Drier periods reduce rainfall on forest trails for gorillas and chimpanzees.
RWANDA / UGANDA · WILDLIFE + NATURE
RWANDA & UGANDA — PRIMATES OF AFRICA
Two countries, two great encounters with African primates.
DURATION10 days
BEST TIMEJun–Sep / Dec–Feb
EXPERIENCEWildlife + Nature
COUNTRYRwanda / Uganda
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Kigali → Volcanoes NP → Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Kigali — landscape and outdoor experience
2Volcanoes NP — landscape and outdoor experience
3Bwindi Impenetrable Forest — nature that defines the itinerary
4Encounters with extraordinary fauna and ecosystems in their natural environment, with a focus on observation.
Two countries, two great encounters with African primates. Kigali, Volcanoes NP and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest cross different habitats and allow you to understand the fauna within the ecosystem, not as a list of animals to look for.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Kigali
Arrival and start of the trip in Kigali, with a light pace to enter the destination and prepare the next steps without overloading the first day.
DAY 2
Volcanoes NP — Identity of the Destination
Time dedicated to viewpoints, light trails and natural landscapes in Volcanoes NP, with choices adjusted to the weather, operation and trip profile.
DAY 3
Volcanoes NP - Main Experience
Time dedicated to natural formations and scenic trails in Volcanoes NP, with choices adjusted to the climate, operation and profile of the trip.
DAY 4
Volcanoes NP—time to dig deeper
Time spent outdoors depending on the weather and season in Volcanoes NP, with choices adjusted to the weather, operation and trip profile.
DAY 5
Volcanoes NP — Identity of the Destination
Time dedicated to viewpoints, light trails and natural landscapes in Volcanoes NP, with choices adjusted to the weather, operation and trip profile.
DAY 6
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest - Main Experience
Time dedicated to natural formations and scenic trails in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, with choices adjusted to the climate, operation and trip profile.
DAY 7
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest — Time to Dig Deeper
Time spent outdoors depending on the weather and season in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, with choices adjusted to the weather, operation and trip profile.
DAY 8
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest — Identity of the Destination
Time dedicated to viewpoints, light trails and natural landscapes in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, with choices adjusted to the weather, operation and profile of the trip.
DAY 9
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest - Main Experience
Time dedicated to natural formations and scenic trails in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, with choices adjusted to the climate, operation and trip profile.
DAY 10
End of the trip
Last hours in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and end of the itinerary, with logistics adjusted to the flight, train or continuation of the trip.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Two countries, two great encounters with African primates. The proposal gains depth by connecting Kigali → Volcanoes NP → Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, with the concept of encounters with extraordinary fauna and ecosystems in their natural environment, with a focus on responsible observation. and pace designed so that each stage has its own reason within the trip.
YOUR WAY
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