14-Day Safari in Africa- Custom Tour in Rwanda and Uganda

After breakfast, you'll be picked up by the assigned tour driver-guide who will take you around Kigali City for the city tour. Expect excursion to places like the national museum, local markets, art and craft shops and Genocide Memorial Ground. Thereafter, you will transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park. Filled with stunning beauty, Nyungwe in southwestern part of Rwanda is not a place to miss on a Rwanda safari offering memorable wildlife experiences. A visit to Nyungwe takes you through the great natural forest comprising of ancient trees which have all favored the inhabitation of a number of primates including chimpanzees, black and white Colobus monkeys among others.
Optional: En route, you may make a stop to visit Kings Palace Museum.
Accommodation: (Emeraude Kivu Resort-Mid-range) | Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner | Drive Time: Approx. 5-6 hours.

Main Destination:

Nyungwe Forest National Park (Chimps)

Emeraude Kivu Resort

• Mid-range resort located in or near Rusizi

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at the accommodation and then hit the road to Volcanoes National Park. Volcanoes National Park lies in northwestern Rwanda and borders Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Uganda. The drive is a bit long but incredibly scenic, passing through villages and lush green countryside. You won’t get bored at all. With a strenuous day ahead, you will reach and just check into your accommodation and relax. Later, enjoy your dinner plus the overnight stay.
Accommodation: (La Palme Hotel-Budget Level) | Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. | Drive Time: Approx. 6 hours.

Main Destination:

Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)

La Palme Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located outside Volcanoes NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

If you love hiking and scenery sighting, then Mount Bisoke is just what you have been looking for. Today, you will have breakfast, pick your packed lunch and proceed tothe start point (Kinigi). You will receive a briefing and head out with the assigned ranger-guide to hike Mount Bisoke (3711 metres above sea). The ascend 4-5 hours and descend is 3 hours. At the summit, you will be rewarded with the sight of a beautiful crater lake. Return to the accommodation and take your rest. Optional: Depending on your energy level and interest, you may consider the local community cultural encounter later today.
Accommodation: (La Palme Hotel-Budget Level) | Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. | Drive Time: n/a.

Main Destination:

Mount Bisoke (Rwanda)

Accommodation:

La Palme Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in or near Musanze

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Golden monkeys trekking takes place in Volcanoes National Park and at the same time (7:00 am) as gorilla trekking. These rare monkey species are also listed as endangered and Volcanoes National Park has habituated groups that are available for trekking by visitors. The exercise starts with a short briefing from the park ranger at the RDB Office. Thereafter, you will proceed to trek the golden monkeys through the rainforest of the Volcanoes. Afterwards, return to the accommodation for some rest and lunch. After lunch, drive off 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 colleague. You will cross the border into Uganda and overnight at a property close Bwindi Impenetrable National Park where you will undertake the gorilla trekking the next day.
Accommodation: (Gorilla Valley Lodge-Budget Level) | Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner | Drive Time: 3-4 hours.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Gorilla Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi NP without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Have breakfast and move to the rangers’ post. You will receive some briefing (from a ranger-guide) on the dos and don’ts during gorilla trekking. Thereafter, you will enter the gorilla sanctuary for your adventure and encounter. The beauty of this rain forest is spectacular! The area offers dramatic steeply forested landscape and is incredibly dense but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to tourists. The time taken and the terrain 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. Return to the accommodation and take some rest after a strenuous day.
Accommodation: (Gorilla Valley Lodge-Budget Level) | Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. | Drive Time: n/a.

Main Destination:Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Gorilla Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi NP without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Be up early, have breakfast and embark on a transfer to the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park—famously known for its tree-climbing lion population. Once there, undertake a game drive in search of this rare species of lions. 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 have some rest.
Optional: If interested, you may consider a late afternoon-to-evening game drive/safari in the Kasenyi Plains.
Accommodation: (Irungu Safari Lodge-Budget Level) | Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. | Drive Time: Approx. 6hours.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)

Irungu Forest Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Be up early and have your breakfast. Proceed for a morning game drive/safari in the Kasenyi Plains and be on the look for Cape buffalos, herds of elephants plus lions, leopards (though hard to spot) among others. Return to the accommodation for some rest and lunch. After lunch, you will go for a 2-hour boat trip on the Kazinga Channel that connects Lakes George and Edward. During the trip, the sight of wildlife including giant hippos, elephants and crocodiles among others will fascinate you. You will also see many varieties of birds at the water shores.
Optional: If interested, you may go for a brief late afternoon-to-evening game viewing and then return to the lodge for dinner and your overnight.
Accommodation: (Irungu Safari Lodge-Budget Level) | Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner | Drive Time: n/a.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)

Accommodation:

Irungu Forest Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Be up early and have your breakfast then proceed for another morning game drive/safari. Thereafter, continue to Kibale Forest National Park. You will reach Kibale in time for lunch and some rest before proceeding out for the Bigodi Wetlands excursion. Bigodi is a fascinating area that boasts of an extensive array of biodiversity among which are several primates’ species like the baboon, black and white Colobus monkey. Bigodi is also a paradise for bird watchers. Among the major bird species within the wetland is the Great Blue Turaco. Later, relax and have your overnight stay at the booked accommodation.
Accommodation: (Kibale Forest Camp-Budget Level) | Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. | Drive Time: 2-3 hours.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Kibale Forest Camp (Camping)

• Just outside Kibale NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Have breakfast and move out to explore the Kibale crater lakes, crowned with a hike to the “top of the world”. You will enjoy the beauty of the numerous small lakes, surrounded by gentle hills, and the stunning views. Take a hike to Lake Nkuruba where you will encounter different species of primates and birds. Meet and interact with the local people as you walk through their villages and enjoy the panoramic views of the Kibale area. Return to the lodge for some rest and lunch. After lunch, you will embark on a transfer to Hoima City to break the long transfer (Kibale-Murchison). You will reach Hoima, check into the accommodation and just relax.
Accommodation: (Kontiki Hotel Hoima-Budget Level) | Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. | Drive Time: Approx. 4 hours.

Main Destination:

Hoima (Town, Uganda)

Accommodation:

Kontiki Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in or near Hoima

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast and embark on the journey to Murchison Falls National Park. The highlights of this park include the roaring rapids of the Murchison and the rolling plains of Uganda’s largest national park. Here you will have the chance of viewing lions, leopards, giraffes, hartebeests, buffalos, and elephants. Then surely, the concentration of hippos and the Nile crocodiles here will fascinate you. For birders, Murchison Falls boasts about 450 bird species including the grey parrot, dwarf king fisher and the Goliath heron among others. You will reach in time for lunch and some rest at the lodge. Later, move out for an afternoon-to-evening safari.
Accommodation: (Fort Murchison-Room-Midrange) | Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. | Drive Time: 3-4 hours.

Main Destination:

Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)

Fort Murchison (Room)

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included

Have your breakfast, depart for an early morning game drive across the rolling plains of Uganda’s largest national park and be on the look for wildlife including: lions, leopards (though hard to spot) among others. For any birder, there are quite a number of birds to sight during the drive. Return to the accommodation for some rest time and lunch. After lunch, you will head out for the boat trip to the base of Murchison Falls where you will also be able to catch sight of more animals including hippos, crocodiles and several water birds.
Optional (extra cost): If interested, continue with a hike to the top of the falls. The hike may be a strenuous one but the thrill on reaching the top is unforgettable.
Afterwards, return to your accommodation and relax.
Accommodation: (Fort Murchison-Room-Midrange) | Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. | Drive Time: n/a.

Main Destination:

Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)

Accommodation:

Fort Murchison (Room)

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)