18 Day Rwanda-Uganda Safari
Duration
Overview
This 18-day epic Rwanda-Uganda expedition combines the ultimate primate encounters with deep cultural immersion. Track chimpanzees, golden monkeys, and gorillas across both countries. Experience classic savanna wildlife in Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls, then venture to the remote wilderness of Kidepo Valley. The journey includes cultural encounters with local communities, hiking Sipi Falls, and visiting the Source of the Nile for a complete East African adventure.
Price Per Person
| PAX | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Price (USD) | 8000 | 5475 | 4990 | 4585 | 4455 | 4250 |
Included/Exclude
- Ground transportation in a comfortable 4×4 safari car.
- Applicable park entrance, activity fees. USD 40 PP/entry.
- Services of a full time English speaking driver-guide.
- Rhino tracking fee USD 50 per person (adult).
- All (boat) trips as on the itinerary. USD 30 PP/trip.
- Gorilla trekking permit (USD 700) per person.
- Chimp trekking permit per person.
- Bottled water while on safari.
- All airport/hotel pick-up and drop off.
- Activities as stipulated (except those stated as optional).
- Activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Phone calls and bar bills.
- Personal/travel insurance.
- Driver guide’s gratuity (recommended).
- All Other Services of a personal nature.
- Flight ticket(s).
- Laundry.
- Entry visa into Uganda.
- All kinds of drinks except water.
- Any activity stated as “OPTIONAL”.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Kigali Airport, pick up and transfer to the booked hotel.
Day 2: Kigali city tour (Morning) and transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park.
Day 3: Undertake chimp trekking and the afternoon canopy walk experience.
Day 4: Exit Nyungwe Forest NP and Transfer to accommodation in (near) Volcanoes NP.
Day 5: Golden monkey trekking and transfer to Bwindi (Uganda) via Cyanika Border.
Day 6: Gorilla trekking Bwindi Forest and (optional) afternoon community encounter.
Day 7: Drive to Ishasha in search of tree-climbing lions and continue (North) Queen Elizabeth NP.
Day 8: Undertake morning game drive and go on a boat trip on the Kazinga Channel.
Day 9: Morning game drive, continue to Kibale NP and proceed for the Bigodi swamp excursion.
Day 10: Exit Kibale Forest National Park and transfer to Murchison Falls National Park.
Day 11: Murchison game drive and afternoon boat trip to the base of the falls.
Day 12: Exit Murchison Falls National and Transfer to Kidepo Valley National Park.
Day 13: Morning game drive & (optional) Karamojong community, cultural encounter.
Day 14: Full day hiking Morungole Mountains including the IK community encounter.
Day 15: Another morning game drive in the park and later transfer to Kara-tunga Safari Camp.
Day 16: Go explore Pian Upe Game Reserve then proceed to Sipi (booked lodge).
Day 17: Sipi Falls walk/hiking experience and afternoon coffee tour plus community encounter.
Day 18: Drive to Jinja, visit the source of the Nile and proceed to Entebbe Airport.
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