Introduction
This safari package is seamlessly designed to take you to the fun filled, fascinating and educative premium destinations both in Uganda and Rwanda. This safari will bring you an everlasting astonishment and admiration about Uganda’s beauty as well as the diversity that unites the communities both in Uganda and Rwanda. The safari takes you exploring animal habitats comprised in the wild game parks of Uganda.
Your visit to these parks comes with the opportunity to physically experience big cats (lions, cheetahs and leopards), other members of the big five game of Africa (the buffalos, elephants and rhinos), endangered species like pangolins, jackals, foxes and wild dogs, as well as antelopes, zebras and a variety of other animals.
With this trip, you will visit the major savanna parks; interact with the local people as well as encountering with the mountain gorillas and chimpanzees.
It’s therefore premised on the following highlights;
• Tracking Rhinos
• Conducting game drives in Murchison and Queen Elizabeth national Parks
• Enjoying boat rides on Nile River and Kazinga channel
• Encountering with the Mountain gorillas
• Encountering with Man’s closest cousins-chimpanzees
• Visiting Kigali Genocide Memorial
• Enjoying road trips through connecting to various destinations
• Social interaction with the local people.
Note: we would love to be joined in our travels by People who are Hard-Of-Hearing and those who have Mobility Disability. Travel and adventure is for everyone and our tours are for everyone.
Day 1
Arrival and transfer to the hotel/lodge for overnight stay
Start point Entebbe, Entebbe, Wakiso, Uganda 07:00 - 08:00
Upon your arrival at Entebbe airport, you will be warmly received by the company staff member who will then transfer you to the lodge/hotel in Entebbe town for your overnight stay. You will rest and recharge to embark on this thrilling while fresh and energized.
Accommodation at Airport Link Guest House
Day 2
Travel to MurchisonFalls national park with rhino tracking at Ziwa rhino sanctuary and visiting the top of the falls
Early morning, you will embark on the road drive to Ziwa Rhino sanctuary to experience life with the white rhinos. We will be looking out for moments as Rhinos charge and use their prized horns to dig the ground and as well break tree branches.
After tracking the rhinos, you will proceed with the drive to Murchison Falls National Park.
Before crossing to the northern sector of the park, you will visit the top of the falls. While at the top, you will feel your breath taken away as you experience the force, the sound and the speed of the Nile River as it is pushed through a small gap between the rocks to create Murchison Falls.
After visiting the top of the falls, you will proceed with the drive to the lodge, while viewing wild animals that you may encounter on your way.
Accommodation at Fort Murchison
Day 3
Exploration of MurchisonFalls national park with an early morning game drive and an afternoon boat ride to the base of the falls
You begin your exploration of the park with a game drive in the northern circuit of the park. There you will encounter beautiful rolling plains. While in these plains you may encounter and spot Lions, Giraffes, Buffalos, and Elephants, Antelopes, Spotted Hyenas, Leopards and Wild cats, as well as many of the other mammals of the park.
In the afternoon, you will go for a boat trip to the bottom of Murchison Falls where you will view the Nile as it thunders through a small 7-meter gap down to the delta and falling 43 meters high to create the falls. This experience is breath taking and the mighty thunder of the falls should not be missed!
Accommodation at Fort Murchison
Day 4
Travel to Kibale forest National Park
Early morning, you will embark on a long road drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. This journey is relatively long and it is likely to take you about 7-8 hours of drive time.
Though long and may appear strenuous, you will however get an authentic feel of the African country side and specifically Uganda’s country side. You will encounter wildlife as you cross the Bugungu Wildlife Reserve, you will have occasional stop overs to taste Uganda’s fresh fruits and be amazed by natural features along the route such as the Rift valley escarpments and the lakes. Going through the entire village set up will also be a learning moment.
On arrival, you will instantly start enjoying the natural breeze and beauty of the place and its environs. You will be able to see Blue monkeys and Black and White colobus monkeys which occasionally frequent the surrounding areas to your lodge. The various sounds in the forest and nearby thickets from the birds’ calls and animals will make you feel immersed or lost in nature.
Accommodation at Kibale Forest Camp
Day 5
Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale forest national park and transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park
On this day, you will encounter with man’s closest cousins; the chimpanzees of Kibale Forest.
Chimpanzees are the closest relatives to humans sharing about 98.7% of their DNA composition with humans. They are sociable, intelligent as well as communicative and among their very interesting traits are their abilities to utilize tools like rocks for crushing nuts, empty pods for hollowing out water plus sticks for capturing termites from their holes.
Your time in the forest will also provide you with the opportunity to see a variety of other primates (including the Colobus Monkeys and the Mangabey) and other animals, you will see birds (some rare, threatened and endemic) and a variety of butterflies, flowers and other insects.
After chimpanzee tracking, you will embark on a 2 hours drive to Queen Elizabeth national park. The landscape and natural vegetation between Kibale Forest and Queen Elizabeth is amazing! Through your safari vehicles’ windows, you will enjoy the spectacular views of the splendid Rwenzori Ranges. The drive from Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National park describes the distinct natural scenery of East Africa.
Accommodation at The Bush Lodge
Day 6
Morning Game drive in Kasenyi plains and afternoon boat ride on Kazinga channel
You start this day’s activities by having a game drive in Queen Elizabeth national Game Park. This activity focuses on giving you personal encounter with the wilderness of Queen Elizabeth National Game Park. During the game drive in the Kasenyi plains, you will see various animals such as Elephants, Buffaloes and Antelopes. However, it's very advisable that you opt in for the lion experiential tracking to increase your chances of spotting the Big Five of Africa.
Queen Elizabeth has the environs of the Kazinga Channel, Lake Edward and Lake George. It is intended that upon completion of your game drive in the park, you undertake an afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel- a natural channel between Lake Edward and Lake George. It is intended to give you desirable relaxation and we believe it will definitely be one of the highlights of your safari because of the abundant bird life and animals that are sighted
The channel also attracts several water birds like the Pelicans and the African Fish Eagle. Taking a boat cruise will therefore avail you with a chance to get into close encounter with such animals in addition to enjoying your time.
After this fun thrilling expedition, you will relax at your lodge and have dinner before retiring to your respective rooms for overnight stay.
Accommodation at The Bush Lodge
Day 7
Transfer to Bwindi forest national park
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Bwindi located in the south western part of Uganda for the highlight of this safari which is gorilla tracking. Uganda is home to almost half of the remaining mountain gorillas in the world and your encounter with these gigantic apes will certainly give you lasting memories about your safari.
Along the way, you will enjoy the spectacular views of the landscape which consists of rolling hills of Kabale that describe this region as the Switzerland of Uganda.
On arrival at the lodge, you will check in and relax in preparation for the next day’s activities.
Accommodation at Gorilla Valley Lodge
Day 8
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest National park
Early morning, you will go gorilla trekking. It is such a wonderful and exciting activity, though it is a challenging trek since it involves hiking through steep ascents and tangled trails.
Once gorillas are identified, the ecstasy and frenzy cannot be explained in words. You will only explain this when you get to encounter with these gentle giants!
For conservation purposes, you will be allowed a maximum time of one hour in the vicinity of the gorillas and then after walk out of the dense forest. Your time with the gorillas will certainly create a long lasting memories about your visit to Uganda.
Accommodation at Gorilla Valley Lodge
Day 9
Travel to Kigali for a city tour
On this day, we set into the second part of our safari as we travel to the Republic of Rwanda. While on the way, you will enjoy scenic views of the rolling hills that characterize this region. Upon arrival in Kigali city, you will embark on discovering this city by taking a city tour. Particular places expected to be visited will include the Genocide Memorial, the city’s Caplaki Crafts Village and the local markets. Visiting the genocide memorial will give you an insight about the negative consequences related to Africa’s civil wars.
After this adventurous exercise, you will be transferred to your hotel for overnight stay.
Accommodation at Five to Five Hotel
Day 10
Transfer to Kigali International Airport
End point Kigali International Airport, Kigali City, Rwanda 10:00 - 11:00
After having spent a peaceful and comfortable night in Kigali city, the guide will pick you from your hotel and drive you to Kigali International Airport to enable you catch up with your flight back. This day therefore concludes your African tour which had started in Uganda
What's Included
Accommodation
Accommodation for 10 nights at the lodges mentioned herebelow or similar depending on availability at the time of booking.
1 night at Airport Link Guest House
2 nights at Fort Murchison ( Mid-range)
1 night at Kibale Forest Camp (Mid-range)
2 nights at The Bush Lodge ( Mid-range)
2 Gorilla Valley Lodge
1 night at Eagle View Lodge-Kigali ( Comfort)
Guide
Services of a professional guide and driver are included
Meals
All meals on Full Board basis during the safari period are included as detailed below;
Breakfast x 9
Lunch x 9
Dinner x 9
This tour offers Jain, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal and Kosher food options on request. Simply let Mukisa Safaris Uganda know the food option that you prefer.
Additional Services
Gorilla Trekking permit at 800 USD Per Person
Chimpanzee tracking permit at 250 USD Per Person
Rhino tracking permit
Boat rides as indicated in the itinerary
Park entrance fees
Vehicle entrance fees
Enroute lunches and bottled water in the safari vehicle
Game drives
WiFi in the Safari Van
Transport
Ground transport aboard an Airconditioned Toyota Hiace 4x4 Safari Van with a pop-up roof
What's Not Included
Flights
Flight Air Ticket not included.
Insurance
Personal Insurance not included.
Optional
Laundry services at Various lodges
Beverages and alcoholic drinks
Personal souvenirs
Lion tracking at 200 USD Per Person
Additional Services
Tips and gratuities.
All Items of personal nature.
Charges by porters during gorilla trekking if required
