10 Days Gorillas Uganda and Rwanda
10 Days Gorillas Uganda and Rwanda Tour takes you Gorilla Trekking in Uganda at Bwindi Forest National Park and Rwanda at Volcanoes National Park. The Safari offers you a chance to watch wildlife animals too in their natural habitat as they wander from one point to another feeding on grass.
Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe Hotel
Arrive at the Entebbe International Airport and transfer to check-in hotel for relaxation, then proceed on guided afternoon walk through the Entebbe Botanical Gardens watching the vervet monkeys, bird species. After the walk, you shall proceed back to hotel for Dinner and Overnight. Protea Hotel.
Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
Breakfast in the morning then transfer to the North Western part of Uganda at Murchison Falls National Park. En-route, you shall visit the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to trek the Rhinos in their natural habitat for a period of 2 hours as you traverse from one point to another. After trekking the Rhinos, you shall break off for lunch then later proceed to the stunning Murchison Falls National Park. Reaching the Park, enjoy an en-route Game Drive watching many wildlife animals wander around their natural vegetation habitat. Afterwards, you shall proceed to check-in lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Pakuba Safari Lodge.
Day 3: Game Drive and Boat Cruise at Murchison Falls National Park
Breakfast in the morning then transfer to the stunning park where you enjoy a Game Drive as you traverse from one point to another watching many wildlife animals as they wander and these include; Elephants, Buffaloes, lions, Uganda kobs, Leopards, Rothschild’s Giraffes, antelopes, hippos, Jackson’s hartebeest, waterbuck, topis, gazelles, warthogs, etc. After the Game Drive, you shall transfer to have lunch then after proceed on an afternoon Boat Cruise along the Victoria Nile which takes a period of 3 hours as you proceed to the bottom of the falls where you watch many wildlife along the shores breaking their thirst as well as the waterfalls as they plunge into a small gorge. You can watch the rainbow as it descends deep within the falls. After the Boat Cruise proceed back to the lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Pakuba Safari Lodge.
Day 4: Boat Cruise & guided walk to the Top of the Falls
Breakfast then transfer to the Park to enjoy a Boat cruise along the Victoria Nile watching many wildlife animals along the banks like elephant, buffaloes, kobs, small antelope, giraffes, topis as well as Hippos, crocodiles beneath the waters as well as various bird species as they fly around their natural habitat. Break off for lunch then transfer to enjoy a guided walk to the top of the falls watching many wildlife animals as well as bird species. After the guided nature walk to the top of the falls, you shall transfer back to your lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Pakuba Safari Lodge.
Day 5: Transfer to Kisoro Town
Breakfast then transfer to the beautiful Kisoro Town in the South Western Part of Uganda. You shall follow through varying terrains watching the green vegetation, bird species as well as have lunch en-route. You shall then reach here after a long day driving and when you get here, check in lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Ichumbi Safari Lodge.
Day 6: Cross the Border into Rwanda
Breakfast then transfer to the Uganda–Rwanda border at Cyanika (or Katuna) a straightforward crossing with immigration formalities on both sides. After documentation clearance, you shall proceed into Rwanda at Volcanoes National Park situated close to Musanze (Ruhengeri) and when you get here, enjoy views of the five volcanic peaks of the Virunga range. After a while, you shall transfer to the lodge for relaxation, Dinner and Overnight. Singita Kwitonda Lodge.
Day 7: Mountain Gorilla Trekking at Volcanoes National Park
Breakfast early morning then transfer to the Kinigi Park headquarters where you welcomed with a cup of cappucino, milk tea, black tea, then later will be briefed on conduct around the Gorillas and located into groups of 8 with lead rangers who transfer you into the green forest vegetation habitat to trek the Gorillas. You shall trek the Gorillas for a period of 3 to 5 hours as you follow through the green vegetation habitat and after a while, you shall meet them and stay in their presence taking many photos to keep. After trekking the Gorillas, you shall stay in their presence taking many photos to keep. After trekking the Gorillas, you shall return to your lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Singita Kwitonda Lodge.
Day 8: Golden Monkey Trekking or Dian Fossey Hike
Breakfast then transfer to the park headquarters for short briefing on conduct around the Golden monkeys then later you shall be allocated into groups of 8 with lead rangers who transfer you into the forest tracking the Golden monkeys in their natural forest habitat. You shall watch the Golden Monkeys when you meet them as you transfer from one point to another for 2 to 4 hours watching them play, jump, communicate, lead, etc. Take many photos to keep about them then after, you shall break off for lunch and later continue to engage on the Dian Fossey hike towards the Dian Fossey Tomb and former Karisoke Research Center site. The hike takes a half-day honoring the researcher (Dian Fossey) who sacrificed her life to save that of the Gorillas that were killed rampantly at the time. After the Hike, you shall transfer back to lodge for relaxation, Dinner and Overnight. Singita Kwntonda Lodge.
Day 9: Transfer to Kigali, City Tour & Genocide Memorial
Breakfast then transfer on scenic drive south to Kigali, Rwanda’s clean, hilly capital. On reaching the City, visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial, National Museums, National Market. You shall learn about Rwanda’s history, local markets, craft cooperatives and viewpoints over the city’s rolling hills. After the city tour, you shall proceed to check-in lodge for Dinner and Overnight.
Day 10: Departure from Kigali
Enjoy a final relaxed breakfast before transferring to Kigali International Airport for your onward flight home.
Inclusions
- All park entrance fees in both countries
- Gorilla Trekking Permits
- Golden monkey trekking permit
- Dian Fossey hike permit
- 4×4 vehicle
- English-speaking driver-guide
- Cross-border transfer and assistance with border formalities
- Accommodation (mid-range or luxury options available)
- All meals as specified
- Kazinga Channel boat cruise
Exclusions
- International flights
- Uganda visa and Rwanda visa
- Tips and gratuities
- Alcoholic and bottled beverages
- Travel insurance
- Optional activities