12 Days Best of Uganda Rwanda safari

12 days Best of Uganda Rwanda Safari : This 12 days best of Uganda Rwanda safari includes double gorilla trek one in Bwindi Impenetrable national park in Uganda and another one in Volcanoes national park in Rwanda, golden monkey trekking in volcanoes national park, boat cruise on Lake Kivu, game viewing in Queen Elizabeth national park, Chimpanzee trekking and nature walk in Kibale forest national park among others. This safari will start in Uganda and end in Rwanda.

Highlights of 12 days best of Uganda Rwanda safari

  • Day 1 of 12 days best of Uganda Rwanda Safari – Arrival
  • Day 2 of 12 days best of Uganda Rwanda Safari – Transfer to Kibale forest national park
  • Day 3 of 12 days best of Uganda Rwanda Safari – Chimpanzee trekking
  • Day 4 of 12 days best of Uganda Rwanda Safari – Transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park
  • Day 5 of 12 days best of Uganda Rwanda Safari – Game drive and Boat cruise
  • Day 6 of 12 days best of Uganda Rwanda Safari – Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable national park
  • Day 7 of 12 days best of Uganda Rwanda Safari – Gorilla trekking in Bwindi
  • Day 8 of 12 days best of Uganda Rwanda Safari – Transfer to Volcanoes national park
  • Day 9 of 12 days best of Uganda Rwanda Safari – Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes
  • Day 10 of 12 days best of Uganda Rwanda Safari – Golden monkey trekking
  • Day 11 of 12 days best of Uganda Rwanda Safari – Transfer to Lake Kivu for Boat cruise
  • Day 12 of 12 days best of Uganda best of Uganda Rwanda Safari – Transfer to Kigali for departures.

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1 of 12 days best of Uganda Rwanda Safari – Arrival

Arrival: On day 1 of 12 days best of Uganda Rwanda safari, you will be met by our company driver at Entebbe international airport and transferred to your lodge where you will be served your meal and have an overnight. However, if you arrive abit early then you will enjoy an evening Kampala city tour to observe the congested Kampala streets, visit mart centers, religious centers and many more.

Meal plan: will depend on your arrival time

Day 2 of 12 days best of Uganda Rwanda Safari – Transfer to Kibale national park

Transfer to Kibale forest national park: on day 2 of 12 days best of Uganda Rwanda safari, after breakfast at your lodge, you will be transferred from your hotel in Kampala and head to the western part of Uganda direct to Kibale forest national park. Once you arrive at the lodge, check in and embark on afternoon walk to visit the Amabere Ga Nyina Mwiru caves. Return for dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 3 of 12 days best of Uganda Rwanda Safari – Chimpanzee trekking

Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale forest : On day 3 of 12 days best of Uganda Rwanda safari, have an early breakfast then be driven for the chimpanzee trekking at the park headquarters. After briefing, hire a port and set off for a fascinating chimpanzee trekking adventure within kibale forest. You will spend an hour with chimpanzees and return to the lodge for Lunch. Once you are done with lunch and you are up for another activity, you will spend more hours on a guided nature walk with in Bigodi wetland sanctuary a place known for its botanical plant species, primates, birds and some mammal. Return for dinner and overnight stay at your lodge.

Meal plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 4 of 12 days best of Uganda Rwanda Safari -Transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park: On day 4 of 12 days best of Uganda Rwanda safari, wake up on a relaxed breakfast at the lodge, check out and meet your safari driver to Exit Kibale and be driven to the land of tree climbing lions and kazinga channel. Lunch will be enroute and proceed your journey. Once you arrive at the lodge in Queen Elizabeth national park, you will check in for dinner and overnight.

Meal plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 5 of 12 days best of Uganda Rwanda Safari – Game drive and Boat cruise

Game drive and boat cruise: After breakfast on day 5 of 12 days best of Uganda Rwanda safari, you will be transferred to Kasenyi plains to spend a half day viewing wildlife such as lion, elephants, buffaloes, and many more since kasenyi plains is known to be the best region in queen Elizabeth national park for game viewing. After the game drive, return to the lodge for lunch and embark on a boat cruise on kazinga channel to view more mammals including hippos and crocodiles. Later on, drive through the park as you return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Meal plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 6 of 12 days best of Uganda Rwanda Safari – Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable national park

Transfer to Bwindi: As soon as you are done with breakfast on day 6 of 12 days best of Uganda Rwanda safari, check out of the lodge with packed lunch and be transferred to Ishasha sector for the last game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park before exiting to Bwindi. You will spend a half day driving in Ishasha sector which is famously known for harboring the tree climbing lions and other wildlife especially congestion of Uganda kob. Enjoy lunch under the tree or visit the hotel in Ishasha region for a hot lunch. Once you are done with lunch, Exit Queen Elizabeth national park and be driven to Bwindi Impenetrable national park for dinner and overnight.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 7 of 12 days best of Uganda Rwanda Safari – Gorilla trekking in Bwindi

Gorilla trekking in Bwindi: On day 7 of 12 days best of Uganda Rwanda safari, you will grab your breakfast as early as possible then pack some snacks and water at least a 2 litres bottle then be at the briefing grounds for a gorilla trekking briefing and finally penetrate Bwindi impenetrable forest to start the fascinating activity in the jungle. Later on return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Meal plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 8 of 12 days best of Uganda Rwanda Safari – Transfer to Volcanoes national park

Transfer to Volcanoes national park: after breakfast on day 9 of 12 days best of Uganda Rwanda safari, you will be checked out at the lodge and exit Uganda for a drive to Volcanoes national park in Rwanda a home to another population of mountain gorillas including Hirwa gorilla family. You will enjoy and enroute lunch then make a stopover at Kiningi park headquarters for the permits including both Gorilla and golden monkey permits. Upon arrival at the lodge, you will check in for dinner and have overnight.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 9 of 12 days best of Uganda Rwanda Safari – Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes

Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes national park: On day 9 of 12 days best of Uganda Rwanda safari, you will spend an hour again trekking mountain gorillas within Volcanoes national park the second best destination to engage on a gorilla trekking safari after Bwindi impenetrable forest national park in Uganda. Once you are done trekking gorillas, return for dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Meal plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 10 of 12 days best of Uganda Rwanda Safari – Golden monkey trekking

Golden monkey trekking in volcanoes: After breakfast on day 10 of 12 days best of Uganda Rwanda safari, you will be transferred for yet another interesting encounter with the golden monkeys in the wild. You will enjoy watching these endangered primates as they cheerfully play, eat and cheer at you as you come closer to them. On a lucky day, they will ever jump onto your shoulders and even give you a clear space for photo taking. Return for lunch and spend the evening at leisure.

Meal plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 11 of 12 days best of Uganda Rwanda Safari – Transfer to Lake Kivu for Boat cruise

Transfer to Lake Kivu: On day 11 of 12 days best of Uganda Rwanda safari, take a relaxed breakfast then check out and be driven to Lake Kivu where you will spend a full day taking part in boat cruise, nature walks, swimming, and bird watching among others. Lunch and dinner will be in the lodge near Lake Kivu

Meal plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 12 of 12 days best of Uganda Rwanda Safari – Transfer to Kigali for departures.

Transfer to Kigali: This is the last day of your 12 days best of Uganda Rwanda safari. After breakfast, you will check out of the lodge and embark on a drive to Kigali where you will arrive early and embark on a city tour to visit the Genocide memorial sites, markets and craft shops. Lunch will be enroute within Kigali city. Later on, you will be driven direct to the airport for departures.

Meal plan: breakfast and lunch

END OF 12 DAYS BEST OF UGANDA RWA NDA SAFARI

Inclusive in this in this 12 days best of Uganda Rwanda safari

  • Park entrance fees
  • 2 gorilla trekking permits
  • Chimpanzee trekking permit
  • Golden monkey trekking permit
  • All mentioned activities
  • Accommodation as per Itinerary
  • Meals as per Itinerary
  • Enough packed drinking water
  • An English speaking guide
  • A 4×4 safari vehicle
  • Ranger fees

Exclusive in 12 days best of Uganda Rwanda safari

  • East African tourist visa
  • Visa and Ticket
  • Souvenirs
  • Laundry fees
  • Porter
  • Tips to the porter / guide
  • Life insurance

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