A 7 Days Uganda Rwanda gorilla Safari combining both game viewing and primates tracking in Uganda and Rwanda with African Birding Journeys. The safari starts from Entebbe or Kampala, visiting the Mountain Gorillas in Uganda, golden monkeys in Rwanda, plus game viewing and bird-watching in Queen Elizabeth National Park. INCLUDED in the tour itinerary are boat cruises along the Kazninga Channel and Lake Bunyonyi, visit to the Batwa Community in Bwindi, nature walks etc. This trip offers good photographic opportunities both in Uganda and Rwanda.
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Trip Overview
Day 1: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth Wildlife park (5-7hrs)
Day 2: Morning game drive and afternoon launch cruise
Day 3: Ishasha game drive, transfer to Bwindi Gorilla Park (4-6hrs)
Day 4: Bwindi Gorilla trekking, afternoon walk to Batwa people
Day 5: Cross to Rwanda (7-9hrs)
Day 6: Golden Monkey trekking, transfer to lake Bunyonyi (Uganda) (1-2hrs)
Day 7: Boat ride, drive back to Kampala (6-8hrs) -
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth Wildlife park (5-7hrs)
Arrival at Entebbe airport, transfer to Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Park, enroute stop at the Equator for photographs, lunch in Mbarara, dinner and overnight at Simba safari Camp (basic) or Ihamba safari lodge (Mid-class) or Mweya/jacana safari lodges (superior).Day 2: Morning game drive and afternoon launch cruise
Morning game drive in search for African Lion, herds of Buffaloes, Elephants, Antelopes and many more, retire for lunch and embark on afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga channel, famous for the highest concentration of Hippos in Africa. Expect an encounter with huge Nile crocodiles and 611 bird species. Simba safari Camp (basic) or Ihamba safari lodge (Mid-class) or Mweya/jacana safari lodges (superior).Day 3: Ishasha game drive, transfer to Bwindi Gorilla Park (4-6hrs)
Transfer to Bwindi Gorilla Park with enroute game drive through the Ishasha sector, famous for tree climbing lions, dinner and overnight at Buhoma Community rest camp.Day 4: Bwindi Gorilla trekking, afternoon walk to Batwa people
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi forest, afternoon visit to Batwa people, dinner and overnight at Buhoma Community rest camp (Basic), or Gorilla safari Lodge.Day 5: Cross to Rwanda (7-9hrs)
Cross Uganda – Rwanda Boarder to Ruhengeri, lunch enroute, dinner and overnight at Kinigi Guest house(Basic), Hotel La Palme (Mid-Range), Mountain gorilla view lodge (Superior).Day 6: Golden Monkey trekking, transfer to lake Bunyonyi (Uganda) (1-2hrs)
Assemble at Kinigi station for a briefing, later proceed for Mountain gorilla or golden monkey trekking, return for lunch and cross Uganda- Rwanda border through the Switzerland of Africa to the lava dammed lake of wonders, Lake Bunyonyi, overnight at Arcadia cottages.Day 7: Boat ride, drive back to Kampala (6-8hrs)
Enjoy morning boat ride to visit different beautiful Islands, later drive back to Kampala where the tour ends. Overnight at Sheraton Kampala Hotel (Superior), cassia lodge (Mid-range), The Lodge (Budget).
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