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15 Days Rwanda Uganda Safari

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Participate in this guided 15-day Ugandan safari with Silverback gorillas in Rwanda. On this 15-day Uganda-Rwanda Safari, you’ll get to see and do everything there is to see. The 15-day safari takes you to some of the popular National parks and tourism destinations in the two countries. Among the parks to visit are Murchison Falls National Park, Nyungwe Forest National Park, Volcanoes National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kibale Forest, and others. You will participate in a variety of travel experiences, including golden monkey trekking, chimpanzee trekking, the Dian Fossey Hike, a canopy walk, game viewing, mountain gorilla trekking, boat cruising, and community tours. This 15 Days Rwanda Uganda Safari Tour starts from Rwanda and Ends in Uganda. This is one of the best ways to see everything that Uganda and Rwanda have to offer tourists.

Tour Itinerary – 15 Days Rwanda Uganda Safari

Day 1: Pick Up and transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park

Our expert tour guide will pick you up from your hotel or airport and take you on a city tour of Kigali. Some of the places to see include the first house, the national museum, and the genocide memorial museum. After this excursion, have lunch and then drive to Nyungwe, where you will spend the night at the Nyungwe Topview Hotel (mid-range), the Nyungwe Forest Lodge (luxury), or the Gisekura Guest House (budget).

Day 2: Chimpanzee trekking or Canopy walk in Nyungwe

racking of chimpanzees in Nyungwe After your breakfast, you will transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park for briefing and then chimpanzee trekking in the forest. Please be aware that the chimpanzees in Nyungwe Forest National Park are semi-habituated, so if you want to see them, you’ll need to get up early. You can also take the daring canopy walk, which takes you from one end of the forest to the other while you observe birds and other primates. Return to the lodge for an overnight stay at the Nyungwe Topview Hotel (midrange), Nyungwe Forest Lodge (luxury), or Gisekura Guest House (budget).

Day 3: Transfer to Volcanoes National park

Prepare for your early morning transfer to Volcanoes National Park by eating breakfast. The park is in the province of Musanze. Dinner and a night’s stay at the Mountain Gorilla View Lodge (Luxury), La Palme Hotel (Deluxe), or Muhabura Guest House (Budget) are included.

Day 4: Gorilla trekking – Ibyiwacu Cultural Tour.

Start your day with a hearty breakfast and a briefing at the park headquarters by 7:30 a.m. before embarking on the unforgettable forest adventure. By 2:00 p.m., you will be back. After having lunch or refreshments at the hotel, head to Ib’iwachu Cultural Village to immerse yourself in traditional Kinyarwanda culture. (Budget) Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, La Palme Hotel, and Muhabura Guest House.

Day 5: Golden Monkey Tracking or Dian Fossey Hike – Transfer to Lake Kivu.

After having breakfast at your hotel, you’ll head to the Kinigi park head. By 8:30 a.m., you’ll be at the park headquarters, where you’ll park your lunch and get a briefing before starting your unforgettable forest adventure. You will be back by 2:00 p.m. or so. The Dian Fossey tomb can be reached on foot by visitors. After having lunch and refreshments at your hotel, you’ll head to Lake Kivu to unwind on the lake’s shores. Dinner and a night’s stay are at the Lake Kivu Serena (Luxury) hotel, Palm Gardens (Deluxe), and Paradise Malahide (Budget).

Day 6: Boat Ride & Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

After breakfast in the morning, you’ll take a boat ride along Lake Kivu to see the tiny island in the lake. Rwanda’s largest freshwater lake is Lake Kivu. Later, take a quick lunch before setting out for Uganda via the Chanika border. Dinner and a stay at Birdnest/Bunyonyi Resort are included.

Day 7: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

You will have breakfast early in the morning and depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park by 7:30 a.m. You’ll drive through the Ishasha sector, where you might catch a glimpse of tree-climbing lions. Continue on to the Queen Elizabeth National Park, arriving in time for lunch at the Mweya Safari Lodge early enough. You will take a boat cruise along the Kazinga channel at 4 p.m. after lunch, where you will see numerous bird species as well as crocodiles, hippos, buffalo, elephants, and other animals. Take a boat ride to the lodge, where you’ll have dinner, refreshment, and a place to stay the night at Mweya Safari Lodge (Luxury), Ihamba Lodge (Deluxe), or Kingfisher Lodge (Budget).

Day 8: Morning game drives and transfer to Kibale National Park

You will go on game drives in the morning, where you will see animals like lions, bushbucks, elephants, water hogs, and other species. After a late breakfast at the hotel, return there and unwind by the pool while you wait for lunch. After lunch, travel to Kibale national park, which is home to more than 13 species of primates. Ndali Lodge (Luxury), Mountain’s of the Moon Hotel (Deluxe), and Chimps Nest Lodge (Budget) serve dinner and stay the night.

Day 9: Chimpanzee tracking and afternoon nature walk in Bigodi wetland sanctuary

Breakfast early in the morning, then head to Kibale forest National Park for chimpanzee tracking, where you’ll stay until midday. Lunch will be served at Chimps Nest Lodge, and in the afternoon, you’ll take a nature walk through the Bigodi wetland sanctuary, where you’ll see a wide range of animals and birds. Later, you drive back to Fort Portal, where you can visit the “Amabeere Ganyina Mwiru” and the king’s palace if you’re still awake and alert. Dinner and staying the night (Day 4).

Day 10: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

Have an early breakfast at the hotel and pick up by our company tour guide – hit the road to Masindi where the magnificent Murchison Falls Park is situated, en-route visit to Zziwa Rhino sanctuary and lunch in Masindi town. Dinner and overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge / Murchison River lodge / Red chili Rest Camp.

Day 11: Game drive and Fantastic boat cruise

Start your day with a cup of coffee or tea and a game drive in the morning to look for early risers and predators returning to their hideouts. Expect to meet a variety of animals on this game drive, including African lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, and giraffes. As we wait for lunch, return to the lodge for a late breakfast. Take a wonderful launch cruise to the bottom of Murchison Falls in the afternoon. Over 450 species of birds call Murchison Falls home, as do enormous crocodiles, hippos, and elephants basking on the shores. Stay the night at Red Chili Camp, Paraa Lodge, or Murchison Lodge.

Day 12: Kaniyo Pabidi Chimpanzee tracking – Kampala

After breakfast, go to the Kaniyo Pabidi forest reserve to track chimpanzees. Because the chimps’ calls can be heard throughout the forest, it’s a great experience to approach these animals and observe them in their natural environment. After that, you’ll take a return trip to Kampala, where you’ll have dinner and spend the night at the Serena Hotel (Luxury), Cassia Lodge (Deluxe), or Landmark View Hotel (Budget).

Day 13: Transfer to Jinja – Source of the Nile

After having breakfast at your hotel, head to Jinja to see where the Nile comes from. Expect to stop in Jinja town and the Mabira forest reserve along the way. Go water rafting and experience the rush of adrenaline. Dinner and a night in bed.

Day 14: Transfer to Kampala for a city tour

If your flight leaves in the evening, you will take a morning city tour of Kampala. On this tour, you will visit the National Museum, a Bahai temple, the Gadafhi Mosque, local markets, Kasubi tombs, and the Namugongo Shrines, where Ugandan martyrs were killed for refusing to denounce their Christian faith. Dinner and the night away.

Day 15: Departure

You will be taken to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight after breakfast, depending on the details of your flight.

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Be part of this guided 15 Days Rwanda Uganda Safari with Silverback Gorilla Tour.  Explore and enjoy the gem in Rwanda and Uganda on this combined 15 Days Rwanda Uganda  Safari.  The 15-day safari takes you to some of the popular National parks and tourism destinations in the two countries. The parks to visit include Nyungwe Forest National park, Volcanoes National park, Queen Elizabeth National park, Kibale Forest and Murchison Falls National park among others. You will take part in various travel experiences such as  Chimpanzee trekking,  golden monkey trekking, Dian Fossey Hike , canopy walk, game viewing, mountain gorilla trekking, boat cruising and community tours among others. This 15 Days Rwanda Uganda Safari Tour starts from Rwanda and Ends in Uganda. This is one of the best tour choices showcasing all that Uganda and Rwanda offer tourists. Tour Itinerary – 15 Days Rwanda Uganda Safari Day 1: Pick Up and transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park Pick up from your hotel or airport by our professional tour guide who will take you for a city excursion in Kigali Places to visit include the genocide memorial museum, the first house, the national museum, among others. After this excursion, have lunch and later drive to Nyungwe for your overnight at Nyungwe forest lodge (luxury) Nyungwe Topview Hotel (Mid-range), Gisekura guest house (Budget) Day 2: Chimpanzee trekking or Canopy walk in Nyungwe Chimpanzee Tracking in Nyungwe[/caption] After your breakfast, you will transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park for briefing and then chimpanzee trekking in the forest. Please note that chimpanzees in Nyungwe Forest National Park are semi-habituated and as such, you will be required to wake up early for you to have chances of spotting them. You can as well go for the adventurous canopy walk, which involves walking from one end of the forest to another, viewing bird, and other species of primates. Return to the lodge for overnight at Nyungwe Forest Lodge (luxury) Nyungwe Topview Hotel (Mid-range), Gisekura Guest House (Budget) Day 3: Transfer to Volcanoes National park Have an early breakfast and be ready to transfer to Volcanoes national park. The park is situated in Musanze province. Dinner and overnight at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge (Luxury)/La Palme Hotel (Deluxe)/Muhabura guest house (Budget). Day 4: Gorilla trekking – Ibyiwacu Cultural Tour. Have your early morning breakfast and head to the park headquarters by 7:30 am with parked lunch for briefing before you embark on the memorable adventure in the forest. You will be back by midday-2:00 pm. Have refreshments at hotel/lunch and later set off for Ib’iwachu Cultural Village – get drawn into the authentic Kinyarwanda cultural practices. Mountain Gorilla View Lodge (Luxury)/La Palme Hotel (Deluxe)/Muhabura guest house (Budget). Day 5: Golden Monkey Tracking or Dian Fossey Hike – Transfer to Lake Kivu. Have breakfast at your hotel and head to Kinigi park head, you will go to the park headquarters by 8:30 am with parked lunch for briefing before you embark on the memorable adventure in the forest. You will be back by midday- 2:00 pm. Visitors can opt to hike to the Dian Fossey tomb. Return to your hotel for lunch and refreshments and set off for Lake Kivu where you will relax along the lake shores. Dinner and overnight at Lake Kivu Serena hotel (Luxury)/ Palm gardens resort (Deluxe)/ Paradise Malahide (Budget). Day 6: Boat Ride & Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi Morning breakfast, you will go on a boat ride along Lake Kivu where you will explore the small island on the lake. Lake Kivu is the largest freshwater lake in Rwanda. Later have an early lunch and set off for Uganda, crossing via the Chanika border. Dinner and overnight at Birdnest/ Bunyonyi Resort. Day 7: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park Early morning, you will have your breakfast and set off to Queen Elizabeth National Park by 7:30 am. You will drive via the Ishasha sector with an opportunity to see tree-climbing lions. Continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park reaching early enough for lunch at Mweya Safari Lodge. After lunch, you will enjoy a boat cruise at 4 pm along the Kazinga channel where you will see lots of bird species, crocodiles, hippos, buffalos, and elephants among others. Embark to the lodge for refreshment, dinner, and overnight stay at Mweya Safari Lodge (Luxury)/Ihamba Lodge (Deluxe)/Kingfisher Lodge (Budget). Day 8: Morning game drives and transfer to Kibale National Park In the morning, you will go for game drives, where you will see games like lions, bushbucks, antelopes, elephants, water hogs among others. Go back to the hotel for a late breakfast, and relax at the poolside as you wait for your lunch. After lunch, set off to Kibale national park, home of over 13 primate species. Dinner and overnight at Ndali Lodge (Luxury)/Mountains of the moon hotel (Deluxe)/Chimps nest lodge (Budget). Day 9: Chimpanzee tracking and afternoon nature walk in Bigodi wetland sanctuary Early morning breakfast and head out for chimpanzee tracking in Kibale forest National Park, where you will stay until mid-day. You will have lunch at Chimps nest lodge and in the afternoon, go for a nature walk in the Bigodi wetland sanctuary, where you will encounter a variety of birds and animals. You later drive back to Fort Portal, and if still early and strong, you may visit the “Amabeere Ganyina Mwiru” and the king’s palace. Dinner and overnight stay (Day 4). Day 10: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park Have an early breakfast at the hotel and pick up by our company tour guide – hit the road to Masindi where the magnificent Murchison Falls Park is situated, en-route visit to Zziwa Rhino sanctuary and lunch in Masindi town. Dinner and overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge / Murchison River lodge / Red chili Rest Camp. Day 11: Game drive and Fantastic boat cruise Wake up early for a cup of coffee/tea and embark on a morning game drive in search of early raisers as well as predators returning to their hideouts. During this game drive, expect an encounter with the African lions, Leopards, Elephants, Buffaloes, Antelopes, and Giraffes among others. Return to the lodge for late breakfast as we wait for lunch. In the afternoon have a fantastic launch cruise to the bottom of Murchison Falls. Murchison falls is a birders paradise with over 450 species, huge crocodiles, Hippos, and Elephants basking on the shores. Overnight at Paraa Lodge /Murchison Lodge or Red chili camp. Day 12: Kaniyo Pabidi Chimpanzee tracking – Kampala Go for Chimpanzee tracking at Kaniyo Pabidi forest reserve after breakfast. The sounds of the chimps carry through the forest, so approaching and watching these creatures in their natural habitat is a fantastic wildlife viewing experience. After, you will transfer back to Kampala reaching in the evening for dinner and overnight at Serena Hotel (Luxury)/Cassia Lodge (Deluxe)/Landmark view Hotel (Budget). Day 13: Transfer to Jinja – Source of the Nile Breakfast at your hotel and set off for Jinja to visit the source of the river Nile. En route expect to visit Mabira forest reserve and Jinja town. Experience the adrenaline activity of water rafting. Dinner and overnight Day 14: Transfer to Kampala for a city tour In case your departure flight is in the evening, you will have a morning city tour around Kampala, where you will visit the Namugongo Shrines, where the Uganda martyrs were burnt alive for refusing to denounce their Christian faith, the National Museum, Bahai temple, Gadafhi Mosque, the local markets, Kasubi tombs among others. Dinner and overnight Day 15: Departure After your breakfast and depending on your flight details, you will be transferred to Entebbe International Airport for your flight out. End of the 15 Days Rwanda Uganda Safari