Big Five and Gorilla Safari

6-Days Rwanda-Uganda Adventure

$2500-4000 USD

pp

Safari summary

This tour introduce you for Kigali city tour including a visit to the genocide memorial, cultural attractions, museums,Mountain Kigali viewing and local markets for tasting local fruits or milk. It also make you visit Akagera National Park for sighting wild animals,Gorilla trekking in Uganda and Buhanga forest , twin lakes and cultural center in Rwanda. This is a lifetime experience for animal sighting, museum visits and insights on both Rwanda and Uganda.


About this tour

Tour type Custom, tailor-made, private
Main focus Game drives
Activity level Easy activity
Best months All months
Countries
Parks

Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1: Kigali city Tours Arrival in Kigali: Welcomed by your tour guide and check-in at hotel.  After, start Kigali city tour and experience about Rwanda and the city during the pre-colonial period, colonial and post-colonial periods i.e. through independence, genocide period and current trends. This is done by visiting different sites in Kigali and its suburbs. You will basically visit the genocide memorial, Richard Kandt House, Campaign Against Genocide, Camp Kigali Memorial, Mt.Kigali Visit and horse ride & Zipline activities, a visit to the local market and ending the tour.

Day 2

Akagera

Day 2: Akagera National Park Transfer to Akagera National Park:  Prepare for sighting wild animals then go for a boat ride in the afternoon on Lake Ihema to see crocodiles, schools of hippos and lots of water birds. Overnight in Kigali.

Day 3

Bwindi Impenetrable

Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park in Uganda The journey to Bwindi begins from your hotel; our guide will meet you and transfer you to Bwindi forest driving through either through Cyanika border post to southern Bwindi in Rushaga; or Begin from Kigali city and drive through Katuna border post to Ruhija in the northern sector of Bwindi national park. All this depends on the availability of gorilla permits in either sector of the park. Dinner and Overnight at Buhoma lodge/Bwindi lodge/ Gorilla Safari lodge (luxury) or sleep in Kabale for low budget with basic accommodations.

Day 4

Day 4:  Gorilla Trekking experience Breakfast at 6:30 am and get ready for trekking. Ensure to carry out the rain jacket, drinking water, snacks and jungle boots. Do not forget to take your lunch boxes and all the necessary gear to track the rare mountain Gorillas, exercise that might take 2-7 hours. Overnight at your lodge/Guest house.

Day 5

Day 5: Driver to Musanze for Buhanga Forest Visit Early morning drive to Musanze for Buhanga Forest Visit. In the Afternoon you will visit Ibyiwacu Cultural Village in Kinigi. Overnight at a Recommended Hotel in Musanze.

Day 6

Day 6: Twin Lakes experience and Transfer to Kigali International Airport Morning drive to Burera and Ruhondo Twin Lakes to enjoy a fantastic nature walk around the lakes, bird watching, fishing and later a beautiful sundowner cruise while enjoying the outstanding view of the volcanoes with cold drinks and snacks. Later you will drive back to Kigali and transfer to the airport. You will have time to buy souvenirs at Kirenge Cultural Village and drive to Kigali International Airport This package requires a minimum of 2 people at $1850 each. Budget include transport into a private car, accommodation, meals, parks entrance permits, bottled water during the safari and exclude tips to the driver, and other personal expenses.  Solo Travelers and other groups are assisted separately to customize the tour.

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