uganda: 10-Day Uganda Safari with Gorilla Trekking
ID: GYG961425-1495427
Category:
Country: Uganda
Duration:
10 days
Description
Discover the best of Rwanda and Uganda on a 10-day tour. Explore the Genocide Memorial, visit the Iby'iwacu Cultural Village, and go gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Join a 10-day tour exploring some of the finest tourism destinations in Rwanda and Uganda. The tour includes visits to the Genocide Memorial Site, a city tour, and a community cultural village tour where you can experience traditional Rwandan culture and dance. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enjoy an authentic African experience.
Day 1: Arrive in Kigali | City Tour | Genocide Memorial Visit | Travel to Musanze | Cultural Village Tour
On arrival in Rwanda, you will be welcomed and picked up by your guide who will be holding an A4 paper with your name printed on it at Kigali International Airport and taken for a city tour. You will be driven to the Genocide Memorial Site, which gives a brief history of the country you are in.
During the tour, you will have lunch and then be driven to Musanze to visit the community cultural village for a taste of Rwandan culture, including traditional dance. The Iby'iwacu Cultural Village is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of reformed poachers and communities around Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park through conservation incentives and supporting community enterprises and livelihood-based projects.
Day 2: Last Day In Rwanda | Golden Monkey Trekking | Travel to Uganda | Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Day 3: Relaxing | Optional Activities | Travel to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 4: Gorilla Trekking, Birding | Batwa Cultural Interaction and Community Walk
Day 5: Transfer To Ishasha Sector For The Tree Climbing Lions | Drive To Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 6: Morning Game Drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park | Boat Ride | Relaxing
Day 7: Travel to Fort Portal | Hiking | Crater Lakes Tour | Amabere Ga Nyina Mwiru Caves
Day 8: Chimpanzee Tracking | Travel to Semliki National Park | Sempaya Hot Springs
Day 9: Transfer to Kampala | Equator Stopover
Day 10: Last Day With Us | Transfer To The Airport | Fly Back Home
Highlights
- Discover the rich history of Rwanda on a city tour, visit the Genocide Memorial
- Experience Rwanda culture and dance at the Iby'iwacu Cultural Village
- Trek through the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to see the Golden Monkeys
- Visit the Batwa community and learn about their culture and way of life
- Explore the Queen Elizabeth National Park on a morning game drive and boat ride
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Ensure to have a valid passport and visa for travel.
Check health and vaccination requirements for Rwanda and Uganda.
Prepare for varying weather conditions.
Be respectful of local customs and traditions.
Follow the guide's instructions for a safe and enjoyable experience.
INCLUDED
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- Gorilla permits (One per person, non-resident)
- Chimp permits (One per person, non-resident)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water (On all days)
NOT INCLUDED
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.