$6,600 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival and Transfer to your hotel in Kampala
Arrival and Transfer to your hotel in Kampala
Our company Guide will be waiting for you at the airport on arrival. He will introduce himself to you and brief you about the tour. From there, he will drive you to your hotel. If you arrive early in the morning or afternoon, the driver can take you for a tour of Kampala city.
- Main Destination:
- Kampala (City, Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Karibu Entebbe
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Murchison Falls National Park and Ziwa Rhino sanctuary
Murchison Falls National Park and Ziwa Rhino sanctuary
Wake up, take breakfast and set off early morning for Murchison Falls national park. Along the way, marvel at the beautiful Uganda countryside and bypass the Luwero war triangle. Luwero was where the current National Resistance Movement operated a guerilla war that allowed them to capture power. Before reaching the Murchison Falls National Park, you will stop to track white rhino at the Ziwa Rhino sanctuary. White Rhinos are a critically endangered species and were wiped out of Murchison falls national park due to poaching. The sanctuary was founded to save the few remaining Rhinos with hope that they will one day be reintroduced to the major national parks.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Early morning Game drive and a boat cruise along the river Nile
Early morning Game drive and a boat cruise along the river Nile
You will wake up early for a very eventful day. Take breakfast and head for a game drive along the southern banks of the river Nile. During this morning drive, you will have several opportunities to spot four of Africa’s Big 5 which include Elephants, Lions, Leopards and Buffalo. You will enjoy the beautiful views of the African Savannah and also spot various primates, Hartebeest, giraffes, Bushbucks, hyenas, Jackals, the Uganda Kob and so much more. After this morning game drive, you will head out for lunch and rest at your lodge.
In the afternoon, head out for a launch cruise along the river Nile that starts from down the river and ends at the bottom of the falls.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Transfer to Kibale National Park
Transfer to Kibale National Park
You should rise up early to take breakfast and prepare for the long journey to Kibale National Park. Along the way, marvel at the undulating Uganda countryside with changing landscape and busy locals in the markets. Look out for the intriguing long-horned ankole cattle grazing along the roadsides. You will stop for lunch in Fort Portal and tour the town. Fort Portal is strategically located in an area with great weather and green vegetation throughout the year. You will also visit the headquarters of the Toro Kingdom before heading to the nearby Kibale National Park.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Primate Lodge Kibale
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Chimpanzee Tracking and transfer to Queen Elizabeth
Chimpanzee Tracking and transfer to Queen Elizabeth
After the rest yesterday, wake up very early for breakfast and head to Kibale National Park headquarters for briefing on chimpanzee trekking. The Park Officials will let you know all about chimpanzee in Kibale including how to conduct yourself and what to carry along. The activity takes about 3 hours. Although Kibale Forest is famous for chimpanzee tracking, there are other things that will interest you. The forest is a birders paradise but other 12 primate species and even more mammals call the park home. Once you find the primates and complete spending the one hour with them, you will head back to your hotel for lunch and rest. The company Guide will transfer you to Queen Elizabeth national park in the evening. The journey from Kibale to the Queen Elizabeth National Park takes 2 hours and if time allows, you will stop on the way to spot crater lakes or visit some ancient caves.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Simba Safari Camp
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Game drive and Boat cruise at the Kazinga Channel
Game drive and Boat cruise at the Kazinga Channel
Rise early for an exciting day in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Your guide will pick you up for a sunrise game drive across the Kasenyi Plains. Carry a packed breakfast or coffee as you search for wildlife, including lions, leopards, buffaloes, antelopes, and early-rising birds, as nocturnal animals retreat from the night’s hunt.
After the game drive, return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the afternoon, transfer to the Kazinga Channel for a scenic boat cruise. This wildlife-rich channel offers exceptional sightings of elephants, hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, and a wide variety of birdlife, making it one of the highlights of your safari.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Simba Safari Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Game drive Ishasha sector – Bwindi Park
Game drive Ishasha sector – Bwindi Park
You will wake up to take breakfast and be ready for another game drive to spot tree climbing lions at the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth national park. We expect you to see certain creatures you may have not seen during this final game drive in queen Elizabeth national park. After this game drive, you will be transferred to Bwindi impenetrable forest national park in time to rest and prepare for gorilla tracking the next day. Lunch will be taken at a suitable restaurant along the way to Bwindi.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Chameleon Hill Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Gorilla tracking – Visiting the Batwa Pygmies
Gorilla tracking – Visiting the Batwa Pygmies
After an early breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters for a 7:00am briefing on gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. You will be guided on trekking rules, what to carry, and how to behave around the gorillas before being assigned a gorilla family based on your fitness level. Hiring a porter is recommended for added support during the trek.
The duration of the trek varies depending on the location of the gorilla group. Once found, you will spend one unforgettable hour observing and photographing these gentle giants as they interact in their natural habitat. Always follow your guide’s instructions and remain calm during the encounter.
After the experience, return to the starting point where your driver will transfer you back to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the afternoon, visit the Batwa Pygmy community for a cultural experience.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Chameleon Hill Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi and Island Hopping
Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi and Island Hopping
Wake up at your own time after yesterday’s amazing activities and have late breakfast. After checking out, the guide will drive to the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi. Lake Bunyonyi is small but perhaps the most naturally beautiful Lake in Uganda. It is frequented by tourists and lovers who want to get away from the busy city life in Kampala. The atmosphere is romantic, cool, serene and quiet. We believe this is the place for you to relax after 8 days visiting several places in Uganda. Relax and watch the local people fishing and swimming along the lake. You will go for a boat ride later in the afternoon and hope from island to island. The Lake Bunyonyi is one of the top destinations for birdwatching in Uganda and has a mixture of bird species that will impress any birder.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Bunyonyi Safaris Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Lake Bunyonyi – Transfer to the Volcanoes park
Lake Bunyonyi – Transfer to the Volcanoes park
You will wake up refreshed to take late breakfast and complete any activity in Lake Bunyonyi before embarking on the long journey to Rwanda. Enjoy the journey and the beautiful countryside of Uganda and Rwanda. Lunch will be taken from a suitable restaurant or hotel along the way. You should reach early at the Volcanoes national park and rest so as to be ready for your second gorilla trekking experience in Rwanda the following day.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Volcanoes NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Mountain gorilla trekking in Rwanda
Mountain gorilla trekking in Rwanda
Wake up and take your breakfast before heading for the briefing at the park headquarters in Kinigi. Rwanda has 10 habituated gorilla families but you will be assigned one based on your overall fitness and age. Some gorilla families live further away from the park offices and may require more hours of tracking to find them. Use the time to ask as many questions as you can about the gorillas, forest creatures and the park. Gorilla trekking in the Volcanoes National Park takes between 2 to 5 hours but you only have one hour to observe the primates. After one hour with the gorilla family, you will return to the starting point where you will meet our guide to take you back to the lodge for lunch and rest.
In the evening, you will be taken to visit the Iby’iwacu cultural village in Musanze which is close to the volcanoes national park.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Golden Monkey Tracking – Visit the twin lakes
Golden Monkey Tracking – Visit the twin lakes
You will start the day early and take breakfast before going to the volcanoes national park offices for the briefing on golden monkey tracking. Hire a porter if you have extra luggage or heavy equipment. Golden monkey tracking in Rwanda doesn’t take so long compared to gorilla trekking. After some time, hiking in the forest, you will spot troops of golden monkeys on top of trees and some on the ground. Take as many photos of these cute but endangered primates. Afterwards, head back to the lodge for lunch and rest before going for an evening drive to visit the twin lakes of Ruhondo and Burera.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 13
Transfer to Lake Kivu in Gisenyi
Transfer to Lake Kivu in Gisenyi
Wake up at your own time and start the day with breakfast at your hotel as you get ready to set off from the Volcanoes national park to Lake Kivu in Gisenyi. Lake Kivu is the biggest fresh water lake in Rwanda and Congo. Visitors frequent the lake because of its natural beauty. It’s a beautiful place to be and the government of Rwanda has made good work of not only promoting but developing tourism infrastructure along the lake shores. Once you arrive at your hotel, you will have lunch overlooking the lake. In the afternoon, you will be taken for a boat ride on the lake as you tour the various islands. After the boat ride, you can go back to the lodge for swimming and relaxation.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Kivu (Rwanda)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Kivu Serena Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 14
Transfer to Goma – Mount Nyiragongo Hiking
Transfer to Goma – Mount Nyiragongo Hiking
You will wake early to take breakfast before being transferred to the Congo border. After being cleared by border officials, you will cross to Congo and meet the Virunga National Park team. The team will drive to Kibati village which is the starting point for hiking Mount Nyiragongo volcano. Hiking to the top of the summit will take between 4 to 6 hours depending on the overall fitness of the group. No one is left behind until the final section of the hike. The Nyiragongo volcano is the only place in the world where tourists can pay to see a lava lake up-close. It’s safe to observe the lava lake as the volcano has shown no signs of erupting in recent years.
- Main Destination:
- Goma (City, Congo (DRC))
- Accommodation:
- Ihusi Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 15
Transfer to Kigali for a city tour
Transfer to Kigali for a city tour
In the morning, you will begin your descent from the volcano and be driven back to Goma town arriving by midday. You will then cross back to Rwanda and drive back to Kigali reaching by 3pm. On reaching Kigali, you will have a tour of the city. The tour includes visiting the Gisozi genocide war memorial site, the city markets, the presidential palace museum and artisan shops for souvenir. After the city tour, our company driver will transfer you to the airport for a departure or to your hotel if you are still around.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali (Rwanda)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
