$4,814 to $4,944 pp (USD)
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Day 1
Kigali Genocide Memorial Visit & City Tour
Kigali Genocide Memorial Visit & City Tour
Begin your Rwanda and Uganda safari in Kigali with a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, an important place of remembrance and education about Rwanda’s history.
Continue with a guided city tour, exploring Kigali’s vibrant streets, local neighborhoods and cultural highlights. Your guide will introduce you to the city’s character and contemporary life before you return to your accommodation for an overnight stay and preparation for the journey to Volcanoes National Park.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali Genocide Memorial (Kigali, Rwanda)
- Accommodation:
-
Quiet Haven Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
After breakfast, leave Kigali and travel north toward Volcanoes National Park, passing through Rwanda’s beautiful countryside and rolling highlands. The journey offers scenic views of green hills, rural communities and terraced landscapes as you approach the volcanic region.
Arrive near the park and check into your mid-range lodge. Enjoy time to relax and prepare for the next day’s golden monkey trekking experience in the foothills of the Virunga Mountains.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge
Wildlife in Volcanoes NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Golden Monkey Trekking & Transfer to Bwindi
Golden Monkey Trekking & Transfer to Bwindi
Start the morning with golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes National Park, following experienced guides into the forest to search for these lively and endangered primates. Enjoy time observing their natural behavior before returning from the trek.
Later, cross into Uganda and continue toward Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through the scenic southwestern highlands. Arrive at your lodge and relax ahead of tomorrow’s unforgettable mountain gorilla trekking experience.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Bweza Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Gorilla Trekking & Batwa Cultural Experience at Bwindi
Gorilla Trekking & Batwa Cultural Experience at Bwindi
Today brings the highlight of your Rwanda and Uganda safari: mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Enter the ancient rainforest with expert guides and trek through dense vegetation in search of a habituated gorilla family. Spend time observing these endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat before returning to your lodge.
Later, enjoy a Batwa cultural experience and learn about their traditions, heritage and historic connection with the forest.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Activities:
- Gorilla tracking & Nature hikes/walks
- Accommodation:
- Bweza Gorilla Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Ishasha Game Drive & Overnight in Ishasha Sector
Ishasha Game Drive & Overnight in Ishasha Sector
Leave Bwindi and travel toward the Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, a remote wilderness area famous for its tree-climbing lions. Enjoy a game drive through the sector, searching for lions resting in fig trees as well as elephants, buffaloes, topi and other wildlife.
Continue to your accommodation in Ishasha Sector for an overnight stay surrounded by the peaceful wilderness. The experience offers a memorable introduction to Uganda’s diverse savannah landscapes.
- Main Destination:
- Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP, Uganda)
- Activities:
- Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- Embogo Lodges
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Cattle Milking, Transfer to Queen Elizabeth & Evening Game Drive
Cattle Milking, Transfer to Queen Elizabeth & Evening Game Drive
Begin the day with a cattle-milking experience, offering insight into local pastoral traditions and rural livelihoods. Afterward, continue your journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park, enjoying the changing landscapes of western Uganda.
After settling into your lodge, head out for an evening game drive across the park’s savannah. With your expert guide, search for elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, lions and other wildlife as the cooler evening hours create excellent conditions for game viewing.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
- Activities:
- Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle) & Nature hikes/walks
- Accommodation:
- The Bush Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Enjoy an early morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, exploring the savannah when wildlife is most active. Search for elephants, buffaloes, lions, antelopes and other species with your experienced guide.
In the afternoon, take a boat cruise along the famous Kazinga Channel, where large numbers of hippos, crocodiles and waterbirds can be seen along the shoreline. Return to your lodge after a rewarding day combining classic Uganda wildlife viewing with an unforgettable water safari.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
- Activities:
- Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle) & Boat trip
- Accommodation:
- The Bush Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Scenic Transfer to Kibale National Park
Scenic Transfer to Kibale National Park
After breakfast, depart Queen Elizabeth National Park and travel toward Kibale National Park, known as Uganda’s primate capital. Enjoy a scenic journey through the lush countryside of western Uganda, with changing landscapes and views of local communities along the way.
Arrive near Kibale Forest and check into your lodge. Spend the remainder of the day relaxing and preparing for the following day’s chimpanzee tracking and Bigodi experience in one of Uganda’s richest primate regions.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Bweza Kibale Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Kibale Chimpanzee Tracking & Bigodi Cultural Experience
Kibale Chimpanzee Tracking & Bigodi Cultural Experience
Begin the day with chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest, following expert guides through the lush rainforest in search of habituated chimpanzees. Along the trail, you may encounter other primates, birds and forest wildlife.
Later, enjoy a Bigodi community experience and discover local culture, livelihoods and the community’s connection with the surrounding ecosystem. Return to your lodge after a rewarding day combining close primate encounters, rainforest exploration and authentic cultural experiences.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Activities:
- Chimpanzee tracking & Nature hikes/walks
- Accommodation:
- Bweza Kibale Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
Leave Kibale and begin a scenic journey north toward Murchison Falls National Park, travelling through Uganda’s changing landscapes and countryside. The route provides views of rural communities, farmland and the diverse scenery that makes overland travel through Uganda rewarding.
Continue toward the park and arrive at your lodge for an overnight stay. Relax after the journey and prepare for the following day’s wildlife viewing, Nile boat safari and visit to the dramatic Top of the Falls.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Bamboo Village Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Murchison Game Drive, Nile Boat Safari & Visit Top of the Falls
Murchison Game Drive, Nile Boat Safari & Visit Top of the Falls
Rise early for a game drive in Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest national park. Explore the savannah in search of elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, lions, antelopes and other wildlife. Later, enjoy a boat safari along the Victoria Nile, where hippos, crocodiles and abundant birdlife gather along the riverbanks.
Continue to the Top of the Falls and stand above the powerful Nile as it forces through the narrow gorge, creating one of Uganda’s most spectacular natural sights.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)
- Activities:
- Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle) & Boat trip
- Accommodation:
- Bamboo Village Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Rhino Tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary & Transfer to Entebbe
Rhino Tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary & Transfer to Entebbe
After breakfast, leave Murchison Falls and travel toward Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided rhino tracking experience. Walk through the sanctuary with experienced guides and observe rhinos in their protected natural environment while learning about conservation efforts.
After the experience, continue toward Entebbe, marking the end of your 12-day Rwanda and Uganda safari. Your journey concludes with a transfer to Entebbe, where you can continue with your onward travel arrangements.
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- Main Destination:
- Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch (Uganda)
- Activities:
- Game drives (Open-sided 4x4 vehicle, Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
