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20 Days Uganda Rwanda Combo – Game, Apes & More

This 20-Day Uganda and Rwanda Combo – Game, Apes and More Safari takes you through the breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife of the two neighbouring countries.

Day 01: Arrival in Uganda

Upon arrival in Uganda at Entebbe International Airport, located on a peninsula that juts out into Lake Victoria, Africa’s biggest fresh water lake, you will be welcomed and greeted by your driver/guide. He will be standing at the Arrivals Hall holding a placard with your name so you cannot miss him. You will then be transferred to the hotel/ guest house you have chosen and check-in for dinner and overnight stay. Your driver/ guide will brief you about your safari at some stage (either before dinner or first thing after breakfast the next day).

For those that arrive early in the day – there are optional activities around Entebbe especially if you intend to stay active and not rest after long overseas flights. You can visit the Entebbe Botanical Gardens or head out to trawl Mabamba bay for a chance to see the prehistoric and mythical shoebill. Or, your guide will be on hand to take you to the local markets or one of the malls to shop for some essentials.

Meal Plan
Dinner
Travel Time
+/- 15 mins
Day 02: Drive from Entebbe to Murchison Falls N.P via Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary

After breakfast, commence the drive to Murchison Falls National Park via the Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary where a conservation project to revive white rhinoceros is underway. Murchison Falls National Park is a nature reserve teeming with diverse wildlife and natural wonders. Before arriving at Murchison Falls N.P, you make a de-tour to Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary. The rhino sanctuary is not part of Murchison Falls National Park but can easily be visited on the way to or from Murchison. You witness the remarkable efforts of conservationists to protect and rehabilitate these majestic creatures. Once abundant in Uganda’s wild places, white rhinos faced a dire threat from poaching and were wiped out. The sanctuary is a project aimed at their rebirth and so far it is a success. At Zziwa you will stretch your legs on a nature walk to go find the rhinos in the company of a guide and armed ranger. Once you encounter these endangered White rhinos, view them at close quarters (as close as the rangers will allow) and can take photos and videos to your fill. You are able to walk from one group of rhinos to the next in the open spaces of the sanctuary. When you spot the rhinos, you will stay in their presence experiencing them. After an enlightening encounter with rhinos, enjoy lunch somewhere en-route and continue to the crown jewel of Murchison Falls National Park. Prepare to be awe-struck as you stand atop the magnificent Murchison Falls, where the mighty Nile River plunges through a narrow gorge, creating a spectacle of nature’s power and beauty. Conclude your day by checking-in a lodge you have chosen, where you can unwind, refresh, and relish the serenity of the surroundings.

Meal Plan
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Travel Time
+/- 7 hours
Day 03: Game Drive & Boat Safari to Bottom of Murchison Falls

Game in Murchison Falls National Park is among the best in Uganda, garnished with wonderful birdlife that makes the park a wildlife and birders’ paradise. The park is home to 76 mammal species including herds of buffalo, elephants that are scattered in the savannah woodland areas. The park is also home to a good number of camouflage leopards as well as a good number of lion prides. The park is also known for the endangered Rothschild’s Giraffe. On the Nile’s banks and in the pools, you find hippos and crocodiles. Today, rise as the African sun rises and head out for a game drive – view the glorious day-break from across the open savannah, birds and dotted woodland as well as riverine vegetation along the Nile. You explore the area and are in search for game ranging from lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, giraffes and marvel at the graceful grazers like oribi, Jackson’s hartebeest, bushbuck and a lot of antelopes.
Back at the lodge, enjoy lunch and then head out for one of Uganda’s under-stated adventures – a 3-hour boat trip on the Nile to the bottom of the powerful Murchison Falls. On the banks of the Nile, be on the look-out for hundreds of hippos, sunbathing crocodiles and prolific birdlife dotting the shore and atop the trees. At the climax, see and experience the mighty River Nile explode through a narrow gorge, plunging 40 metres below in a thunderous cascade. The climax is at the edge of the rift valley escarpment at which point you will get off the boat and trek to the top of the falls (wear sports shoes while on the boat for ease of trekking to the top). Having worked up a sweat, once at the top, get bathed in the misty spray that the Nile create as it forces itself into the 7-metre cleft to create the famous Murchison Falls. Your guide will be waiting up top to transfer you back to the lodge for dinner and night stay

Meal Plan
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Travel Time
+/- 6 hours
Day 04: Drive from Murchison Falls N.P to Kibale Forest National Park

As the sun casts its golden light upon the landscape, embark on the next leg of your Ugandan odyssey. Travel to the enchanting Kibale Forest National Park, a haven for primates and a biodiversity hotspot. En-route, see the scenic beauty of the countryside, punctuated by quaint towns and verdant landscapes with traditional homesteads surrounded by crop plantations in a very leafy and green area – arriving in Fort Portal town in the mid-afternoon. At Fort Portal, savour a delectable hot lunch and continue to Kibale. On the edge of Kibale Forest National Park, you will check-in at the lodge you have chosen, settle-in and have the rest of the day to yourselves. Later, dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Meal Plan
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Travel Time
+/- 6 hours
Day 05: Chimpanzee trekking & visit Bigodi wetland sanctuary

Today you are in for some real monkey business! After breakfast, you head to Kanyachu, the headquarters for Kibale Forest National Park. Reputed for having the greatest variety and highest concentration of primates in East Africa, Kibale Forest National park teems with wildlife and is also home to 13 other primate species. After a comprehensive briefing, venture into the wilderness in search of these fascinating creatures, known for their intelligence and social behaviors. Given the diversity of the place, keep your senses attuned as you might spot the rare L’Hoest monkey, red-tailed colobus monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys and many others. Perhaps you will hear rare bird calls or the playful cries of olive baboons. The guides and rangers will provide detailed explanations, not only on primates, but also on all the forest fauna and flora and will ensure that your walk is both informative and enjoyable. However, what you are roaming the forest for are the chimpanzees. Once you locate the chimpanzees, you will have a full 1-hour in their presence. You watch them go about their day, see the young ones play and the mature ones grooming each other or looking for food. You either find them atop the big fruit trees or on the ground. It is a most exhilarating experience if you are lucky to find them on the ground. After the mandatory 1-hour is finished, your guides/rangers will lead you back to the trail-head from where you come back to the park HQ. You receive your tracking certificates and it’s a wonderful Instagram moment so indulge, take the pictures and you can post later. From here, return to the lodge for a hot lunch.

Afternoon: After lunch, set out for a guided nature walk through the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary – a community project. The swamp offers visitors a platform to see more primates, swamp and forest birds, all the while supporting local conservation efforts. On your tour, you will likely see several kinds of monkeys including black and white colobus, red colobus etc. Other wetlands mammals include baboons, Sitatunga (an increasingly endangered swamp antelope), bush pigs, civet cats, mongooses, bush bucks and an occasional chimpanzee appearance. The walk is 4.5 kilometres in length and lasts 3 hours and should not be missed by avid birders. Money generated from the activities in Bigodi is used to fund community projects including a school and a clinic. Later, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Meal Plan
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Travel Time
+/- 5 hours
Accommodation
Day 06: Drive from Kibale N.P to Queen Elizabeth National Park

You wake up at leisure and enjoy your breakfast. You are not in a hurry and so you will depart Kibale Forest National Park for Queen Elizabeth National Park at leisure. You will transfer through the beautiful crater lakes region where the views and scenery are to die for! After seeing some of the many craters in the region, back on the road, you continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park with the Rwenzori Mountains in the backdrop. On a clear day, you can see the snow-capped Magherita peak of the Rwenzori Mountains. On arrival to your destination, you check-in at lodge you have chosen, enjoy lunch and can relax.

In the late afternoon, head to the Katwe Crater Lake where locals have mined salt through the ages. This lake – situated just north of the impressive Mweya peninsula, is far too salty to support any wildlife. However, since the 16th Century, it has ensured the survival of the Katwe residents, who spend their days under the equatorial sun, harvesting salt from its milky waters. Enjoy the spectacular drive to Katwe as you look out for wildlife including buffaloes and elephants. Once you arrive at the salt mines, marvel at the network of paths and huts that have been built across the lake to support hundreds of workers. The salt is sold to traders from across Uganda, and as far as Congo and Rwanda. This excursion gives visitors a unique insight into the fascinating yet tough process of salt mining and meeting and interacting with the locals. During the tour of the lake you will see community members at work and you get to talk to them. Later, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Meal Plan
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Travel Time
+/- 3 hours
Accommodation
Buffalo Safari Lodge, Katala Lodge
Day 07: Game Drive & boat safari along Kazinga channel

Begin your day with the anticipation of thrilling wildlife encounters as you embark on a morning game drive through the picturesque landscapes of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Wake up early, enjoy your breakfast or opt to take it on the go as you venture into the Kasenyi track, renowned for its rich biodiversity. In this open savannah, keep your eyes peeled for sightings of buffaloes, majestic lions, graceful elephants, and a myriad of avian species that call this park home. Queen Elizabeth National Park stands out for its lush greenery, even during the dry season, a testament to its unique landscape shaped by ancient volcanic activity. Traverse through this remarkable terrain, marveling at the vast crater lakes, sprawling grasslands, and dense woodlands that dot the park. After the guided morning game drive, return to your lodge for a hot lunch. After, you will embark on a boat cruise along the Kazinga channel – a major highlight of the safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The channel is a natural waterway, linking lakes Edward and George. It boasts one of Africa’s highest concentrations of hippos (there are 1,500 hippos found along the channel), providing a mesmerizing spectacle of these aquatic giants. Glide along the tranquil waters, accompanied by the symphony of birdcalls and the occasional splash of a crocodile, as you soak in the serene beauty of the surroundings. On the boat cruise, hippos frolic and yawn wide, elephants and buffalo drink their fill at the channel’s banks. The boat trip is a front-row seat to nature’s spectacle. The boat cruise promises to be a highlight of your journey, offering unparalleled opportunities for wildlife viewing and birdwatching. From the boat cruise, if time allows continue on an evening game drive culminating into a return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Meal Plan
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Travel Time
+/- 5 hours
Accommodation
Buffalo Safari Lodge, Katala Lodge
Day 08: Drive to Ishasha Sector & Explore Area

This drive to the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park will also serve as a game drive. As you journey through Ishasha – the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, bring out binoculars and keep your gaze trained on the horizon as you search for the iconic tree-climbing lions that inhabit this unique region. If you are lucky to find them, marvel at the sight of these majestic predators perched atop ancient sycamore fig trees or acacia trees, surveying their kingdom with regal poise.

There are about four prides of lions in the area numbering more than 40 in total. Look out for the males with their black mane, which is a notable attribute. Also, there are about 1000+ elephants present in the area and you normally see large herds. There are Topi (savannah relatives of the world-famous Wildebeest) and Uganda Kob antelopes in large numbers. The drive is a fantastic opportunity to take pictures. On arrival in Ishasha, check-in at at Enjojo Lodge for lunch. After lunch, go in search for the famous and unique tree-climbing lions. If it is a hot day, chances are good that you could encounter them atop the sycamore fig trees or the acacia trees that dominate this part of the park. You continue to explore this area of the park till very late in the evening! At 6.30pm, you will head back to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Meal Plan
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Travel Time
+/- 3 hours
Accommodation
Day 09: Game Drive, continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

You wake up at day-break, enjoy your breakfast and go on a morning game drive along the Ishasha plains. Given the diversity of game in the southern sector, you should be able to see a lot more animals before the sun is out. You are on the look-out for the famous residents of the area after a night of hunting, huge elephants, the cheeky baboons along the game tracks and a lot more. You will take your time to really search and explore the area and your driver/guide will advise what time to exit the park and commence the drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a realm of mist-shrouded mountains and dense vegetation. Along the way, feast your eyes on the scenic beauty of the landscape, from vast banana plantations to lush valleys and towering forests. As the day draws to a close, arrive at the lodge you have chosen in Bwindi, where you can unwind amidst the tranquil surroundings and prepare for the extraordinary adventure that awaits tomorrow.

Meal Plan
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Travel Time
+/- 5 hours
Accommodation
Day 10: Gorilla tracking & return to Lodge

After breakfast, with your packed lunch, lots of water in your rucksack, your guide will take you to the park HQ before 8:00am for registration and briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority staff. Once the formalities of what to do and not to do while tracking the gentle giants are communicated, you will head to the trail-head of the gorilla family you have been allocated. At the trail-head, you will commence the trek, pushing your way through the undergrowth, to track the gorillas. (the trek can last from half an hour to 8 hours – a reasonable degree of fitness is required as well as a sturdy pair of walking shoes). When you finally locate the family that you are tracking, take in everything as you watch the gorillas go about their day – feeding on the green leaves, bamboo shoots, wild celery, stinging nettle and wild fruit. If there are juvenile gorillas, enjoy them play about and take it all in. Take lots of pictures (and a selfie if you happen to have a gorilla in your selfie frame) and video as the one-hour will be over before you know it. It is an extraordinary feeling being in the presence of these majestic apes, sitting/standing in the dense rainforest with the knowledge that you are in the presence of the few remaining wild mountain gorillas. After the mandatory one hour is up, the rangers will lead you back to the starting point/trail-head where you will find your driver/guide. Once back at the trail-head, your driver/guide will be waiting to take you back to the park HQ where you receive your tracking certificates (evidence of your contribution to the conservation of the majestic gorillas). From here, you return to the lodge and enjoy a hot lunch. After lunch, relax and can use the time to look back on your awe-inspiring encounter with the gorillas through the lens of your camera. Later, dinner and overnight at the resort.

What to bring for gorilla tracking/trekking: light but sturdy hiking shoes, light rain jacket, daypack, 2 litres of water, gardening gloves, long trousers either jeans/khakis, long-sleeved shirt/blouse, wide-brimmed hat, sun glasses, insect repellent and an energy bar.

Meal Plan
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Travel Time
+/- 5 hours
Accommodation
Day 11: Drive from Bwindi to Volcanoes National Park

Today marks the start of the second leg of this combined safari as you depart Uganda and are welcomed into Rwanda – the so-called “land of a thousand hills”. After breakfast, you will depart Bwindi Impenetrable National Park headed to Volcanoes National Park – home to the endangered Mountain Gorillas in Rwanda. You arrive at the Cyanika border crossing, clearing immigration and continuing to Ruhengeri, northern Rwanda where you find Volcanoes National Park. On the drive, the Virunga Mountains (also known as Mufumbiro) dominate the horizon. They are a chain of volcanoes in East Africa, along the northern border of Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. On arrival at your destination, check-in at the lodge you have chosen and enjoy a delicious lunch. In the late afternoon/ early evening, you’ll visit the Gorilla Guardians Village or the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village, where you can immerse yourself in Rwandan culture. The villages celebrates traditional Rwandan life through music, dance and storytelling. Participate in activities like becoming a “King” or “Queen” for a day, trying your hand at knitting, learning to use a bow and arrow, and enjoying songs and dance from the Rwandan society. The word Iby’Iwacu is a Kinyarwanda word that means “treasures of our home and heritage”. The village combines all of Rwanda’s known cultural traditions, people and history into one place for display and a personal experience. Visitors get to see what life was in a typical African village setting – the lifestyle, houses, traditional dance and song, dress code, the food, herbs and how ancient kingdoms were generally organized. Visitors are given an opportunity to try their hands at basket weaving/mats, carpentry. After this cultural experience, return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.

Meal Plan
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Travel Time
+/- 5 hours
Day 12: Track Golden Monkeys, visit Ellen DeGeneres Campus

After breakfast, head to Kinigi, the park HQ where you are briefed and are taken through all the formalities. After the formalities, you embark on the search for the Golden Monkeys – a trek that could last from about an hour to three hours. The Golden Monkeys are a different kind of primate encounter – different from the Mountain Gorillas as well as the chimpanzees. These striking endangered monkeys with their vibrant golden fur and playful demeanor are a captivating sight to behold. When you get into their presence, you will know it – the forest comes alive with monkeys everywhere. The opportunity to observe their social interactions and witness their acrobatic leaps in an unforgettable highlight of your safari. You are in their presence for 1 hour. Usually, the single hour is over and you come back to the trail-head. The endangered Golden Monkey is endemic to the Albertine rift and Volcanoes National Park offers a rare chance to track them high in the dense bamboo forests. After your encounter with the Golden Monkeys, return to the lodge and enjoy lunch. After lunch, you visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund. The campus is open to the public daily. Visitors can explore state-of-the-art exhibits that tell the story of 55 years of the conservation of Mountain Gorillas, visit the gift shop featuring locally made crafts and meet with the Dian Fossey staff who have dedicated their careers to saving mountain gorillas. After a visit to the campus, commence the drive to Akagera National Park – arriving in time fo

Meal Plan
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Travel Time
+/- 5 hours
Day 13: Drive from Volcanoes to Akagera National Park

You rise with the rising sun and enjoy your breakfast. Following breakfast, you embark on the drive to Akagera National Park. The park is named after the Kagera River, which runs along the eastern border of the park – connecting Lakes Ihema and Shakani. The river is key for the wildlife in the park as well as the people that live in this part of Rwanda. Upon arrival, you will check in at lodge you have chosen, enjoy lunch. After lunch, go on an exciting boat safari on Lake Ihema. This afternoon adventure will provide you with stunning views and the chance to spot various bird species and wildlife. The park is also famous for the rare and elusive Sitatunga – a species of antelope that inhabits swamps so be on the lookout for it on the boat trip. Depending on your interests, you can also opt for a night game drive to observe nocturnal animals.

Meal Plan
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Travel Time
+/- 5 hours
Day 14: All-day Game drives in Akagera National Park

This day is dedicated to exploring Akagera National Park, a savannah park home to diverse wildlife. After an early breakfast, your guide will pick you up for a full day of game drives, especially in the less bushy northern sector of the park, which offers better opportunities for animal sightings. You’ll take the lakeshore drive along various lakes and look out for animals such as zebras, giraffes, impalas, elephants, buffaloes, topi, duikers, elands, and roan antelope among the herbivores. In addition to lions, other predators you will be on the look-out for include hyena, side-striped jackal, the elusive leopards and mongoose. Visitors can see the Big5 in Akagera and this was made possible when in 2017, conservation efforts were made to bring back the black rhino. Bird enthusiasts will also be delighted by the park’s diverse avian population. The park’s landscapes, which include lakes, mountains, and plains, offer a beautiful backdrop to your safari.

Meal Plan
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Travel Time
+/- 6 hours
Day 15: Drive from Akagera N.P to Nyungwe National Park

After breakfast, commence the drive to the stunningly beautiful Nyungwe National Park via Kigali where you will enjoy a hot lunch. Nyungwe is nestled in the southwestern corner of Rwanda, close to the picturesque town of Cyangungu. Part of the Albertine Rift eco-region, Nyungwe is expansive and awe-inspiring. This beautiful oasis, adjacent to Lake Kivu and close to the borders of Burundi and the DR Congo, sprawls over 970 square kilometres of lush green montane forest. This forest stands as the largest remaining montane forest in Africa and has been a silent witness to the world’s changes since the Ice Age. The park boasts a staggering 1,060 recorded plant species and 85 mammal species, with a special spotlight on its 13 primate species including the rare owl-faced monkeys, golden monkeys and the Angola Colobus monkey. In terms of birds, 310 species have been recorded in Nyungwe, which makes it an important birding destination. Birds to look out for here include red-coloured mountain babblers, purple-breasted sunbirds, paradise flycatchers, white-headed wood hoopoes to mention a few. The drive from Lake Kivu to Nyungwe is about 2-hours and so you arrive with a large part of the day to spare. On arrival, you check-in at Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel and have the rest of the day free. Later, dinner and overnight stay.

Meal Plan
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Travel Time
+/- 7 hours
Day 16: Chimpanzee trek, Canopy Walk

After an early breakfast, you’ll embark on a thrilling chimpanzee tracking adventure in Nyungwe Forest, a rich ecosystem known for its botanical diversity and as a habitat for 13 primate species, including chimpanzees, L’Hoest monkeys, and Colobus monkeys, along with over 300 bird species. Your guide will take you to the briefing area, where you’ll meet your community guide and receive instructions before commencing the trek. In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the Uwinka centre to start your canopy walk as you explore the park from a super vantage point – high in the tree canopies.

Meal Plan
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Travel Time
+/- 5 hours
Day 17: Drive to Lake Kivu

After this cultural experience, you’ll transfer to Lake Kivu for relaxation and a bit of a downtime before continuing to Nyungwe Forest National Park for a chimpanzee trek. On arrival at Lake Kivu, check-in and have the rest of the day free.

Meal Plan
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Travel Time
+/- 3 hours
Day 18 – 19: Relax at Lake Kivu

Lake Kivu is stunningly beautiful – characterized by serene sandy beaches where visitors can relax, sunbathe or simply read a good book on a sun lounger. The lake has a surface area of 2,700 square metres and is one of the safest lakes in African given it has no hippos or crocodiles. The lake supports a thriving marine life so visitors can go out on a fishing expedition, bring back the catch and it can be prepared for your dinner. Over the next two days, you will have the time to yourself to relax at leisure on the shores of the beautiful lake. You can engage in various activities, including a visit to the hot springs, a boat trip to an island, kayaking on Lake Kivu, a visit to the DR Congo-Rwanda border, and a serene evening by the lakeside. Bird-watching enthusiasts can spot and listen to calls of 60 bird species that have been recorded here. Cycling enthusiasts can take on the Congo Nile trail – a 227 km path that begins at Rubavu with terrific views of Lake Kivu’s shoreline and the rolling hills that give Rwanda its moniker of ‘a land of a thousand hills’. Visitors pay out of pocket for any of the adventure activities they choose to do as none is included in the quote we have sent you.

Meal Plan
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Travel Time
Day 20: Drive from Lake Kivu to Kigali & Depart

After breakfast, make haste and make the drive to Kigali, the Rwandan capital. After arriving in Kigali, you will embark on a memorable city tour, which will include visits to the Kigali Genocide Memorial and the Kandt Museum. You also visit one of the crafts markets like Nyamirambo Women’s Centre and the National Museum. You can enjoy lunch at a restaurant in the city center or head to Nyandungu Eco Park where you can have lunch at a restaurant in this restored wetland. Up to 17,000 trees have been planted on the 121 hectare park, which features a medicinal garden, catchment ponds and 10 kilometres of walkways and bike lanes. At the appropriate time, you will be taken to Kigali International Airport in time for you to check-in for your onward flight home.

Meal Plan
Breakfast, Lunch
Travel Time
+/- 3 hours
Accommodation

This 20-Day Uganda Rwanda Combo – Game, Apes & More takes you through the breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife of Uganda and Rwanda. This adventure promises an unforgettable experience, with the highlight being an encounter with the majestic Mountain Gorillas. Before your date with ‘the so-called Gentle Giants’, you will also have the opportunity to explore Uganda and Rwanda’s finest national parks and witness Africa’s iconic Big 5 mammals up close.

Your nature safari kicks off in the enchanting Murchison Falls National Park, where you will embark on standard game drives, marvel at stunning waterfalls, and glide along the majestic Nile River on an unforgettable launch cruise. As Uganda’s largest national park, Murchison Falls is renowned for its abundant wildlife, making it the perfect starting point for your safari adventure. From Murchison Falls, you head to Kibale Forest National Park – often hailed as the primate capital of the world for an exhilarating chimpanzee trek. Beyond the chimps, there are 12 other primate species amidst the park’s lush forests. But the wonders of Kibale extend beyond its primates – with diverse birdlife, mesmerizing crater lakes, and captivating scenery awaiting your exploration.

You continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park, where the realm of lions awaits. Home to an array of Africa’s famous creatures, including buffaloes, elephants, and leopards, the park offers thrilling game drives and captivating boat cruises along the Kazinga Channel. From Queen Elizabeth National Park, you connect to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth NP, where if you are in luck encounter the tree-climbing lions. In Bwindi, you’ll encounter the renowned mountain gorillas in their natural cradle. But the wonders of Bwindi don’t end there – with its remarkable biodiversity, including chimpanzees, forest elephants, and an array of birdlife, this park promises a truly immersive wildlife experience. From Bwindi, the safari crosses over to Rwanda – to Volcanoes National Park where you can potentially do a second mountain gorilla trek. However, you are here to see the awe-inspiring golden monkeys. From here, continue to Akagera National Park where you enjoy a classic African game drive to see what Rwanda has done to revive and conserve her only savannah game park. From Akagera, you drive across Rwanda via the capital, Kigali – headed to Nyungwe National Park. In Nyungwe, you track chimpanzees and walk on a raised canopy to see the forest from a super vantage point. Your safari concludes with a day to relax on the shores of Lake Kivu before arriving in Kigali and heading home.

  • Arrival in Uganda
  • Drive to Murchison Falls via Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary
  • Game drive & boat trip on the Nile to the bottom of Murchison Falls
  • Drive to Kibale National Park – the primate capital
  • Chimpanzee trek & visit Bigodi wetland sanctuary
  • Drive to Queen Elizabeth N.P
  • Guided game drive & boat trip along Kazinga channel
  • Drive to Ishasha & explore in search for tree-climbing lions
  • Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable N.P
  • Mountain Gorilla trek & relax
  • Drive to Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
  • Golden Monkey trek, visit Ellen DeGeneres Campus
  • Drive to Akagera National Park
  • Game drives & boat trip in Akagera N.P
  • Drive to Nyungwe Forest N.P
  • Chimpanzee trek & Canopy walk in Nyungwe
  • Drive to Lake Kivu where you un-wind
  • All Days at Lake Kivu
  • Drive to Kigali, see the city & evening departure
Inclusions
  • Accommodation in Standard Rooms in safari lodges/camps and hotel facilities as mentioned in the itinerary.
  • On the ground transport in a 4×4 safari Land-cruiser with pop-up roofs for game viewing
  • Game drives, excursions and sight-seeing activities (if any) as described above
  • Activities (if any) as outlined in detailed itinerary
  • Transfers as indicated in the itinerary
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary
  • Gorilla Permits
  • Chimpanzee Permits
  • Services of an English-speaking driver/tour guide
  • Bottled water, snacks and fruit whilst on safari
Exclusions
  • Personal expenses such travel and medical insurance, excess baggage fee, communication charges that include, emails, faxes and phone calls beverages including water, soft drinks, luxury champagne, spirits or meals not included in the itinerary
  • Gratuity for porterage/ waiters at hotels, camps and airports
  • Gratuity for your professional driver guide
  • East Africa Tourist Visa (apply online at visas.immigration.go.ug )
  • Any optional tours and excursions not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Travel Insurance
  • International Airfare
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