Uganda is a beautiful country in East Africa boasting angelic natural resources. It is a known home to the mountain gorilla’s gorilla beringei. These are found within the ecosystem of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the South Western corner of Uganda. You will enjoy the city tour in Kigali after which you cross over to Uganda for your adventure of a life time. The 5 Days Best of Rwanda and Uganda Safari begins in Kigali and ends in Entebbe.
Tour Highlight
- Mountain Gorilla Trekking
- Wildlife Views
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Kigali International Airport
Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by a Verdant Safaris company representative who will brief you on the 5 day tour and transfer you to accommodation that has been booked for you in Kigali City. You will enjoy lunch after which you will do an afternoon walk in Kigali. Dinner and staying overnight at
Kigali Serena Hotel
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – Uganda
Following tea or coffee you will be transferred to Uganda through the Cyanika Border. The drive is approximately 6 hours’ drive to reach the conservation area arriving at the sector where you will be tracking the mountain gorillas. Arrive in time for a hot meal after have a relaxed evening coffee enjoying the breeze of the impenetrable national park.
Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking Experience
Have morning breakfast and transfer to the park headquarters for briefing after which you head into the park in search of these majestic creatures. Trekking time depends on how far the gorillas have moved. It should be noted that mountain gorillas do not be in one position as they roam the forest in search of food. This can take 2 or more hours depending on how far they have gone. Once the gorillas are located, you will be allowed up to 1 hour with then for observation and photography. Return to the lodge for dinner and staying overnight at
Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park – Rwanda
On this day, you will have something to eat after which you transfer to Volcanoes National Park, arriving in time for a hot lunch and an afternoon entertainment from the Iby’iwacu community. These will perform the traditional Kinyarwanda dances, drumming and they are said to have been poachers who later embraced tourism at a later stage. While here you will receive a kingly and a queenly treat. Return to the lodge for dinner and stay overnight at
Singita Kwitonda Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Hiking Dian Fossey and Transfer to Kigali For Departure.
Have morning tea or coffee and assemble at the park center Karisoke for briefing after which you will take the trails to hike to the Dian Fossey tomb. This was an American primatologist whose great works were evident. Along the walk you will witness angelic sceneries, plant species, butterflies, and on a lucky day you may be chanced to see the mountain gorillas and other forest creatures. You will return to the lodge for check out and airport drop off for departure.
End of the 5 Days Best of Rwanda and Uganda Safari.
The 5 Days Best of Rwanda and Uganda Safari includes;
- Gorilla permits.
- Meals and drinks as stipulate in the travel plan.
- Laundry services.
- All ground transfers.
- 4×4 wheel cars drive.
Excludes
- Gratuities.
- Meals and drinks non mentioned in the inclusions.
- Visas and air tickets.
- Extra expense incurred as a result of personal delays.