18 Days Uganda and Rwanda Primates and Wildlife Safari

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18 Days / 17 Nights Rwanda & Uganda Challenging Private & tailor-made

Overview

The grand tour of Rwanda and Uganda. Begin in Kigali with a city tour and game drives in Akagera National Park, trek golden monkeys in Volcanoes National Park, then cross into Uganda for gorilla trekking in Bwindi, a hike on Mount Sabinyo, the tree-climbing lions of Ishasha, chimpanzees in Kyambura Gorge, the Kazinga Channel, Lake Mburo's walking and horseback safaris, and Murchison Falls - finishing with rhinos at Ziwa on the way to Entebbe.

This itinerary is flexible and can be adjusted according to your preferences and budget.

Safari Highlights

  • Kigali city tour
  • Game drives in Akagera National Park
  • Golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes National Park
  • Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
  • Mount Sabinyo hike in the Virunga volcanoes
  • Tree-climbing lions of Ishasha
  • Chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura Gorge
  • Kazinga Channel boat cruise
  • Walking or horseback safari, bush breakfast and boat cruise in Lake Mburo
  • Game drives, boat cruise and night drive in Murchison Falls
  • Rhino tracking at Ziwa

Day-by-day Itinerary

  1. Day1

    Arrival in Kigali

    Arrival in Kigali and drive to the hotel for overnight.

    Accommodation
    Kigali Serena Hotel
    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day2

    Kigali city tour

    Extensive Kigali city tour.

    Activity time
    City tour
    Accommodation
    Kigali Serena Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  3. Day3

    Akagera National Park

    Drive to Akagera National Park for a game drive.

    Activity time
    Game drive
    Accommodation
    Ruzizi Tented Lodge
    Meals
    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  4. Day4

    Akagera game drive

    A full Akagera game drive experience.

    Activity time
    Game drive
    Accommodation
    Ruzizi Tented Lodge
    Meals
    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  5. Day5

    Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

    Drive to Volcanoes National Park in the Virunga foothills.

    Accommodation
    Da Vinci Lodge
    Meals
    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  6. Day6

    Golden monkey trekking

    Golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes National Park.

    Activity time
    Golden monkey trekking
    Accommodation
    Da Vinci Lodge
    Meals
    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  7. Day7

    Cross into Uganda

    Transfer to Uganda and check in at the lakeside resort near Bwindi.

    Accommodation
    Mutanda Lake Resort
    Meals
    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  8. Day8

    Gorilla trekking in Bwindi

    The great gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

    Activity time
    Gorilla trekking
    Accommodation
    Mutanda Lake Resort
    Meals
    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  9. Day9

    Mount Sabinyo hike

    Go for a mountain hike on Sabinyo in the Virunga volcanoes.

    Activity time
    Mountain hike
    Accommodation
    Mutanda Lake Resort
    Meals
    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  10. Day10

    Ishasha - tree-climbing lions

    Early morning drive to the Ishasha southern sector of Queen Elizabeth for the tree-climbing lions.

    Activity time
    Game drive
    Accommodation
    Embogo Safari Lodge
    Meals
    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  11. Day11

    Chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura Gorge

    Drive to Kyambura Gorge for chimpanzee tracking.

    Activity time
    Chimpanzee tracking
    Accommodation
    Twin Lakes Lodge
    Meals
    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  12. Day12

    Game drive & Kazinga Channel cruise

    Extensive game drive and an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel.

    Activity time
    Game drive, boat cruise
    Accommodation
    Twin Lakes Lodge
    Meals
    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  13. Day13

    Transfer to Lake Mburo

    Extensive game drive, then transfer to Lake Mburo National Park.

    Activity time
    Game drive
    Accommodation
    Rwakobo Rock Lodge
    Meals
    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  14. Day14

    Walking or horseback safari & boat cruise

    Morning walking safari or horseback safari with a bush breakfast, then a boat cruise on Lake Mburo.

    Activity time
    Walking / horseback safari, boat cruise
    Accommodation
    Rwakobo Rock Lodge
    Meals
    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  15. Day15

    Transfer to Murchison Falls

    Drive to Murchison Falls National Park. Evening game drive and relaxation.

    Activity time
    Evening game drive
    Accommodation
    Pakuba Safari Lodge
    Meals
    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  16. Day16

    Boat cruise & night game drive

    Morning relaxation, early lunch, then a boat cruise on the Nile and a night game drive.

    Activity time
    Boat cruise, night game drive
    Accommodation
    Pakuba Safari Lodge
    Meals
    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  17. Day17

    Game drive & Top of the Falls

    Extensive morning game drive, a visit to the Top of the Falls and a sunset game drive.

    Activity time
    Game drives, Top of the Falls
    Accommodation
    Pakuba Safari Lodge
    Meals
    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  18. Day18

    Ziwa rhinos & departure

    Drive to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking, then on to Entebbe for your flight back home.

    Activity time
    Rhino tracking
    Meals
    Breakfast, lunch

What's Included

Price includes

  • Accommodation on a shared basis
  • 4x4 safari car with fuel
  • English-speaking driver guide
  • Park entry fees where applicable
  • Activities as per the itinerary
  • Meals as per the itinerary
  • Chimpanzee permit
  • Gorilla permit
  • Boat cruises as per itinerary
  • Walking safari fees
  • Bottled drinking water while on safari

Price does not include

  • Visa fees (East African visa recommended, $100)
  • International flights
  • Tips to staff, driver and hotel staff
  • Other drinks

Accommodation

  • Kigali Serena Hotel - Kigali
  • Ruzizi Tented Lodge - Akagera
  • Da Vinci Lodge - Volcanoes
  • Mutanda Lake Resort - Bwindi
  • Embogo Safari Lodge - Ishasha
  • Twin Lakes Lodge - Queen Elizabeth
  • Rwakobo Rock Lodge - Lake Mburo
  • Pakuba Safari Lodge - Murchison Falls

Lodges are subject to availability at the time of booking; we'll confirm or offer a comparable alternative.

Good to Know

  • This itinerary is flexible and can be adjusted according to preference and budget.
  • An East African tourist visa ($100) covers both Rwanda and Uganda and is recommended.
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