Uganda, Rwanda Wildlife and Primates

Uganda, Rwanda Wildlife and Primates

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$5500

$5225

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Tour Overview

From the savannah plains of Lake Mburo, travel to the wilderness of Queen Elizabeth for amazing wildlife sightings and track the Mighty Mountain Gorillas in the Virunga Volcanoes Park in Rwanda. The safari starts at Entebbe and ends at Kigali International airport. This tour will enable you explore the magnificent Uganda dubbed the Pearl of Africa and her good neighbour Rwanda. ...more ...less

Highlights

  • Start Entebbe (Day 1)

  • Day 2 Lake Mburo National Park

  • Day 3-4 Queen Elizabeth National Park

  • Day 5-6 Volcanoes National Park Day 7 Kigali End Kigali (Day 8)

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Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival At Entebbe And Transfer To Hotel

Location: Entebbe

Accommodation: Lodge

Accommodation Name: ViaVia Uganda Entebbe

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Upon your arrival in Entebbe, you will be picked up by a company representative and transferred to your hotel. Depending on your time of arrival, you may have a stopover at the Uganda Wildlife Education Center for an introduction to the flora and fauna of Uganda.

Day 2 : Transfer To Lake Mburo National Park

Location: Lake Mburo National Park

Accommodation: Lodge

Accommodation Name: Rwakobo Rock

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, head southwest to Lake Mburo National Park. On our way, we will pass the Uganda Equator, where we will watch the demonstration of the water flowing into the northern and southern hemispheres. As you proceed to your accommodation, it is likely that you will encounter the first wildlife. After checking in you will join a boat ride on the lake and enjoy the rich birdlife. Or you may decide to go for a game drive in search of zebras, buffaloes, and different types of antelopes. Dinner and Overnight at your lodge.

Day 3 : Nature Walk And Transfer To Queen Elizabeth Park

Location: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation: Lodge

Accommodation Name: The Bush Lodge (Banda)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Early start of the day as we will go for a nature walk guided by a ranger. Lake Mburo is the only national park where you can experience a safari on foot. Return for breakfast and then continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park arriving in time for lunch at the lodge. You may have an evening game drive in the park before your dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4 : Chimpanzee Tracking And Boat Safari On Kazinga Channel

Location: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation: Lodge

Accommodation Name: The Bush Lodge (Banda)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After your morning breakfast, your driver will take you to the park information centre where you will be briefed together with other guests about what to do and not to do while trekking chimpanzees. Thereafter you will set out to look for the chimpanzees in the forest and experience unforgettable. Trekking might take 2 to 6 hours of which it is based on the location of chimpanzees.

Day 5 : Transfer To Volcanoes National Park

Location: Volcanoes national park

Accommodation: Lodge

Accommodation Name: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast Today we will depart the beautiful area of Queen Elizabeth National Park and drive to the border area with Rwanda. Note that the border crossing might take some time and a visa may be required based on your nationality. From here we continue to the most beautiful national park of Rwanda: Parc National des Volcans for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 6 : Gorilla Trekking

Location: Volcanoes national park

Accommodation: Lodge

Accommodation Name: Volcanoes National Park

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Arise early today and prepare for the highlight of your safari, an unforgettable encounter with the gentle giants of Bwindi! Following breakfast, transfer to the national park offices where you will be allocated a gorilla family in groups of 8 as well as a gorilla tracking guide.

After a pre-tracking briefing by your guide about your assigned gorilla family and appropriate safety precautions, drive to the trailhead for the start of a thrilling adventure –expect to walk long distances in steep or muddy conditions with rain overhead. You will have packed lunch from the lodge for this hike.

Upon sighting the gorillas, spend one hour with them as they go about their daily life; grooming, feeding, moving, playing. The trek time can be quite unpredictable between 2 to 8 hrs or longer. Descend back to the trailhead heading back to the lodge.

Day 7 : Volcanoes -Kigali City

Location: Kigali

Accommodation: Lodge

Accommodation Name: Flame Tree Village

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, head to Kigali town arriving in time for relaxation and lunch. After lunch, have the option of having a city tour in Kigali – visit the Kigali Memorial Centre. This is a grim reminder of the 1994 senseless massacres. The museum is built on a site where over 250,000 people are buried. The exhibits in the museum powerfully tell the story of Rwanda, its history, and the unfolding genocide. Included are touch screens that have on them the testimonials of some of the survivors present during this turbulent time. Dinner and Overnight at the lodge.

Day 8 : Transfer T Kigali Airport

Location: Kigali International Airport

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Enriched with an experience of a lifetime and unforgettable memories you will say goodbye to the Land of the Thousand Hills. You may visit some craft centers before heading to the airport for your flight back home.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

  • Fully Guided

  • Meals

  • Optional

  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Additional Services

  • International Travel

Mode of Transport

4x4 Vehicle

Accommodation

Mid-Range

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Check out our Q&As

  • Company Instant Book

    Yes

  • Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

    Yes we can

  • Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

    All our tours are fully guided.

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • Are vaccinations required for this tour?

    Travellers are required to present their covid vaccination proof.

  • What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

    Budget hotels unless when one requests for the luxury or midrange or super-luxury package..

  • Are flights included in this tour?

    No flights included for this tour unless when a traveller requests for a luxury or midrange or super-luxury package.

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    Children above the age of 5 years can join the tour.

  • Do you require a visa for this holiday?

    Although some countries can acquire visa on entry, we highly recommend travelers to apply for E-visas to save time being spent in ques on entry and any other inconveniences.

  • What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

    Low

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please read our terms and conditions.Our Covid-19 guidelines are included.

  • Are travellers safe while on this tour?

    Uganda is a peaceful country and not at war with anyone.Our traveller's safety is a priority, and they are very safe while on their tours.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    Travellers are advised to communicate in time most recommended 60 days before the travel date.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    A year

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    Our travellers are accompanied by an expert from Verdoro Safaris.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Certificate of incorporation, Tourism license

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    All our accommodations

  • Am I safe in Uganda ?

    Yes. Uganda and the whole of East African region are not at war with anyone which makes it a safe zone for tourists.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    NO

  • Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?

    YES

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Your payment receipt

Reviews of this operator

Sinenhlanhla Mngadi (Google Reviewer)  

Prompt responses whenever you need...

02-Apr-2023

Prompt responses whenever you need clarity. 👌 Customer service.

w r (Google Reviewer)  

Quick at customer query response.I...

23-Aug-2023

Quick at customer query response.I must say I was impressed by the feedback from the team. keep it up !!!

Jeff  

13 - Day Uganda Safari

27-Jan-2023

Very helpful and knowledgeable of the local attractions within the region and the surrounding areas. First time engagement with this tour operator but never disappointed. Family was all smiles and impressed with the kindness and negotiable prices especially for families. I will definitely recommend them reliable when I used them. ...more ...less

Edwine Lenon (Google Reviewer)  

The customer care was really...

18-Jan-2023

The customer care was really awesome and we had a great time. Cheers 😊

Hardy B  

Nice people, wonderful Uganda round trip,

04-Apr-2023

From the first contact, the company tryed to fullfill our wishes 100%. Roger, the driver was allways carefull and explained us lots of things about politics, economics and social life in this beautifull country. Over all, he knows everything about flora aud fauna. He spotted all the animals , so we could really see the "big five" during our journey. Jessie, the cute tour operator from verdoro safaris accompanied us for the most of the trip and organised all our wishes immediately and perfect. Thanks to the two of them we spend interesting, marvellous days in Uganda. We can really recommend the tour organiser verdoro safaris. ...more ...less

Phillip  

IMPRESSED

22 Apr, 2021

I was into surprise by the way the team handled my issue while on a tour with my family.Despite the fact that I was a foreigner, they treated my family and I like any other person without extra charges.I will definitely use your services next time.bravo VERDORO SAFARIS !!!!! ...more ...less

Promising a return
Robert Reynold  

Patient during the planning stage and excellent guide during the safari.

16-Oct-2023

During the planning stages Verdoro Safaris was very helpful with setting up the routes and activities during the safari. The guide we had was extremely knowledgeable about the wildlife as well as general questions we had. When the weather was less than great there were alternatives provided from which we could choose. The accommodations they had us in were great and very close to the parks and activities. The vehicle was well maintained and comfortable. We were able to see almost everything that we wanted to see and the only misses were due to weather or just nature not cooperating. Would highly recommend. ...more ...less

Bertrand  

Excellent service with easy access to tours and amazing packages.Kudos to the team

02-Nov-2021

The team was very friendly and I was happy with all aspects:Easy to book online,Timely reminders & Prompt response to email questions. They kept me well informed about the trip. Thank you very much. Highly recommend.I will definitely book my future trips with Verdoro Safaris again. ...more ...less

Chandiru Mariam (Google Reviewer)  

I just want to experience...

17-Jan-2023

I just want to experience it on my vacation ☺️ and I can't wait ☺️

nshimirimana Patience  

Awesome but kind of almost tricked by the public transport

29 Apr, 2021

Voyager c'est grandir. C'est la grande aventure. Celle qui laisse des traces dans l'âme. Mais,Il faudra ameliorer la poinctualité de services au niveau du transport

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Feb 21, 2025 - Feb 28, 2025
$5500 $5225 (USD)

Operator discount: -$275 (USD)

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Operator discount: -$275 (USD)

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Feb 28, 2025 - Mar 07, 2025
$5500 $5225 (USD)

Operator discount: -$275 (USD)

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  • Free Date Changes

    Verdoro Safaris allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 30 days before the start of the tour.

  • Transfer as credit to Future Tours

    Verdoro Safaris allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform verdoro safaris, 60 days before departure.

  • Low Deposit

    Verdoro Safaris requires a minimum deposit of 30% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 45 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of verdoro safaris charges.

    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

Uganda, Rwanda Wildlife and Primates

8 Days Starting in entebbe and ending in kigali

Visiting: Entebbe, Lake Mburo National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Volcanoes national park, Kigali ...more ...less

Tour operator:

Verdoro Safaris

Tour code:

V0019

Group Type:

Independent

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

5-80

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Halal

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Adventure Tours

Activities:

Trekking, Walking

From: $5500 $5225 (USD) Operator discount: -$275

NB: Prices correct on 18-Feb-2025 but subject to change.

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