10 Days Uganda Rwanda and Congo safari
10 Days Uganda Rwanda and Congo safari tour is one of the best-combined safaris to Uganda, Rwanda and Congo take you on a wildlife viewing adventure as well as primate safari. This 10 days Uganda Rwanda and Congo safari tour starts from Kampala then connect to Kibale forest national park for chimpanzee trekking after which you will proceed the journey to Queen Elizabeth national park for game drive and kazinga channel boat cruise, head to Bwindi impenetrable national park for gorilla trekking then connect to Volcanoes national park for golden monkey trekking after which you will connect to Virunga national park for Mount Nyiragongo Volcano hike and finally explore Lake Kivu before departing. This 10 days Uganda Rwanda and Congo safari tour starts from Uganda and ends in Kigali Rwanda.
Highlights of 10 Days Uganda Rwanda and Congo safari
- Day 1: Transfer to Kibale forest national park
- Day 2: Chimpanzee trekking and transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park
- Day 3: Morning game drive and Boat cruise on kazinga channel
- Day 4: Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park
- Day 5: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park
- Day 6: Transfer to Volcanoes national park
- Day 7: Golden monkey trekking and transfer to Gisenyi for overnight
- Day 8: Full day in Gisenyi
- Day 9: Hike Mount Nyiragongo
- Day 10: Descend Nyiragongo and head to Kigali for departures
Detailed Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Kibale forest national park
Transfer to Kibale forest national park: Be ready for hotel pick in Kampala or Entebbe or even from the airport as long as you land before midday on day 1 of 10 days Uganda Rwanda and Congo safari tour and start a 5 hours’ drive to Kibale forest national park with a visit to the caves. Upon arrival proceed to check in your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meal plan: Lunch and dinner
Day 2: Chimpanzee trekking and transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park
Chimpanzee trekking and transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park: Enjoy an early breakfast at your lodge on day 2 of 10 days Uganda Rwanda and Congo safari tour then pack enough drinking water and some snacks as you meet your safari driver for a transfer to Kanyanchu for a briefing after which you will set off on 2-5 hours’ chimpanzee trekking in the primate wonder of the world where one is sure of encountering other primate species since the forest is a home to 13 primate species, other mammals, birds, and many more. After finding chimpanzees, you will spend only one hour in their presence after which you will exit the forest and return to the lodge for lunch.
Later on, you will check out of the lodge and embark on the journey to Queen Elizabeth national park which is about 2-3 hours drive. Upon arrival, you will proceed to check in your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3: Morning game drive and Boat cruise on kazinga channel
Morning game drive and boat cruise: After an early breakfast on day 3 of 10 days Uganda Rwanda and Congo safari tour, meet your driver for an early morning game drive in Kasenyi plains of Queen Elizabeth national park where you will be able to spot the nocturnal mammals and hunters before they return to their hiding places. You will as well be able to land on grazing mammals including Hippos, elephants, buffaloes, kob and several bird species.
After game drive, lunch will be ready so head to your lodge for lunch and embark on an afternoon boat cruise along the kazinga channel at 2pm with an opportunity of spotting aquatic wildlife and other wildlife that flock Kazinga channel to quench their thirst.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 4: Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park
Game drive in Ishasha sector and transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park: After breakfast on day 4 of 10 days Uganda Rwanda and Congo safari tour, check out of the lodge with packed lunch box which will be enjoyed under the tree shade. After checking out, meet your safari driver and start the journey heading to Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth national park where there is a possibility of spotting tree climbing lions and other wildlife species that thrill in Ishasha sector. Sit under the tree to enjoy your picnic lunch after which you will exit Queen Elizabeth national park for Bwindi impenetrable national park. Upon park arrival, proceed to check in your lodge for dinner and overnight sleep.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
Day 5: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park
Gorilla trekking: Enjoy an early breakfast at your lodge on day 5 of 10 days Uganda Rwanda and Congo safari tour, wear your best gorilla trekking attire and meet your safari driver to be transferred to the park headquarters for a briefing after which you will head to the impenetrable forest to start searching for the endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitats. The entire gorilla trek takes a few minutes to about 7 hours and upon finding these gorillas, you will only spend one hour in their presence taking photographs and later on exit the forest to return to the lodge for a relaxed evening, dinner and overnight.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 6: Transfer to Volcanoes national park
Transfer to Volcanoes national park: After enjoying a relaxed breakfast on day 6 of 10 days Uganda Rwanda and Congo safari tour, check out of the lodge and start the journey from Bwindi impenetrable national park to Rwanda via cyanika border where you will proceed to volcanoes national park. Upon arrival, you will proceed to check in your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 7: Golden monkey trekking and transfer to Gisenyi for overnight
Golden monkey trekking: On day 7 of 10 days Uganda Rwanda and Congo safari tour, pack enough drinking water, some snacks and head to the park headquarters for a briefing after which you will be led into the forest to start searching for the endangered golden monkeys after which you will spend only one hour in their presence and later on exit the forest back to your lodge for lunch. Later in the evening, you check out of the lodge and meet your safari driver to be transferred to Gisenyi where you will relax at the beach for the remaining hours of the day.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
Day 8: Full day in Gisenyi
Full day in Gisenyi: After enjoying your breakfast at the lodge on day 8 of 10 days Uganda Rwanda and Congo safari tour, head out for a full day adventure in Gisenyi city starting with exploration of Lake Kivu. Take a boat ride, enjoy a walk or even relax at the beach. Later in the evening, you will visit Gisenyi genocide memorial sites.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
Day 9: Transfer to Congo and Hike Mount Nyiragongo
Hike Mount Nyiragongo: Enjoy an early breakfast at your lodge on day 9 of 10 days Uganda Rwanda and Congo safari tour then pack enough snacks, lunch box all that you require during Nyiragongo hike and finally be driven to Rwanda Congo border at Grand barrier where you will be cleared to obtain a Congo Visa and proceed to obtain your Nyiragongo permit and meet a convoy to be driven to Kibati ranger post for a briefing after which the real hike to summit Nyiragongo starts. The entire hike takes about 4-6 hours with an overnight stay at the summit.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 10: Descend Nyiragongo and head to Kigali for departures
Descend Nyiragongo and return to Kampala for departures: On day 10 of 10 days Uganda Rwanda and Congo safari tour, you will enjoy an early breakfast at the summit then descend back to Kibati to meet the convoy and be returned to Goma where you will cross the border into Rwanda and head to Kigali for departures.
Meal plan: Breakfast and lunch.
END OF 10 DAYS UGANDA RWANDA AND CONGO SFARI
