10 Days Uganda and Rwanda Gorilla and Wildlife Safari

10 Days Uganda and Rwanda Gorilla and Wildlife Safari

 

Overview

This 10 Days Uganda and Rwanda Gorilla and Wildlife Safari takes you through Uganda’s most iconic wildlife destinations and into Rwanda’s volcanic highlands. Experience the thrill of tracking mountain gorillas in Bwindi’s misty forests, encounter playful chimpanzees in Kibale, and witness the raw power of Murchison Falls. Journey across vast savannahs teeming with elephants, lions, and giraffes, before concluding in Rwanda with golden monkey trekking and a poignant visit to Kigali’s memorial sites.

Price Inclusions

  • Airport transfers
  • Ground transport in 4×4 safari vehicle with English-speaking driver-guide
  • Accommodation as listed
  • Meals as per itinerary (Full Board except on Day 11)
  • Park entry fees
  • Gorilla trekking permit (Uganda)
  • Chimpanzee trekking permit (Kibale)
  • Golden monkey trekking permit (Rwanda)
  • Game drives and boat cruises as listed
  • Bottled drinking water

Price Exclusions

  • International flights
  • Uganda and Rwanda visas
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
  • Tips and personal expenses

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kampala and Overnight at Via Via Guesthouse

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly received by your safari driver-guide, who will brief you about the safari. Transfer to Kampala for relaxation after your flight. Enjoy a peaceful evening at your lodge.

Accommodation: Via Via Guesthouse

Meal Plan: Dinner

Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

After breakfast, set off early for Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and oldest conservation area. En route, stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided walking safari to track southern white rhinos. This experience allows you to observe these endangered animals at close range on foot. Continue to Murchison, arriving in the evening.

Accommodation: Fort Murchison Nature Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Game Drive and Boat Cruise on the Nile

Wake up early for a thrilling morning game drive across the savannah. Expect to spot giraffes, elephants, lions, buffaloes, antelopes, and, if lucky, leopards. Return to the lodge for lunch.

In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise on the River Nile to the base of the spectacular Murchison Falls. Along the riverbanks, watch hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and abundant birdlife, including kingfishers and bee-eaters. Optional: hike to the top of the falls for breathtaking views.

Accommodation: Fort Murchison Nature Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

After breakfast, drive for 7-8 hours south through scenic countryside, tea plantations, and crater lakes. Arrive at Kibale in the evening and check in at your lodge. Relax at the lodge in the evening in preparation for the next day’s adventure.

Accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Chimpanzee Trekking and Community Walk

In the morning, set out for chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest, home to over 1,500 chimpanzees and 12 other primate species. Spend time observing the chimps in their natural habitat. After lunch, enjoy a community walk, where you’ll visit local homesteads, interact with residents, and learn about their traditions, crafts, and farming practices.

Accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp

Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Boat Cruise and Evening Game Drive

After breakfast, embark on your 3-hour drive and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, famous for its high concentration of hippos, crocodiles, and water birds. Later, head for an evening game drive to spot elephants, buffalo, and other savannah wildlife.

Accommodation: Bush Lodge

Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 7: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

After breakfast, drive for 6 hours south through the Queen Elizabeth National Park. If lucky, you may spot lions lounging in fig trees. Continue your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas.

Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi and Transfer to Musanze, Rwanda

Rise early and head to the park headquarters for a briefing. Begin your once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking adventure in Bwindi. With the help of experienced rangers, trek through the dense rainforest until you find a gorilla family. You will spend one unforgettable hour watching them interact, feed, and play.

After trekking, return for lunch and then cross into Rwanda via Cyanika Border. Arrive in Musanze, near Volcanoes National Park.

Accommodation: Isange Paradise Resort

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch (packed), Dinner

Day 9: Golden Monkey Trekking in Volcanoes National Park and Transfer to Kigali

In the morning, embark on a golden monkey trek in Volcanoes NP. These rare and playful primates live in large troops within the bamboo forests. Watching them leap from tree to tree is a delightful experience.

After the trek, transfer to Kigali, Rwanda’s vibrant capital. If time allows, enjoy a brief city tour before heading to your lodge.

Accommodation: Chez Lando Hotel

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 10: Kigali City Tour and Departure

After breakfast, embark on a Kigali City Tour, including the Kigali Genocide Memorial, craft markets, and local neighborhoods. Later, you will be transferred to Kigali International Airport for your departure flight.

Accommodation: N/A

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch

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