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21 Day Uganda and Rwanda, wildlife and primate safari

21 Day Uganda and Rwanda, wildlife and primate safari

This safari will take you to Uganda and Rwanda, You will experience the most sough after activities like gorilla tracking, chimpanzee tracking, golden monkey tracking as well as wildlife viewing adventures in these countries

    Safari Highlights

  • Golden Monkey Tracking
  • Cultural experiences
  • Gorilla trekking
  • Game drive experiences
  • City tour safaris
  • Boat safaris
  • Chimpanzee trekking
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    Includes

  • Accommodation and meals as per the itinerary
  • Safari 4X4 vehicle
  • Drinking water
  • Airport transfer on the first and last day
  • Tour/driver guide
  • All park entrance fees
  • Gorilla and Chimpanzee tracking permit
  • Activities in Rwanda and Uganda as per itinerary

    Excludes

  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Tips to porters, site guides and driver/ guide
  • Insurance
  • Optional activities
  • Personal expenses
  • Visa

Detailed Itinerary

DAY 1

Arrival

On arrival, you will take your PCR test, after which you will be welcomed to the Pearl of Africa, followed by a transfer to Lake Victoria Hotel in Entebbe for dinner and; an overnight stay, before your rest, you will be briefed about our journey and stay in Uganda.

    Meal Plan

  • Breakfast
  • Drinking Water

Day 1 accommodation

Lake Victoria Hotel Lake Victoria Hotel
DAY 2

Transfer to Murchison falls national park

After your breakfast, your guide will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to Murchison Falls National Park, a journey of about 310 km which should take you about 5-6 hours.

On your way, you will see the legendary Luwero triangle, today is a small town with a trading center recognized for its agonizing past during Obote's regime.

Lunch en-route at Masindi hotel and then proceed on to the park. You will pass through Budongo forest and Kaniyo Pabidi.

When you reach the park, drive directly to the Top of the falls, such a pretty site for appreciating the mighty River Nile and the most powerful rush of water anywhere in the world.

Reach your prepared lodge in the evening for relaxation, dinner and overnight.

    Meal Plan

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Drinking Water

Day 2 accommodation

Pakuba safari lodge Pakuba safari lodge
DAY 3

Game drive and Boat safari

After your breakfast in the morning you will then set off for an early game view drive on the Northern Nile Delta.

Lions, leopards, buffaloes, waterbuck, Jackson's hartebeest, Rothschild's giraffe, oribi and baboons are some of the animals you will spot.

You will then transfer back to the lodge for lunch and prepare for an afternoon boat safari. The boat ride will take about 2 hours while cruising to the bottom of the falls.

You will Spot several animals including aquatic animals like the hippos, crocodiles among others and also the land animals which come to the river banks to quench thirst and take a cool bath.

There is rich birdlife on the papyrus banks, watch out for the shoebill stork, the most sought after bird in Africa.

You may optionally take a hike to the top of the falls where you will meet your guide and transfer back to the lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight.

    Meal Plan

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Drinking Water

Day 3 accommodation

Pakuba safari lodge Pakuba safari lodge
DAY 4

Boat safari to the delta point

After your breakfast in the morning you will then set off for a morning downstream boat safari to the Nile- albert delta, here you get a good view of the sun rise and a multitude of birds.

There is rich birdlife on the papyrus banks, watch out for the shoebill stork, the most sought after bird in Africa.

Animals by the river side and a number of hippos as they return to the waters from the nights and early morning on land feeding.

You will then transfer back to the lodge for lunch and prepare for an evening game drive, this exposes you to wildlife that you may have missed out the previous day and is good time for viewing many game animals as they look out for their dinner.

Animal checklist include Lions, leopards, buffaloes, waterbuck, Jackson's hartebeest, Rothschild's giraffe, oribi, olive baboons, elephants and water bucks and bush bucks.

After 3 - 4 hours of great encounters, transfer back to the lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight.

    Meal Plan

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Drinking Water

Day 4 accommodation

Pakuba safari lodge Pakuba safari lodge
DAY 5

Transfer Queen Elizabeth national park

After early morning breakfast, will check out of the lodge and the park and embark on the long journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

This 8 hour journey is not only fascinating but also rewarding with great sceneries, tea plantations, hills and varies before winding up into Uganda's populous city of fort portal for lunch, stretching and toilets.

After lunch proceed to queen Elizabeth national park, arriving in the evening, check in at your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

    Meal Plan

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Drinking Water

Day 5 accommodation

Park View safari lodge Park View safari lodge
DAY 6

Game drive and boat safari

Early morning breakfast followed by a drive to the plains of Kasenyi for a morning game drive, The Kasenyi plains being the famous mating grounds for grazers.

We expect to spot some of the wild big cats like the lions and leopards. The game drive takes about 4 hours.

Lunch will be served at the lodge and after that you will head to the jetty along Kazinga channel for the afternoon boat safari.

This safari activity offers you chances of viewing animals like: hippos, water birds, elephants, buffaloes, crocodiles and other wildlife which flood the channel for drinking water and others for taking a bath so as to cool down their temperatures.

The boat safari lasts for 2 hours of great views on the lake. Drive back to the lodge in the evening for relaxation dinner and overnight.

    Meal Plan

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Drinking Water

Day 6 accommodation

Park View safari lodge Park View safari lodge
DAY 7

Morning at the craters and game drive in Ishasha sector

After an early morning breakfast, we will check out of the lodge and drive to the crater lakes in the Rubirizi area.

catch up with the morning sunrise over the craters, take beautiful shots before heading to the southern side of the park for evening game drive in search of tree climbing lions, leopards, watch out also for hyenas, topis, Uganda kobs, largest elephants and hippos in river Ishasha at the border with Congo.

Drive to your lodge for dinner and overnight.


    Meal Plan

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Drinking Water

Day 7 accommodation

Ishasha Jungle Lodge Ishasha Jungle Lodge
DAY 8

Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable forest national park

Wake up early, have breakfast and check out by 8 am. We will drive through Kihiihi town expect to see beautiful tea plantations, banana plantations, spectacular landscapes which become more thrilling when you approach Butogota through Kayonza and proceed to Buhoma.

Arrive late in the evening and check in at the lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight, awaiting the Big day tomorrow.


    Meal Plan

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Drinking Water

Day 8 accommodation

Haven lodge Buhoma Haven lodge Buhoma
DAY 9

Gorilla tracking

After an early morning breakfast, make a short drive to the starting point for the Gorilla Trekking. You will be taken by your safari guide to the Ranger Station, where you will receive a short briefing with instructions on how to behave in the forest.

You will be sorted into small groups of not more than 8 people and assigned a particular Gorilla family to track. Then the journey begins in the forest to seek out the gorillas.

The staff at your accommodation will pack for you a lunch, as it is uncertain how long you will be tracking in the forest. The Gorillas set up a new camp every night, so they are constantly on the move, and sometimes locating them can take many hours.

This is sometimes a tiresome activity but the experience is with no doubt worth the hard work.

When you do locate the Gorilla family, you will be allowed one hour to watch and photograph them, after which you will return to the Ranger Station and re-group with all the trackers of the day for graduation and getting the gorilla tracking certificate.

Thereafter, head back to the lodge.

    Meal Plan

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Drinking Water

Day 9 accommodation

Haven lodge Buhoma Haven lodge Buhoma
DAY 10

Transfer to Lake Mburo National park and evening game drive

Wake up early and check out of your lodge, after breakfast we will transfer to Lake Mburo national park, arriving in time for lunch.

After lunch head for an evening game drive that usually takes about 2 hours, expect to encounter animals like giraffes, zebras, topis, errands, buffalos, olive baboons, various birds, impalas and warthogs among others.

After, we will drive back to the lodge evening relaxation dinner and overnight stay.

    Meal Plan

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Drinking Water

Day 10 accommodation

Kigambira safari Lodge Kigambira safari Lodge
DAY 11

Return to Entebbe

Wake up at leisure, enjoy breakfast, check out at the lodge, Take pcr your tastes then transfer to Lake Victoria hotel in Entebbe for dinner and overnight stay.

    Meal Plan

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Drinking Water

Day 11 accommodation

Lake Victoria Hotel Lake Victoria Hotel
DAY 12

Fly from Entebbe to Kigali and transfer to Akagera National park

After breakfast, Board an early morning flight to Kigali international airport, meet your guide and proceed to Akagera national park right after your breakfast.

our driver guide will pick you up from your hotel where he will drop you at the end of the trip or to the airport depending on where you prefer after a short brief about the two days in the park.

The journey to Akagera national park takes about 2.5 hours depending on the stopovers along the way. With the beautiful landscaper end route to the park, feel free to ask the guide for stopovers to capture some photos.

On arrival at the park, you shall proceed to your accommodation after a short game drive and check in. After lunch and refreshment and later take a boat trip on Lake Ihema watch Hippos and crocodiles in the water or by the shores.

    Meal Plan

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Drinking Water

Day 12 accommodation

Akagera game lodge Akagera game lodge
DAY 13

Game drive in Akagera National park and transfer to Kigali

Wake up early and leave right after breakfast for a game drive in Akagera national park. You will be searching for the big mammals like Elephants, Giraffes, Buffaloes, several Antelope species, and recently the re-introduced Lions and Rhinos.

The park is a varied habitat for wildlife and a birders haven with over 500 bird species.

You will leave the lodge with packed lunch for the game drive which will last about 6 hours depending on your interests before starting the journey back to Kigali. You will take the route along the lake which more often has a variety of animals.

    Meal Plan

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Drinking Water

Day 13 accommodation

Hotel des milles  Collines Hotel des milles  Collines
DAY 14

Transfer from Kigali to Nyungwe forest via Huye

After your breakfast, you will head to Huye to visit the National ethnographic museum of Rwanda, Have lunch en route, and proceed to Nyungwe forest national park for your dinner and overnight stay.

    Meal Plan

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Drinking Water

Day 14 accommodation

Nyungwe top view hill Nyungwe top view hill
DAY 15

Chimpanzee trekking and canopy walk

Have an early breakfast, pick your drinking water and transfer to the park headquarters. You are allocated a ranger to brief you about the chimpanzee trekking expedition.

Transfer to the start of the trek and move into the jungles to find the Chimpanzees. When you find the Chimpanzees, you are allowed not more than an hour to view and photograph them.

Return at the start point, drive to your hotel for lunch. Afternoon go for canopy walk, this is the hanging platform which allows safari enthusiasts a chance to view all flora and fauna from a different angle and elevation.

Drive back to your hotel for dinner and rest.

    Meal Plan

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Drinking Water

Day 15 accommodation

Nyungwe top view hill Nyungwe top view hill
DAY 16

Transfer to Karongi, Karongi tour and kayaking on Lake Kivu

In the morning wake up and take breakfast, after you will embark on a lake side drive to Karongi, on arrival do a boat ride to Amahoro (peace in English).

Amahoro Island has a small restaurant; campsite and you can swim or play volleyball. The next ride will take you to Napoleon Islands. The island features a brigade of fruit bats.

Then after lunch you will embark on kayaking in Lake Kivu that will give you a beautiful sea feel as you watch over to see local fishermen and a number of bird species at different corners of the lake.

Retire at your lodge on the lake side.

    Meal Plan

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Drinking Water

Day 16 accommodation

Rwiza Village Rwiza Village
DAY 17

Transfer to Gisenyi, Gisenyi city tour

In the morning, meet your driver and transfer to Gisenyi city and do a city tour. Before heading to your lodge for check in and lunch.

In the afternoon, you'll visit the coffee farmers of Kivumu who will take you through the traditional process of making coffee, from the preparation of seeds, nursery, planting to getting a cup of home-produced coffee and tea plantation.

Dinner and Overnight at your Lodge.

    Meal Plan

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Drinking Water

Day 17 accommodation

Rwiza Village Rwiza Village
DAY 18

Transfer to Ibyiwachu cultural center

After breakfast, you will transfer to the Ibyiwacu cultural village where you will be introduced to the traditional Rwanda culture through traditional dances, poems, and dressing codes among others.

Then after the tour you will have lunch, drive to Volcanoes national park and dinner and overnight at the hotel.

    Meal Plan

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Drinking Water

Day 18 accommodation

Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
DAY 19

Gorilla Trekking at Volcanoes National Park

In the early morning we will head to Volcanoes national park to start our track one of the habituated Gorilla groups. You will begin with a briefing on the rules of Gorilla trekking before setting out with the guides to search for the Mountain Gorillas in the forest.

The time taken to track the Gorillas can take as little as half an hour to as much as 5 hours! Your track will be an exciting journey along forested slopes, entwined vines, bushes and bamboo before you eventually reach the Gorillas.

Once you encounter the gorillas you will be allowed one full hour with the gorillas, take photos, videos and record voices. Before heading back to the briefing point and heading back to your hotel for evening relaxation and overnight stay.

    Meal Plan

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Drinking Water

Day 19 accommodation

Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
DAY 20

Golden Monkey Tracking

Golden monkeys are known to have unique characters and are a rare species that are endangered at the moment and they are currently found in the Virunga Mountains in Rwanda.

They are easily recognized due to the yellow patches that can be seen all over their bodies. The Golden monkeys are also known as 'the Old world monkey' and the only way to separate these primates from others is by their noses.

Rise up not so early in the morning and have breakfast. Then drive to the volcanoes for golden monkey tracking and in the course also spot some other primates in the forest.

    Meal Plan

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Drinking Water

Day 20 accommodation

Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
DAY 21

Transfer back to Kigali city

It's always hard to say good bye after such long trips, we will drive back to Kigali at leisure as we take in the Rest of Rwanda's beautiful countryside. Depending on your flight time we will transfer to the airport for your flight back home.


    Meal Plan

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Drinking Water

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Sipi falls

Sipi falls

Sipi Falls is a stunning waterfall located in eastern Uganda, near the town of Kapchorwa. It is considered one of the most beautiful natural attractions in the country and draws tourists from all over the world. The falls are part of the Sipi River, which originates from Mount Elgon, an extinct volcano that straddles the border between Uganda and Kenya.

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Genocide memorial

The Genocide memorial

Rwanda has a tragic history. In 1994, there happened genocide that lasted 100 days and 800000 lives were taken in a brutal Tutsi ethnic cleansing. The genocide tore the small nation into pieces but it has managed to rise from the ashes.

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Gorilla in volcanoes national park

Volcanoes national park

Volcanoes national park is probably the most popular park in Rwanda. There are so many things to see and enjoy in this park. You can go gorilla trekking, golden monkey tracking, volcano climbing, volcano climbing and hiking, birding, nature walks, cave exploration, visiting Diane Fossey's research camp and so much more.

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Zebra in Akagera national park

Akagera national park

Akagera National Park offers thrilling Big five safaris which expands your luck to spotting leopards search for black rhinos, savanna elephants and lions. The national park is home to over 500 species of birds, making it a top destination for birding tours in Rwanda.

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Plane sunset

Entebbe international airport

Entebbe International Airport is the main international airport serving Uganda. The airport is an important gateway to Uganda and the surrounding region.

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Qatar airways

Kigali international Airport

Kigali International Airport (IATA: KGL, ICAO: HRYR), formerly known as Gregoire Kayibanda International Airport, sometimes referred to as Kanombe International Airport, is the main airport serving Kigali, the capital of Rwanda. It is located in the suburb of Kanombe, approximately 10 kilometers east of the city center.

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Lake Kivu

Lake Kivu

Lake Kivu in Rwanda is a perfect place to relax after days of Rwanda safari activities, such as hiking, gorilla trekking, biking the Nile Congo trail, or exploring the Nyungwe forest, you will certainly need a good place to chill, relax, and come down before your long flight back home.

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Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe forest national park

Nyungwe forest national park

One of the wondrous sights in the land of a thousand hills is the Nyungwe forest. National park, It covers a wide area of over 1000 sq. Km in Rwanda extends to Burundi where it's called Kibira national park. Nyungwe forest receives about 200mm of rain annually and is Rwanda's largest water catchment belt

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Dian Fossey Card

The Diana Fossey tomb

Back in time, Dian Fossey established this Karisoke scientific center in the area just between 2 volcanoes of Mount Bisoke and Mount Karisimbi from which its name Karisoke was derived.

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Lake Mutanda

Lake Mutanda

In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you through the wonders of Lake Mutanda, what makes it a must-visit destination, and how Musana Tours and Travel can help you curate an unforgettable adventure.

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Kisoro

Kisoro town

Kisoro town should be on your must-visit list. At Musana Tours and Travel, we specialize in creating unforgettable experiences for travelers, and Kisoro promises just that—an unforgettable adventure filled with nature, wildlife, and authentic cultural experiences.

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Kid on a canoe on Lake Bunyonyi

Lake Bunyonyi

Known as the “Place of many little birds,” Lake Bunyonyi is located in southwestern Uganda near the border of Rwanda. Its tranquil waters, stunning landscapes, and unique islands make it a perfect destination for nature lovers, adventure seekers, and anyone looking for a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

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Bridge on the Nile

Jinja city

Jinja City, perched on the northern shores of Lake Victoria in eastern Uganda, is a true gem for travelers looking for adventure, nature, and a taste of Uganda’s rich culture

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Entebbe city

Entebbe City

Entebbe, a vibrant city located along the shores of Lake Victoria, is one of Uganda’s most captivating destinations. Its scenic beauty, historical significance, and proximity to Uganda’s only international airport make it a key gateway to the rest of the country.

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shoebill stork in Mabamba swamp

Mabamba Swamp

Mabamba Swamp stands out as a remarkable wetland, teeming with birdlife and other wildlife. Located along the northern shores of Lake Victoria, this swamp is one of Uganda’s most important bird-watching sites.

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Lake Victoria

Lake Victoria

Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest freshwater lake, is one of the most breathtaking natural wonders of the world. Spanning three countries, Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania, this vast body of water offers unparalleled beauty, cultural richness, and abundant wildlife.

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River Nile

River Nile

The River Nile, the longest river in the world, holds a mystique that captivates explorers, travelers, and historians alike. Spanning over 6,600 kilometers, the Nile flows through 11 countries in northeastern Africa before emptying into the Mediterranean Sea.

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Fort portal

Fort portal 

Fort Portal, the tourism capital of Uganda, is a beautiful, serene city located in the western part of the country, lying at the base of the legendary Rwenzori Mountains.

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Lake Ihema

Lake Ihema

his article explores the natural beauty, activities, and wildlife around Lake Ihema, as well as the role Musana Tours and Travel can play in ensuring a memorable experience.

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