18-Day Uganda Wildlife, Adventure & Rwanda Primate Safari

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

Kampala city tour

Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by our representative or guide who will take you around Kampala for a guided city tour. You will visit the seven major historical hills of Kampala each carrying significance. Be sure to visit the buganda Royal Palace, amin's torture chambers and the old gaddafi mosque. Later proceed to your accomodation for the rest of the evening.

Main Destination:

Kampala (City, Uganda)

Accommodation:

Fairway Hotel & Spa

• Mid-range hotel in Kampala (City, Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Transfer to jinja source of the nile

After an early morning breakfast, you will transfer to Jinja through the eastern route that will bring you closer to the source of the Nile. Upon arrival, you will check into your lodge for lunch and later proceed for an afternoon boat trip on the famous source of the Nile.
After your boat trip, you will return to your lodge for the rest of the evening.

Main Destination:

Jinja (Town, Uganda)

Accommodation:

Hotel Paradise on the Nile

• Budget hotel in Jinja (Town, Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Transfer to Sipi fallls

After an early morning breakfast, you will proceed further far east of the country side to Kapchorwa the home town of Sipi falls. Arrive at your lodge for a relaxed lunch as you enjoy great views from one of the falls. Later in the afternoon, you will proceed to the kings view point for a relaxed evening and sunset picnic.
Later head back to your lodge for the rest of the evening.

Main Destination:

Sipi Falls (Highlight, Uganda)

Accommodation:

Rafiki Lodge Sipi

• Mid-range lodgeat Sipi Falls (Highlight, Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Sipi falls hike and community tour

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast with scenic views from one of the view points at your lodge. After breakfast, proceed on a nature walk and hike that will lead you to three mighty falls that will blow your mind. Be sure to enjoy some nature along the way especially if your a bird lover. After the hike, you will head back to your lodge for hot lunch as you prepare for a guided community tour later in the afternoon.
During this tour, you will engage with a few of the community members on coffee production and the local way of brewing beer.

Main Destination:

Sipi Falls (Highlight, Uganda)

Accommodation:

Rafiki Lodge Sipi

• Mid-range lodgeat Sipi Falls (Highlight, Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Transfer to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

On this day, you will have an early morning breakfast and early morning transfer to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. You will have a lunch break en route so be sure to explore some of the local delicacies that are commonly prepared by most homes in Uganda. Upon arrival, you will check into your lodge for the rest of the evening and expect some visitors like the warthogs and rhinos around your rooms during the night.

Main Destination:

Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch (Uganda)

Best Time To Go June to August and December to February (Dry seasons)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather

Accommodation:

Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch - Guest House

• Budget guest house located in Ziwa Rhino Ranch (Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Rhino trekking and transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

After an early morning breakfast, you will be briefed and thereafter embark on a walking safari into the wild with the famous white rhinos. After this activity, you shall embark on your journey to Murchison Falls National Park which is only three hours apart from the rhino sanctuary. You will have a stop over at the world's strongest falls where you will visit different view points and also have the opportunity to have beautiful picture moments.

Main Destination:

Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)

Best Time To Visit December to February (Easier to spot animals)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather June and July (Less rain and lower temperatures)

Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloCommon

HippoAbundant

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LeopardOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Murchison River Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP (Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Guided morning safari and afternoon boat trip

Wake up as early as possible for a guided morning game drive in Uganda's biggest national park in search for the big five and other animals. Depending on your interests, your guide will help you explore your favorites as you prepare for a picnic breakfast right in the middle of the park. After a successful morning safari, you will have a short safari as you drive back to your lodge for lunch.
Later in the afternoon, you will embark on a private boat trip that will take you to the bottom of the falls for amazing views and lots of wildlife ranging from different bird species, elephants, crocodiles and hippos.

Main Destination:

Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)

Accommodation:

Murchison River Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP (Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After your breakfast, you will embark on a journey far west to Queen Elizabeth National Park for more wildlife viewing and nature adventure. Enjoy beautiful views along the way from lush green forests to dotted tea plantations as you drive through the famous tourist cities. Be sure to have a break for hot lunch along the way as you proceed to your lodge for the rest of the evening.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

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

Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloCommon

HippoAbundant

LeopardOccasional

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Acacia Wilderness Mweya Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Guided morning and sunset safari

After your breakfast, you will embark on an early morning safari into the Kasenyi plains in search of wildlife and the big five. Be sure not to miss out on large elephant herds, buffalo herds and Impala herds. Visit some of the local communities that engage in local salt production at Buyampaka salt lake. After a successful morning safari, proceed to your lodge for lunch and a relaxed afternoon to cool off.
Later in the afternoon, head back into the park for a guided afternoon safari in search for the big cats and be sure to see them just in case you had missed them during the morning safari. Proceed to your lodge for the rest of the evening as you prepare for the next days adventure.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)

Accommodation:

Acacia Wilderness Mweya Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Kazinga channel boat trip and transfer to Ishasha sector

After a relaxed morning breakfast, embark on a guided boat trip on the famous Kazinga channel that joins Lake Edward and Lake George. This twenty one kilometer stretch is home to various wildlife and bird species so be sure to capture various animals ranging from large elephant herds to the smallest bird species.
After your boat trip, you will proceed with your journey to Ishasha sector which is home to the tree climbing lions. Upon arrival, you will check into your lodge and later embark on an afternoon safari in search of the tree climbing lions. Later head back to your lodge for a relaxed evening.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)

Accommodation:

Ishasha Pride Lodge

• Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP, Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Morning safari and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

In case you had missed the tree climbing lions, this is the opportunity to see them once again as you embark on a morning safari in search of the big cats again. Be sure to enjoy a picnic breakfast as you prepare to proceed with your journey to Lake Bunyonyi which is the second deepest lake in Africa after Lake Tangayika. Check into your lodge upon arrival and settle in for the rest of the evening.

Main Destination:

Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)

Accommodation:

Paradise Eco-Hub

• Budget lodge located at Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Lake Bunyonyi island tour

After a relaxed morning breakfast, embark on a guided boat trip on some of the famous historical islands that are found on the lake. Out of the twenty nine islands, you will visit around nine islands which include the biggest island and smallest island on the lake each having great history and significance to the community. After your boat trip, you will head back to your lodge for relaxation as you prepare for the next days adventure.

Main Destination:

Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)

Accommodation:

Paradise Eco-Hub

• Budget lodge located at Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

After your breakfast, this will mark your last day in Uganda as you will embark onto your journey to Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. You will go through the Kyanika boarder post. Be sure to enjoy beautiful views of rolling hills and lush green as you make way into your lodge. Upon arrival, you will check in and have the rest of the evening to yourself and prepare for the next days adventure.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August (It is drier and hiking is easier)

High Season June to September (Permits are scarce)

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

Wildlife in Volcanoes NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeNone

ElephantRare

BuffaloRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

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GiraffeNone

LionNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Grotta Resort

• Mid-range hotelless than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Gorilla trekking Volcanoes National Park

You will have an early morning breakfast and then proceed to the ranger post for briefing. Thereafter you will head into the forest with armed ranger guides who will lead you into the different gorilla families. Once you get to a gorilla family, you will be given ample time to have great picture moments and also learn more about the mountain gorillas.
After trekking, you will proceed back to your lodge for lunch and a relaxed evening.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Grotta Resort

• Mid-range hotelless than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Transfer to Kigali City

After a relaxed morning breakfast, you will transfer into Rwandas main capital Kigali considered to be Africa's smartest city. The journey will take you roughly three hours through beautiful rolling hills and lush green forests. Upon arrival, you will check into your lodge where you will have lunch and settle in for the rest of the day.

Main Destination:

Kigali (Rwanda)

Accommodation:

ONOMO Hotel Kigali

• Mid-range hotel located in Kigali (Rwanda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Kigali City Tour

Enjoy a calm relaxed morning breakfast as you prepare to head out into Kigali city for a city tour where you will visit local markets, historical sites like the famous Kigali Genocide Memorial. Be sure to explore other activities like the boda boda experience where you will take motor cycle rides within the city and also get to interract with a few of the local people.
You will have the opportunity to have lunch at a local restaurant where you get to explore the local delicacies Rwanda has to offer.
Later head back to your lodge for dinner and the rest of the evening.

Main Destination:

Kigali (Rwanda)

Accommodation:

ONOMO Hotel Kigali

• Mid-range hotel located in Kigali (Rwanda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Leisure at the lodge

After so many days of waking up early and long drives, this day offers you the perfect opportunity to relax and think about the beautiful moments that you have been creating as you also get enough rest for your next journey back home. Sit back and relax as you enjoy the beautiful weather.

Main Destination:

Kigali (Rwanda)

Accommodation:

ONOMO Hotel Kigali

• Mid-range hotel located in Kigali (Rwanda)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Departure from Kigali Internal Airport

As this marks the last day of a beautiful safari, after breakfast you will transfer to Kigali International Airport for your next trip back home.

Main Destination:

Kigali International Airport (Kigali, Rwanda)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

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