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Uganda & Rwanda: Mountain Gorillas, Chimpanzees & the Nile

Rwanda: Kigali | Uganda: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kibale National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, Entebbe

Group size

No more than 13 travelers

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Single Supplement: FREE

From $9,695 per person

19 Days | $511 per day

Includes airfare

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Physical Requirements

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Moderately Strenuous

Pacing

  • 6 locations in 16 days
  • International flights to Kigali depart around midnight
  • Early morning game-viewing drives on safari days, rising as early as 5am

Physical requirements

  • Not appropriate for travelers using wheelchairs, walkers, or other mobility aids
  • Travelers should be able to climb 80 stairs consecutively, plus walk at least 4 miles over some steep slopes and loose or uneven surfaces without difficulty. Walks typically last for 4 or more hours at a time
  • Day 6 gorilla trek will require up to 6 hours of hiking along steep and slippery jungle terrain at an altitude of up to 8,000 feet. Access to the gorillas will likely require leaving established pathways and walking through thick vegetation
  • Day 11 chimpanzee trek will require up to 4 hours of hiking on jungle tracks and may require leaving established pathways for viewing opportunities
  • We reserve the right for Trip Experience Leaders to restrict participation, or in some circumstances send travelers home, if their limitations impact the group's experience
  • You may encounter animals on this trip. We make every effort to keep these encounters safe, however animals may behave unpredictably or dangerously at times. Please use caution when interacting with animals on this trip: Keep a safe distance, stay alert, and respect the animals

Altitude

  • 2 full days at altitudes between 6,500-9,000 feet

Climate

  • Daytime temperatures range from 55-81°F
  • Rainy seasons are from March-May and October-November, but rainfall can occur at any time of year, and rainproof clothing is advised

Terrain & Transportation

  • Travel over very bumpy, dusty terrain during overland transfers and game-viewing drives
  • Travel by 18-passenger coach, open-roofed 8-passenger safari vehicles, and safari boat

Accommodations & Facilities

  • We spend 16 nights in hotels and safari lodges

Cultural insight

  • We may see people living in poverty, which could be distressing for some travelers; travelers should also be aware that the Rwandan genocide is a common topic of discussion