10 Days Safari, Gorilla, Chimpanzee And Golden Monkey Trekking
Uganda And Rwanda
Overview
This 10 Days Rwanda Uganda Safari Holiday involves seeing the best that Uganda and Rwanda has to offer. The tour starts in Rwanda or Uganda and involves several activities in the two countries among which include, chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest National park, Double Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest National Park in Uganda and The Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. The tour also includes game drives at Queen Elizabeth National Park, Golden Monkey Tracking, Kigali City Tour, cultural visits to the Ibyi’iwacu and Batwa pygmies. We believe this tour package will leave clients greatly impressed and the activities memorable. If you have only 10 days, you better combine the two countries.
Tour Summary
- You Will Visit Uganda And Rwanda, Entebe, Kibale Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park , Kazinga Channel, The Ishasha Sector, Bwindi National Park, Lake Bunyonyi, Volcanoes National Park, Lake Burera and Ruhondo, Volcanoes National Park And Kigali
- This Tour Is For 10 Days 9 Nights
- Gorilla Trekking Included
- Chimpanzee Trekking Included
- Golden Monkey Trekking Included
- Game Drives Included
- Boat Cruise Included
- City Tour And Cultural Visits Included
- Transport In A 4x4 Safari Vehicle Included
- Full time Guide Included
- All Park Entry Fees Included
- Gorilla, Golden Monkey And Chimpanzee Permits Included
- 9 Nights Accommodation Included
- All Meals Included
- Drinking Water While On Safari Included
- You Will Be Picked Up And Dropped Off
Things to Consider
This Operator Can Book Your International Flights
Accommodation Before And After The Tour Can Be Arranged For An Extra Cost.
Can Depart Any Day
Can Be Custom Made
Private Tour with Private Vehicle
Suitable for Solo Travellers
Activities And Transportation
Game Drives
Ground Transport In A 4x4 Jeep
A Transfer From And Back To Residence, Hotel or Airport Is Included
City Tour
Museum And Cultural Visits
Evening Camp Fires
Nature Walks
Sun downers With Specialized Food Menus
Bush Breakfast
Bush Dinner
Boat Cruise
Golden Monkey Trekking
Gorilla Trekking
Chimpanzee Trecking
Accommodation And Meals
Day
Accommodation
Meals
1
Choice
Lunch And Dinner Included
2 - 9
Choice
All Meals Included
10
End Of Tour
Breakfast And Lunch Included
Single And Double Beds
Hot Showers
Restaurant
Fully Stocked Bar
Swimming Pool
WI-FI
Souvenir Shop
Spa
Full Length Bath Tub
Rates
Important to know
All Rates Are Per Person Sharing A Double and triple room. For Single Occupied Rooms Surcharges Will Apply.
Comprehensive Medical Insurance Including Emergency Air Evacuation Available. Please Contact us
Rates
Number Of People
Budget
Mid Range
Luxurious
Solo
$8,400
$11,250
$12,700
2
$6,180
$7,750
$8,509
3
$5,870
$7,800
$8,800
4
$5,400
$6,950
$7,680
5
$5,370
$7,150
$8,020
6
$5,130
$6,670
$7,400
  Included
- Accommodation
- Transport in a 4×4 jeep
- All meals
- Park entrance fees
- Game Drives
- Gorilla permits
- Golden monkey permit
- Gorilla permit
- Chimpanzee permit
- Chimpanzee, Gorilla And Golden Monkey Tracking
- Kigali City Tour
- Boat cruise in Rwanda
- Drinking water on safari
- Experienced driver guide,
- Airport pick up and drop
- All taxesÂ
   Excluded
- Air fares
- Visa and international flightsÂ
- Any drinks
- Tips
- Travel insurance and any items of a personal nature
- Optional activities and excursions
The Children
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Day By Day Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer From Entebe to Kibale Forest National Park
Entebe Airport – Kibale Forest:
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Arrive at Entebe International Airport, meet and greet and get transferred to Kibale National Park with a lunch stopover in Fort Portal Town. This park is a Primatologist’s treasure with a population of more than 1000 Chimpanzees.
 Kibale Forest is a wonderful place to experience the extra ordinary diversity of life in a tropical rainforest. Along the way, enjoy seeing the beautiful countryside of Uganda. Check out the long horned ankole cattle along the road. You should reach early enough so that you have a long rest as you prepare for Chimpanzee tracking the next day.
Dinner and overnight stay full board basis.
Accommodation Options
Luxury Accommodation: primate lodge
Midrange Accommodations:Â kyaninga lodge
Budget Accommodation:Â rweteera safari pack
Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest – Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Chimp Tracking: 3 – 5 HRS
Kibale Forest – Queen Elizabeth: 2 -3 HRS
Meal Plan: Full Board
Wake up early and take a quick cup of coffee before heading to the Kibale Forest National Park headquarters for briefing by the head guide about what to expect from your chimpanzee tracking adventure.
Chimpanzee trekking usually takes 3-5 hours after which you will return to your Lodge to take lunch and have rest. Our guide will then transfer you to Queen Elizabeth National Park in the evening. The journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park takes 2 hours. Dinner and overnight stay on full board basis.
Accommodation Options
Luxury Accommodation: mweya safari lodge
Midrange Accommodation: park view hotel
Budget Accommodation:Â Engiri game lodge
Day 3: Morning Game Drive & Boat Cruise at The Kazinga Channel
Game Drive: Half Day
Boat Cruise: 2 hrs
Meal Plan: Full Board
You will set off early with your packed breakfast from the hotel for an early morning game drive to spot the early rising wildlife that include predators and other nocturnal mammals as they retreat to their dens.
You will spot buffaloes, hippos, leopard, lions as well as early morning resident and migratory birds. Once you are done with the game drive, head back to the hotel for lunch and rest. After the rest, our guide will transfer you to the Kazinga Channel for a boat cruise. The Channel is collection point for most of the park animals and is one of the best spots to see wildlife in Africa. It is also one of the best places to go for bird watching in Africa. Dinner and stay overnight on full board basis.
Accommodation Options
Luxury Accommodation: mweya safari lodge
Midrange Accommodation: park view hotel
Budget Accommodation:Â Engiri game lodge
Day 4: Second Game Drive to The Ishasha Sector – Transfer to Bwindi National Park
Game Drive: 2-3 hrs
Meal Plan: Full Board
After yesterday’s wildlife viewing, you should be ready for another final game drive in the great Queen Elizabeth National Park. This time you will go to the Ishasha Sector which is famous around the world for Tree Climbing Lions.
 After enough of the game drive, you will head for Bwindi impenetrable forest with lunch taken en-route. You should arrive at Bwindi impenetrable forest late evening in time for an early rest and ready for gorilla trekking the next day. Dinner and stay overnight on full Accommodation Options
Luxury Accommodation: nkuringo bwindi gorilla lodge
Midrange Accommodation: ichumbi game lodge
Budget Accommodation:Â rushaga gorilla camp
Day 5: Gorilla Tracking in Uganda – Visiting the Batwa Pygmies
Gorilla Tracking: 3 – 5 HRS
Batwa Pygmies: 3 hrs
Meal Plan: Full Board
Wake up very early and take breakfast after-which head to the park for briefing on gorilla tracking. Briefing for gorilla trekking takes place at 7:00 am and is conducted by the head park guide.
 It is a compulsory to attend gorilla tracking briefly which is designed to share with you relevant information that will guide you throughout the activity. It is also during the briefing that you will get to choose which gorilla family to track. You will have a choice of 11 habituated gorilla families found in Bwindi impenetrable forest.
Gorilla Trekking is challenging and involves moving deep into the forest where you will pass through thick bushy shrubs, steep areas and muddy ground. However, you will be rewarded with one hour of gorilla watching which is one of the best wildlife experiences. Listen to instructions from the guides while with the gorillas.
 After your one hour watching gorillas is done, you should head to the starting point to meet your guide who will take you back to hotel for lunch and rest. In the evening head out for a visit to the Batwa pygmy community. The Batwa are the original inhabitants of the Bwindi impenetrable forest but have been relocated away from the park to gazette it for mountain gorilla conservation. Dinner and accommodation on full board basis.
Accommodation Options
Luxury Accommodation: nkuringo bwindi gorilla lodge
Midrange Accommodation: ichumbi game lodge
Budget Accommodation:Â rushaga gorilla camp
Day 6: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi – Relaxation, Boat ride and visit to the Lake islands
Meal Plan: Full Board
You will wake up early to a beautiful breakfast and be ready for a transfer to lake Bunyonyi. This is one of the most beautiful places in Uganda, with a beautiful lake and a collection of so many bird species – A must visit Uganda destination! Once you arrive, you will visit Lake Bunyonyi and have a boat-ride in the evening along the lake. Dinner and stay overnight on full board basis.
Accommodation Options
Luxury Accommodation: arcadia lodges Lake Bunyonyi
Midrange Accommodation: Lake Bunyonyi eco resort
Budget Accommodation:Â bunyonyi safaris resort
Day 7: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Lake Bunyonyi – Volcanoes Park:
Meal Plan: Full Board
you will wake up and take a beautiful breakfast and be ready to hit the road. You will cross to Rwanda and take lunch en-route. Enjoy the amazing countryside and landscape of both Uganda and Rwanda during your journey – Take photos and ask for short stops if something catches your attention.
You will notice that most of the locals live a modest life but always happy especially the children along the way. You should reach in time to have an early rest and ready for gorilla trekking the next day. Dinner and accommodation based on full board basis.
Accommodation options
Luxury Accommodation:Â five volcanoes B hotel
Midrange Accommodation:Â la Palme hotel
Budget Accommodation:Â kinigi guest house
Day 8: Visit Rwanda Gorillas – Iby’iwacu Cultural Village Tour
Gorilla Trekking: 3-5 hrs
Cultural Village: 2 hrs
Meal Plan: Full Board
Briefing for gorilla trekking takes place at 7:00 am by a head park guide at the park headquarters. You will be given an opportunity to select form 10 gorilla families during a Rwanda gorilla safari. Porters are available for hire should you need one. Once you are done with briefing, you can then head to the forest for gorilla tracking.
Gorilla trekking in Rwanda like anywhere else can be challenging but the experience of watching mountain gorillas in the wild is indescribable. You will always remember the time you spent with the gorilla family. Always stay calm and do not make sudden movements.
 Once you finish the activity, head back to the starting point to meet the guide who will drive you back to the lodge for lunch and a rest. In the evening, prepare to visit the Iby’iwacu cultural village near the Volcanoes national park. Dinner and accommodation based on full board basis.
Accommodation options
Luxury Accommodation:Â five volcanoes B hotel
Midrange Accommodation:Â la Palme hotel
Budget Accommodation:Â kinigi guest house
Day 8: Visit Rwanda Gorillas – Iby’iwacu Cultural Village Tour
Gorilla Trekking: 3-5 hrs
Cultural Village: 2 hrs
Meal Plan: Full Board
Briefing for gorilla trekking takes place at 7:00 am by a head park guide at the park headquarters. You will be given an opportunity to select form 10 gorilla families during a Rwanda gorilla safari. Porters are available for hire should you need one. Once you are done with briefing, you can then head to the forest for gorilla tracking.
Gorilla trekking in Rwanda like anywhere else can be challenging but the experience of watching mountain gorillas in the wild is indescribable. You will always remember the time you spent with the gorilla family. Always stay calm and do not make sudden movements.
 Once you finish the activity, head back to the starting point to meet the guide who will drive you back to the lodge for lunch and a rest. In the evening, prepare to visit the Iby’iwacu cultural village near the Volcanoes national park. Dinner and accommodation based on full board basis.
Accommodation options
Luxury Accommodation:Â five volcanoes B hotel
Midrange Accommodation:Â la Palme hotel
Budget Accommodation:Â kinigi guest house
Day 9: Golden Monkey Tracking  – Visiting Lake Burera and Ruhondo
Monkey Tracking:3hrs
Twin Lake Tour: 1-2hrs
Meal Plan: Full Board
After early morning breakfast, you will set off to the Volcanoes National Park offices for briefing on Golden Monkey Tracking in Rwanda. Hire a porter if you wish and go out in search of the cute golden monkeys. You will eventually spot them on tree tops and branches with some coming down to feed on the ground.
 Once done tracking the golden monkeys, you should go back to the lodge for lunch and rest. Later in the evening, your guide will take you to visit the twin Lakes Ruhondo and Burera.
Dinner and stay overnight on full board basis.
Day 10: Transfer to Airport with City Tour Enroute.
Volcanoes – Kigali:
Kigali City Tour: 4 hrs
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
In the morning after breakfast we will drive you to Kigali, the Capital of Rwanda. After briefing you about the tour, you will start by touring the city of Kigali. You will go to visit the Gisozi genocide war memorial site to learn about the 1994 Rwandan genocide which led to the death of over 500,000 Rwandans. After learning about this sad episode in Rwanda’s history, you will visit the Kings palace and the local markets to buy some souvenirs. After the tour we drive you to Airport to catch your flight. End of tour
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