5 Days Uganda & Rwanda Safari (Gorilla and Wildlife)
5-days Uganda and Rwanda Safari includes gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, Chimpanzees in Kibale National Park & wildlife in Queen Elizabeth National Park. This Remarkable 5-Day Rwanda & Uganda Gorillas & Wildlife features Wildlife viewing, Chimpanzee tracking, and Gorilla trekking. This combined 5 day Uganda and Rwanda safari are intended for travelers seeking to explore both countries.
Highlights: 5 Days Rwanda Uganda Safari(Gorillas & Wildlife)
Day 1: Transfer from Kigali to Kibale Forest National Park, Uganda.
Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale National Park and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 3: Game Drive and Boat Cruise at the Kazinga Channel
Day 4: Game Drive at Ishasha Sector and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
Day 5: Departure for Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes, Rwanda
A Detailed 5-Day Itinerary for a Safari in Uganda and Rwanda
Day 1: Transfer from Kigali to Kibale Forest National Park, Uganda.
At 8:00 a.m. or earlier, a guide or driver from Guided Aloyo Excursions will get you from your lodging to start the 6-hour drive to Kibale National Park. Prior to the excursion, you will partake in a Kigali City Tour, which encompasses a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial Center, the main city market, the former presidential palace museum, and artisan shops for souvenirs. Subsequent to the Kigali City Tour, you will commence your journey to Uganda. Prepare your passport and yellow fever vaccination certificate to facilitate a seamless visa application process. The tour to Kibale National Park is extensive, although it offers stunning vistas and idyllic landscapes as a reward. Anticipate a genuine delight if you appreciate nature, from the remarkable volcanoes and picturesque highlands of Rwanda to the dense forests of Uganda.
Lunch will be provided during route, and your arrival is anticipated in the late afternoon. Upon arrival at your hotel, complete the check-in process, have a shower, and unwind prior to the subsequent day’s chimpanzee tracking.
Dinner at your accommodation.
Stay overnight at the designated lodging facility.
Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale National Park and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Following breakfast, you will head to the Kibale National Park offices for a briefing on chimpanzee trekking. The Rangers shall provide you with details regarding the park, its fauna, the chimpanzee communities, recommended packing items, appropriate conduct around chimpanzees, and anticipated experiences. Monitoring chimpanzees in Kibale National Park often requires 3 to 5 hours.
Their vocal characteristics render them easily identifiable. Their social groups exhibit greater drama than those of gorillas. Anticipate an exhilarating hour of activity with them. Capture as many photographs as desired, then proceed back to the lodge for lunch. The driver will commence the 2 hour trek to Queen Elizabeth National Park later in the afternoon.
Dinner at your accommodation.
Overnight stay at the designated lodging facility.
Day 3: Game Drive and Boat Cruise at the Kazinga Channel
You must rise exceedingly early to partake in breakfast. Alternatively, take coffee with you on your early morning game drive. The early morning wildlife drive enables tourists to observe nocturnal animals returning to their dens after nocturnal hunting. It is also designed to capture early risers prior to their hunting activities. Be vigilant for leopards and hippos that have returned from nocturnal grazing outside the lake. The morning is the optimal time to observe birds and animals resuming grazing after evading predators. The game drive will provide an opportunity to observe buffaloes, lions, hartebeests, and various antelopes. Subsequently, you will return to the resort for lunch and relaxation.
You will be transferred to the Kazinga Channel for a boat cruise at 2 p.m. A boat safari is among the most favored activities at Queen Elizabeth National Park. The Kazinga Channel is the primary location where most animals and birds gather to bathe or drink. The Kazinga Channel links Lake Edward to Lake Gorge and is considered one of Africa’s premier birdwatching sites. It is among the premier locations in Africa for wildlife observation, owing to the abundant population of monkeys and other fauna along the channel. Elephants, buffaloes, crocodiles, hippos, antelopes, and many predators are anticipated to be observed.
Evening meal at your lodging.
Stay overnight at the designated lodging facility.
Day 4: Game Drive at Ishasha Sector and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
Conclude the exhilarating adventures of day four by viewing the renowned tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha region of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Tree-climbing lions are exclusively inhabiting Ishasha, Kruger National Park in South Africa, and Lake Manyara National Park in Tanzania.
Following your observation of the Ugandan tree-climbing lions, you will return to Rwanda and proceed to Volcanoes National Park the subsequent day for gorilla trekking. Lunch will be had at an appropriate eatery en route to Rwanda. Upon your arrival at the resort, ensure you relax adequately to prepare for gorilla trekking the following day.
Dinner at your accommodation.
Stay overnight at the designated lodging facility.
Day 5: Departure for Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes, Rwanda
After an early breakfast, you will go to the park offices for a briefing on gorilla trekking. The briefing covers various subjects, including expectations, appropriate conduct in the presence of gorillas, the gorilla groups, and the history of the park. In Rwanda, Gorilla Trekking involves being allocated to one of ten habituated gorilla families. The park administrators will select one for you according to your tastes, age, and general fitness level. Certain gorilla families in Rwanda inhabit and traverse the depths of the forest, requiring extended search duration. Prior to entering the forest, engage a porter if you possess additional bags and equipment.
You will spend an hour with the primates. Allocate sufficient time for observation and photography. Adhere to the Rangers’ directives and maintain composure, even in the presence of an approaching gorilla. Adhere to the gorilla hiking regulations. Upon concluding your one-hour interaction with the gorilla family, return to the initial location, where our office Guide will transport you back to the lodge for lunch. Subsequently, that afternoon, you will start your return journey to Kigali. If you remain in Kigali, the driver will transport you to the airport or your accommodation.
Conclusion of the 5-Day Uganda and Rwanda Safari Itinerary