12 Days- Rwanda & Uganda Safari

Highlights: game drives, boat ride, chimp trekking, gorilla trekking, nature walk

During this tour, you will be able to see chimpanzees and birds in different habitats, seeing chimps in two different parks of Rwanda and Uganda, with each park offering its unique attractions. You will also track Gorillas in Rwanda as well as enjoy the beautiful scenery of both countries.

Day 1: Arrival Kigali

Arrive at Kigali International Airport. You will be transferred to your accommodation in Kigali City by our representative for an overnight. Meal Plan- No meals on this day

Day 2- Kigali to Nyungwe Forest (Approx 6hrs)

After breakfast, proceed to Nyungwe Forest National Park in the Southwest. You will have stops at local markets, the traditional palace of Rwanda’s Former King in Nyanza, and the cultural museum in Butale. After lunch, you will then proceed to Nyungwe forest.

Meal Plan- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3- Chimp tracking and Bird watching in Nyungwe Forest

An early morning breakfast, then head to the forest to track the chimpanzees. You will an opportunity to see other primates like the large groups of Colobus monkeys and many others. After lunch, you may opt for bird watching where you see some bird species like the Rwenzori Turaco and black and white casqued hornbill. Return to the camp in the late afternoon.

Meal Plan- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4- Nyungwe Forest

After your breakfast, you will proceed for a guided nature walk in the forest where you will see a variety of primates and different bird species. After your picnic lunch, you will go visit the hot springs in Rugarama. You will return to the camp late in the afternoon.

Meal Plan- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Giraffe - Wildlife Rwanda
Rwanda Canopy Walkway

Day 1: Arrival Kigali

Arrive at Kigali International Airport. You will be transferred to your accommodation in Kigali City by our representative for an overnight. Meal Plan- No meals on this day

Day 2- Kigali to Nyungwe Forest (Approx 6hrs)

After breakfast, proceed to Nyungwe Forest National Park in the Southwest. You will have stops at local markets, the traditional palace of Rwanda’s Former King in Nyanza, and the cultural museum in Butale. After lunch, you will then proceed to Nyungwe forest.

Meal Plan- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3- Chimp tracking and Bird watching in Nyungwe Forest

An early morning breakfast, then head to the forest to track the chimpanzees. You will an opportunity to see other primates like the large groups of Colobus monkeys and many others. After lunch, you may opt for bird watching where you see some bird species like the Rwenzori Turaco and black and white casqued hornbill. Return to the camp in the late afternoon.

Meal Plan- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4- Nyungwe Forest

After your breakfast, you will proceed for a guided nature walk in the forest where you will see a variety of primates and different bird species. After your picnic lunch, you will go visit the hot springs in Rugarama. You will return to the camp late in the afternoon.

Meal Plan- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Giraffe - Wildlife Rwanda
Rwanda Canopy Walkway

Day 5- To Parc National des Volcanos (Approx 6hrs)

After breakfast, drive to Ruhengeri via Gisenyi, and then proceed north to Kanigi. Along the way, you will enjoy the beautiful rolling hills of which Rwanda.

Meal Plan- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 6- Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda

After breakfast, you will depart for the park headquarters where you will meet your ranger guide(s) for a briefing about the gorilla tracking. The activity takes about 2 to 3 hrs. After the trekking, lunch at your hotel or at Ruhengeri. You will then proceed for an excursion to explore the beautiful lakes in the region, which is Lake Bulera & Lake Ruhondo. You will have an opportunity to view the Virunga Volcanoes. Get back to the camp and relax.

Meal Plan- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 7- Golden Monkeys then to Uganda

Golden Monkey - Uganda

On this day, you can opt for a second day tracking of the Gorillas or track the golden monkeys. This can be done early in the morning. You will walk through the bamboo forests so as to view the golden monkeys. After the trekking, you will have lunch and later transfer to Uganda (visa fees at the border $110). The approximate transit time is 2 hours.

Meal Plan- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 8- Mgahinga National Park to Lake Bunyonyi

After early morning breakfast, transfer to Mgahinga National Park where you can either opt for a guided nature walk in the forest, or butterfly viewing, or bird watching or even decide to climb the volcano. After lunch in Kisoro, you will transfer to Lake Bunyonyi which has a very beautiful scenery.

Meal Plan- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5- To Parc National des Volcanos (Approx 6hrs)

After breakfast, drive to Ruhengeri via Gisenyi, and then proceed north to Kanigi. Along the way, you will enjoy the beautiful rolling hills of which Rwanda.

Meal Plan- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 6- Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda

After breakfast, you will depart for the park headquarters where you will meet your ranger guide(s) for a briefing about the gorilla tracking. The activity takes about 2 to 3 hrs. After the trekking, lunch at your hotel or at Ruhengeri. You will then proceed for an excursion to explore the beautiful lakes in the region, which is Lake Bulera & Lake Ruhondo. You will have an opportunity to view the Virunga Volcanoes. Get back to the camp and relax.

Meal Plan- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 7- Golden Monkeys then to Uganda

Golden Monkey - Uganda

On this day, you can opt for a second day tracking of the Gorillas or track the golden monkeys. This can be done early in the morning. You will walk through the bamboo forests so as to view the golden monkeys. After the trekking, you will have lunch and later transfer to Uganda (visa fees at the border $110). The approximate transit time is 2 hours.

Meal Plan- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 8- Mgahinga National Park to Lake Bunyonyi

After early morning breakfast, transfer to Mgahinga National Park where you can either opt for a guided nature walk in the forest, or butterfly viewing, or bird watching or even decide to climb the volcano. After lunch in Kisoro, you will transfer to Lake Bunyonyi which has a very beautiful scenery.

Meal Plan- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Chimpanzee- Kibale National Park Uganda
Crocodile - Queen Elizabeth National Park Uganda

Day 9- To Queen Elizabeth National Park

After your breakfast drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, which is situated astride the equator in the western rift valley through the beautiful green scenery of western Uganda. Arrive at the park for a late evening game drive at the kasenyi track. Here, you will see Uganda Kobs, buffaloes, and some lions.

Meal Plan- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 10- Queen Elizabeth Park & Kyambura Gorge

After early morning breakfast, proceed to Kyambura gorge, situated on the Northeastern side of the park for chimp tracking. Here the chimps are habituated. You will also see other primates like the Black & White Colobus monkey, Red tailed monkey, Vervet monkeys and Baboons. After lunch, go for an afternoon boat trip on Kazinga Channel. Here, you will see Hippos huff, Buffalos, different species of birds like the Great White and Pink-Backed Pelicans, Great and Long-Tailed Cormorants, Open-Billed Stork, African Jacana, Malachite and Pied Kingfishers on the shores.

Meal Plan- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 11- Back to Rwanda

After your breakfast leave for Kigali in Rwanda. Overnight in Kigali City.

Meal Plan- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 12- Fly out/Departure

The half day Kigali City tour, and then transfer to the airport for your flight. End of tour.

Meal Plan- Breakfast

Tour Package Includes:
  • Transport in a 4WD minivan with pop-up roof for excellent safari view.
  • Transfer from Kigali to the park and back.
  • All fuel for the tour.
  • English speaking guide.
  • Accommodation as listed.
  • All breakfasts and dinners included.
  • Park-entrance fees according to the itinerary.
  • All activities described in the itinerary.
  • 2 chimpanzee permits per person.
  • 1 Gorilla permit per person

Excludes:

  • International air fares and entry visa to Uganda.
  • Meals that are not part of your accommodation.
  • Personal (medical/travel) insurance.
  • Government tax or park fees increase.
  • Tips and gratuities to rangers, driver/guide, porter, hotel staff, etc.
  • All expenses of personal nature (e.g. drinks, laundry, optional activities, souvenirs etc.)

Day 9- To Queen Elizabeth National Park

After your breakfast drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, which is situated astride the equator in the western rift valley through the beautiful green scenery of western Uganda. Arrive at the park for a late evening game drive at the kasenyi track. Here, you will see Uganda Kobs, buffaloes, and some lions.

Meal Plan- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 10- Queen Elizabeth Park & Kyambura Gorge

After early morning breakfast, proceed to Kyambura gorge, situated on the Northeastern side of the park for chimp tracking. Here the chimps are habituated. You will also see other primates like the Black & White Colobus monkey, Red tailed monkey, Vervet monkeys and Baboons. After lunch, go for an afternoon boat trip on Kazinga Channel. Here, you will see Hippos huff, Buffalos, different species of birds like the Great White and Pink-Backed Pelicans, Great and Long-Tailed Cormorants, Open-Billed Stork, African Jacana, Malachite and Pied Kingfishers on the shores.

Meal Plan- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 11- Back to Rwanda

After your breakfast leave for Kigali in Rwanda. Overnight in Kigali City.

Meal Plan- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 12- Fly out/Departure

The half day Kigali City tour, and then transfer to the airport for your flight. End of tour.

Meal Plan- Breakfast

Tour Package Includes:
  • Transport in a 4WD minivan with pop-up roof for excellent safari view.
  • Transfer from Kigali to the park and back.
  • All fuel for the tour.
  • English speaking guide.
  • Accommodation as listed.
  • All breakfasts and dinners included.
  • Park-entrance fees according to the itinerary.
  • All activities described in the itinerary.
  • 2 chimpanzee permits per person.
  • 1 Gorilla permit per person

Excludes:

  • International air fares and entry visa to Uganda.
  • Meals that are not part of your accommodation.
  • Personal (medical/travel) insurance.
  • Government tax or park fees increase.
  • Tips and gratuities to rangers, driver/guide, porter, hotel staff, etc.
  • All expenses of personal nature (e.g. drinks, laundry, optional activities, souvenirs etc.)

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