11-day tour through Uganda and Rwanda

Overview:
Experience the best of Uganda and Rwanda on this 11-day tour through Uganda and Rwanda that takes you through stunning landscapes, thrilling wildlife encounters, and rich cultural experiences. This journey offers a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation, featuring gorilla trekking, game drives, boat cruises, and more.

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe, Uganda

• Arrive at Entebbe International Airport.
• Meet and greet with your safari guide from World Blossom Safaris.
• Transfer to your hotel in Entebbe for an overnight stay.
• Accommodation: Hotel No.5 / Protea Hotel Entebbe
• Meal Plan: Dinner

Day 2: Transfer to Kibale National Park

• Early breakfast and drive to Kibale National Park, the primate capital of the world.
• En route, enjoy scenic views of Uganda’s beautiful countryside and the Rwenzori Mountains.
• Arrive in Kibale and check into your lodge.
• Optional: Visit the nearby Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a bird-watching experience.
• Accommodation: Primate Lodge Kibale / Turaco Treetops
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

• Early morning briefing and start chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest.
• Enjoy the thrill of watching chimpanzees in their natural habitat.
• After lunch, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
• Evening game drive as you enter the park.
• Accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge / Parkview Safari Lodge
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Game Drive & Boat Cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park

• Early morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains to spot lions, elephants, buffaloes, and other wildlife.
• Afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, famous for hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species.
• Optional: Evening game drive or relaxation at the lodge.
• Accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge / Parkview Safari Lodge
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

• Breakfast at the lodge.
• Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to the endangered mountain gorillas.
• Enjoy scenic views of the Kigezi Highlands, also known as the “Switzerland of Africa.”
• Check-in at the lodge and relax in preparation for the next day’s gorilla trek.
• Accommodation: Buhoma Lodge / Gorilla Forest Camp
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

• Early morning briefing at the park headquarters.
• Begin the thrilling adventure of gorilla trekking through the dense rainforest.
• Spend an unforgettable hour with a gorilla family.
• Return to the lodge for relaxation or an optional community visit.
• Accommodation: Buhoma Lodge / Gorilla Forest Camp
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

• After breakfast, cross the border into Rwanda.
• Transfer to Volcanoes National Park, the Rwandan side of the Virunga Mountains.
• Check-in at your lodge and enjoy the serene environment.
• Accommodation: Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge / Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Golden Monkey Tracking in Volcanoes National Park

• Morning briefing followed by golden monkey tracking in the bamboo forests.
• Enjoy watching the playful and endangered golden monkeys.
• Return to the lodge for lunch.
• Optional: Visit the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village for a cultural experience.
• Accommodation: Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge / Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9: Visit to Dian Fossey Tomb & Transfer to Lake Kivu

• Morning hike to the Dian Fossey Tomb, a tribute to the famous primatologist.
• After lunch, transfer to Lake Kivu, one of Africa’s Great Lakes.
• Check-in at your lakeside resort and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
• Accommodation: Lake Kivu Serena Hotel / Cormoran Lodge
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10: Relaxation at Lake Kivu & Transfer to Kigali

• Spend a relaxed morning at Lake Kivu, enjoy optional activities such as a boat ride, swimming, or kayaking.
• After lunch, drive to Kigali, Rwanda’s capital city.
• Check into your hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure.
• Accommodation: Kigali Serena Hotel / Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11: Kigali City Tour & Departure

• After breakfast, embark on a Kigali city tour, including a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial.
• Enjoy last-minute shopping at local markets.
• Transfer to Kigali International Airport for your departure flight.
• Meal Plan: Breakfast

End of Tour(11-day tour through Uganda and Rwanda)