6-Day The Best of Rwanda and Uganda Experience

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival, Kigali genocide memorial visit

Upon arrival, your guide will pick you up from the airport. If your arrival is in morning or afternoon, you will still be able to visit the Kigali Genocide memorial, where you will understand the growth and progress the country made ever since
the 1994 genocide against Tutsis. Proceed to the hotel for check in assistance, dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Kigali (Rwanda)

Accommodation:

The Retreat Hotel

• Luxury hotel located in Kigali (Rwanda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Kigali- Akagera National Park, game drive and boat ride

Have breakfast and check out, set off to Akagera National Park. The only savannah park in the country which holds a
breathtaking blend of rolling savannahs, woodlands, and shimmering lakes. Home to the iconic Big Five and a wide variety of other wildlife. Upon arrival at the park, you will have a briefing about Akagera National Park, followed by the start of your exciting game drive. Followed by evening boat safaris on Lake Ihema, visitors can witness elephants, lions, giraffes, hippos, and an incredible diversity of birdlife. Arrival at the park for briefing, after that, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Akagera National Park (Rwanda)

Best Time To Visit June to September and mid-December to mid-February (It is drier and wildlife is easier to spot)

High Season June to September (The park is busiest at weekends)

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Akagera NP

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

HippoAbundant

White RhinoOccasional

LionOccasional

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ElephantOccasional

Black RhinoRare

LeopardRare

HyenaRare

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Ruzizi Tented Lodge

• Luxury tented camp located inside Akagera NP (Rwanda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Game drive- drive to Nyagatare

A full day of game drive through Akagera National Park, Rwanda’s stunning savannah and wetland reserve.
Spot the Big Five – lions, elephants, leopards, buffalo, and rhinos – alongside giraffes, zebras, hippos, and countless antelope species.
Drive through scenic landscapes dotted with acacia trees, lakes, and rolling hills, and enjoy the chance to photograph wildlife in their natural habitat. This immersive safari promises adventure, breathtaking views, and unforgettable wildlife encounters. After the wildlife experience, exit the park and take a short drive to your hotel at a close town for an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Akagera National Park (Rwanda)

Accommodation:

Mantis Epic Hotel & Suites

• Luxury hotel located outside Akagera NP (Rwanda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Cross to Uganda- Ellen DeGeneres

On this day, you will drive to Uganda via the Volcanoes area. Rushaga is one of Uganda’s most scenic and rewarding destinations for gorilla trekking. Surrounded by rolling hills, lush forests, and mist-covered valleys, Rushaga offers travelers an intimate and breathtaking encounter with the endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.
Arrival, visit to the Dian Fossey Campus, where you’ll learn about the remarkable conservation efforts dedicated to protecting Rwanda’s mountain gorillas for your self guided tour, From there, continue your journey to Uganda, where you will enjoy dinner and relax in preparation for your gorilla trekking adventure.

Main Destination:

Rushaga Sector (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda)

Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest)

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeRare

ElephantRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Gorilla Leisure Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda) without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Gorilla trek and Batwa people

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience the famous apes, close to humanity in behavior, and nature.
Early in the morning, you will head to the park office for a briefing and start a great adventure, gorilla trekking in search of your assigned gorilla family. Once located, spend time with them as you see them eat, play around, relate with one another, etc. You will only stay for one hour for conservation reasons. In the afternoon, you will visit the Batwa community
and offer you a chance to experience their rich traditions, music, dance, storytelling, and unique survival skills. Walk with them through the forest, learn how they hunted with bows and arrows, discovered medicinal plants, and made fire from sticks. Dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Gorilla Leisure Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda) without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Cross back to Kigali

Enjoy a farewell breakfast in the lodge. After all the wonderful and memorable experiences, you will drive back to Rwanda, if time permits you will have a city tour and option to get some last-minute souvenir before heading to Kigali International Airport for your departure.

Main Destination:

Kigali International Airport (Kigali, Rwanda)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.