Activity Day 1

After arrival

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  Transfer by Road, Kigali International Airport to The Manor Hotel
  Transfer time; about 20 Minutes

Activities Day 2

At 7 am

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  Transfer by Road, Kigali to Lake Mburo National Park
  Transfer time; about 6-7hours

Late afternoon

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  Late afternoon Game Drive, Lake Mburo National Park

Activities Day 3

Early Morning

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  Walking Safari In Lake Mburo
  Best time as early as possible in the morning:
  We organised one game drive as walking safari guided by a park ranger for you. This means as soon as a herd is spotted, you leave behind the vehicle and guided by the ranger you walk among the animals. Don't worry, it's safe and an amazing experience to be so close to the animals. Giraffes, in particular, offer a whole new perspective.
  

After Morning activity

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  Transfer by Road, Lake Mburo National Park to Kibale National Park
  Transfer time; about 3-4 hours

Afternoon optional

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  Guided Nature and Birding Walk
  At Ensiko we invite you for a free of charge guided nature walk around the lodge where you can spot plenty of birds, black colobus monkeys, mangabeys, red tailed monkeys and more or you can choose to stay in your room and watch them from your
  balcony.
  

Activities Day 4

After Breakfast

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  Guided Walk, Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary 
  After breakfast, you will walk through the Bigodi Wetlands to see monkeys, birds and a diverse range of flora. Be careful, it can get muddy and wobbly, the "walkways" often consist of loose boards laid over the muddy areas. If you are lucky, you will see red or black and white colobus monkeys and the stately blue turacos.

Around midday

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  Local Lunch at TINKA
  For lunch today we are organising a typical Ugandan meal at Tinka's in Bigodi. A selection of delicious dishes with explanations of Ugandan food traditions awaits you.
  

At about 2 pm

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  Chimpanzee Tracking, Kibale National Park

   

  The highlight of the day comes at around 2 p.m. You walk into the rainforest with a ranger in search of our closest relatives, the chimpanzees.
  Good hiking boots, a rain poncho, a face mask and drinking water should be part of the basic equipment here, as well as a camera. Since the chimpanzees are visited in the morning, your ranger knows roughly where the animals are and chimpanzees often give themselves away with their loud roars. As soon as you have found the great apes, they can spend an hour with you. They are used to human visitors and are not disturbed by our presence. After an hour, you return to civilization.

During the day optional

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  Visit some community activities in Bigodi 
  depending on the time, you can join these either after Bigodi Walking Safari or after the Chimps Tracking. You have these options: a women cooperative weaving baskets, ⁠the Banana Man, explaining for what bananas are used in Uganda, the coffee experience from the plant to the cup
  When time is too short you can still add one of them next morning after breakfast.

Activities Day 5

After Breakfast

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  Transfer by Road, Ensiko Primates Lodge Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National Park
  Transfer time; about 3 hours net driving time

During transfer optional

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  Equator Memorial West
  At Queen Elizabeth National Park, you cross the equator. An impressive new monument was installed there in 2024. Time for a photo stop.
  

At 2 pm

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  Boat Safari, Kazinga Channel from Mweya to Lake Edward
  We have once again organised a wonderful boat trip for you. This time on the Kazinga Channel from Mweya half peninsula to Lake Edward. Many animals on the banks and hundreds of pied kingfishers, nesting in the cliffs along the banks will be spotted. A dreamlike scenery awaits you.

Late afternoon

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  With this late afternoon game drive we try to give you the opportunity to spot lions and leopards. The big cats often doze in the heat of the day, hidden in bushes or tall grass, and start to become active towards evening.

Activities Day 6

Early Morning

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  Get up before the sun and go on an early morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park. It’s when animals are active and the light is at its most beautiful.

After Game Drive

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  Transfer by Road, Queen Elizabeth National Park to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
  Transfer time; about 4-6 hours

During transfer optional

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  Visit Twin Lakes View Point - Kichwamba 
  Can be done by car as a short Photo Stop or by a guided community walk
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  The Elephant Dung Project is a women's cooperative supporting farmers. Since the farmers' fields are repeatedly infested by elephants, this project offers a small compensation by buying up the manure. Handmade paper is then made from this. During the visit the project and the manufacturing process will be explained. You can buy products made from 'elephant' paper there, but also others such as cold-pressed avocado oil for the skin. They expect that you buy something or leave a donation.

   
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  Kitagata Hotsprings
  A photo stop at the Kitagata Hotsprings is worth a small detour, if you have enough time…on Uganda's roads, you never know exactly how long it will take. The hot springs serve as an open-air spa for locals.
  

Activity Day 7

Morning to possibly afternoon

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  IF YOUR GORILLA TRACKING IS IN MGAHINGA OR BWINDI:Important for gorilla tracking: good waterproof hiking boots, gaiters if necessary, muted colors, long pants and sleeves, gardening gloves, sunscreen, and rain gear.
  A briefing by the rangers begins at 7:30 a.m. and includes a cultural performance. Afterwards, visitors are divided into groups of up to eight people, each visiting a gorilla family. Our clients are usually back at the lodge between 1 and 3 a.m. at the latest. The ranger trackers go into the forest early in the morning in groups of three people and begin searching for the gorillas, starting from the sleeping areas where the apes were abandoned the previous evening. A ranger and two security guards set out with their group of visitors after the briefing. There will be frequent breaks along the way, as the trail includes steep uphill and downhill sections, often on the elephant trails, which can be slippery depending on the weather. To ensure a safe and relaxed arrival at the gorillas, we recommend booking a porter/supporter. Young women and men from the surrounding, very poor communities accompany the visitors, carry their backpacks, and provide support in difficult areas. A helping hand on steep, slippery terrain, when balancing over streams, and in muddy areas can be very helpful. The additional $20 paid for each porter, not including tips, is money well spent.
  Once you reach "your" gorillas, your magic hour begins. These mighty animals are unbothered by us humans. It is incredibly fascinating to observe the mighty gorillas so closely and in their natural habitat. Their mostly leisurely but powerful movements, their interactions, their facial expressions. You almost feel like you can read their emotions on their faces. What an experience!
  After an hour, you must bid a heavy hearted farewell to these impressive great apes. The trackers stay in the forest—they accompany the gorillas until they prepare their night camp—and then receive their tips in the forest, with the ranger and security guards receiving their tips at the end when they hand over their certificates.

Activities Day 8

After Breakfast

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  Transfer by Road, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park to Kigali International Airport
  Transfer time; about 4-5 hours

During transfer optional

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  Optional Visit Volcanoes NP Visitor Center, Gorilla naming place (Kwita izina - KinigiKong) if there is time enough before your departure flight
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  if there is time enough before your departure flight:
  Optional Visit of the Diane Fossey museum is officially housed at the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, located near Volcanoes National Park in the Musanze District of Rwanda. Open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, it features state-of-the-art exhibits, original artifacts, and immersive virtual reality.
  Entry Cost: Free, but a suggested donation of $25 per adult is expected to help the fund.