15 Days Rwanda To Bigodi Nature Uganda Safari

15 Days Rwanda To Bigodi Nature Uganda Safari

Bwindi Forest National Park Safari

These 15 Day Uganda-Rwanda tours take you to both countries and allows to visit Nyungwe Forest National Park in Rwanda for a canopy walk or chimpanzee trekking. Also visit Rwanda’s popular national park Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda for gorillas or golden monkey trekking, to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda for gorillas or forest walk, to Queen Elizabeth National Park for game drives and a boat cruise on Kazinga channel, to Kibale National Park for chimpanzee trekking and wetland walk before drive to Murchison Falls National Park for game drives and a boat cruise to the bottom of the falls. This tour proceeds to Jinja town to visit the source of the Nile which is the longest river on planet earth and of course to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary located 23 kms in Lake Victoria.

Detailed Itinerary

 
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Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Nyungwe forest National Park

On arrival at the Kigali airport, the driver/guide will pick you up and transfer to Nyungwe forest National Park. depending on your arrival time, you can do a city tour in some of the unique attraction in Rwanda, After, the driver will transfer you to the lodge and check in for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Nyungwe forest lodge, One and only Nyungwe House(luxury)/ Nyungwe top view Hill Hotel, Nyungwe Nziza Ecolodge (Mid-range)/ Gisakura Guest House (Budget).
Meal plan: Lunch, Dinner
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Day 2: Chimpanzee trekking or Nyungwe forest Canopy walk

The activity starts as early as 5:00am. Rise up early for morning Breakfast and proceed to the park headquarters for briefing on the rules and guidelines to be followed while on chimpanzee. note that the chimpanzees here are semi habituated therefore, you will still need to rise up early so that you are able to see these primates in their Natural habitat. you will also be given one hour to observe and appreciate these primates. Or alternatively, you may opt for a canopy walk and get an opportunity to explore the parks greatness on foot. during the canopy walk, you will encounter notable bird species and some other primates among other attractions. Thereafter, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation:
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner

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Day 3: Transfer to Volcanoes national park

you will have morning breakfast at the lodge, check out of lodge and exit the park and transfer to Volcanoes National Park with enroute lunch. Arriving late afternoon at the lodge, check in for relaxation and later Dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Five volcanoes Boutique Hotel, Bisate lodge, Sabyinyo silverback lodge(luxury), Le Bambou Gorilla lodge, Gorilla volcanos Hotel (Mid-range)/ Hotel Muhavura, Villa Gorilla Hotel, Kinigi Guest House (Budget).

Meal plan: Dinner

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Day 4: Gorilla trekking or Golden monkey trekking

Rise up early for morning breakfast and head to the park headquarters for briefing by the expert ranger about the dos and the don’ts while in the forest. Thereafter, you will be led by ranger guide in to forest to begin the trek. you will encounter bird species, golden monkeys among other primates in the forest. when you have found the gorillas, you will be allowed one hour with them. or if you’re not interested in gorillas, you can do Golden monkey trekking or visit the Dianey fossey grave also offer unique experiences and the best safari activities in volcanoes Rwanda. Return to the lodge for lunch and spend the rest of the evening at leisure.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner

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Day 5: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

After the early morning breakfast at the lodge, the driver will pick you up as you exit volcanoes and cross the cyanika boarder and drive to Bwindi impenetrable forest. passing through the rolling Kigezi hills, farmlands and homesteads along the country side, offering stunning views. enroute lunch as you proceed to the park check in to the reserved lodge for relaxation and the rest of the evening.

Accommodation: Mahogany springs lodge, Buhoma lodge(luxury)/ Gorilla mist camp, Rushaga gorilla camp(mid-range)/ Ruhija community rest camp, Trekkers Tavern Cottages (Budget).

Meal plan: Dinner

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Day 6: Gorilla trekking and Batwa community walk

wake up early and have morning breakfast and with your parked lunch, head to the park headquarters where you will join others for briefing on gorilla trekking. you will be divided in groups of 8 members led by ranger guide to begin the trek. The activity may last for about 2-8 hours depending on the location of the gorillas of the gorillas since some groups tend to move dipper in to the forest. you will also encounter other primates including; Blue monkeys, Red-tailed monkeys, L’Hoest monkeys and various bird species among others. you will be given one hour to spend with the gorillas. Exit the forest and return to the lodge for relaxation and later afternoon you will visit the Batwa community living around the surrounding areas of the park and learn about their culture and also engage in other community projects. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner.

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Day 7: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

You will have morning breakfast at the lodge, then you will exit the park and drive to queen Elizabeth national park with enroute lunch. On arrival, you will go on a brief game drive as you proceed to the lodge. check in for dinner and evening stay.

Accommodation: Mweya safari lodge, Ishasha wilderness camp(luxury) /Hippo hill camp or park view safari camp, Marafiki safari lodge (mid-range) /Simba Safari camp, Pumba safari lodge (budget).

Meal plan: Dinner

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Day 8: Game drive and Kazinga channel boat cruise

Rise up early and set out for morning game drive best time to catch up with the park coming alive, early mornings are best for game viewing with the early risers returning from the previous before entering their hideouts. After the game drive, return to the lodge for late breakfast and later lunch then you will proceed with afternoon boat at the Kazinga channel for more wild game viewing from which you will see lots of other water animals, different bird species along the shorelines. Dinner and evening stay at the lodge.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
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Day 9: Transfer to Kibale forest National Park

Rise up early for morning breakfast and exit the park with enroute game drive in queen Elizabeth, be on the lookout for other animals that you could have missed during the previous game drive. continue and exit the park and drive to Kibale forest national. Arriving in time for lunch, check in to the lodge and the rest of the evening at leisure.

Accommodation: Chimpanzee Forest guest house or Mountains of the moon(mid-range) or Kibale Guest Cottages(budget)

Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner

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Day 10: Chimpanzee trekking and Bigodi

wake up early and have morning breakfast then proceed to the park headquarters for morning briefing about chimpanzee trekking and after, the expert guide will lead you in to the forest to begin your search of habituated chimpanzee groups. The activity may last from 1-6 hours depending on their location plus the one hour given for the visitors to observe them, watch them play, feed, groom young ones among others.
After you will proceed to the headquarters and return to the lodge for lunch and proceed with the afternoon Bigodi wetland sanctuary where you will see different bird species, primate species including; Red-tailed monkey, Mantled guereza, Olive baboon, L’Hoest’s monkey, Galago, Potto, Black-and-white colobuses, blue monkeys. this goes on till evening, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Chimpanzee Forest guest house or Mountains of the moon(mid-range) or Kibale Guest Cottages(budget)

Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner

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Day 11: Drive to Murchison falls national park

After morning break, the driver will drive you to Murchison falls national park, passing via small towns, home steads and vast land escarpments, with enroute lunch, arriving the park late afternoon, check in to the lodge for relaxation and the rest of the evening at leisure, Dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Paraa safari lodge(luxury)/ Pakuba safari lodge(midrange)/ Parkside or Heritage safari lodge (Budget).
Meal plan: Dinner

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Day 12: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise

Embark on morning and afternoon game drives to explore the park’s diverse wildlife, including elephants, lions, giraffes, and more. In the afternoon, take a boat safari along the Nile River to observe hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species.
After the boat cruise, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, Breakfast
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Day 13: Drive back to Kampala Via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

After morning breakfast at the lodge, proceed with the brief game drive and exit the park and drive to Ziwa Rhino sanctuary home of the only remaining Rhinos in Uganda. you will do Rhino tracking, while here you also see other animals, bird species among others. Return to the where you will have your lunch and exit the park and drive back to Kampala. check in to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation:
Meal plan: Dinner

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Day 14: optional; Visit jinja source of the Nile for water Rafting or Ngamba Island for chimpanzee viewing.

After morning breakfast at the lodge, the driver will pick you up and drive you Jinja source of the Nile while you have full day water rafting at the Nile among other various activities.

Or alternatively, visit Ngamba Island Surrounded by the peaceful waters of Lake Victoria, Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary is home to 52 orphaned and rescued chimpanzees.
Accommodation
Meal plan:

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Day 15: Kampala city tour and Departure

After morning breakfast, drive back to Kampala where you do a brief city tour depending on your flight time, you will visit some of the unique attractions in the city including; the Uganda Museum, Gaddafi National Mosque, Baha’i Temple, Gorilla Bookings, Uganda Martyrs Shrine among others. you will have lunch and thereafter, the driver will drop you at the airport for your return flight. marking end of the 15 days Uganda and Rwanda safaris.

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Prices include

Bottled water
mountain gorilla trekking permits
Chimp trekking permit
English speaking guide – Park entrance fees
Meals
Accommodation etc.

Prices exclude

Tips to porters and tour guides
International flight ticket
International visa
Insurance
Laundry
Etc.