$3,231 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in kigali-Welcome & Rest
Arrival in kigali-Welcome & Rest
Upon your arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide, who will brief you about the exciting journey ahead. You will then be transferred to your comfortable hotel in Kigali, where you can relax and recover from your international flight. Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy the hotel's facilities or simply unwind as you prepare for the adventure awaiting you. Your overnight stay in Kigali provides the perfect opportunity to rest before beginning your unforgettable Rwanda and Uganda safari the following morning.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali International Airport (Kigali, Rwanda)
- Accommodation:
- Chez Lando Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Kigali City Tour & Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Kigali City Tour & Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
After breakfast, set out on a guided tour of Kigali, one of Africa's cleanest and most vibrant cities. Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial to gain insight into Rwanda's history before exploring local craft markets where you can shop for handmade souvenirs and interact with local artisans. Following lunch, embark on a scenic drive through Rwanda's breathtaking countryside, known as the "Land of a Thousand Hills," towards Volcanoes National Park. Enjoy spectacular views of rolling hills, terraced farms, and picturesque villages before checking into your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay in preparation for the next day's Golden Monkey trekking adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Classic Resort Lodge
Wildlife in Volcanoes NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Golden Monkey Trekking & Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Golden Monkey Trekking & Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After an early breakfast, head to the Volcanoes National Park headquarters for a briefing before beginning your exciting Golden Monkey trekking adventure. Accompanied by experienced park rangers, hike through the bamboo forests in search of these playful and endangered primates, renowned for their striking golden-orange fur and energetic movements. Once located, spend a memorable hour observing them as they leap through the trees, forage, and interact in their natural habitat while learning about their unique behavior and conservation. After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch before departing for Uganda. Cross the border and enjoy a scenic drive through rolling hills, lush countryside, and rural communities to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, arriving in the evening. Check in to your lodge, relax, and prepare for the unforgettable mountain gorilla trekking experience awaiting you the following day.
- 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
Gorilla Trekking & Batwa Cultural Experience
After an early breakfast, report to the park headquarters for a briefing before setting off into the ancient rainforest with experienced ranger guides in search of the endangered mountain gorillas. The trek may take a few hours, depending on the location of the gorilla family, but every step is rewarded when you finally come face to face with these gentle giants. Spend a magical hour observing their social interactions, playful young, and impressive silverbacks in their natural habitat while capturing unforgettable memories. After descending from the forest and enjoying lunch, visit the Batwa community for an authentic cultural experience. Learn about the traditional lifestyle of the original forest inhabitants through storytelling, music, dance, hunting demonstrations, and cultural performances before returning to your lodge for dinner and a well-deserved overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Bweza Gorilla Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park via Ishasha Sector
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park via Ishasha Sector
After breakfast, depart Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park through the renowned Ishasha Sector, famous for its rare tree-climbing lions. Enjoy a game drive as you explore the vast savannah, keeping an eye out for lions resting in fig trees, alongside elephants, buffaloes, topi, Uganda kob, and other wildlife. Stop for a delicious lunch en route before continuing your scenic drive through the park, taking in breathtaking landscapes and excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. Arrive at your lodge in the evening, where you can relax, enjoy dinner, and prepare for another exciting day of safari adventures in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
- Main Destination:
- Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP, Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Kasenyi Plains Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Kasenyi Plains Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Rise early for a morning game drive across the wildlife-rich Kasenyi Plains, one of the best areas in Queen Elizabeth National Park for spotting predators and plains game. Keep watch for lions, elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kob, warthogs, hyenas, and, if you're lucky, a leopard, while enjoying the park's stunning scenery and abundant birdlife. Return to the lodge for lunch before heading to the Kazinga Channel for a relaxing afternoon boat cruise. This natural waterway, linking Lake Edward and Lake George, is famous for its dense concentration of hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants along the shoreline, buffaloes, and countless bird species. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Morning Game Drive & Chimpanzee Trekking in Kyambura Gorge
Morning Game Drive & Chimpanzee Trekking in Kyambura Gorge
Begin the day with an early morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, offering another opportunity to spot wildlife as the animals are most active. Look out for lions, elephants, buffaloes, hyenas, antelopes, and a variety of bird species while enjoying the beautiful savannah landscapes. Return to the lodge for breakfast before transferring to Kyambura Gorge for an afternoon chimpanzee trekking experience. After a briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers, descend into the lush tropical forest in search of habituated chimpanzees. Once found, spend an unforgettable hour observing their fascinating behavior, playful interactions, and vocal communication before returning to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Kyambura Gorge (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
After an early breakfast, depart Queen Elizabeth National Park and embark on a scenic journey to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda's largest and oldest conservation area. Enjoy the changing landscapes as you pass through lush countryside, tea plantations, rural villages, and vibrant local communities. Stop for lunch en route before continuing north through the Albertine Rift, taking in spectacular views along the way. Arrive at your lodge in the evening, where you can relax and enjoy dinner while preparing for the exciting wildlife safari and Nile boat cruise awaiting you the following day.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
-
Ikorom Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Game Drive & Nile Boat Cruise to the Bottom of Murchison Falls
Game Drive & Nile Boat Cruise to the Bottom of Murchison Falls
Wake up early for a thrilling morning game drive across the northern sector of Murchison Falls National Park, renowned for its rich wildlife and sweeping savannah. Search for elephants, Rothschild's giraffes, lions, buffaloes, Jackson's hartebeests, Uganda kob, oribis, and, with luck, elusive leopards. Return to the lodge for lunch before heading to the River Nile for an unforgettable afternoon boat cruise to the bottom of the mighty Murchison Falls. Along the way, encounter large pods of hippos, Nile crocodiles basking on the riverbanks, elephants, buffaloes, and an incredible variety of water birds. Enjoy spectacular views of the powerful waterfall before returning to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Ikorom Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Top of Murchison Falls, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary & Transfer to Entebbe
Top of Murchison Falls, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary & Transfer to Entebbe
After an early breakfast, visit the Top of Murchison Falls, where you will witness the mighty River Nile force its way through a narrow 7-meter gorge before plunging 43 meters below, creating one of Africa's most spectacular natural wonders. Continue your journey south with a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided rhino tracking experience on foot, offering the unique opportunity to observe southern white rhinos in their natural habitat. After lunch en route, proceed to Entebbe, enjoying the scenic drive through Uganda's countryside. Depending on your flight schedule, you will be transferred to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of an unforgettable Rwanda and Uganda safari.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City, Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
