This 10-day Uganda & Rwanda gorilla trekking breathtaking safari to Uganda and Rwanda that is going to avail you the opportunity to trek the gorillas in Rwanda and Uganda with other various fascinating activities for example cultural tours, a launch cruise along the kazinga channel, chimpanzee trekking, plus a lot of wild and aquatic game is to be viewed on this safari. There you are assured of having extraordinary views while in these two countries.
Summary
Day 1: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
Day 2: Game Drive and Lunch Cruise in Murchison
Day 3: Transfer to Kibale National Park
Day 4: Chimpanzee Trekking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth
Day 5: Game Drive and Boat Cruise
Day 6: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Day 7: Gorilla Trekking and Nature Walk
Day 8: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park Rwanda
Day 9: Gorilla Tracking in Volcanoes NP
Day 10: Kigali City Tour and Departure
Day 1: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
Having slept in one of the hotels in Kampala, have breakfast, and then you will be packed up by our experienced tour guide who will feed you with all the information that you may need. Depart to Murchison Falls National Park with a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to track the gorilla in Nakasongola. Thereafter have lunch and drive to the park to get an insight into the prime gushing Nile drop through the narrow gorge you have an amazing experience, and head to the lodge to check In for dinner, and overnight.
Location: Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation
Mid-Luxury: Twiga Safari Lodge
Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge
High-End: Nile Safari Lodge
Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey
Day 2: Game Drive and Lunch Cruise in Murchison National Park
Embark on an early game drive after breakfast you will spot animals among which will be the Lions, buffaloes, waterbuck, Jackson’s hartebeest, Rothschild’s giraffe, oribi among others. Head back for your lunch meal after the eventful game drive and relax abit as you wait on heading for the stunning boat cruise where you will have views of Hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, several water birds such as the shoebill stork, and various other birds. Return for dinner and overnight.
Location: Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation
Mid-Luxury: Twiga Safari Lodge
Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge
High-End: Nile Safari Lodge
Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey
Day 3: Transfer to Kibale National Park
Having had breakfast transfer to Kibale National Park as you drive through the Albertain escarpment of the East African Rift Valley through the journey you will have dynamic views of Lake Albert, and the mountains of the moon. On reaching Fort Portal you will have lunch and then have a cultural tour of Toro kingdom. Then drive straight to the lodge, check in dinner overnight.
Location: Kibale Forest National Park
Accommodation
Mid-Luxury: Kibale Guest Cottage
Luxury: Turaco Treetops
High-End: Chimpundu Lodge
Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey
Day 4: Chimpanzee Trekking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth
On this day you will do the chimp trekking adventure, have breakfast early enough, and head to the park headquarters for a briefing then head to the forest where you will spend 2-5 hours You will see other primates like the Colobus monkeys, grey checked mangabey, red Colobus, blue monkeys, Olive baboons plus more others that make the forest qualify as the primate capital of the world. You will have lunch after the trek and then drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park with game viewing. On arrival at the park in the evening hours check in dinner and rest up for the day.
Location: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation
Mid-Luxury: Twin Lake Safari Lodge
Luxury: Buffalo Safari Lodge
High-End: Mweya Safari Lodge
Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey
Day 5: Game Drive and Boat Cruise
Warm up with a cup of coffee and head for the game drive in the Kasenyi plains to meet with the early risers that will overwhelm you at the way they relate while in the wild. See the various animals that live here, the bushbucks, Uganda Kob, topi, Defassa waterbuck, and Cape buffaloes, Lions, and elephants. You will then return to then get back to the lodge with your lunch ready to be served freshen up and head for the afternoon 2hours boat cruise along the Kazing a channel which also comes along with a lot of beauties to be seen. For example the yawning hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, various bird species such as red chest, papyrus Gonolek, pink-backed pelicans, malachite kingfishers, yellow crown, water thick-knee, yellow-billed stork, shoe bill stock. Thereafter head back to the lodge for dinner and rest.
Location: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation
Mid-Luxury: Twin Lake Safari Lodge
Luxury: Buffalo Safari Lodge
High-End: Mweya Safari Lodge
Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey
Day 6: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
A breakfast meal will be ready for you when you wake, eat and then transfer to Bwindi’s impenetrable national park where you to do the pleasing gorilla trekking activity You will a scenic drive through Ishahas ha sector of the queen as you are presented with more game to watch in this sector where you surely won’t miss on viewing the tree climbing lions at a very short distance thus giving you clear photos. you will have lunch along the way and drive on In the evening arrival at the park for dinner and a sleep over.
Location: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Accommodation
Mid-Luxury: Agandi Lodge
Luxury: Buhoma Lodge
High-End: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey
Day 7: Gorilla Trekking and Nature Walk
With a packed lunch and done with having your breakfast meal, you will head to the park headquarters for an important briefing before you penetrate through the forest for trekking You will then be grouped and head to the forest to face the rare mountain gorillas, the trek is a bit strenuous and the time you may take during the trek will depend on the movement of the gorillas. When the activity is done and having earned a delightful memory of it. you will then head for a community walk to the nearby villages in case of interest, explore their culture, and more items that they may have to showcase. Thereafter be back at the hotel for dinner and relaxation.
Location: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Accommodation
Mid-Luxury: Agandi Lodge
Luxury: Buhoma Lodge
High-End: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey
Day 8: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park Rwanda
Have your delicious morning meal and head to the land of ‘a thousand hills’ (Rwanda) which also harbors a good number of gorillas in Parc National des Volcanoes PNV. This park lies in the virunga region so while here you will have scenic views of the peaks like Karisnmbi, Muhabura, Sabinyo, and Bisoke. Then have lunch and stay.
Location: Volcanoes National Park
Accommodation
Mid-Luxury: Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
Luxury: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
High-End: Virunga Lodge
Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey
Day 9: Gorilla Tracking in Volcanoes National Park
Eat early morning breakfast ready with your packed lunch and drinking water head for the park headquarters where you will again have a warm cup of coffee since the chills are still on you will be briefed and in accompaniment, you will see the vibrant Kinyarwanda dance being performed. Head to the forest for the day’s main activity it will take you some good hours to find these apes, though the result of finding them is rewarding thereafter you will head back to the headquarters for certificate awarding and then drive back to the hotel for dinner and night’s rest.
Location: Volcanoes National Park
Accommodation
Mid-Luxury: Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
Luxury: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
High-End: Virunga Lodge
Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey
Day 10: Departure and Kigali City Tour
Having rested enough the previous night you will then wake up to a delicious breakfast treat and then check out of the hotel to transfer to Kigali city where you will take a visit to the memorial grounds in Gisozi to see the bad times that befell the Banyarwanda people in the 1994 Rwanda genocide. When that’s done you will be driven to the airport to catch a flight to your next destination.
Location: Kigali
Accommodation: No
Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey
Included
Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking permits
All activities on the itinerary & park entry fees
Accommodation and meals
Transport in a Standard Safari vehicle
Professional Tour Guide
Excluded
International Flights
Items of Personal Nature
Tips and Gratuity