Uganda-Rwanda Wildlife Safaris

10 Days Uganda – Rwanda Wildlife Safaris

$16100-20000 USD

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Safari summary

Experience an abundance of wildlife, scenery, and people interactions on this 10 day Safari. For most people gorilla trekking and chimpanzee tracking are the highlight of this safari. However, there are several opportunities of seeing numerous exotic animals like Rhinos, lions, hippos, buffaloes, leopard, elephants, and several species of birds. Enjoy the thundering Murchison Falls and the calm crater lakes spread in western Uganda.

Safari Highlights

Rhino tracking
Game drive
Boat safari
Nature walk
Chimpanzee tracking
Nature walk in Bigodi Swamp
Gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable forest
Lake Kivu


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
  • All drinks
  • Laundry
  • Meals
  • Park fees
  • Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Hot air balloons
  • Internal flights
  • International flights
  • Premium alcoholic beverages
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Visas

Itinerary

Arrival to the Pearl of Africa

On arrival, Kagera Safaris representative will welcome you to Uganda at Entebbe airport and transfer you to your hotel. Enjoy the breeze from Lake Victoria – 2nd largest lake in the world

Kampala Serena Hotel

Rhino trekking at Ziwa Rhino Sanct

Murchison Falls

Have an early breakfast and depart for Murchison Falls National Park. This journey takes you through the numerous small town scattered along the highway. Your first stopover is Ziwa Rhino sanctuary route to track Rhinos. After this experience, proceed to the park with a stopover at the ‘Top of the falls’ where the River Nile is forced through a 7-meter gorge with a thunderous fall.

Chobe Safari Lodge

Game drive and Boat Safari on River

Murchison Falls

Murchison Falls National park is the largest park in Uganda. The game drives start early morning right after breakfast which increases the chances of sighting different animals before they go into hiding during the heat of the day. The game drive happens in the northern bank of River Nile, where we look out for giraffes, elephants, Leopards, Lions and different bird species. In the after-noon, the safari will continue on River Nile – Nile boat safari towards the mighty Murchison falls.

Chobe Safaris Lodge

Transfer to Kibale

Kibale | Murchison Falls

Today we depart for the home of Chimpanzee in Kibale National Park. Kibale forest is home to 13 species of primates with the main attraction being chimpanzee tracking and bird watching. The journey to this tropical forest passes villages and colorful road markets. Lunch will en route or packed.

Primate Lodge

Chimpanzee tracking

Kibale

Chimpanzee tracking is an adventure that takes you deep in the forest with streams of water and abundant wildlife. You start with a briefing from the ranger guide about your chimp trek. On your trek, you might have sightings of red-tailed monkeys, black-and white Columbus monkeys, butterflies, and birds calling from the canopies. With the help of your ranger guide, you will locate the chimps. Enjoy picture moments and watch them as they play, groom, and feed.

Primate Lodge

Transfer to Bwindi

Bwindi Impenetrable

Have breakfast and thereafter your driver guide will pick you up for the journey to Bwindi forest. The journey takes you through beautiful landscape of Kigezi region of winding terraced hills arriving at the lodge later that afternoon.

Silverback Safari Lodge

Gorilla trekking in Bwindi

Bwindi Impenetrable

Mountain gorillas are true gentle giants found in Bwindi impenetrable forest and Mgahinga gorilla national park in Uganda. The driver guide will transfer you to the briefing area where you will meet your ranger guide. After briefing you will start the journey into the park with guidance of the ranger guide. You are only allowed one hour with gorillas to capture your finest moment before you start your trek back. .

Silverback Safari Lodge

Transfer to Lake Kivu

After breakfast, you will drive to the Lake Kivu via Cyanika border with Rwanda. Enjoy the amazing scenery of rolling hills.

Lake Kivu Serena

Lake Kivu

Enjoy your time at the shores of lake Kivu and remind from the long safari you have had. You have opportunities for a boat trip on the lake. Optional activities: Kayaking, boarding, paddling

Lake Kivu Serena

Transfer to Kigali Airport

We hope you had a fantastic time on your safari. Buy souvenirs and transfer to the airport with a short Kigali city tour depending on your flight time.

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