Embark on an unforgettable 9-day safari adventure through Uganda and Rwanda, featuring breathtaking encounters with mountain gorillas, golden monkeys, and diverse wildlife. This meticulously crafted itinerary offers a unique blend of primate tracking, cultural experiences, and stunning landscapes. This immersive journey combines thrilling wildlife encounters, breathtaking landscapes, and rich cultural experiences. Perfect for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike, this safari promises unforgettable memories and a deeper understanding of Africa’s incredible biodiversity. Join us for an extraordinary exploration of primate habitats and stunning natural beauty!
Activity location
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Kisoro, Uganda
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Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Kisoro, Uganda
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Uganda and Rwanda Safari Multi Day Tour in English
Activity duration is 9 days9d
9d
Opening hours: Tue 6:00 am-11:30 pm
English
Pickup included
Language options: English
Price details
AU$9,652.66 x 1 AdultAU$9,652.66
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Price is AU$9,652.66AU$9,652.66
includes taxes & fees
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Private transport
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GUide
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Air-conditioned vehicle
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All Fees and Taxes
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Safari Vehicle (Roof Pop up 4x4)
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Visas
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Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Activity itinerary
Day 1: Airport Pickup and Transfer to Kisoro
1 stop
Meals: snacks, lunch
Accommodation: Accommodation and Overnight stay at Travellers Rest Hotel
Lake Mutanda
4h
Admission ticket included
Our representative will pick you up at Kigali Airport or city centre Kigali and drive you to Kisoro for the Night Stay. The 4 to 5-hour scenic drive to Uganda will go through Rwanda’s northern town of Ruhengeri where you will cross over into Uganda via the Cyanika border posts. The trip continues through the nearby cities of Kisoro. Arriving at the park in the early afternoon will allow you to choose from our optional activities such as short Community Visit for Coffee Making Experience or Relaxing at Lake Mutanda.
Day 2: Golden monkey Tracking and visit the Ngarama Batwa Cave
2 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Accommodation and Overnight Stay at Travellers Rest Hotel
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
4h
Admission ticket included
After breakfast, you will transfer to Mgahinga National Park headquarters for golden monkey trekking. You will be briefed about the dos and don’ts while with golden monkeys and then proceed to the mountain/forest for your trek. You will only spend one hour on this exhilarating golden monkey trekking experience in Mgahinga National Park. Spend the day exploring the lush forest while observing these playful primates in their natural habitat.
Batwa Trail
2h
Admission ticket included
After the tracking experience, you will go visit the Ngarama Batwa Caves and evening Batwa Experience.
Day 3: Volcano Hiking (Sabinyo, Gahinga, Muhabura) and Transfer to Bwindi National Park
1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Accommodation and Overnight stay at Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
Mount Sabinyo
9h
Admission ticket included
Today, you will start your day with a short drive to the footsteps of Mountain Sabinyo and hike to the top, a Virunga Volcano that you can only access its summit from the park. Raising up, the mountain lies at 3,645 metres (11,959 ft), marks the crossroads of the borders of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Rwanda, and Uganda. The slopes of Mt. Sabinyo are a habitat for the critically endangered mountain gorillas. The hike to the top and down the mountain is a one-day experience which makes it something most can do for those who wish to hike. Basically, would involve 4 hours climbing and another 4 hours to get down the mountain but depends on the pace and weather conditions. Walking sticks are provided for free meanwhile the porters are available for hire. You will go through vegetation ranges from the bamboo zone between 2400 – 2800m. After ascending to its park, have some rest and your packed lunch. Start descending the mountain and Transfer to Bwindi National Park.
Day 4: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi National Park
1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Accommodation and Overnight Stay at Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
7h
After breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters to be allocated a Gorilla family that you will trek. Of course, the park staff will first give you a full briefing concerning the Dos and Don’ts while with the gorillas. After that, you will be driven to the starting point of your allocated gorilla family to start your trek into the beautiful Impenetrable Bwindi Forest. This trek may take between 30 minutes to three quarters of the day, depending on where the Mountain Gorillas will be found. Please noted that gorilla trekking can be strenuous and as such a certain level of fitness is required. Once you find the gorillas, you will be allowed to spend one hour to observe them and take photographs. Although this time may seem too short a time, the experience you get will be worth it. Thereafter, you will return to the park headquarters where you will be awarded a certificate in recognition of your effort in contributing to the conservation of these endangered gorillas.
Day 5: Transfer from Bwindi to Queen Elizabeth National Park via the Ishasha Sector
2 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Accommodation and Overnight stay at Enganzi Lodge
Ishasha
2h
We will start the journey in the morning from Bwindi National Park and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The tour will take you through the stunning landscapes of western Uganda and get you to the park by early afternoon. We will drive through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, popularly known for the tree-climbing lions. Unlike their counterparts at the Kasenyi Plains, the lions at Ishasha have found a way to climb the fig trees to enjoy the warm temperatures. While the sighting of the tree-climbing lions is not 100% guaranteed, a stopover at Ishasha is well worth a visit!
Queen Elizabeth National Park
2h
Admission ticket included
Enjoy scenic views along the way and arrive in time for an evening game drive where you can spot various wildlife species.
Day 6: Kasenyi Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
2 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Accommodation and overnight stay at Enganzi Lodge
Queen Elizabeth National Park
4h
We start our action-packed fourth day with an early morning breakfast at the lodge. Afterwards, we proceed to the famed Kasenyi plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park to spot various species of wild animals. The Kasenyi plains are found in the vast savannahs of the Albertine Rift in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and it will be a morning full of adventure! Expect to encounter lions, herds of buffalos, elephants, Uganda Kobs, Topi, and bushbucks. While spotting the ‘big five’ in the park is not guaranteed, on a lucky day, you may sight leopards to make it the ‘big four.’ We will return to the lodge for lunch.
Kazinga Channel
4h
Admission ticket included
After lunch, join the Kazinga Channel boat cruise for an afternoon of wild game viewing. We’ll have the chance to spot crocodiles, buffaloes, elephants, and a wide range of bird species on the channel waters.
Day 7: Chimpanzee Trekking at Kalinzu and Transfer to lake Bunyonyi
1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Overnight stay at BirdNest
Kalinzu Central Forest Reserve
4h
Admission ticket included
After an early morning breakfast, we will drive to the Kalinzu Forest to experience tracking the chimpanzees in their forest home. Visitors to Kalinzu Forest have more than a 50% chance of encountering these creatures. Kalinzu Forest is not only a haven for chimpanzee but it’s also home to 6 more species of primates, and if you’re lucky, on the Kalinzu trek you might encounter other different colobus monkeys, olive baboons, and red-tailed monkeys.
Later Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for your Evening relaxation and Overnight Stay.
Day 8: Canoeing, Zip Lining and Community Hikes
2 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Accommodation and overnight stay at BirdNest
Lake Victoria
4h
Admission ticket included
Make the most of your day at Lake Bunyonyi, considered one of the deepest and most beautiful inland water bodies lakes in Africa that offers refreshing experiences ranging from dug out canoeing, Hiking the Kakoko Hill, and go for Zip Lining at the Supreme Adventures Park.
Supreme Adventure Park
2h
Admission ticket included
You will Zip Line at this Park
Day 9: Transfer to Kigali, Visit the Genocide Memorial
1 stop
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included
Kigali Genocide Memorial
5h
Admission ticket included
After a relaxed morning breakfast at your lodge, you will embark on the drive to Kigali city – Rwanda’s capital city. Enjoy the views of the surrounding areas.
You will visit the Rwanda genocide memorial Centre and see the names and remains of thousands of lives who succumbed to the 1994 Rwanda genocide.
Have lunch at any hotel in Kigali and the driver will drop you at either a hotel or lodge. This marks the end of your 9-day Uganda – Rwanda tour.
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