15 days budget Rwanda Uganda wildlife adventure.

Take part in our specially designed 15-day Rwanda Uganda Wildlife adventure safari to discover and appreciate the natural beauty of these two East African countries, Rwanda,” the land of a thousand hills”, and Uganda, “the Pearl of Africa”. The greatest primate trekking, cultural encounters, boat trips, and game drive experiences are available in this combined 15 days safari. The trip starts in Rwanda ending in Uganda.

Destinations: Kigali, Nyungwe Forest National Park. Lake Kivu, Volcanoes National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, Kampala city, and Entebbe.

Tour summary.

  • Day 1: Arrival in Kigali
  • Day 2:  Transfer to Nyungwe National Park
  • Day 3: Chimpanzee tracking and Canopy walk
  • Day 4: Transfer to Volcanoes via Lake Kivu.
  • Day 5: Golden monkey tracking and Ibyiwachu cultural centre
  • Day 6: Bisoke hike and transfer to Uganda (Bwindi)
  • Day 7: Gorilla tracking
  •  Day 8: Transfer to Queen via Ishasha
  • Day 9: Game drive and Community visit (Lake Katwe salt works)
  • Day 10; Game drive and boat cruise
  • Day 11: Transfer to lake Mburo, boat cruise and night game drive
  • Day 12:  Boat horse riding and afternoon game drive /optional community visit
  • Day 13: Transfer to Kampala via the equator (Kayabwe)
  • Day 14: Kampala city tour
  • Day 15: Departure

Trip details

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali

The moment you arrive at Kigali International Airport, Rwanda’s main entrance point, your 15-day wildlife adventure in Rwanda and Uganda officially begins. Our knowledgeable tour guide will warmly welcome you, take you through a simple briefing about the 15 days trip, then transfer you to the lodge for breakfast. After a few hours of relaxation, drive out in the stay to have a glance at some of the outstanding places like the Kigali genocide memorial site, Kimironko Market and some craft centres. Dinner and overnight at the accommodation, Hotel Des Mille Collines(Midrange), Five to Five hotel ( Budget)

Day 2:  Transfer to Nyungwe National Park

Travel to Nyungwe Forest National Park, a place with over 1,000 wildlife species and a vast biodiversity. this ancient rain forest park is best for those who cherish nature and primates.
Best stop overs along this route are, the Ethnographic Museum and King’s Palace Nyanza, for a study of Rwanda’s cultural legacy.

Dinner and overnight at Nyungwe Hilltop View Hotel (midrange), Chimpanzee Lodge (budget)

Day 3: Chimpanzee tracking and Canopy walk

Embark on the Chimpanzee trekking adventure in the park jungles. Expect to see over 500 wild chimpanzees in their natural habitat as you delight in the beauties of nature.

After lunch, take a walk on east Africa’s best canopy walk on 70 metres suspended bridge, high above the forest floor. Its two hours walk that provides aerial views of the forest and the surrounding landscape and most wildlife that dwell in the forest canopy.

Dinner and overnight at Nyungwe Hilltop View Hotel (midrange), Chimpanzee Lodge (budget)

 

Day 4: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park via Lake Kivu.

From Nyungwe National Park, set of for Musanze with stopover at Lake Kivu, one of Africa’s great lakes. Enjoy a scenic boat ride to see some islands and fishing villages. Enjoy lunch with fresh fish at the lake’s sandy beaches, proceed to Musanze (VNP). Dinner and over night at Davinci Lodge (midrange), Classic Resort Hotel (budget)

Day 5: Golden Monkey tracking and Ibyiwacu cultural centre visit

take pleasure in visiting the jungle of volcanoes National Park to track another group of popular primates in this park other than gorillas, – the golden monkeys. trek in the bamboo forested zones with your knowledgeable park guides. One hour is allowed for observation and photography.

After lunch visit the Ibyiwacu Cultural centre to have a taste of Rwandan culture through local craft demonstrations, traditional dances, and music. This is a unique chance to discover Rwanda’s history, traditions, and customs that have been held through the ages. Dinner and over night at Davinci Lodge (midrange), Classic Resort Hotel (budget)

Day 6: Bisoke hike and cross to Uganda (Bwindi)

Starting at the base of mount Bisoke, follow the trail and hike through the bamboo forests, alpine vegetation and other vegetation zones as you meet different and unique wildlife. After 3-4 hours, you will reach the summit, enjoy the serene crater lake at the top and enjoy clear views of the surrounding volcanoes. later descend, meet your guide, drive to your hotel for lunch and later   drive and cross to Uganda in Bwindi National Park. Dinner and overnight at Bwindi Jungle Lodge (midrange), Gorilla Mist camp (budget).

Day 7: Gorilla tracking

Get to the park office by 7:00 am. After receiving the about the gorillas and hoe to behave around them, you will be assigned to a gorilla family along with other trekkers. Eight people per family.  Will the lead of knowledgeable guides and trackers, venture into the park jungles to locate the gorilla group. On locating them, spend one memorable hour with them. Return to the lodge where you will relax for the rest of the day as you meditate on the day’s amazing encounter. Dinner and overnight at Bwindi Jungle Lodge (midrange), Gorilla Mist camp (budget).

Day 8: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park via Ishasha sector.

After a relaxed breakfast, set off for queen Elizabeth National Park with a game drive   Ishasha sector trying to spot the climbing lions. on a lucky day, you will see them resting on branches of fig trees. Dinner and overnight at Bush lodge (midrange), Enganzi lodge( budget)

Day 9: Game drive and Community visit (Katwe Salt works)

You will wake up to an early morning game drive to spot some nocturnals as they return to their hideouts within the park. While on the game drive, expect to spot the big four game and other wild animals including antelopes, giraffes, warthogs and white colobus monkeys among others. lunch at the lodge.

after lunch drive to lake Katwe, a salty lake that doesn’t support aquatic life. Interact with the local s and learn the traditional method they have used to extract salt for over several years.  You can support them by buying some salt and other crafts they sell at the lake shores to support their lives. Dinner and overnight at Bush lodge (midrange), Enganzi lodge(budget)

Day 10: Game drive and boat cruise

Get up early to go on a game drive in the Kasenyi plains. Expect to see a lot of wildlife species such as buffalos, topis, lions, hyenas, Kobs, elephants and many others. in the afternoon, take a boat ride over the Kazinga channel which links Lake George and lake Edward where you will see crocodiles, hippos, and several bird species. This day is best for photographers and nature lovers. Dinner and overnight at Bush lodge (midrange), Enganzi lodge(budget)

Day 11: Transfer to lake Mburo, boat cruise and night game drive

Transfer from Queen Elizabeth to lake Mburo National Park as you enjoy the beautiful countryside. Check in upon arrival, and later in the afternoon embark on a boat ride on Lake Mburo to watch aquatic animals and birds. A night game drive exposes you to nocturnal animals like civets, leopards, hyenas, bushbabies and other animals that are always active in the night. Dinner and overnight at Mihingo Lodge (midrange), Rwakobo camp(budget)

Day 12:  Boat horse riding and afternoon game drive /optional community visit

After a relaxed breakfast, embark on the back horse-riding adventure with the guidance of park guide. As you ride your horse, expect to see other wild animals like giraffes, zebras and Kobs. (Ensure reasonable distance between you and the wild animals).

An afternoon game drive exposes you to more wildlife or a community visit is optional for this day. Dinner and overnight at Mihingo Lodge (midrange), Rwakobo Camp (budget)

Day 13: Transfer to Kampala via the equator (Kayabwe)

A day to travel to Kampala with a stop over at Kayabwe Equator monument for photography, geographical information about the equator and the water experiment demonstration. Spend the afternoon at your hotel in Kampala. Dinner and overnight at…

Day 14: Kampala City tour

Wind up your 15 days trip with the Kampala city tour. from your hotel, visit some of the city’s ionic places like “The Kabaka’s Palace”. Bulange, Kasubi Royal Tombs, The national Museum, Religious places like Namirembe Cathedral, Rubaga cathedral, Namugongo Martys Shrine.  There are so many interesting places to visit in Kampala, but as you end your day, pass by a local market for souvenirs and interaction with the locals. Dinner and overnight at…

Day 15: Departure

After a relaxed breakfast, say goodbye to the “ Pearl of Africa”, transfer to Entebbe airport for departure.

End of 15 days budget Rwanda Uganda wildlife adventure.