14 days Uganda Rwanda Gorilla trekking, Chimpanzee Tracking, & Wildlife Safari
The 14-day Uganda-Rwanda Primates & Wildlife Safari features Gorilla trekking, wildlife game drives, tracking chimpanzees and golden monkeys, and boat cruises.
This 14 day Uganda & Rwanda Primates & Wildlife safari explores Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Volcanoes National Park, and Akagera National Park.
Highlight Of 14 Days Uganda Rwanda Gorilla trekking, Chimps, Golden Monkeys & Wildlife Safari
Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe Airport and transfer to Kampala
Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
Day 3: Game drives and afternoon boat expedition
Day 4: Transition to Kibale Forest National Park
Day 5: Chimpanzee trekking and a nature excursion
Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 7: Safari excursion and aquatic voyage
Day 8: Safari excursion and transportation to Bwindi National Park
Day 9: Gorilla Trekking Expedition
Day 10: Transition to Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda
Day 11: Tracking golden monkeys and transportation to Kigali
Day 12: Transfer to Akagera National Park and embark on a boat cruise
Day 13: Comprehensive game drives in Akagera National Park
Day 14: Return to Kigali for departure
Detailed Itinerary for a 14-Day Uganda & Rwanda Gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, golden monkey tracking
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Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe Airport – transfer to Kampala.
Upon your arrival, our professional guide will receive you and transport you from Entebbe International Airport to your chosen accommodation in Kampala. Evening meal and overnight accommodation at Le Petit Village (luxury), Cassia Lodge (deluxe), or Savannah Suites (budget).
Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park.
Following breakfast, you will be driven to Murchison Falls National Park, where you will have lunch along the way. A visit to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking is exceptionally gratifying. The driving to the top of Murchison Falls , which takes around two hours, will be the day’s most memorable experience.
One of the wonders of the world is the amazing sight and sound of the Nile pouring through a little gorge.
Evening meal and overnight accommodation at Kabalega Wilderness Lodge (luxury), Pakuba Safari Lodge (deluxe), or Red Chilli Camp (cheap).
Day 3: Game drive and afternoon boat cruise.
Awaken for an early morning game drive, expecting to observe a diverse array of wildlife, including buffalo, elephants, lions, and several antelope species. Return to your resort later for breakfast and lunch. In the afternoon, take a boat ride to the base of the falls to get a closer look at crocodiles, hippos, and other migrating birds along the Albert Nile’s banks. Go back to the lodge in the evening to spend the night.
Day 4: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park.
In the morning, proceed to Kibale Forest National Park with a leisurely drive through the lush countryside, appreciating the vistas of agricultural plantations and the rift valley escarpment. Overnight at Chimpanzee Guest house (budget)/ Turacco Tree tops (deluxe)/ Crater Safari lodge/ Papaya Lake lodge (luxury)
Day 5: Chimpanzee trekking and a nature walking.
Proceed to Kanyanchu for a briefing from the park warden in preparation for chimpanzee tracking. Other primates anticipated in this tropical rainforest comprise the grey checked mangabeys, L’Hoest monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, and vervet monkeys. A nature walk in the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, particularly for observing species of birds like the exquisite blue turaco, is worthwhile in the afternoon.
Day 6: Proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park on this day. Upon arrival at the park, a boat tour along the Kazinga Channel is a significant highlight, providing an excellent opportunity to observe diverse wildlife, including migratory and Albertine unique birds, as well as animals such as hippos, elephants, buffaloes, and other antelope species.
Dinner and overnight at Katara Lodge (luxury)/ Park View lodge/ Enganzi lodge (deluxe).
Day 7: Game drive and boat cruise.
On this day, a morning game drive to the northern sector (Kasenyi) will provide an opportunity to observe felines, including leopards and lions, if fortune permits. This road is abundant with large herds of elephants, buffaloes, and several antelope species. Subsequently, return to the lodge for supper in preparation for afternoon activities, which may include a boat tour, chimpanzee trekking in Karlinzu Forest, or exploration of Kyambura Gorge.
Day 8: Game drive and transfer to Bwindi National Park.
After a leisurely breakfast in the morning, depart for the game. Drives in the Ishasha district to locate tree-climbing lions. Depending on the day’s meteorological conditions, you may be fortunate to encounter lions beside the roadway or venture deep into the park in pursuit of them. Traverse the picturesque undulating highlands of Kigezi to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Overnight stay at Mahogany Springs (luxury) / Bwindi Lodge, etc
Day 9: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast, you will proceed to the park headquarters with a packed lunch for a briefing on the guidelines of gorilla interactions, followed by gorilla tracking. Upon your return, you will be transported back to your resort.
Day 10: Drive to Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda.
Cross the Chanika border to Volcanoes National Park. Accommodation for one night and dinner at Muhabura Hotel (cheap), Davinci Lodge (deluxe), Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, or Tiloreza Volcanoes Eco Lodge (luxury), among others.
Day 11: Golden monkey tracking and transfer to Kigali
Commence at 8:00 am with a briefing at the park headquarters, followed by the tracking of golden monkeys or mountain gorillas. Upon return, transfer to Kigali for an overnight stay at either the Five to Five Hotel (deluxe) or the Kigali Serena Hotel (luxury).
Day 12: Transfer to Akagera National Park and Boat Cruise
You will be moved to Akagera National Park in the morning. Upon arrival at the park, embark on a game drive for wildlife observation. A boat excursion on Lake Akagera in the afternoon is exceptionally rewarding. Overnight at Ruzizi Tented Lodge (luxury) or Akagera Game Lodge (deluxe)
Day 13: Full day game drives in Akagera National Park
You will enjoy the entire day for wildlife drives in Akagera National Park. The northern portion of the park features significant concentrations of wildlife species, including the Big Five mammals, which are a major attraction for most tourists.
Day 14: Return to Kigali for departure
Return to Kigali in the morning and, based on your schedule, be dropped off at your hotel or the airport.
Included in the 14 days Uganda Rwanda Tour
- Gorilla Permits
- Admission Fees for the Park
- Applicable Government Taxes
- Comprehensive Board Accommodation
- Full-time English-speaking Driver/Guide
- Ground transportation by a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Airport shuttle is included, provided that your flight departs on the same day the safari concludes.
Tour Exclusions on 14 Days Uganda Rwanda Tour
- Airline ticket prices
- Visa Charges
- Individual Insurance
- Personal expenses, including beverages, gratuities, laundry, telephone usage, tobacco, lodging, and meals not specified in the itinerary, are discretionary.