Rwanda & Uganda
9 Nights / 10 Days
OVERVIEW
Tour Description:
In this 10 days Rwanda and Uganda Safari, you will visit Kigali City Tour, Golden Monkeys and Ibyiwacu Cultural Village (Gorilla Guardians Village) In Volcanoes National Park, Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Experience in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Game Drive and Boat Safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park and Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale National Park.
Tour Will Start and end in Kigali.
ITINERARY
(Rwanda & Uganda
9 Nights / 10 Days)
Day 1: Arrival at Kigali International Airport.
On your arrival, you will be welcomed and picked by our driver guide (Company representative) and then be transferred to your hotel in Kigali for relaxation.
Dinner and Overnight at M Hotel or Equivalent
Day 2: Kigali City Tour & Transfer to Musanze
You will be picked up from your Hotel and then drive through the city, take a visit to Kigali Memorial Center where there are 250,000 people killed and buried in the mass grave during the Rwanda Genocide against the Tutsi. From here you will enjoy Coffee Experience and Later after lunch drive to your hotel in Musanze.
Dinner and Overnight at Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel or Equivalent
Day 3: Mountain Bisoke Hiking
Morning breakfast and transfer to volcanoes national park. Gather at the park headquarters; attend a short briefing about hiking dos and don’ts, and then transfer to the hiking starting point. The hike takes about 3 – 4 hours to reach the summit and 2 hours to descend. You will enjoy the fresh breath at the volcano summit with spectacular views of Kigali city, neighboring countries, and the volcano national Park. Later be dropped back at your hotel for relaxation.
Dinner and Overnight at Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel or Equivalent
Day 4: Gorilla Guardians Village & Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
After breakfast, you will visit the Ibyiwacu culture village (Gorilla Guardians Village) to learn more about Rwandan culture and traditions. After lunch drive to your hotel in Bwindi Impenetrable forest.
Dinner and Overnight at Gorilla Leisure Lodge or Equivalent
Day 5: Gorilla Trekking & Batwa Experience in Bwindi
Have an early breakfast and head out to the Park headquarters for a briefing before the Trekking experience. At 8:00 am, Head out into the Park for the Gorilla Trekking experience with the park rangers and guides. The Trekking exercise can take between 1-8 hours depending on the movements of the gorillas. In the afternoon after trekking, head back to the hotel for Lunch and some relaxation. In the evening, head out for the Batwa experience. After that, return to your Hotel for relaxation.
Dinner and Overnight at Gorilla Leisure Lodge or Equivalent
Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After your breakfast set out on the scenic drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Passing by Ishasha located in the southern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park to see the tree-climbing
lion. Up on arrival at the lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park, you check in and have your lunch. This will be Followed by an evening of relaxation and enjoying being in the midst of all the beauty the park has to offer.
Dinner and Overnight at Buffalo Safari Lodge or Equivalent
Day 7: Morning Game drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise in Queen Elizabeth
Start off the day with a tasty breakfast and then get deeper into the highlights of this amazing
park. During the morning game drive, explore the park’s flora and fauna including elusive bird
species, and a whole lot of animals like elephants, hippos, impalas, waterbucks, Kobs, and
warthogs.
Don’t miss out on the view of crater lakes like Nyamunuka which is medical to the animals.
Katwe community: Discover the people of Katwe and their culture where you will learn about salt
mining by local means from lake katwe, and interact with the local people and share cultural
experiences. After here, return to the lodge for lunch and leisure in preparation for the afternoon
activities.
Launch Cruise: this is the main activity after lunch where you will spot a number of birds,
together with animals like hippos, buffaloes, elephants, Crocodiles, Warthogs, and more as most of them visit the water to cool off.
This Boat Cruise is spiced up with a stunning view of the Mweya peninsula and local fishing village along the lake shores.
After the day’s activities, you will return to the lodge and enjoy the beautiful sunset.
Dinner and Overnight at Buffalo Safari Lodge or Equivalent
Day 8: Transfer from Queen to Kibale National Park
You will have an early start to the day with a warm breakfast and the drive to Kibale National Park in the west of Uganda.
Your driver–guide will pick you up from the hotel and take you through the scenic Uganda
Countryside filled with farms, plantations, small towns, and Village.
You will have your lunch in Fort Portal town which is very close to Kibale national park. In Fort
Portal, you can there is an option of hiking and seeing the nearby crater and traditional caves if
you are so inclined.
We shall later continue to Hotel, where you will enjoy the nature trail at this from lodge as an
exercise for your chimpanzee trekking activity the next day.
Dinner and Overnight at Rubalika Safari Lodge Equivalent
Day 9: Chimpanzee Tracking
After breakfast, your day will start with a pre-trek briefing at the park office, to know more
about the activity about to be undertaken. Thereafter enter the tropical forest, which also harbors
12 other primate species including the L’hoest monkey that is endemic to the Albertine region, the
red colobus monkey, and the Ugandan Mangabey-among others.
In the afternoon, visit the Bigodi wetland for a community encounter, in the company of an
interpreter, visit a traditional healer and herbalist, elderly homes, and family homes. Along the
way, you will also be given the chance to experience the Ugandan school system and visit a local
church and Bigodi’s trading center, a hub of rural life and activity. The field guides are ready to
answer any questions during the walk.
Dinner and Overnight at Rubalika Safari Lodge Equivalent
Day 10: Return Back to Kigali
You will start on your journey back to Kigali in the Morning. Enjoying the stunning views and the
landscapes for the last time as you bid farewell to Uganda. Later, be dropped back at Kigali
International Airport for your Departure Flight.
INCLUSIONS
Accommodation for 9 Nights
All Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Transportation by 4*4 Land Cruiser (Safari Car) & Fuel
A professional Driver Guide
Bottled mineral water in the vehicle
Kigali city tour & Coffee Experience
Gorilla Guardians Village (Ibyiwacu Cultural Village)
Uganda Gorilla Trekking Permits
Batwa Experience in Bwindi Forest
Game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Boat Cruise at Kazinga Channel
Community visit at Lake Katwe
Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale National Park
Management fees and Local Taxes.
EXCLUSIONS
- Any meals unless specified above
- Air Fares (International/ Domestic)
- Visas
- Travel Insurance
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
T&C’S
- The above package is subject to availability at the time of booking
- Peak season and blackout dates surcharges may apply
- Early Check-in and late checkout is subject to availability
- Extend your stay for an extra supplementary cost.
- Hotel upgrades are available at an extra supplementary cost
- The Company shall not be responsible of the baggage loss by the Airline/Cruise/Surface transportation.
- No liability on the part of the company arising in case of flight no show by the participant
- Amore travels and Tourism shall not be held responsible of refund or pay compensation due to any unforeseen reasons or any Act of God(including fire, flood, earthquake, or other natural disaster)
- The company will not refund if the participant voluntarily withdraws the booking at any stage after placing the booking.
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