Tour Itinerary
7-Day Tailor-Made Holiday and Tour in Uganda via Rwanda
Golden monkey trekking (Mgahinga NP), gorilla trekking (Bwindi), game drive/safari (Ishasha), boat trip (Kazinga Channel), game drive/safari (Queen), game drive & walking safari (Lake Mburo NP).
Day by DayItinerary.
The Pearl of Africa
Uganda
Day 1
Arrival in Kigali
Drive to Cyanika Boarder and transfer to Uganda
The pick-up will be from either; the Hotel in Kigali or from the Kigali Airport upon arrival (before 12pm). The assigned Professional English-speaking Tour Driver-guide will pick/receive you and we shall embark on a transfer to Cyanika Border Post. From Cyanika, you will be received by our Uganda-based Professional Tour Driver-guide who will take over from his Rwanda-based counterpart. You will cross border into Uganda and overnight at a property close to Mgahinga NP where you will undertake golden monkey trekking tomorrow.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2
Golden monkey trekking Mgahinga NP
Transfer to Bwindi (Ruhija)
When it comes to primates, Uganda is truly rich and one species that you don't want to miss is the golden monkeys. Compared with other monkey species, the golden monkeys are gorgeous in appearance. These attractive primates are in the Mgahinga Gorilla National Park which is part of the Virunga Mountains where they are endemic. This morning, we will embark on a drive of about 45 minutes to an hour to the Mgahinga NP ranger’s post. Once there, we shall receive some briefing and then a ranger-guide will lead you on this adventure into the Mgahinga Forest to encounter golden monkeys. Once located, you will be allowed an hour in their presence. The time with these primates is just so amazing that you won’t realize how time has gone. On return, you will board the car and embark on a transfer to accommodation at the edge of the Bwindi NP where we will have gorilla trekking tomorrow.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Uganda
Uganda
Day 3
Gorilla trekking
Return, stay at leisure - recovering
Have breakfast, pick up the lunch box and move to the rangers’ post. You will receive some briefing (from the Park Authority) on the dos and don’ts during gorilla trekking, including assigning participants to a group. The actual trek into the forest begins at 8am in the company of your ranger-guide(s) and other participants assigned. The high altitude here combined with steep, rugged (sometimes muddy) terrain makes gorilla trekking physically demanding but rewarding. One moment you're descending, and the next, you are ascending to a higher elevation. The time taken (3-8 hours) vary with the movements of these great primates. Once you have located a gorilla group, you will be allowed an hour in their presence. The thrill of spending time observing these gentle but endangered giants is unforgettable. At the end of the trek, you will be awarded a certificate of completion that you can keep as a reminder of this lifetime experience. Return to the accommodation, and rest after a strenuous trek. #Optional (extra cost): In case you finished early and the body is willing to go out again; you can discuss with your guide and see what possibilities are there then make a choice.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4
Game viewing Ishasha
Connect north Queen.
Be up early, have breakfast and embark on a transfer to the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth NP – famously known for its tree-climbing lion population. Once there, undertake a game drive in search of this rare species of lions. The chance of spotting these lions stands at about 60-70% but sometimes they are hard to spot (most especially when they are down in the grassland looking for prey). Should you get the chance to spot the lions up in the tree, the sight is picturesque and unforgettable. From Ishasha (south), exit and head to the booked accommodation in the north sector. Check in and take rest. *Optional: If interested, you may consider a late afternoon-to-evening game drive/safari in the Kasenyi plains.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Uganda
Uganda
Day 5
Game Drive & Kazinga
Channel Boat Cruise
Begin the morning with a game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, exploring the Kasenyi Plains, one of the best areas for spotting lions and large herds of Uganda kobs. Continue with an afternoon boat cruise along the famous Kazinga Channel, a natural waterway connecting Lake Edward and Lake George. The cruise offers excellent opportunities to see hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and a variety of waterbirds along the shoreline.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Rwanda
Day 6
Transfer to Lake Mburo
enjoy afternoon (evening) game
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast and then, set off to Lake Mburo NP. Mburo is a compact gem, located conveniently close to the highway that connects Entebbe/Kampala to the parks of western Uganda. It is the smallest of Uganda’s savannah National Parks but home to so many bird species as well as animals such as: Giraffes, Zebra, impala, eland, buffalo, and the elusive leopard among others. We shall arrive and check in for some rest before heading out for a late afternoon-to-evening game drive that will bring us up close with the Mburo inhabitants. Finally, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay. #Optional (Additional $30 per person): If interested, you may consider the night game drive to encounter nocturnal creatures which will be a rare sighting compared to the regular daytime sightings
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7
Morning walking safari in the park
Return to Entebbe to catch flight
As usual, we start the day with a quick breakfast and immediately, move to the Visitors’ Center where will receive the ranger-guide(s) to lead the excursion. The Walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park offers a fulfilling, intimate and immersive way to explore Uganda's wildlife area on foot, producing moments that you seldom get while moving in a safari car. Accompanied by an armed ranger, walks often start at 7:00am, bringing you up-close to zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, and antelopes in a 2 to 3-hour unforgettable experience in the wild. This is a unique opportunity to notice smaller details often missed in a vehicle, such as bird species, butterflies, insects, and animal tracks etc. After this up-close experience, return to the accommodation for checkout and then hit the road to Entebbe airport to catch flight (1900hrs or later). Expect a stop at the Equator crossing mark (in Kayabwe) where you will have hot lunch and also (if interested) buy some souvenirs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Rwanda
Included
Meals specified and accommodation with en suite facilities (i.e. private toilet, bathroom).
Transportation in a comfortable safari land-cruiser.
Applicable Park entrance, activity fees.
[1] Professional English-speaking Tour Driver-guide.
[1] Gorilla trekking permit per person participating.
[1] Golden monkey trekking permit per person.
Bottled water while on safari.
[1] Complimentary airport/hotel pick-up and drop off.
Excluded
Activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
Phone calls and bar bills.
Personal/travel insurance.
Driver guide’s gratuity (recommended).
All other Services of a personal nature (e.g. LAUNDRY, Flight ticket(s), souvenir.
East Africa tourist visa (Apply Here).
Extra meals, all kinds of drinks (soft & alcoholic).
Any activity stated as “OPTIONAL”