8-Day Uganda Budget Safari Trip from Kigali

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

Transfer to Kisoro

Following breakfast in Kigali, you will proceed to Kisoro in Uganda. Kisoro is situated beneath the towering peaks of the Mufumbiro Mountains, a segment of the Virunga Mountains that houses the endangered mountain gorillas. Visitors to Kisoro can enjoy stunning mountain vistas, explore Lake Mutanda, browse vibrant local markets, and engage in volcano trekking. This town serves as the closest hub to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and serves as a gateway for travelers heading to Rwanda or the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) for gorilla tracking in Volcanoes National Park or Virunga National Park.

Main Destination:

Kisoro (Town, Uganda)

Accommodation:

Travellers Rest Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Kisoro (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Golden Monkey Trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Enjoy an early morning breakfast and proceed to the park's briefing center, where you will meet the ranger guides. They will provide you with a briefing on golden monkey tracking and instruct you on how to behave when in their presence. After the golden monkey trekking experience, return to the lodge for a delicious lunch and spend the afternoon at your leisure.

Main Destination:

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August and December to January

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

Best Weather Jun to Aug and Dec to Jan (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Mgahinga Gorilla NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeNone

ElephantOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

LeopardRare

White RhinoNone

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GiraffeNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Travellers Rest Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located 1-2hr drive from Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, you will transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. As far as names go, there are few that evoke the essence of Africa as vividly as the Impenetrable Forest of Bwindi. Picture vast expanses of steep mountains enveloped in dense, humid jungle, and you're on the right track. Spanning an impressive 331 square kilometers, this World Heritage-listed sanctuary, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, is one of the continent's oldest ecosystems. It has withstood the test of time, persevering through the last Ice Age when many other forests on the continent disappeared into history.

Upon your arrival, you will be warmly welcomed at the lodge, where you can unwind and savor the breathtaking vistas of the sprawling forest.

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:

Rushaga Gorilla Haven's Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Bwindi NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Start your day with a delicious breakfast, ensuring you're well-prepared for the adventures ahead. Grab your packed lunch and make your way to the nearby park headquarters, just a stone's throw away. Here, you'll receive a comprehensive briefing, be assigned to your respective Gorilla groups, and then trek into the forest. The duration of your trek through Bwindi can vary, spanning from 2 to 8 hours, contingent upon the Gorillas' movements.

Upon locating them, you'll spend up to 1 hour observing and photographing the gorillas. Following the trek, savor a well-deserved lunch and receive your official Gorilla trekking certificate. After, meet your guide and transfer back to the lodge.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Rushaga Gorilla Haven's Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Bwindi NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park & Evening Boat Cruise

Begin your day with a transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park in Kasese. This park hosts nearly 100 mammal species and over 600 bird types. You'll encounter large hippo schools, forest hogs, and Uganda kobs, often seen in the tourist villages of the scenic Mweya Peninsula, nestled by the Rwenzori Mountains.

Explore the isolated Ishasha Sector for tree-climbing lions, Maramagambo forest for diverse monkeys and birds, and crater lakes teeming with pink flamingos. Kyambura Gorges is home to habituated chimpanzees. Upon reaching Queen Elizabeth (Mweya Sector), enjoy an evening boat ride on the Kazinga Channel.

The Kazinga Channel is a natural waterway connecting Lake Edward and Lake George, a prominent feature in the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Witness hippos, buffaloes, elephants, and an array of bird-life. The pelican swarms on the shore and birds in the air create an unforgettable sight.

Afterward, return to your lodging for a tranquil night in the heart of the African Savannah.

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:

The Bush Lodge (Tent)

• Inside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Morning Game Drive & Afternoon Chimpanzee Trekking at Kyambura Gorge (The Valley of Apes)

Start your day with breakfast in the African wilderness, overlooking the Savannah. Enjoy a second game drive to spot more wildlife, including lions, leopards, and various birds. Queen Elizabeth National Park boasts over 500 bird species, making it a bird-watcher's paradise.

After a 4 to 5-hour drive, return to your lodging for rest and lunch. Charge your camera batteries for an exciting chimpanzee trekking experience at Kyambura Gorge, also known as the “Valley of Apes.” This gorge, part of Queen Elizabeth National Park in southwestern Uganda, offers stunning landscapes and rich wildlife biodiversity.

Following lunch, venture into the gorge for a chimpanzee trek, then return to your accommodation for an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)

Accommodation:

The Bush Lodge (Tent)

• Inside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi & Sunset Boat Cruise

Start your day with breakfast in the African wilderness, overlooking the Savannah. Enjoy a second game drive to spot more wildlife, including lions, leopards, and various birds. Queen Elizabeth National Park boasts over 500 bird species, making it a bird-watcher's paradise.

After a 4 to 5-hour drive, return to your lodging for rest and lunch. Charge your camera batteries for an exciting chimpanzee trekking experience at Kyambura Gorge, also known as the “Valley of Apes.” This gorge, part of Queen Elizabeth National Park in southwestern Uganda, offers stunning landscapes and rich wildlife biodiversity.

Following lunch, venture into the gorge for a chimpanzee trek, then return to your accommodation for an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)

Accommodation:

Supreme Adventure Park (Safari Tents)

• Budget tented camp located at Lake Bunyonyi

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Kigali & End of Trip

After breakfast, you will transfer to Kigali for drop off at an accommodation facility or the airport for departure. This marks the end of your trip.

Main Destination:

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.