8-Day Uganda Rwanda Big 5 Safari with Primates Trekking

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

Transfer from Entebbe to Murchison falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino sanctuary

Your 8 days Uganda Big 5 safari and gorilla trekking experience will begin with our guide picking you up from the Airport or your hotel in Entebbe and transfer to Murchison falls national park via Kampala-Luwero-Masindi route with a stop at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary to track Rhinos.
There after proceed to Murchison falls national park for an evening game drive depending on time of arrival in Murchison falls national park.
Travel time: 6-7 hours.

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:

Fort Murchison Lodge (Room)

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Early morning game drive, afternoon boat cruise on the Nile and top of the falls hike

Have breakfast by 6am, proceed to the wilderness in search of the early morning raisers, the morning game drive starts at about 6:30am, look out for animals such as; the giraffes, lions, hyenas, water bucks, elephants, buffalos, antelopes- many species of birds such as; egrets, ibis, shoebill stock, marabou stock, king fisher, egrets to mention but a few. As you have your game drive, you may relax and have a picnic on the river bank as you listen to the groans of the Hippos.
After the game drive, you will transfer to the lodge/ either way you may take packed lunch with as you prepare to have an afternoon boat cruise on the Nile River. This cruise is spectacular as it allows you to get up close to the aquatic animals such as; the hippos, crocodiles, water bucks, buffalos, elephants etc. Among the birds commonly sited on the boat cruise include the goliath heron, king fisher, weaver birds, bee eater, cattle egrets and the beautiful scenery along the bank. Trek at the top of falls.

Main Destination:

Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)

Accommodation:

Fort Murchison Lodge (Room)

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park

Check out of your accommodation in Murchison falls national park and transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park.
While along the way, enjoy the views of rift valley at the escarpment, and you will stop for a hot lunch or enjoy your packed lunch.
The drive from Murchison falls national park to Queen Elizabeth national park takes 7-9 hours.

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:

Pumba Safari Cottages

• Mid-range lodge just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps, Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Morning chimpanzee tracking in Kalinzu forest reserve, afternoon Kazinga Channel boat cruise

You will wake up at 6:30 and have breakfast by 7:00am. And transfer to Kalinzu reserve for briefing as you prepare for chimpanzee trekking.
Join other visitors and start the walk down the gorge in search of chimpanzees. Chimpanzee tracking takes 1-4 hours and you spend an hour with the chimpanzees.
Return to Kazinga channel for lunch or an afternoon 2 hours boat cruise to see various wild animals by the water.
After, return back to lodge with a late afternoon game drive. During the game drive, you will drive via the various channel tracks in search of Lions, Elephants, Buffaloes, Leopards, antelopes and several bird life. Arrive at Lodge and relax.

Main Destination:

Kalinzu Forest Reserve (Chimps)

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

High Season June to September (But it’s seldom busy)

Best Weather

Accommodation:

Pumba Safari Cottages

• Mid-range lodge just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps, Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable forest national park

Early morning, your drive guide will pick you and drive you through Queen Elizabeth national park to the country side down to the south in Kisoro. Arrive in the late afternoon and check in your accommodation.
Enjoy an enroute game drive that may give you an opportunity to spot more wildlife including tree climbing lions in case southern sector route of queen Elizabeth national park
The transfer takes you about 5-7 hours.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

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:

Nshongi Camp

• Budget lodge just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Gorilla tracking & Batwa community visit

You will have an early morning breakfast and thereafter be transferred by your driver guide to the park headquarters where park rangers will brief you about the regulations for gorilla trekking in Bwindi national park and also you will be divided into a group of 8 visitors. You will be led by a ranger to start trekking of these gentle giants. After you encounter these gentle giants, you are allowed to spend an hour with these magnificent mountain gorillas close up in their natural habitat. Principally hikers will love the trek in the beautiful ecosystem of the park. But overall, this will be a unique and unforgettable experience! After the gorilla trek, you will be congratulated for succeeding a gorilla trek in Uganda/Bwindi.

Break for lunch and after proceed with a community walk to experience the forest life of the Batwa (Pygmy people). Finally return to the lodge for overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Nshongi Camp

• Budget lodge just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Musanze-Rwanda for cultural tour experience

Wake up and enjoy your morning breakfast, checkout of your lodge and embark on a transfer to Rwanda through Cyanika Uganda-Rwanda border, arrive in Musanze for afternoon cultural tour at Iby’iwacu cultural village.

Iby’iwacu cultural village
Iby'iwacu Cultural Village, also known as the Gorilla Guardians Village, is a community project near Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. It is run by former poachers who now protect the mountain gorillas and share their local traditions with visitors through storytelling, hunting exhibitions, fire making, traditional wedding, and local wine and traditional dance among others. The experience is worthy it as it leaves a memorable history of Rwanda’s culture.

Main Destination:

Iby'Iwacu Cultural Village (Village, Rwanda)

Accommodation:

Urugano Virunga Palace

• Budget guest house in Ruhengeri (City, Rwanda)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Kigali for Afternoon Kigali Genocide memorial center visit-Airport transfer

After breakfast you will transfer to Kigali about 2-4 hours’ drive from Musanze. This part of the Uganda Rwanda Tour Holiday journey is quite charming with scenic views of Kigezi highlands, Virunga Volcanoes and undulating hills of Rwanda. You will have lunch in Kigali and after a short rest be taken to the Genocide memorial at Gisozi to pay tribute to the victims of Rwandan genocide.

After the visit, transfer to Kigali international airport or proceed to your booked Hotel for overnight stay.

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.