A tropical rainforest found south of Fort Portal in which there is the highest density of primate species so this allows for the hike into the forest to be the most rewarding activity of the time spent here. Arrive at your hotel and relax for the next day.

Chimpanzees are easily sighted in Uganda because of their big numbers here. An experienced park
ranger will take you into the forest and you will follow these primates as they play, hunt and go about their daily routine. After lunch, go on a nature walk in Bigodi wetland Sanctuary which has butterflies, reptiles, 200 bird species you can see. What makes this walk more wildlife fulfilling is this sanctuary being home to 8 primate species. Optionally, you can have lunch in the community as you visit outside the park and eat as you learn about their culture or get immersed in it through joining in on their arts and crafts making, entertaining with music and dance, folklore. Let your AA Safaris Tour consultant know during booking which walks you prefer.

Allow the lush vegetation to enchant you as it is wrapped around hills forming the slopes of Kisoro, this is what will fascinate you as you drive south-west to Bwindi. Explore the volcanos and reach Lake Mutanda’s calm waters. This lake is surrounded by islands and has a hilly terrain around it with lively human inhabitants who co-exist with the wild game and birds.

Uganda has 50% of the world’s total population of the rare and endangered mountain gorillas that live in the Bwindi forest. They are currently 13 gorilla families in Uganda and you get to track one through their day’s routine. Meet the park ranger at the park headquarters who will be your guide throughout this encounter. The walk into Bwindi forest will be through well-maintained walkways but dress appropriately because the forested slopes are often muddy and slippery, have tangled vines depending on how deep into the forest you have to trek to meet the gorillas. When the family is seen, you will in silence watch them play, hunt, groom, and sometimes copulate.

Take a swim in the lake or go for a morning bike ride then after breakfast set off for Uganda- Rwanda border and be driven through to Kigali International Airport preferably 3½ hours before your departure flight time. Make sure your travel documents are in order, get a Rwanda visa early. AA Safaris recommends you take a flight after 4 pm so that you arrive at the Kigali international airport for 3 hours or more. If interested in one or more extra nights in Kigali to extend the tour or for some other reason, do let us know so that we arrange for you though it will be at an additional fee.
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