14 days Uganda, Rwanda & Congo Gorillas, wildlife & Nyiragongo safari

14 days Uganda safari, Congo safari & Rwanda safari with Gorilla & wildlife: This 14 days combined Uganda safari, Congo safari & Rwanda safari with Gorillas, wildlife & Nyiragongo is one of the best African safari taking you to all the 3 destinations in Africa where the remaining population of endangered mountain gorillas resides and that is Uganda, Congo, and Rwanda. However, these 3 countries are also the best destinations for wildlife viewing safari with in the thrilling savanna national parks. 14 days Uganda, Congo & Rwanda safari with Gorillas, wildlife & Nyiragongo will start from Uganda and end in Rwanda and the major tourist destinations in this 14 days safari include; Murchison falls national park which is the largest national park in Uganda and also the oldest of all famously known for its magnificent waterfall. In Murchison falls national park, you will enjoy a game drive and boat cruise to the base of the waterfall. While on this 14 days safari with gorillas, wildlife and Nyiragongo, you will also visit kibale forest national park, a home to 13 species of primates for a chimpanzee trekking safari, Queen Elizabeth national park to watch the tree climbing lions, cruise along the kazinga channel to watch the huge population of aquatic wildlife especially crocodiles, and drive with in the kazinga channel. The next destination during this 14 days combined Uganda safari, Congo safari & Rwanda safari with Gorillas, wildlife & Nyiragongo is Bwindi Impenetrable national park for Uganda gorilla trekking safari and later on head to Lake Bunyonyi for a breath taking canoe ride before exiting Uganda for volcanoes national park in Rwanda for a gorilla trekking safari, Golden Monkey trekking and nature walks in Rwanda. The last destination to visit will be Virunga national park Congo for a thrilling Nyiragongo hike that will sum up your 14 days combined Uganda safari, Congo safari & Rwanda safari with Gorillas, wildlife & Nyiragongo.

Highlights of 14 days Uganda, Rwanda & Congo Gorillas & wildlife safari

  • Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Murchison falls national park – White Rhino trekking & Top of waterfalls drive
  • Day 2: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise with an option of Hike to top of falls
  • Day 3: Transfer from Murchison falls national park to Kibale Forest national park
  • Day 4: Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale forest national park and connect to Queen Elizabeth national park
  • Day 5: Morning game drive & afternoon boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth national park
  • Day 6: Tree climbing Lions and transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park
  • Day 7: Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park
  • Day 8: Canoe ride on Lake Bunyonyi
  • Day 9: Transfer from Lake Bunyonyi to Volcanoes national park in Rwanda
  • Day 10: Mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes national park with an option of Ibyiwacu cultural visit
  • Day 11: Golden monkey tracking in Volcanoes national park with an option of evening Nature walks
  • Day 12: Transfer from Volcanoes national park to Gisenyi and explore Lake Kivu
  • Day 13: Transfer from Gisenyi to Goma in Congo for Nyiragongo Hike in Virunga national park
  • Day 14: Descend Nyiragongo and Transfer to Kigali for departures

DETAILED ITINERARY FOR 14 DAYS UGANDA, RWANDA & CONGO GORILLAS, WILDLIFE & NYIRAGONGO SAFARI

Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Murchison falls national park – White Rhino trekking & Top of waterfalls drive

  • White rhino trekking: on day 1 of 14 days Uganda safari, Congo safari & Rwanda safari with Gorillas, wildlife & Nyiragongo, you will expect our company representative to pick you up from your hotel in either Kampala, Entebbe or any nearby location and head to Ziwa white rhino sanctuary where you spend time on a white rhino trekking adventure. Proceed to masindi town for a lunch break and later on proceed to Murchison falls national park via top of water falls to have a brief game drive and have a clear view of Murchison falls national park from above as you head to your lodge for check in, dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise with an option of Hike to top of falls 

  • Game drive and boat cruise in Murchison falls national park:  Have a cup of coffee for breakfast on day 2 of 14 days Uganda safari, Congo safari & Rwanda safari with Gorillas, wildlife & Nyiragongo then have a thrilling game drive to spot plenty of wildlife including the big 5. Return for lunch and later on have an afternoon on a boat cruise along the Nile River where you will enjoy the flow of the waterfall as it forces itself through a tinny hole into the river. There is yet an option of Top of falls hike that lasts for about 45minutes though it is a physical challenging activity.

Day 3: Transfer from Murchison falls national park to Kibale Forest national park

  • Murchison falls national park – Kibale forest national park: after breakfast as usual you will check out of the lodge and start your day 3 of 14 days Uganda safari, Congo safari & Rwanda safari with Gorillas, wildlife & Nyiragongo with a transfer from Murchison falls national park to Kibale forest national park which is the best destination for primate lovers due to the fact that it harbors the largest population of primates in Uganda. Upon arrival, you will check in for dinner and spend your overnight at the reserved lodge.

Day 4: Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale forest national park and connect to Queen Elizabeth national park

  • Chimpanzee trekking: After breakfast on day 4 of 14 days Uganda safari, Congo safari & Rwanda safari with Gorillas, wildlife & Nyiragongo, you will be transferred to Kanyanchu park headquarters where chimpanzee trekking briefing is conducted and later on start the search for the habituated chimpanzee species. You will only spend one hour with chimpanzees and later on return to your lodge for lunch. After lunch, you will check out of the lodge and be driven straight to Queen Elizabeth national park for dinner and overnight.

Day 5: Morning game drive & afternoon boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth national park

  • Morning game drive & afternoon boat cruise: Breakfast will be served at your lodge early in the morning on day 5 of 14 days Uganda safari, Congo safari & Rwanda safari with Gorillas, wildlife & Nyiragongo then be driven to kasenyi plains for a game drive to view the wildlife species such as Lions, Uganda kob, buffaloes, and many more. After the game drive, you will return to the lodge for lunch and then spend about 2-3 hours on a boat cruise along the kazinga channel viewing the crocodiles and other water lovers then embark on a brief game drive as you return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 6: Tree climbing Lions and transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park

  • Tree climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth national park: Meet your safari driver to head to Ishasha sector for a morning game drive after breakfast on day 6 of 14 days Uganda safari, Congo safari & Rwanda safari with Gorillas, wildlife & Nyiragongo. You will watch the tree climbing lions as they overlook other mammals grazing with in Ishasha sector. Enjoy your lunch after game drive and exit Queen Elizabeth national park to Bwindi impenetrable national park for dinner and overnight.

Day 7: Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park

  • Uganda gorilla trekking: An early breakfast is all you need on day 7 of 14 days Uganda safari, Congo safari & Rwanda safari with Gorillas, wildlife & Nyiragongo then be driven to the park headquarters to have a gorilla trekking briefing before embarking on a journey in the wilderness to trek the endangered mountain gorillas in the wilderness of Bwindi impenetrable forest. Spend an hour gorillas and later on return to the lodge for dinner and overnight. There is an option of evening batwa experience or cultural encounters.

Day 8: Canoe ride on Lake Bunyonyi

  • Canoe ride on Lake Bunyonyi: After a relaxed breakfast at the park on day 8 of 14 days Uganda safari, Congo safari & Rwanda safari with Gorillas, wildlife & Nyiragongo, check out of the lodge and exit Bwindi impenetrable national park for Lake Bunyonyi. Upon arrival, you will check in, have lunch served and spend the afternoon on a canoe ride along Lake Bunyonyi to explore the beautiful island on the lake. Being a deep lake, it’s not recommended for swimming unless you are a really experienced swimmer but there is a lot of things to do while on Lake Bunyonyi including birding, nature walks, etc.

 Day 9: Transfer from Lake Bunyonyi to Volcanoes national park in Rwanda

  • Lake Bunyonyi – volcanoes national park: Enjoy a cool and relaxed breakfast at the shores of Lake Bunyonyi then check out and start the journey to yet another beautiful destination, a land of a thousand hills. While in Rwanda, you will connect to Volcanoes national park in Ruhengeri via the park headquarters to obtain your gorilla trekking permit before heading to the lodge where you will spend your overnight as you close the day 9 of 14 days Uganda safari, Congo safari & Rwanda safari with Gorillas, wildlife & Nyiragongo.

Day 10: Mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes national park with an option of Ibyiwacu cultural visit

  • Rwanda gorilla trekking in Volcanoes national park: Enjoy your breakfast in the morning on day 10 of 14 days Uganda safari, Congo safari & Rwanda safari with Gorillas, wildlife & Nyiragongo then pack all you need while on this gorilla trekking safari in volcanoes national park and meet your driver for ride to the park headquarters for breaking and later on enter the forest an trek the endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. After an hour with gorillas, you will return to the lodge for lunch and then spend the remaining part on the day at leisure or else have an option of evening Ibyiwacu cultural village tour.
14 days Uganda, Rwanda & Congo Gorillas, wildlife & Nyiragongo safari
14 days Uganda, Rwanda & Congo Gorillas, wildlife & Nyiragongo safari

 Day 11: Golden monkey tracking in Volcanoes national park with an option of evening Nature walks

  • Golden monkey tracking in volcanoes national park: tracking golden monkey is also done in the morning like gorilla trekking thus after an early breakfast on day 11 of 14 days Uganda safari, Congo safari & Rwanda safari with Gorillas, wildlife & Nyiragongo, you will be transferred for a golden monkey tracking safari to enjoy the best primate viewing experience with in volcanoes national park. Spend one hour with the golden monkeys and return to the lodge for lunch. After enjoying your lunch, you will then spend the evening hours on nature walk.

Day 12: Transfer from Volcanoes national park to Gisenyi and explore Lake Kivu

  • Explore Lake Kivu: After breakfast on day 12 of 14 days Uganda safari, Congo safari & Rwanda safari with Gorillas, wildlife & Nyiragongo, you will check out of the lodge and Exit volcanoes national park to be transferred Gisenyi where you will check in at the lodge along Lake Kivu, have lunch and spend the rest of the day exploring Lake Kivu. There are many activities to enjoy on this day 12 of 14 days Uganda safari, Congo safari & Rwanda safari with Gorillas, wildlife & Nyiragongo as boat cruise, swimming, nature walks, and evening hiking via different trails the choice is yours but since you have limited time at lake kivu probably you will enjoy the less demanding activities like boat cruise and swimming.

Day 13: Transfer from Gisenyi to Goma in Congo for Nyiragongo Hike in Virunga national park

  • Nyiragongo hike: After enjoying breakfast at the lodge on day 13 of 14 days Uganda safari, Congo safari & Rwanda safari with Gorilla, wildlife & Nyiragongo, check out of the lodge, meet your safari driver and be transferred to Goma via Grande barrier where you will check in with pack management, receive Nyiragongo permit and then proceed to Kibati Ranger post to meet other Nyiragongo hikers to start ascending mount Nyiragongo which starts at 10:30 am. You will spend an overnight at the summit of Nyiragongo.

Day 14: Descend Nyiragongo and Transfer to Kigali for departures

  • Descend Nyiragongo: Arise in the morning at the summit of Nyiragongo on day 14 of 14 days Uganda safari, Congo safari & Rwanda safari with Gorillas, wildlife & Nyiragongo then start descending with other hikers back to Kibati ranger post where you will then be driven back to Rwanda –Congo border for a driver to Kigali and departures. Lunch will be enjoyed enroute and then head to the airport or have a brief city tour if time allows.

END OF 14 DAYS UGANDA, RWANDA & CONGO GORILLAS, WILDLIFE & NYIRAGONGO SAFARI

Inclusive in 14 days Uganda safari, Congo safari & Rwanda safari with Gorilla, wildlife & Nyiragongo

  • Uganda gorilla trekking permit
  • Rwanda gorilla trekking permit
  • Chimpanzee trekking permit
  • Nyiragongo hiking permit
  • Park entrance fees
  • All inclusive activities mentioned in this itinerary
  • Congo visa
  • East African visa
  • Drinking water 
  • All meals as per itinerary 
  • Accommodation for 13 nights
  • Ground transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
  • An English speaking guide

Exclusive in 14 days Uganda safari, Congo safari & Rwanda safari with Gorilla, wildlife & Nyiragongo

  • International travel expenses
  • Porter 
  • Tips
  • Domestic flights if any
  • Laundry 
  • Alcoholic drinks and other beverages
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