Uganda & Rwanda Safari
18 days Uganda and Rwanda Safari
$5200-6500 USD
pp
Safari summary
These 18 days Uganda & Rwanda combined wildlife and primate safari will cover almost all of Uganda and Rwanda’s most iconic safari destinations.
Starting from Entebbe International Airport where you will be picked up by our representative and transfer to your lodge or be transferred directly to the first destination of the safari depending on your time of arrival, and end in Kigali Rwanda.
Safari Highlights:
Gorilla Trekking
Chimpanzee Trekking
Tree Climbing Lions
Wildlife Safari
Community Encounters
Boat Trips
Rhino Trek
Golden Monkey Treks
Lake Kivu
Lake Bunyonyi
About this tour
Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
Main focus | Primate trekking | |
Activity level | Moderate activity | |
Best months | All months | |
Countries | ||
Parks |
Fine details
Safari highlights
- Boat, canoe, dhow, kayak, mokoro safari
- Primate trekking
- Wildlife sanctuaries
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Laundry
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- All drinks
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Arrival & transfer to your lodge
Upon arrival at the airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our EBS Tours & Safaris representative and transfer to your lodge for overnight.
Via Via
Shoebill Tracking
Today after having your breakfast at the lodge, our driver/guide will take you to one of the chosen activity to be done today, you will decide to either do a city tour in exploring Uganda’s Capital City (Kampala or decide to take on the famous Mabamba swamp which is one of East Africa’s most sought birding paradise. It is home to the rare Shoebill stork which is the highlight of the day for everyone visiting this place.
Via Via
Transfer to Murchison Falls
Murchison Falls
Start your day by having a heavy breakfast at your Hotel in Entebbe. The guide will then come and pick you up and transfer you to Murchison Falls National Park which is Uganda’s largest National park. The park is a habitat for animals like elephants, buffaloes, giraffe and a variety of antelopes. En route, you will stop at the famous Ziwa Rhino sanctuary to trek and see the southern white rhinos on foot. Ziwa Rhino sanctuary is the only place in Uganda where you can see rhinos in the wild.
Ikorom Safari Lodge
Morning Safari and Boat Trip
Murchison Falls
Today with our packed breakfast, you will go for a game drive on the Northern Bank of River Nile. The activity takes about 3-5 hours and Wildlife in the Park includes elephants, Rothschild giraffes, buffaloes, lions, leopards, Hartebeest, Uganda kobs, Oribis and waterbucks. After the drive you will return to the lodge for lunch and in the afternoon go for a launch cruise on the Albert Nile which will give you an exciting panoramic view at the bottom of the mighty Murchison falls.
Ikorom Safari Lodge
Transfer to Kibale NP
Kibale
Today after breakfast, you will transfer to Kibale forest National Park. It is almost a full day drive or even longer from Murchison Falls and en route, you will bypass big tea plantations. You will have lunch in Fort portal town after which you will proceed to the park. Relax (Camp fire) and later have dinner and overnight
Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
Chimpanzee Trekking
Kibale
After breakfast, you will set out for track our closest relatives, the Chimpanzees. Kibale Forest is famously known as the world’s primate capital because it is home to about 13 species of primates. After lunch go for a nature walk in the Bigodi swamp area and look out for most of the water loving bird species. The Park has almost 335 species of birds and therefore a good place for birders. Return to the Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP
Queen Elizabeth
Early in the morning after breakfast transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park in the south of Kibale National Park. It is just a 2 hours drive so you will have lunch at your lodge and after prepare for a sunset safari in the medley of wonders. You may be able to see a lot of animal species such as the Elephants, lions, buffaloes, Leopards, monkeys such as the black and white colobus monkeys, vervet monkeys etc.
Enganzi Lodge
Morning Safari and Boat trip
Queen Elizabeth
Early in the morning with our packed breakfast, we will go for a morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park area which is well known as the Kob mating grounds and therefore in this place one is able to see a lot of kobs and other antelopes like the waterbucks, and the hyenas. Other animals can also be spotted such as the Elephants, lions, and many more. This takes 2-3 hours and after your guide will take you a suitable place to have your breakfast.
Enganzi Lodge
Tree Climbing Lions
Queen Elizabeth
Today after breakfast, you will transfer to the southern section of Queen Elizabeth National Park, the Ishasha, home to the world’s famous tree climbing lions. The best time to see them is in early hours of the morning. You will proceed to your lodge for lunch and relaxation and in the evening do a sunset safari in the Ishasha plains.
Enjojo Lodge
Safari and Dinner in the bush
Queen Elizabeth
Early morning after having your breakfast at the lodge, you will set out for a search of the rarest tree climbing lions which call this park home. In the world, lions that climb trees can only be found in Lake Manyara (Tanzania) and Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda). Have lunch at your lodge and rest, evening bush dinner and overnight.
Enjojo Lodge
Transfer to Bwindi NP
Bwindi Impenetrable
Today not so early after having your breakfast at the lodge, you will transfer to the home of the famous Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. A drive from Ishasha takes about 5 hours on the rough bumpy terrains, so you will feel as well as enjoying the African massage. Have lunch at your lodge, Dinner and overnight stay
Ihamba Residence
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
Bwindi Impenetrable
Early in the morning after breakfast, your guide will take you to the park headquarters for briefing about gorilla trekking before you head into the forest to look for them. This is a once in a life time experience and an unforgettable adventure. You will be given 2 armed ranger guides who will lead you and you’re tracking group into the thick forest and start your search for the endangered Mountain Gorillas.
Ihamba Residence
Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Today not so early, we shall drive from Bwindi to Africa’s second deepest lake (Lake Bunyonyi). This is for many travelers a thrilling visit since Lake Bunyonyi is the only place where foreigners are allowed to swim. It is free from any disease most especially bilharzia and it is one of the world’s most beautiful lakes. Have lunch and rest and in the evening take on a canoe to explore the hidden gems around this beautiful place. You will return late in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Lake Bunyonyi Overland Resort
Lake Bunyonyi Islands tour
Today after having breakfast no early, (10:00am0 you will have a boat cruise to explore the famous 29 islands of Lake Bunyonyi. The Lake is the second deepest in Africa after Lake Tanganyika in Tanzania so you are advised to be cautious following your guide’s rules and regulations. Undoubtedly the most beautiful lake in East Africa.
Lake Bunyonyi Overland Resort
Transfer to Musanze in Rwanda
Volcanoes
Breakfast will be served on time today and after you will transfer to Musanze in Rwanda. It is about 4 hours of driving from Lake Bunyonyi to Musanze so you will reach in the afternoon and have lunch at your lodge, dinner and overnight.
La Palme Hotel
Golden Monkey Trekking
Volcanoes
Today you will wake up early and have your breakfast, after your guide will drive you to Volcanoes National Park for a thrilling golden monkey trekking. On earth, Golden Monkey trekking can be done only in the Virunga Mountains so you will arguably enjoy this ultimate experience. You’re advised to go with packed lunch and at least 2 liters of drinking water since golden monkey trekking can take 2-4 hours or longer than that.
La Palme Hotel
Transfer to Kigali City
Today after having breakfast, your guide will pick you up from your lodge and transfer to Kigali city. Reach in the afternoon and have lunch at your lodge, dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Flame Tree Village
Kigali City tour and departure
Today we shall have a Kigali City tour after having breakfast at the lodge. Kigali city is known to be the cleanest of all Africa’s cities and you just can’t underestimate the fact that tourists love it for that. We shall visit the Kigali genocide memorial, museum among others. Have lunch in Kigali and transfer to the airport for your departure back home.
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