Rwanda, Burundi & Uganda – 17 days culture, gorillas, game and chimps
This 17-day Epic Safari will take you across the 3 countries, exploring the unique attractions in each country.
Day 1: Arrival in Kigali
Upon arrival, you will be picked up by our representative and transfer to your accommodation in the Kigali.
Overnight: Kigali Serena Hotel, BB
Day 2: Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park
After breakfast take a city tour in Kigali. The Kigali cultural tour includes the Genocide Memorial centre at Gisozi. The Tour is approx. 3 hrs. Thereafter transfer to
Nyungwe Forest National Park.
Mid-range: Nyungwe Top Hill View Hotel, FB
Upper Mid-range: Mantis Kivu Marina Bay Hotel Cyangugu, FB
Day 3: Nyungwe Forest National Park
After breakfast, head to the park headquaters for briefing and thereafter partake Chimpanzee tracking. After spending time with these primates, enjoy packed lunch in the Park. Thereafter, head for the canopy walk in the afternoon. This is a 70 metre suspended bridge which will give you an overview of the Nyungwe Forest. Thereafter, transfer to your Hotel, have dinner and rest at your hotel
Mid-range: Nyungwe Top Hill View Hotel, FB
Upper Mid-range: Mantis Kivu Marina Bay Hotel Cyangugu, FB
Day 4: Lake Kivu – Parc National Des Volcans
Transfer to Lake Kivu to enjoy a boat ride on this beautiful lake to explore the hot springs and the beautiful landscapes as you enjoy the cruise. Thereafter, take a PCR test and transfer to Volcanoes National Park, through the rolling hills of Kinigi which Rwanda is well known for.Dinner and overnight at your Lodge
Mid-range: Gorillas Hotel Ruhengeri, FB
Upper Midrange: Ingagi Park View Lodge, FB
Day 5: Golden Monkey Tracking and Cultural Experience
After breakfast, you will drive to the Park Headquarters for briefing by the guides before heading for golden Monkey Trekking. They are quite easier to trek compared to the gorillas.
Thereafter, head to the lodge for Lunch. After lunch, visit the Iby’Iwacu village.
Mid-range: Gorillas Hotel Ruhengeri, FB
Upper Midrange: Ingagi Park View Lodge, FB
Day 6: Transfer to Kigali for Flight to Bujumbura
Early morning drive to Kigali for your flight to Bujumbura. Upon arrival in Bujumbura, you will be picked by our guide who will transfer you to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Overnight: Club du Lac, FB
Day 7: City Tour and Boat ride on River Ruzizi
After breakfast, head for the city tour in Bujumbura where you will get to visit the Local markets, Speke monumnent and the zoo. Thereafter, go for a boat cruise on River ruzizi where you will get to see different mammals such as hippos and array of birds.
Overnight: Club du Lac, FB
Day 8: Transfer to Airport for flight to Uganda
After breakfast, enjoy a relaxing morning at the lodge. Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, a concierge from receives us and takes us to our lodging for a restful night in anticipation of the ultimate tour experience in the pearl of Africa.
Midrange: Cassia Lodge Kampala, BB
Upper Mid-range: Golf Course Hotel, BB
Day 9: Kampala City tour: Uganda Museum, Kasubi tomb, Kabakas Lake, Kings palace Mengo, among others like markets
After breakfast, you will be picked by your guide early in the morning, visit the Uganda National Museum 1-2 hours and later other sites as mentioned above and local markets if time allows
Lunch on tour
Midrange: Cassia Lodge Kampala, BB
Upper Mid-range: Golf Course Hotel, BB
Day 10: Kampala - Fortportal
After breakfast, drive south to Fort Portal, past big tea plantations and have lunch en route. Proceed to your lodging in Kibale. [Approximate driving time: 6 hour(s)]
Upon arrival, take a visit to the Bigodi wetalnds which is a home to a variety of mammals, reptiles and over 200 bird species. Thereafter head to the Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Midrange: Nyaika Hotel, FB
Upper Midrange: Chimpanzee Forest Guest House, FB
Day 11: Crater Lakes Visit – Queen Elizabeth National Park
This morning, explore the beautiful crater lakes and thereafter visit the Mabere ga nyina mwiru. Have lunch and thereafter, drive to Queen Elizabeth park via Kasese
Midrange: Buffalo Safari Lodge, standard Cottages, FB
Upper Midrange: Buffalo Safari Lodge, Deluxe Cottages, FB
Day 12: Queen Elizabeth park Game Drive - Evening Boat Cruise
After breakfast, go for a morning game drive in the park.
In the afternoon 2.00pm, a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel is a rewarding experience because it harbours both aquatic animals and birds
Midrange: Buffalo Safari Lodge, standard Cottages, FB
Upper Midrange: Buffalo Safari Lodge, Deluxe Cottages, FB
Day 13: Queen Elizabeth National Park: Chimpanzee tracking
After breakfast, go for a chimpanzee tracking in the park. Have lunch and after take a visit to Kasoga Community, neighbouring queen Elizabeth Park to see local people and their lifestyle. In addition, visit the Katwe salt mines and therafter head to the Lodge for Dinner and Overnight
Midrange: Buffalo Safari Lodge, standard Cottages, FB
Upper Midrange: Buffalo Safari Lodge, Deluxe Cottages, FB
Day 14: Transfer to Bwindi
Drive to Ishasha, for a morning game drive and thereafter to Bwindi for overnight. Ishasha Sector, too has the tree climbing lions which are a joy if one gets the chance of seeing them.
Midrange: Lake Mulehe, FB
Upper Midrange: Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge, FB
Day 15: Gorilla Tracking - Lake Bunyonyi
After breakfast, Go gorilla tracking, carrying a packed lunch. You will be accompanied by a guide and porters who will carry your shoulder pack for you.
After, have lunch and thereafter transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for overnight stay
Midrange: Birdnest Lodge, FB
Upper Midrange: Arcadia Bunyonyi Lodge, FB
Day 16: Boat cruise and transfer to Entebbe
Enjoy a boat trip on the Lake and thereafter transfer to Entebbe.
Midrange: Boma Guest House, BB
Upper Midrange: Best western, BB
Day 17: Fly Out
This morning, you’ll be picked by your guide and transferred to the airport for your flight.
Tour Includes
- Daily breakfast
- Meal plan as listed in the itinerary (BB in Kampala/Entebbe, FB on tour)
- Accommodation on a shared basis, as listed in the itinerary
- Mineral/bottled water in vehicle
- All transfers, fuel with 4×4 vehicle
- English speaking driver-guide all along the tour
Tour Excludes
- Meals in Kampala or Entebbe
- Other optional activities
- Extra drinks at lunches and dinners
- Air tickets
- Personal Expenditures; phone calls, laundry
- Visa fees for Uganda
- All flight tickets for the clients
