The 7 Days Rwanda-Uganda safari offers you exceptional gorilla and chimpanzee trekking experiences. Travel to Volcanoes national park and Bwindi impenetrable national park for gorilla trekking and golden monkey trekking. This tour also includes a cultural experience in Rwanda. While in Uganda you will explore other experiences including a game drive and boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National park and Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale national park. The safari starts in Kigali Rwanda ending in Kampala Uganda.
7 Days Rwanda-Uganda Safari - Trip Summary
Day 1: Transfer to Volcanoes NP
Day 2: Day 2: 1st Gorilla Tracking Adventure and cultural walk.
Day 3: Day 3: Golden monkey tracking and transfer to Bwindi NP.
Day 4: 2nd Gorilla Tracking and transfer to Ishasha sector.
Day 5: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and boat cruise
Day 6: Transfer to Kibale Forest NP and chimp tracking
Day 7: Transfer back to Kigali/Kampala and departure.
Detailed itinerary of the 7 days Rwanda-Uganda safari
Day 1: Transfer to Volcanoes NP
Your tour guide will pick you from the airport on arrival or Hotel in Kigali and take you for a city tour. Visit the genocide memorial, Nyamata church, local markets among others. You will then drive northwards to Volcanoes NP with en route views of the Virunga mountains. Overnight stay at Tiloreza Eco Lodge, Davinci Gorilla Lodge, Gorilla Solution Lodge
Day 2: 1st Gorilla Tracking Adventure and cultural walk
Take your early breakfast and head to the park headquarters for briefing before entering the bamboo forest. You will spend a maximum of one-hour taking observations; photographs and watching them feed or play around. In the evening, you may go for a community walk to the neighboring village. Dinner and overnight stay at day 1
Day 3: Golden monkey tracking and transfer to Bwindi NP
In the morning, you will go for golden monkey tracking in Volcanoes NP and on return, transfer across the border to Bwindi NP in Uganda.Overnight stay at Gorilla Heights Lodge, Mahogany Springs Lodge, Bakiga Lodge
Day 4: 2nd Gorilla Tracking and transfer to Ishasha sector
In the morning, you will gather at the park headquarters for a briefing, and go straight into the forest to search for the gentle giants. You will be allowed one hour to stay in the presence of the gorillas, as you observe and take photographs. On return, you will transfer to the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth NP.Dinner and overnight stay at Katara Lodge, Engazi Game Lodge
Day 5: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and boat cruise
In the morning, you will go for a game drive in the Ishasha sector of the park for a chance to see the tree climbing lions. You will later drive northwards to kazinga channel for the afternoon boat cruise. Overnight stay at Day 4
Day 6: Transfer to Kibale Forest NP and chimp tracking
In the morning, you will drive to Kibale Forest NP. In the afternoon, go for chimp tracking experience. If lucky, you may see other primates like several species of monkeys.Overnight at Isunga Lodge, Turaco Tree Tops Lodge, Kyaninga Lodge
Day 7: Transfer back to Kigali/Kampala and departure
In the morning after a relaxed breakfast, transfer to Entebbe airport passing through Kampala and departure.
Included in this tour package;
• Trekking permits
• Park Ranger Fees
• Relevant Government Taxes
• Full Board Accommodation
• Full-time English speaking Driver/Guide
• Ground Transportation by a 4×4 safari vehicle
• Airport transfer, as long as your flight is on the same day on which the safari ends.
Exclusions:
• Airfares
• Visa Fees
• Personal Insurance
• Expenses of personal nature such as; drinks, tips, laundry, telephone, cigarettes, accommodation & meals not indicated in the itinerary and optional activities.
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