14-Day Rwanda Uganda Gorilla, Chimps Big Five Budget Trip

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

Arrival in Kigali

• Arrive at Kigali International Airport.
• Transfer to your hotel in Kigali by the tour guide.
• Spend the day relaxing and acclimatizing to the new surroundings.
Early in the morning your tour guide will pick you up for the next destination as you will be enjoying the ultimate environment of kigali.

Main Destination:

Kigali (Rwanda)

Accommodation:

Kigali Holiday Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Kigali (Rwanda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Transfer to Akagera National Park

• Depart from Kigali and drive to Akagera National Park.
• Enjoy game drives in the park, searching for the Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, rhino).
• Experience a boat trip on Lake Ihema, spotting hippos and crocodiles.
• Overnight stay in Akagera National Park.

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:

Budget camping

• Inside Akagera NP (Rwanda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Akagera National Park

• Spend the full day exploring Akagera National Park.
• Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives to spot wildlife this is because some animals are nocturnal and others are only active during day. This is the reason as to why you will have two game drives both evening and morning
•• Enjoy game drives in the park, searching for the Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, rhino).
• Experience a boat trip on Lake Ihema, spotting hippos and crocodiles
Overnight stay in Akagera.

Main Destination:

Akagera National Park (Rwanda)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Akagera NP (Rwanda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Akagera National Park to Lake Bunyonyi

• After breakfast, you will cross the border into Uganda.
• then drive to Lake Bunyonyi, a stunning lake surrounded by green terraced hills.
• you will have a great time while relaxing and enjoying the tranquility of the lake.
• Enjoy the scenic beauty of the lake and its surrounding hills.
• Take a boat trip on the lake and visit some of the islands.
• Overnight stay near Lake Bunyonyi.

Main Destination:

Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)

Accommodation:

Bunyonyi Overland Resort

• Budget resort located at Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

• Proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
• Embark on an exciting gorilla trekking adventure, where you'll have the opportunity to observe these majestic creatures in their natural habitat.
• Spend a full day with the gorillas, taking photographs and learning about their behavior.
• Overnight stay near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

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

Wildlife in Bwindi NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeRare

ElephantRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Bakiga Lodge

• Budget lodgejust outside Bwindi NP (Gorillas, Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to Ishasha

• Drive to Ishasha, the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
• Go on a game drive in search of the famous tree-climbing lions.
• Enjoy the diverse wildlife and landscapes of the area in ishasha sector.
• Overnight stay in Ishasha at topi lodge.

Main Destination:

Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP, 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:

Ishasha Ntungwe River Camp

• Budget tented camp

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Transfer to kibale national park

• Depart Ishasha and drive to Kibale National Park where chimpanzee trekking will be done.
• Arrive at Kibale and rest for the evening and also relax as you take a great view of the surrounding
• Overnight stay near Kibale where evening tea and dinner will be served.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Best Time To Visit December to February and June to July

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather June to July and December to February (Least rain)

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ChimpanzeeCommon

ElephantOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

LeopardVery Rare

HippoRare

LionRare to None

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Kibale Forest Camp (Camping)

• Just outside Kibale NP (Chimps, Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale National Park

• Start the day with an exciting chimpanzee trekking experience in Kibale for about 7 hours.
• Explore the lush forest and observe the playful chimps.
• In the afternoon, you can opt for a nature walk or visit a nearby community.
• Overnight stay near Kibale.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

Kibale Forest Camp (Camping)

• Just outside Kibale NP (Chimps, Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Kibale National Park to Murchison Falls National Park

• Leave Kibale and drive to Murchison Falls National Park.
• Arrive and relax at your lodge where you will spend 2 nights overlooking the Nile River hearing the amazing sound produced by the falls.
• Overnight stay near Murchison Falls where meals will be served.
you will have boat trip to the bottom of the strongest water falls.

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

BuffaloCommon

HippoAbundant

LionOccasional

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LeopardRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Fort Murchison (Tent)

• Budget tented camp located just outside Murchison Falls NP (Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Murchison Falls National Park

• Enjoy a morning game drive in Murchison Falls National Park.
• Take a boat safari along the Nile River to see hippos, crocodiles, and various bird species.
• Visit the spectacular Murchison Falls, where the Nile squeezes through a narrow gorge.
• Overnight stay near Murchison Falls.

Main Destination:

Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)

Accommodation:

Fort Murchison (Tent)

• Budget tented camp located just outside Murchison Falls NP (Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Murchison Falls National Park to Entebbe

• Depart Murchison Falls and drive back to Entebbe.
• Arrive in Entebbe and check into your hotel.
• Spend the evening at leisure, perhaps exploring the local markets or relaxing by Lake Victoria and have a night life in the Entebbe city.
• Overnight stay in Entebbe.

Main Destination:

Entebbe (City, Uganda)

Accommodation:

Acacia Beach Hotel

• Budget hotelin Entebbe (City, Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Travel to Ngamba island

• Take a boat trip to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary in Lake Victoria.
• Spend the day observing and interacting with rescued chimpanzees.
• Learn about the conservation efforts to protect these incredible primates after you will relate at your hotel.
• Overnight stay in Entebbe.

Main Destination:

Ngamba Island (Chimp Sanctuary, Uganda)

Accommodation:

Acacia Beach Hotel

• Budget hotelin Entebbe (City, Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Depart to Entebbe Botanical Gardens and Leisure

• Explore the beautiful Entebbe Botanical Gardens, home to a wide variety of flora and fauna.
• Enjoy a leisurely day in Entebbe, strolling along the lakefront or visiting local attractions as you also get some photography moment.
• Overnight stay in Entebbe.

Main Destination:

Entebbe (City, Uganda)

Accommodation:

Acacia Beach Hotel

• Budget hotelin Entebbe (City, Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Departure from Entebbe

• Depending on your flight schedule, you can spend the morning exploring more of Entebbe.
• Transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your departure.

Main Destination:

Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe, Uganda)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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