14 Days Discover Rwanda And Uganda
Introduction
Our 14 days Rwanda and Uganda wildlife safari will offer you some of the best Eco -tourism wildlife experiences in both countries. The two countries have remarkable primate experience i.e. gorilla trekking, chimpanzees trekking and golden monkey trekking. In addition you have an opportunity to explore the Savannah national parks of Uganda for the Big five namely, Rhinos (at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary), Elephants, Leopard, Buffalo and Lions. This safari will also give you great opportunities for sighting bird species, crocodiles, Hippos while on boat cruise on the Victoria Nile in Murchison falls national park and Kazinga channel in Queen Elizabeth national park… This is something that you don’t want to miss.Nyungwe is not only one of the oldest, mistiest rainforests, it’s also one of the best preserved mountain forests in East Africa. In 2005 this region was officially declared to be a National Park.
Highlights
- Nyungwe NP
- Visit National Museum of Butane
- Canopy Walk
- Chimpanzee Trekking
- Colobus Monkey Trekking
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Np
- Queen Elizabeth NP
- Murchison Falls NP
- Boat Cruise on Nile
- Rhino Sanctuary
Day 1: Arrival inKigali –Kigali City Tour –Inside Africa.
Arrival at the International Airport in Kigali where we will personally welcome you. According to your arrival time we may have a city tour which include the visit of Kigali Genocide Memorial. After that you will be transported to Hotel for overnight and dinner at East
African Villa Hotel (BB)
Day 2: Optional:Drive to Nyungwe NP–Visit National Museum of Butare.
Drive to Nyungwe National park via Huye the second biggest town in Rwanda for visit Ethnography
museum one of the largest museum in Africa. You will have your Lunch at Ibis
hotel. If time allow us we may stop in Nyanza in order to visit the former
Kings Palace and also Murambi Genocide memorial then continue to Nyungwe park
and you will spend the overnight at EAR Gisakura. We will first
visit nyanza then Butare, lunch and head to murambi lastly Nyungwe.
Budget at EAR Gisakura. ( FB)
Day 3: Chimpanzee Trekking –Canopy Walk.
After Breakfast, head for Chimpanzee trekking
early in the morning and Canopy walk in the afternoon. Nyungwe is not only one
of the oldest, mistiest rainforests, it’s also one of the best-preserved
mountain forests in East Africa. In 2005 this region was officially declared to
be a National Park. Dinner and overnight at.
Budget at EAR Gisakura. ( FB)
Day 4: Colobu Monkey trekking
In order to maximize our chance of viewing more primate in the forest we will have a walk
to the water falls in the morning then afternoon visit Colubus Monkey. You will
spend the night at musanze at mugano lodge FB
Budget: mugano lodge FB
Day 5: Kabale and Lake Bunyonyi
Transfer to kabale,lake bunyonyi in Uganda.
Budget- Crater Bay Cottages (FB)
Day 6: Bunyonyi
In the morning after breakfast, we will enjoy lake bunyonyi activities, boat cruise or canoes
or swimming in the lake. After lunch, take a scenic drive to bwindi
national park where we will have dinner and accommodations at
Budget- Ruhondeza lodge. FB
Day 07: Bwindi National Park-Gorilla Trekking
Early in the morning we are going to start the gorilla trekking. In groups, you will receive
an introduction from a park ranger at the national park gate. We are going to
track the gorilla family through the rainforest of bwindi national park.
Later in the
evening at around 4 or 5 pm, we will do a forest, community and cultural
walk.
Accommodation at Ruhondeza lodge. FB
Day 08: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth-Game drive–Game drive in ISHASHA.
After Breakfast you will travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park. We will provide you with a packed
lunch during the journey. You will enjoy a game drive through the park,
including a trip to the Ishasha Area. Among the many activities includes
visiting the Kob mating ground where a large number of the Kobs converge, In
this area there are lions, Kobs, Elephants, Buffalos, warthogs, bush buck and
water buck. In the late afternoon you will be transported to your Lodge. Dinner
and overnight stay at
Bullbush River Camp ishasha (FB)
Day 09: Transfer to Mweya
Early wake up and morning tea at the lodge. Followed by an early morning game drive on the way to
Mweya but via Ishasha to see the climbing lions then heading to Mweya safari
where you will have your lunch. Later afternoon will have an evening game drive
in Mweya park. Dinner and overnight at Bush Lodge (FB)
Day 10: Chimp trekking in Kyambura-Launch Cruise on Kazinga
Early Breakfast at 6.00am, followed by a trek to Kyamburato see the chimps. Return to the lodge
for lunch and then go for a trip to Kazinga channel. The Kazinga Channel is a
natural channel of 36 km long between Lake George and Lake Edward. You will be
able to see elephants, hippo, Nile crocodile and many water birds. The water
birds are plentiful along the channel: African skimmers, African fish eagles,
cormorants, saddle-billed storks, pelicans, etc. The Kazinga Channel divides
Queen Elizabeth in a northern (Mweya) southern part (Maramagambo, Kyambura, and
Ishasha). . Dinner and overnight at
Bush Lodge (FB)
Day 11: To Fort Portal.
Early morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, then return to the lodge for breakfast.
After breakfast we will depart for Fort Portal via Kasese. Lunch in Kasese. In
the afternoon we will visit crater lakes and walks on foothills of rwenzori mountains
in Fort Portal before being transported to your overnight hotel where you will
have dinner and stay overnight at:
Mid-Range-
Mountains of the Moon Hotel (FB)
Day 12: Transfer to Murchison Falls NP.
After an early breakfast we will depart to Murchison Falls this will belong journey
approximately 8hours. In middle of our journey will stop at Hoima Town for
Lunch then continue to Murchison Falls National Park where you will be
transported to your overnight accommodation at:
Budget- Bwana tembo glamorous camping- FB
Day13: Game drive–Boat cruise on Nile to the falls
After an early morning game drive in the park we will return to the lodge for breakfast. You
will then have the chance to relax or take part in the next game drive in the
park. After lunch you will depart for a 3 hour Boat launch trip up-stream
towards the base of Murchison Falls. Hippos, huge Nile Crocodiles and
fantastically varied bird-life abound.Here Bird watchers will appreciate the
rich bird life and the animal community. Activities: Wild life viewing and Bird
watching. Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay at
Budget-Bwana Tembo.
Day14: Visit the top of the falls- the Rhinos–Transfer to Kampala-Entebbe.
After breakfast we will depart to the upper edge of the falls in order to gain the chance to see
them from the opposite side from the top. Afterwards you will be transported to
Nakasangola, where we will visit the Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Lunch will at the
Sanctuary. Then we will drive to Kampala, according to your flights we may take
you straight to the Entebbe airport for your departure.
Prices INCLUDE:
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Accommodation as indicated based on per person sharing
- All airport transfers
- Services of a professional English speaking guide
- A safari vehicle (4×4) plus fuel
- Mentioned all park/entrance fees
- City/Genocide Memorial center tour
- 1 Gorilla trekking permit
- 1 Golden monkey trekking permit per person
- Chimp permits in Nyugwe per person and Kyambura
- Launch Cruise on Kazinga and on the Nile
- Boat Ride on Lake Bunyonyi
- All Game drives in Uganda parks
- Colobus trek in Nyugwe
- community development and conservation project fee
- Drinking water daily while on safari
- All government taxes and levies
Prices EXCLUDE: all items of personal expenditure such as entry visas, tips, telephone calls, laundry, gifts, airport taxes and all alcoholic beverages.
NB: Gorilla permits, Chimpanzee and Golden Monkey permits are subject to availability at the time of booking and therefore require booking and payment in advance
USD 9,230 For single Traveller
2 Pax= USD 6,480 Per person Sharing
3 Pax USD 5,788 Per Person Sharing
4 Pax = USD 4,750 Per Person Sharing
5 Pax = USD 4,462 Per Person Sharing
Would you like to pay for this Tour? We accept payment via Credit card ( Visa, MasterCard, American Express), Bank to Bank/Wire transfers, Please contact our tour experts to send you the details.
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NOTE: This tour can be customized according to your time frame, It can also be upgraded to Better lodges accommodation.