14-Day Uganda And Rwanda Safari | Primates & Wildlife
A Luxury 14-Day Uganda And Rwanda Safari | Primates & Wildlife. A 14-day Uganda and Rwanda safari combines premier primate tracking—mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park (Rwanda) and chimpanzees in Kibale—with savanna game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Seeing a wild mountain gorilla in its own environment is an unforgettable and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. In this group, you’ll find 14-Day Uganda And Rwanda Safari, which are also two of the top places in the world to go monkey trekking.
On this 14-Day Uganda And Rwanda Safari, you’ll visit Volcanoes National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, two of the best places in Uganda and Rwanda to witness these docile giants in their natural habitat. Additionally, you have the opportunity to track down other primates, such as chimpanzees in Kibale Forest and the elusive golden monkey in Mgahinga. And it doesn’t end there in terms of remarkable encounters. Explore the abundant wildlife of Queen Elizabeth National Park on exciting game drives and boat tours. Immerse yourself in the local culture by going on hikes to sites like Diane Fossey’s tomb, seeing the Milles Colinnes Hotel (which became famous in the film Hotel Rwanda), and meeting up with local community-based organisations like the Omwani Women’s Coffee Cooperative.
You may help the Volcanoes Safaris Community Partnership Trust by following this schedule. Sustainable development and conservation are at the heart of this organization’s many positive impact efforts. Among these endeavours are community health clinics that provide medical treatment, educational programs that construct or renovate schools and provide financial aid in the form of scholarships, and conservation efforts that promote eco-tourism and sustainable agriculture.
Your stays in the five-star properties will be the icing on the cake of your amazing 14-Day Uganda And Rwanda Safari. Guests can anticipate nothing less than the finest in service, hospitality, cuisine, modern accommodations, and modern conveniences throughout their luxury safari vacation.
A Detailed 14-Day Uganda And Rwanda Safari
Day 1: Welcome to the Pearl of Africa! | 1 Nights
A private transfer will whisk you away to your overnight lodging when your international flight touches down in the charming town of Entebbe. Located on a verdant hillside, the Karibu Guesthouse Entebbe is an endearing boutique hotel. After a long journey, relax at Karibu and get ready for your safari excursion with the help of the pleasant personnel, ample amenities, and personalised service.
Day 2-4: Volcanic Crater Lakes & Chimpanzee Tracking | 2 Nights
Your private transfer van will bring you through picturesque countryside to your next location after breakfast. Travel past the famous Ruwenzori Mountain Chain as well as tea plantations and undulating hills. Midway through the afternoon, you will reach the small and charming Ndali Lodge, where you may relax by the pool and see the breathtaking scenery from the edge of a long-gone volcano. To end the day, you will go on a guided walk around the rim of the volcanic crater lake that is directly in front of the lodge.
On the third day, you will explore two of the most stunningly varied landscapes in all of Uganda. The Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary will be the site of the first community-based guided tour. On this stroll, you will find out more about the community-run effort to protect the wetlands’ rare flora and fauna as well as their ecological significance.
Get something to eat once your walk is over. The Kibale Forest National Park should be ready for your chimpanzee tracking adventure by the time you finish lunch. A habituated group of chimpanzees can be seen 90% of the time on hikes in Kibale Forest, which has one of the greatest primate populations in East Africa. Get to know these magnificent monkeys and their ways of life for an hour. Upon returning to Ndali Lodge, you will have ample time to enjoy a delicious meal.
The chimpanzee tracking experience does not let participants younger than fifteen years old.
Day 4-7: Exciting Game Viewing | 3 Nights
You can reach your next destination after a relaxing journey via Kibale Forest and Kasese Town, which is located on the equator. With more than 600 bird species and 95 animal species, Queen Elizabeth National Park is the best place to see wildlife in Uganda. Elephants, buffalo, leopards, spotted hyenas, and lions are common sights on game drives through the park in the morning and afternoon, which are the most fruitful times to go.
This world-renowned national park can only be explored on thrilling game drives. One of the greatest concentrations of hippos on Earth is attracted to the water of the Kazinga Channel all year round, among other wildlife. This water is the lifeline of Queen Elizabeth National Park. You have the option to watch the game from a different perspective on your schedule, which includes a boat cruise in the Kazinga Channel. The Omwani Women’s Coffee Cooperative is a community-based project that provides local women and their families with vocational training and an alternative, sustainable source of income. Visiting this cooperative will add a cultural touch to your tour. One of the most memorable parts of this cultural immersion will be trying the finest Ugandan coffee, made from beans that these remarkable ladies cultivate, harvest, and process themselves.
Staying at the eco-friendly and opulent Kyambura Gorge Lodge for your three nights in Queen Elizabeth National Park is a must. Located at the base of the Rwenzori Mountains, Kyambura was once an estate and coffee plantation.
Day 7-10: Track Gorillas & Golden Monkeys | 3 Nights
You may get from Kasese to Kisoro by taking a light aircraft flight. Here, a pleasant transfer will get you to the Mount Gahinga Lodge by the end of the morning. Situated in one of Western Uganda’s most desirable areas, this five-star resort is available exclusively to guests. Located at the base of the world-renown Virunga Volcanoes, this stunning garden resort offers breathtaking views of the three majestic extinct volcanoes.
At the lodge’s heritage site, guests of Mount Gahinga can learn fascinating stories about the Batwa people. At the Batwa Cultural Heritage Site, you may see a demonstration herbal garden, a few traditional homes, and a little walk that shows you how the Batwa lived.
The chance to visit Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and see rare golden monkeys and majestic mountain gorillas is the true show-stopper of your vacation. An unforgettable and transformative adventure awaits you on a gorilla hike. An extraordinary encounter awaits you when you spend time with these gentle giants and see their interactions in their natural habitat. Even while golden monkeys aren’t as easy to find, there’s nothing quite like the thrill of seeing these lively, endangered animals dart from tree to tree.
Kindly be informed that the gorilla tracking experience does not permit children under the age of fifteen.
Day 10-13: Mountain Gorillas, Diane Fossey’s Grave & Ellen DeGeneres | 3 Nights
Cross the border into welcoming Rwanda and say goodbye to your tour of Uganda. The Virunga Lodge, a home-away-from-home for the next three nights, is both comfortable and breathtakingly opulent. Perched on top of a hill, this picturesque lodge offers breathtaking views of the surrounding rainforest and the five dormant Virunga Volcanoes.
You will only be able to see gorillas in their natural habitat in a small number of locations throughout the globe. The best places to go for this are Rwanda and Uganda. It is only fair that you get to cross Rwanda off your list as well, after having the opportunity to monitor gorillas in Uganda. Volcanoes National Park offers gorilla trekking adventures, among the top wilderness adventure activities in Africa.
Through the park’s trails, history fans, animal lovers, and environmentalists can reach Diane Fossey’s grave and her former Karisoke Research Center. In addition to rewarding yourself with breathtaking vistas of Volcanoes National Park, this tour will provide light on the remarkable life of gorilla activist Diane Fossey. Be sure to make a pit stop at the Diane Fossey Gorilla Fund’s Ellen DeGeneres Campus on your way back to the lodge.
Kindly be informed that the gorilla tracking experience does not permit children under the age of fifteen.
Day 13-14: Hotel Rwanda & the Genocide Memorial & Museum | 1 Nights
Kigali, the last stop on our incredible tour, will be reached after breakfast at Virunga Lodge. If you’re a history geek or film lover, you might remember the Milles Collines Hotel as the historic setting for Hotel Rwanda; you’ll reach this picturesque city in plenty of time for lunch there. In the midst of the Rwandan genocide, 1,268 people were rescued from this very hotel.
Your tour will continue with a stop at the Kigali Genocide Memorial & Museum, where you can reflect on the day’s events and pay your respects to the victims of this terrible chapter in Rwandan history.
The Retreat is the best boutique hotel in Kigali; it combines Italian design with high-quality Rwandan craftsmanship and artisanship in an elegant way, creating an atmosphere that will transport you to another world.
Day 14: Say Goodbye to Rwanda
Kigali is the last stop on your 14-Day Uganda And Rwanda Safari. Before your transfer to Kigali International Airport to catch your journey home, have your farewell meal in Africa.
End of the 14-Day Uganda And Rwanda Safari | Primates & Wildlife
Inclusions
- Meals:
Karibu Entebbe : Dinner only
Ndali Lodge : Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Kyambura Gorge Lodge : Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Mount Gahinga Lodge : Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Virunga Lodge : Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Hemingways Retreat Kigali : Bed & Breakfast - All necessary permits, conservancy and park fees
- All activities specified, including morning and evening game drives each full day on safari
- 24/7 assistance and support during your trip
Exclusions
- Your international flights to and from Africa + any related taxes
- Any travel visas you require (though we help you with this)
- Tips
- Personal items (eg. travel insurance, souvenirs)