7 Days Congo and Uganda safari from Kigali
7 Days Congo and Uganda safari tour from Kigali is one of the best-combined safari taking you on an adventure to Virunga national park in Democratic Republic of Congo where you will hike up mount Nyiragongo then connect to Uganda where you will explore Lake Bunyonyi the second deepest lake in the world from which you will head to Queen Elizabeth national park a home to the mighty tree climbing lions and Kazinga channel that harbors a huge population of Hippos. This 7 days Congo and Uganda safari tour from Kigali as mentioned starts from Kigali and ends in Kampala Uganda.
Highlights of 7 days Congo and Uganda safari tour from Kigali
- Day 1: Kigali pick up and transfer to Gisenyi
- Day 2: Transfer to Virunga national park for Mount Nyiragongo Hike (Ascend)
- Day 3: Descend Nyiragongo and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
- Day 4: Explore Lake Bunyonyi
- Day 5: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park
- Day 6: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise
- Day 7: Transfer to Kampala for departures
Detailed Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Kigali pick up and transfer to Gisenyi
Kigali pick up and transfer to Gisenyi: On day 1 of 7 days Congo and Uganda safari tour from Kigali, our company representative will be in Kigali ready to pick you up from your location be it at any hotel or airport as communicated early and set off on a drive to Gisenyi one of the most stunning town in Rwanda situated along the shores of Lake Kivu. You will spend your evening relaxed at the beach.
Meal plan: Lunch and dinner
Day 2: Transfer to Virunga national park for Mount Nyiragongo Hike (Ascend)
Transfer to Virunga national park for Mount Nyiragongo Hike: arise as early as possible for breakfast on day 2 of 7 days Congo and Uganda safari tour from Kigali, check out of the lodge with a packed lunch and meet your safari driver to be transferred to Rwanda Congo border at Grande barrier where you will then cross over into Goma to obtain your Congo Visa before proceeding to acquire your Nyiragongo hiking permit and later on be transferred direct to Kibati ranger post to join the group of hikers for a briefing by rangers. During briefing, you will be told of how to conduct yourself during the hike, the dos and don’ts and possible encounters. After briefing, you will start the ascension of Mount Nyiragongo that takes about 4-6hours walk up to the summit. Spend your overnight watching the boiling lava lake hat glows brighter in case of rain drops falling in. you will be able to capture as many photographs as possible.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3: Descend Nyiragongo and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Descend Nyiragongo and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi: Enjoy your breakfast at the summit of Nyiragongo on day 3 of 7 days Congo and Uganda safari tour from Kigali then start descending Mount Nyiragongo back to Kibati where you will then be driven to Uganda Congo border to crossover into Uganda with an enroute lunch. Proceed your journey direct to Lake Bunyonyi in Kabale where you will check in your reserved lodge, have a relaxed evening along the shores of Lake Bunyonyi and return to your lodge for dinner and overnight sleep.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 4: Explore Lake Bunyonyi
Explore Lake Bunyonyi: After an early breakfast on day 4 of 7 days Congo and Uganda safari tour from Kigali, start your day with a community tour to visit the local communities of Batwa and Bakiga that reside along the shores of Lake Bunyonyi. You will be able to meet some in their farms digging. After the community tour, return to your lodge for lunch and spend your afternoon cruising on Lake Bunyonyi while visiting the islands since the lake has 27 islands each with a unique meaning behind its name such as Akampene island or punishment island where the young girls that would get pregnant before marriage were always taken and neglected to die from there terming them as cursed. On this day, there is an optional Zip lining adventure.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 5: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park: After enjoying your breakfast on day 5 of 7 days Congo and Uganda safari tour from Kigali, check out of the lodge with either a packed lunch box or else you will stopover along the way for lunch. The entire day is set aside for driving and upon arrival at the park, you will check in for diner and have rest.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
Day 6: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth national park
Game drive and boat cruise: On day 6 of 7 days Congo and Uganda safari tour from Kigali, you will wake as early as possible, have breakfast and meet your safari driver for a transfer to Kasenyi plains where all day game drives are conducted. During the game drive, you will be able to spot lots of Wildlife species including mammals such as Lions, elephants, Buffaloes, Hippos, Uganda Kob and many more. After the game drive, you will return to the lodge for lunch after which you will embark on an afternoon Kazinga channel boat cruise with an opportunity of spotting several wildlife species quenching their thirst.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 7: Transfer to Kampala for departures
Transfer to Kampala for departures: After breakfast on day 7 of 7 days Congo and Uganda safari tour from Kigali, check out of the lodge and meet your safari driver for a transfer to Kampala the capital city of Uganda with an enroute lunch. Upon arrival in Kampala, you will proceed to Entebbe international airport to catch a late evening flight or in case you have a night flight then I would recommend you do a city tour.
Meal plan: Breakfast and lunch
END OF 7 DAYS CONGO AND UGANDA SAFARI TOUR FROM KIGALI
