15 Days Uganda and Rwanda Safari : You will have the opportunity to explore a variety of interesting sights and destinations during your Uganda vacation when you go on a safari that lasts 15 days and includes both Uganda and Rwanda. This will be the most unforgettable vacation you have ever been on. You will have the chance to participate in a number of activities like game drives, during which you will see a variety of wildlife in the various parks such as Murchison falls national park and kidepo valley national park, while also gaining an understanding of the behavior of wild animals in their natural environments, such as how they feed and interact with one another. The safari will provide you with a new opportunity to have amazing experiences, as you will have the chance to engage with the wildlife while visiting a number of wildlife sites such as national You will also have the opportunity to travel to Rwanda, known as the “land of a thousand hills,” where you will have the chance to take part in a safari. This safari will include a variety of activities, including hiking the Virunga Mountains, viewing gorillas in their natural habitat, and viewing golden monkeys in their natural habitat, among other activities.
Highlights of your 15 Days Uganda and Rwanda Safari
Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe
Day2: Ngamba Island
Day 3: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino sanctuary
Day 4: Morning game drive and afternoon launch cruise
Day 5: Transfer back to Kampala
Day 6: Chimpanzee Habituation Experience
Day 7: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 8: Game drive evening boat safari
Day 9: Gorilla Trekking Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 10: Batwa trail experience and departure
Day 11: Gorilla Tracking Uganda
Day 12: Dian Fossey Trekking
Day 13: Golden monkey trekking
Day 14: Mount Bisoke Hike
Day 15: Departure
Detailed itinerary for your safari
Day 1: Arrival and Pickup
On day one of your 10 day Uganda and Rwanda safari, upon arriving at the Entebbe International Airport, you will be welcomed by a representative of our Company who will welcome you to the gem of Africa, Uganda. Your safari will begin in Entebbe and continue via Rwanda. He will provide you with an orientation session for your safari and will go over the guidelines that you need to follow in order to have a great experience in the various nations as you participate in the various activities. Following the briefing session, you will be taken back to your hotel for some refreshments, time to unwind, and a place to rest for the night. Alternately, depending on the time you arrive in the country, if you have time to participate in a number of activities, you will be transferred to the Botanical gardens or the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre where you will get to see a number of wildlife animals such as the lions, elephants, and other attractions in the center. If you do not have time to participate in a number of activities, you will be driven back to your hotel. After the incredible adventure, make your way back to the hotel for supper and an overnight stay there.
Day 2: Ngamba Island
Ngamba Island: On day two of your 10 day Uganda and Rwanda safari, after an early morning breakfast at your hotel, you will be picked up by your tour guide for the safari who will transfer you to Ngamba Island where you will visit the Ngamba Chimpanzee sanctuary the only chimpanzee sanctuary in Uganda that was established by Dr. Jane Goodall a good friend to Dian Fossey who ensured the conservation of the mountain gorillas in volcanoes national park. Ngamba Island is In the sanctuary, you will get the opportunity to visit a variety of attractions, one of which is the monkeys. These primates will provide you with the chance to gain an understanding of how the primates co-exist as well as their feeding habits and other fascinating aspects of their lives. During your time on the island, you will have the opportunity to view a number of different types of birds, as well as amphibians, reptiles, and other animals that are housed in the sanctuary. Additional attractions on the island include: After that, you will be transferred to Kampala city, where you will have lunch, and after that, you will participate in the Kampala city tour, during which you will visit a number of sites, such as the Kasubi royal tombs, Idi Amin torture chambers, Fort Lugard, Nakasero market, where you will have the opportunity to understand how the Ugandans carry out their activities, and where you will also get the opportunity to purchase a number of fruits and fabrics, making the safari memorable. At the conclusion of your safari, you will be transferred back to your hotel, where you may rest, eat, and remain for the night.
Day 3: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino sanctuary.
Travel to Murchison Falls: On day one of your 15 days in Uganda, after a hearty breakfast at your accommodation in the early morning, your guide will come for you and transfer you to tour Murchison falls national park, which is Uganda’s biggest National Park. On the way to the park, you will make a stop at the Ziwa rhino sanctuary, which is the only rhino sanctuary in Uganda. Here, you will have incredible experiences watching endangered rhino species, various monkey species such as the black-and-white colobus monkey, the Mona monkey, and many others, as well as crocodiles, hippos, antelopes, and many other animals. After spending some time in the sanctuary, you will head to the village of Masindi for lunch before continuing on to the park. After arriving at the park, you will take part in a hike to the top of the falls, which is a very memorable experience. During this hike, you will get to see water thundering and rapids on a high speed as they fall over a gorge. This is a beautiful experience during which you will get exceptional views of the park from an aerial view. After that, you will be transferred to your hotel, where you may unwind, have some free time, and spent the night.
Day 4: Morning game drive and afternoon launch cruise
Morning game drive: On day four of your 15 Days Uganda Safari and Rwanda Safari, after an early morning breakfast, your guide will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the northern bank of the river Nile, where you will participate in the morning game drive. You will then have the opportunity to see a variety of wild animals. During the morning game drives, you will witness the park coming to life with a number of early risers flooding the plains to catch an early morning bite for the day. Among the different animal species that can be seen during memorable safaris include: elephants, Rothschild giraffes, buffaloes, lions, Hartebeest, Uganda kobs, Oribi, bushbucks, topis, and waterbucks, among other animal species. After the wildlife drives in the morning, you will return to your hotel for a meal of refreshments, and in the evening, you will take part in an evening launch cruise on Lake Albert.
Afternoon launch cruise: After lunch, your guide will transfer you to the park to participate in the afternoon launch cruise, which will offer amazing experiences during your safaris in the park, you will get to see the amazing views of the bottom of the falls where you will see a number of water birds like the African kingfisher, the cormorants, spoonbills, the bee-eaters along the river banks, you will also see a number of wild animals like crocodiles, hippos, You will make your way back to the hotel for some rest, supper, and overnight accommodations.
Day 5: Transfer to Kibale National Park
Transfer to Kibale: On day 5 of your 15-day Uganda and Rwanda Safari, after an early morning breakfast at your hotel, your guide will pick you up and transfer you to Kibale national park. Along the way, you will have memorable and rewarding experiences watching how Ugandans carry out their activities along the roadsides, you will have amazing views of the tea and coffee plantations, and you will continue with your long but rewarding journey to Kibale national park in fort portal, where you will be staying for the remainder of your As soon as you arrive at the park, you will be transferred to your hotel where you will have some refreshments, dinner, and a place to stay the night while you wait for the activities of the following day.
Day 6: Chimpanzee Habituation Experience
Chimpanzee Habituation Experience: On day 6 of your 15-day Uganda and Rwanda safari, after an early morning breakfast at your hotel with your packed lunch, you will be picked up by your safari guide who will transfer you to Kibale national park where you will carry out chimpanzee habituation, which takes a full day. During this experience, you will be able to feed, pet, and interact with the chimpanzees. You will have amazing experiences during chimpanzee habituation, during which you will participate in taming and training the chimpanzees to be accustomed to human presence as you get to understand more about the primates for rewarding experiences in the park, such as their feeding patterns and their co-existence with one another. During this time, you will also have the opportunity to learn more about the primates, which will provide you with more opportunities for rewarding experiences. During the course of the excursion, you will have the opportunity to view a variety of fascinating sights, including, but not limited to, primates such as L’hoest’s monkey, baboons, white and black colobus monkeys, grey checked mangabey, red colobus, blue monkeys, and pottos, in addition to a number of other sights. Following the thrilling interactions with the monkeys, you will make your way back to the hotel for some refreshments, relaxation, a meal, and a bed for the night.
Day 7: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After an early morning meal at your lodge, you will be picked up by your guide and transferred to Queen Elizabeth National Park. As soon as you arrive at the park, you will make your way to the hotel to check in, where you will then have some time to relax, enjoy some entertainment, and eat lunch. In the evening, you will have the opportunity to take part in an evening game drive, during which you will see a number of animals catching their last bites for the day in the plains as they get ready to go to their resting place. Animals such as zebras, elephants, elands, antelopes Following the game drive, you will make your way back to the hotel where you will have supper and stay the night.
Day 8: Game Drive & Evening boat safari
After an early morning breakfast at your hotel on day 8 of your 15 Days Uganda and Rwanda Safari, you will be picked up by your guide and transferred to the park to participate in the morning game drive. Here, you will have the opportunity to see a number of early risers grazing in the plains, such as the antelopes, buffaloes, elands, and impalas, amongst other animal species. After that, you will be transferred to the Ishasha sector for the ultimate lion tracking experience. Here, you will have the opportunity to see tree-climbing lions, which is an absolutely mesmerizing quality that the lions in the park possess and which is quite distinct from the lions found in other parts of the world. It is claimed that lions would climb trees in order to keep an eye on possible food, like as kobs, while they are up there. Following the action-packed adventure, you will make your way back to the hotel for lunch and some well-deserved relaxation before the boat ride in the evening.
Evening boat: After your lunch, you will make your way to the park to take part in the evening boat cruise along the Kazinga channel. This will provide you with a comprehensive view of the surrounding area, as well as the opportunity to see a variety of water birds, such as shoe bill storks, flamingos, king fisher’s great cormorants, little grebes, northern lapwings, red-necked grebes, and wandering albatross There are a variety of creatures that may be seen sunbathing, including hippos, elephants, waterbucks, buffalos, and crocodiles. Other species can also be observed. Following the exciting activity, you will be transferred to the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, where you will check into your accommodation before having supper and staying the night.
Day 9: Gorilla Trekking Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Bwindi Gorilla Trekking: On the ninth day of your 15-day Uganda safari, after an early morning breakfast at your hotel with your packed lunch, your guide for you your safari will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Bwindi impenetrable national park, where you will carry out gorilla trekking in Uganda. You will participate in gorilla trekking where you will have the opportunity to track one of the many habituated Uganda families. During the activity, you will come across the various bird and primate species that will make your safari memorable. When you get to the park headquarters, you will participate in a briefing session where you will get to know the different rules and regulations to follow during gorilla trekking in Uganda. When you interact with the gorillas, you will be able to observe their behavior in the park. You will get the chance to see their feeding patterns, their coexistence with one another, and their grooming patterns, among other interesting features of the primates, as you take pictures for enjoyable and rewarding experiences. At the conclusion of your safari, you will be reunited with your driver and guide, who will then transport you back to your hotel, where you will have supper and spend the night.
Day 10: Batwa Trail experience and Transfer to Volcanoes national park
Batwa Trail experience: On day 10 of our 15-day Uganda and Rwanda Safari, after an early morning breakfast at your hotel, you will be transferred to the Batwa community and embark on the Batwa trail experience, which will give you the opportunity to know more about the forest people who depended on the forest products as they lived harmoniously with the wildlife, especially the mountain gorillas, you will also visit their communities and witness how they go about their daily lives. This experience will give you the opportunity to learn more about the
After the activity, you will begin your travel to volcanoes national park, where you will have lunch in the Kisoro area. After arriving there, you will continue on to the next destination. You will link to volcanoes national park at the Cyanika border, and then you will be transferred to your hotel for supper and overnight accommodations.
Day 11: Gorilla Trekking
Gorilla Trekking: On day 11 of your 15-day Uganda and Rwanda Safari, following an early morning meal, you will be picked up by your guide and transported to Volcanoes National Park. There, you will take part in the incredible gorilla trekking activity that takes place in the park. When you arrive at Volcanoes National Park, the first thing you will do is make your way to the park’s headquarters. There, you will participate in a briefing session about gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park. During this session, you will learn the rules and regulations that must be adhered to while gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park. During the activity, you will have the opportunity to hike the various Virunga Mountains in the park in order to access the various gorilla families. Along the way, you will get to see a number of attractions, such as the various bird species, such as the long-crested eagle, handsome Francolin archer’s ground robin, African Rwenzori, double collared sunbird, marsh harrier, and you will also get to see a number of primate species before You will return to your hotel at the conclusion of your excursion, where you will have supper and stay the night.
Day 12: Dian Fossey Trekking
After an early morning breakfast at your accommodation on day 12 of your 15 Days Uganda and Rwanda Safari, you will be transferred to the park headquarters, where you will take part in the briefing session for the excursion known as the Dian Fossey Hike. The hike can take anywhere from one to three hours, and while visitors are on their way to the Karisoke gorilla cemetery to visit Dian Fossey’s grave, they will have the opportunity to see a variety of plant and animal species along the way. These include birds such as the handsome francolin, Ruwenzori turaco, Ruwenzori Batis, Shelley’s crimson, Dwarf honeyguide, and Dusky crimson, as well as At the gorilla cemetery, the tour guide will tell the visitors about Dian Fossey’s research center Karisoke, which is now one of the largest gorilla research centers in the world. Next to the tombstone of Dian Fossey is the tombstone of her favorite gorilla, Digit, who was killed by poachers. When visitors reach the gorilla cemetery, the tombstones of both Dian Fossey and Digit will be visible. Following the completion of the activity, you will make your way back to the hotel for lunch and some refreshments. After that, you will make your way to the Musanze caverns for a tour, and then you will make your way back to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 13: Golden Monkey Trekking
Golden Monkey Trekking: On day 13 of your 15 Days Uganda and Rwanda Safari, after a hearty breakfast at your hotel in the early morning, you will be picked up by your guide and driven to volcanoes national park so that you may take part in golden monkey trekking. During your time spent golden monkey trekking in Rwanda, you will be subjected to a briefing after you have arrived at the park headquarters. During this session, you will learn the guidelines that must be adhered to at all times. Following the presentation, you will take part in the activity, which will require you to go up many of the park’s virunga mountains in order to reach the golden monkey trekking that have become accustomed to human interaction. During the activity, as you hike the mountains, you will see a number of bird species like, different attractions like the twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo, lake kivu, Dian Fossey’s grave among other attractions, and when you get to the primates you will observe their behavior in the park as you take pictures for rewarding experiences during your Rwanda safari. After the activity, you will head back to your hotel for lunch, and in the evening you will participate in community walks to see how people live in Rwanda After having a fruitful contact with the monkeys in Volcanoes National Park as well as having cultural experiences in Volcanoes National Park, you will make your way back to your hotel for dinner and overnight accommodations.
Day 14: Mount Bisoke Hike
After an early morning breakfast at your hotel on day 14 of your 15-day Uganda and Rwanda safari, you will be picked up by your guide for the safari, who will take you to the park as you go on the Mount Bisoke trek for an experience that will be gratifying throughout your safari. Throughout the course of your safari, you will have the chance to see a lot of fascinating sights, such as the many types of birds and primates, which will provide you with memorable experiences. After you have completed the hike, you will have lunch and then be transferred back to your hotel where you can relax, have dinner, and spend the night. When you reach the peak, you will find a stunning crater lake that is perfect for photography, and you will see a number of herbivores such as elands, bushbucks, and forest elephants, among other things.
Day 15: Departure
After having breakfast very early in the morning on day 15 of your 15-day safari in Uganda and Rwanda, you will depart with a tour of Kigali City. After the activity, you will be transferred to Kigali city for lunch, and after lunch, your guide will take you to a spot in Kigali city or the Kigali international airport of your choosing. Alternately, depending on the time of your departure, you will participate in a city tour of Kigali, during which you will visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial Museum, where you will learn more about the difficult time that Rwandans went through during the massacre of the Tutsis by the Hutu; Kimironko market, the largest market in Rwanda, where you will get the opportunity to purchase a number of items, including a number of African fabrics, as you get the chance to interact with At the conclusion of your safari, you will either be dropped off at the Kigali International Airport or at a place of your choosing inside the city of Kigali.
End of the 15 days Uganda and Rwanda safari
Trip inclusions
All activities on the itinerary
all accommodation as per itinerary
4X4 safari vehicle, Fuel
Pick up and Drop off at Entebbe
Full-time English speaking driver/ guide
Bottled mineral water while on safari
15 Days Uganda and Rwanda Safari Exclusions
Tips
Visa fees
Air tickets
Personal expenses
Other expenses
All items of personal nature like laundry, phone calls, beer