species of primates, including chimpanzees, red colobus, and Lโ€™Hoest monkeys. Kibale National Forest has also recorded over 355 bird species, and a range of other mammals including the elusive forest elephant.

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      Overnight at Chimpanzee Forest Lodge or similar (Bed and Breakfast)

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  • Day 8 Chimpanzee Tracking And Bigodi Swamp Walk
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Chimpanzee Tracking And Bigodi Swamp Walk

      After breakfast at the lodge, you will go for Chimpanzee tracking along the network of forest trails. Seeing habituated chimps squabbling and swinging from the trees is an exhilarating experience. Later in the afternoon you will have the opportunity to visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, which is rich in bird species, vegetation, and wildlife. This is also a great opportunity to support local tourism initiatives which benefit social and economic development in the area.

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      Overnight at Chimpanzee Forest Lodge or similar (Bed and Breakfast)

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  • Day 9 Transfer To Your Next Destination
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Transfer To Your Next Destination

      After Breakfast, you will be transferred to your next destinations

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 15 / Max: 75

Age range allowed for this experience.

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