Uganda, Rwanda Wildlife and Primates
Uganda, Rwanda Wildlife and Primates
$5500
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
Itinerary
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
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
Want a private tour?
-
Personalise your trip
Make changes to the itinerary, accommodation, or transport method
-
Travel more exclusively
Your tour guide can focus all their attention on your group
-
Travel for a special occasion
Celebrate an important event by only travelling with your friends or family
1 Select your preferred date
Friday - Friday
Feb 21, 2025 - Feb 28, 2025Saturday - Saturday
Feb 22, 2025 - Mar 01, 2025Sunday - Sunday
Feb 23, 2025 - Mar 02, 2025Monday - Monday
Feb 24, 2025 - Mar 03, 2025Tuesday - Tuesday
Feb 25, 2025 - Mar 04, 2025Wednesday - Wednesday
Feb 26, 2025 - Mar 05, 2025Thursday - Thursday
Feb 27, 2025 - Mar 06, 2025Friday - Friday
Feb 28, 2025 - Mar 07, 2025Book with Confidence
-
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:
Tour code:
V0019
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
5-80
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Halal