RWANDA AND UGANDA EXPERIENCE 11 NIGHTS/12 DAYS

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1 RWANDA AND UGANDA EXPERIENCE 11 NIGHTS/12 DAYS Safari Highlights include: GORILLA TRACKING in Bwindi, Uganda and Parc National des Volcans, Rwanda (five opportunities) DIAN FOSSEY'S grave in Parc National des Volcans/Ros Carr's orphanage GOLDEN MONKEYS in Mgahinga/Parc National des Volcans CLIMB the Muhavura or Gahinga Volcanoes/nature walk NATURE WALK in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest TREE CLIMBING LIONS in Ishasha CHIMPANZEES in Kyambura Gorge PRIMATES bat cave and Blue Lake in Maramagambo Forest BOAT CRUISE on the Kazinga Channel GAME DRIVES in Queen Elizabeth National Park STAND on the Equator

2 Day 1 Met on arrival at airport and transfer to Kigali. Briefing on your safari. After lunch depart for Parc National des Volcans at 2pm. The journey north goes through the beautiful terraced hillsides that characterise much of Rwanda's landscape, gradually climbing to the base of the awesome volcanoes, sometimes with as many as five peaks visible. Overnight: Volcanoes Virunga Lodge (L,D) Day 2 Go gorilla tracking in Parc National des Volcans (subject to permit availability at the time of booking). Tracking the gorillas through the light mountain forest on the slopes of the Virungas is a magical experience. If you are lucky you can get to the gorillas, spend an hour with them, and be back at the base in time for a late lunch! Some gorilla families however are more elusive and tracking can take a full day, especially when it is wet and muddy. Overnight: Volcanoes Virunga Lodge (B,L,D) Day 3 Either go gorilla tracking again in Parc National des Volcans (on payment of supplement at the time of booking), or visit the golden monkeys or drive to Gisenyi, visit Ros Carr's orphanage and Lake Kivu or climb the Visoke/Muhavura volcanoes, or trek to Dian Fossey's grave, or visit the local school, community projects or walk to Lake Bulera. Overnight: Volcanoes Virunga Lodge (B,L,D) Day 4 In the morning either relax or walk near the Lodge, visit the golden monkeys or trek to Dian Fossey's grave. After lunch transfer to Uganda [Clocks go forward one hour]. Overnight: Vocanoes Mount Gahinga Lodge (B,L,D) Day 5 Either go gorilla tracking again, this time in Mgahinga/Nkuringo, (on payment of supplement at the time of booking), or climb the Muhavura or Gahinga volcanoes, or go for a nature walk, visit golden monkeys in Mgahinga. Overnight: Volcanoes Mount Gahinga Lodge (B,L,D)

3 Day 6 Drive to Bwindi through the Switzerland of Africa, with the road winding through many hills and valleys, with distant views of the volcanoes and lakes. Alternatively look for monkeys and birds near the river by the Lodge or go for a community walk. Day 7 Either go gorilla tracking (on payment of supplement at the time of booking), walking up steep densely forested hills before finally coming across the gorillas camouflaged in the vegetation. An inspiring moment! Tracking in Bwindi requires stamina and can often take most of the day. Alternatively go for a leisurely nature or community walk. Day 8 Either go gorilla tracking (subject to permit availability at time of booking), walking up steep densely forested hills before finally coming across the gorillas camouflaged in the vegetation. An inspiring moment! Tracking in Bwindi requires stamina and can often take most of the day. Alternatively go for a leisurely nature or community walk. Day 9 Leave for Queen Elizabeth National Park. Either drive via Ishasha, home of the tree climbing lion, roads permitting, or take the alternative route through cultivated expanses. Time permitting, go for an evening game drive. Day 10 Go for an early morning game drive to seek out wildlife, rest during the heat of the day and then go on an evening game drive. The game seen will depend on the season, the Kasenyi plains are good for lion and the Mweya peninsula for a variety of animals.

4 Day 11 An excursion to Kyambura Gorge nearby to track the fast moving and elusive chimpanzees, one of man's closest relations. The chimp population is quite mobile and viewing is unpredictable but the walk is enchanting. Alternatively go for a nature walk in Maramagambo Forest to see other primates and to visit the Blue Lake. In the afternoon take a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel where the wildlife and a vast array of birds come to drink. Day 12 Drive to Kampala; en-route stand on the Equator, bargain at the roadside markets and see the royal drum makers. Freshen up in day rooms at Windsor Lake Victoria Hotel in Entebbe until transfer to the airport for return flight (B,L).

5 THIS SMALL GROUP SAFARI DEPARTS ONCE A MONTH FROM KAMPALA PLEASE ASK FOR DATES! TRACKS SAFARIS WE GET YOU CLOSER TO AFRICA!