Uganda-Rwanda Safari

12 days—Kibale Forest National park,Queen Elizabeth National Park ,Bwindi N.P,Volcanoes National Park and Lake Kivu adventures

$5490-5590 USD

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Safari summary

This safari is an average tour covering the highlights of Uganda’s tourism product and Rwanda. Have you ever dreamed of touring the pearl of Africa and the Land of a thousand Hills in less than a fortnight! This is a perfect safari for you. On this tour you will be able to track engage in game drives, launch cruises trek chimps and the closest relatives to human, the gorillas and the beautiful sceneries the pearl of Africa has on the menu. This is an adventure that will leave you wondering how beautiful Uganda is! And indeed the pearl of Africa. Then cross the border to Volcanoes national park and track the Golden monkeys before chilling out at Lake Kivu. Wrap-up the experience with a Kigali city tour visiting the Genocide memorial.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Moderate activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Rwanda Uganda
	Parks	Bwindi Impenetrable Kibale Queen Elizabeth Volcanoes

Fine details

Safari highlights

Cultural visits—orphanages, markets, schools
Sightseeing | shopping | markets
Primate trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
All drinks
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Arrival

Welcome to Uganda! On arrival, you will be met and greeted at the Airport by our driver-guide who will be your Driver for the safari, and then transfer to your hotel for an overnight. Meals: None Accommodation: Boma Guest House

Boma Guest House

Entebbe – Kibale Forest N P

Kibale

Pick up from your hotel and drive westwards via Mubende with a stopover for Lunch. The drive continues past beautiful sceneries of tea plantations and the rolling hill of the crater region arriving Kibale forest park late afternoon. In the afternoon visit the crater lakes with a walk to the top of the world alternatively relax at the lodge. Approx. Distance: 410kms, 7hours’ Drive Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Accommodation: Turaco Treetops

Turaco Treetops

Kibale forest - Chimpanzee Tracking

Morning Chimpanzee Tracking: Kibale Forest is home to over 1,450 chimpanzees, with a habituated group at Kanyanchu since 1991. The tracking starts at 7 am with a briefing and ranger allocation at Kanyanchu Park offices. The search can last 2-4 hours, depending on the chimps' location. In the afternoon, visit Bigodi Swamp, a community project with a 4.5km trail through the swamp, where you can spot various bird species and primates. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Turaco Treetops

Turaco Treetops

Kibale N.P to Queen Elizabeth N.P

Queen Elizabeth

Morning transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park with lunch en-route, and afternoon launch cruise on the Kazinga channel will give you great views of several game including Hippos, Buffaloes, elephants and birdlife that queen Elizabeth National Park has to offer. Off the boat cruise and continue with and evening game drive in the park if time permits before returning to your lodge for an overnight. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Accommodation: Buffalo Safari Lodge

Buffalo Safari Lodge

Queen Elizabeth N.P

Queen Elizabeth

Morning game drive through Kasenyi plains to Katwe Kob mating grounds, with chances of spotting impalas, sitatungas, and lions. Visit the Katara Women’s Project, where paper is made from elephant dung, or opt for a lion tracking experience at an extra cost. Continue to Ishasha sector for lunch and an afternoon drive to spot tree-climbing lions. Ishasha is the largest sector of the park, rich in wildlife. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Enjojo Lodge

Enjojo Lodge

Queen Elizabeth N.P. - Bwindi N.P.

Bwindi Impenetrable

Morning game drive in Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth N.P., searching for tree-climbing lions and other wildlife like impalas, buffaloes, elephants, and possibly a leopard. Afterward, drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest N.P., along a scenic but bumpy murram road. Upon arrival, check in and rest before the gorilla trekking experience the next day. Approx. Distance: 180km, 5 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Four Gorillas Lodge

Four Gorillas Lodge

Bwindi N.P. - Gorilla Trekking

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest N.P. in south-western Uganda is home to over 400 mountain gorillas, half of the world’s population, along with 350 bird species and 400 plants. Gorilla trekking starts at 8 am with a briefing, followed by a 2-7 hour trek through the forest to find the gorillas. After gorilla trekking, Time permitting you may go for a community walk and visit the community conservation projects around the park. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Four Gorillas Lodge

Four Gorillas Lodge

Bwindi N.P. to Volcanoes N.P

Volcanoes

After morning breakfast head to Lake Mutanda for a canoe ride and community walk experience. The dugout canoe ride on the calm waters surrounded by the volcanoes is an amazing experience you can never miss when you visit this region. Transfer to the Uganda-Rwanda border and finalize the immigration procedures before heading to the volcanoes national park for a cultural experience at Iby’Iwacu. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Accommodation: Ingagi Parkview Lodge

Ingagi Parkview Lodge

Volcanoes – Lake Kivu

Morning golden monkey tracking in Volcanoes National Park, a mild trek through bamboo forests on lower volcanic slopes, lasting up to 3 hours. Once you find a family, you can spend an hour with them. After lunch, enjoy a scenic visit to the Twin Lakes of Burera and Ruhondo, with a canoe excursion. Transfer to Gisenyi on Lake Kivu for a relaxing afternoon and evening by the lake. Approx. Distance: 65km, 1.5 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Lake Kivu Serena Resort

Lake Kivu Serena Resort

Lake Kivu

Enjoy a morning boat ride on Lake Kivu, exploring the beautiful islands, before spending the rest of the day relaxing at the Lake Kivu Serena Resort. Take in the stunning views of the lake and surrounding hills, or unwind at the resort's facilities. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Lake Kivu Serena Resort

Lake Kivu Serena Resort

Lake Kivu

A full day of relaxation at Lake Kivu Serena Resort, enjoying the serene environment, stunning lake views, and resort amenities. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Lake Kivu Serena Resort

Lake Kivu Serena Resort

Lake Kivu to Kigali

Morning drive to Kigali for a city tour and visit the genocide memorial before transferring to Kigali airport in time to check-in for your departure flight to the next destination. Approx. Distance: 160kms, 4 hours’ Drive Meals: Breakfast and Lunch Accommodation: None

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