The 8 days Uganda – Rwanda safari includes Akagera, Nyungwe Forest, Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi National parks. The major highlights of this trip are the “Big Five” adventure and the primates tracking. This package can as well be designed to have Entebbe International Airport as the starting point and end in either the same place or Kigali International Airport.
8 Days Uganda – Rwanda Safari – Trip Highlights
Day 1: Arrival at Kigali International Airport and transfer to Akagera National Park
Day 2: Game drives in Akagera National Park
Day 3: Game drives in Akagera National Park and transfer to Kibale National Park for chimps
Day 4: Chimpanzee tracking and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 5: Game drive and boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 7: Game drive in Ishasha Sector and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 8: Gorilla trekking and transfer back to Kigali
8 Days Uganda – Rwanda Safari (Detailed)
Day 1: Arrival in Kigali
Ordinarily most airport arrivals at Kigali International Airport are at night. Thus on arrival you just check into the hotel pre-booked for you. Overnight stay at Kigali Marriott Hotel / Kigali Serena Hotel /Heaven Boutique Hotel.
Day 2: Transfer to Akagera national park
In the morning begin with a visit to the Gisozi Genocide Memorial Site and thereafter proceed to Akagera National Park for an afternoon boat cruise on Lake Ihema. A night game drive in the park is so rewarding. Expect to see Kagera’s over 80 giraffes, 22 lions, 100 bush elephants, etc. Overnight stay Ruzizi Tented Camp / Akagera Game Lodge
Day 3: Game drives in Akagera National Park
Day time game drives in Akagera National Park start at 6:30 to 11:00 am. In the afternoon the game drive run from mid day to 5:00 PM. Pick up and drop-off are just in the south of the park. On a game drive expect to spot lions, leopards, Spotted Hyena, giraffes, zebras, elands, Topis, cape buffaloes, etc.
Below is the cost of a game drive in Akagera National Park:-
- Half-Day Game drive (5 hours) $180
- Full Day Game drive $280
Safari drives are managed by Akagera Management Company (AMC). Overnight stay Ruzizi Tented Camp / Akagera Game Lodge
Day 4: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
Undertake a 6 to 7 hours drive to Kibale Forest through Mbarara, Ibanda and Kamwenge. Overnight stay at Tabebuia Spar and safari Lodge / Chimpundu Lodge
Kibale Chimps
Day 5: Chimp tracking
In the morning, transfer to the nearby Kanyanchu Park headquarters for briefing from the park ranger. At 8:00 am chimp tracking starts and normally ranges between 2 to 5 hours. In the afternoon transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Overnight stay at Parkview Safari Lodge / Katara Lodge / Enganzi Safari Lodge
Day 6: Game drive and boat cruise – Queen Elizabeth National Park
Embark on a 6.30 am morning game drive to catch up with the early raisers like the leopard, lion, spotted hyena among others. The park’s diverse ecosystem of grassy plains, tropical forest, rivers, swamps, lakes and volcanic craters is home to an incredible abundance of wildlife. As youtake the Kasenyi trail, look out for buffalos, elephants, giraffes, warthogs, topis, kobs, waterbucks, bush bucks, bush duikers among others. Also to expect is a stupendous bird life that includes the martial eagle, the Woodland kingfisher, the great blue turaco, the grey plantain eater among the 606 species recorded in the park.
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Return to the lodge for a late breakfast. After lunch go for the afternoon launch cruise on the Kazinga Channel. This is a home of a variety of water birds including the African Fish eagle, the African Skimmer, pelican, the pre-historic looking shoe bill and on a hot day, hippos, elephants, buffaloes and waterbucks can be sighted as they bathe and drink water at the water edge. Crocodiles are common residents and are regularly sighted along the channel banks. Overnight stay at Parkview Safari Lodge / Katara Lodge / Enganzi Safari Lodge
Day 7: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
On this day enjoy a game drive in Ishasha Game Reserve in search of tree-climbing lions. Proceed and arrive in the afternoon in Buhoma or Ruhija depending on gorilla permits availability. Overnight stay at Mahogany Springs / Bakiga Lodge
Day 8: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Early in the morning, Report to the park headquarters with a picnic lunch for briefing by the senior park ranger guide. Enter the forest and enjoy its beauty and freshness being home to more than half of the world’s mountain gorillas. Proceed through the dense vegetation to trek for these endangered primates depending on where they built their nest the previous night. For conservation purposes, time allowed with the Gorillas is one hour. Observe the gentle giants as they feed, groom the young, make love and play.
In the afternoon transfer back to Kigali for your international flight.
End of the Safari
Included in this tour package;
- Gorilla Permit.
- Chimpanzee viewing Permits
- Cultural entertainment
- Park Ranger Fees
- Relevant Government Taxes.
- Full Board Accommodation (2 nights) and en-route meals as indicated in the itinerary.
- Full time English speaking Driver/Guide
- Ground Transportation by a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Airport transfer, as long as your flight is on the same day on which the safari ends.
Exclusions:
- Airfares
- Visa Fees
- Personal Insurance
- Expenses of personal nature such as; drinks, tips, laundry, telephone, cigarettes, accommodation & meals not indicated in the itinerary and optional activities.
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