12 Days Uganda Rwanda Wildlife Tour

Our 12 Days Uganda Rwanda Wildlife Tour is meant for people who love to spend more time in Rwanda. The tour combines a gorilla trekking adventure in Volcanoes National Park, an excursion and boat cruise on Lake Kivu, Nyungwe Forest National Park for canopy walk, chimpanzee trekking and golden monkey trekking, Akagera National Park for bird watching and wildlife and Butare in a single schedule of a trip. If you crave to have more of Rwanda tours, this is the best safari trip for you.

12 Days Uganda Rwanda Wildlife Tour

Tour Highlights

  • Game drives
  • Kigali City Tour
  • Visit Genocide Memorial sites
  • Wildlife watching
  • Bird watching
  • Golden Monkey Trekking
  • Chimpanzee Trekking
  • Gorilla Trekking
  • Community Walks
  • Nature Walks
  • Photography Moments

You will be received by our guide/ Guest relations Set off to Queen Elizabeth national park road at 10am. On the way you will be enjoying the beautiful scenic view of Rwanda and Uganda. Overnight and Meal Plan at Mweya safari lodge / Jacana

Early morning game drive to seek out wildlife, rest during the heat of the day and again go for an evening game drive. The Kasenyi plains support large concentrations of wildlife especially lion. The area around the seven crater lakes in the northern hills are very scenic but wildlife viewing is erratic. The Mweya peninsula is usually good to see the large mammals, bushbuck, waterbuck, and elephant, as well as the unusual giant forest hog. Leopard may also be seen in this area. Overnight and Meal plan at Mweya / Jacana

An excursion to Kyambura gorge nearby to track the fast moving and elusive Chimpanzees one of man’s closest relations. The chimp population is quite mobile and viewing is unpredictable. The walk in this “lost world” is nevertheless enchanting. Alternatively go for a nature walk in Maramagambo Forest. This forest harbors some unusual species – potto, giant forest hog, pygmy antelope and giant elephant shrew. You can also visit the bat caves and the blue lake. In the afternoon a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel which is especially rewarding for viewing a variety of animals, especially hippo, buffalo, elephant and a vast array of birds. Overnight and Meal Plan at Mweya / Jacana

After having your breakfast go for a guided nature walk for bird watching of a different bird species, butterflies and monkeys. Alternatively, look for monkeys and birds near the river below the Lodge. Overnight and Meal Plan at Bwindi Lodge.

After an morning breakfast drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. If time permitting, go for a guided nature walk. Overnight and meal plan at Bwindi Lodge

Early in the morning- gorilla tracking (subject to permit availability at time of booking), walking up steep densely forested. In this thick and humid forest you almost have to cut your way through the undergrowth but finally coming across the gorillas camouflaged in the vegetation is an inspiring moment. Tracking in Bwindi requires stamina and can often take most of the day. Alternatively go for a leisurely walk on one of the different trails that meanders through the Impenetrable Forest. Overnight and meal plan at Bwindi Lodge.

Transfer to Mgahinga Make brief stops at places of interest including Kanaba Gap to view the dramatic Virunga volcanoes and beautiful terraced hills. You can either continue directly to Mgahinga, or make a detour to Lake Mutanda. Here you can take a gentle stroll on the lake shores whilst watching local life, or weather permitting, take a canoe to Toyo Island, before continuing to Mount Gahinga. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight and meal plan at Mount Gahinga Lodge .

Transfer to Mgahinga Make brief stops at places of interest including Kanaba Gap to view the dramatic Virunga volcanoes and beautiful terraced hills. You can either continue directly to Mgahinga, or make a detour to Lake Mutanda. Here you can take a gentle stroll on the lake shores whilst watching local life, or weather permitting, take a canoe to Toyo Island, before continuing to Mount Gahinga. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight and meal plan at Mount Gahinga Lodge .

After having your breakfast go out for gorilla tracking, this time in Mgahinga on the northern side of the Virunga mountains or climb the Muhavura or Gahinga volcano, nature walk. Mount Gahinga Lodge at 2,300m nestles in the shadow of the dramatic Virunga volcanoes. Overnight and Meal Plan at Mount Gahinga Lodge.

Breakfast in the morning -embark on your safari car the boarder boarder to Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park via the Cyanika border. Have a stopover at the Twin Lakes of Bulera and Ruhondo. Continue to Volcanoes National Park. In the afternoon, go for the Ibywachu cultural experience at the Gorilla’s Guardian Village. Overnight and Meal Plan at 5Volcano boutique hotel/ Mountain Gorilla View Lodge.

Wake up early in the morning have breakfast and then transfer to Volcanoes National Park Headquarter, another thrilling destination for gorilla tracking in the Virunga Mountains ranges. The gorilla trek is a bit fair if compared with Bwindi given that the terrain is better. Overnight and Meal Plan at 5 Volcano boutique hotel/ Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

After a relaxed breakfast transfer to Kigali, the capital of Rwanda. Take a Kigali City Tour inclusive of Genocide Memorial Site, Local Markets, Craft Centers. Drop off at Kigali International Airport.

End of the 12 Days Uganda Rwanda Wildlife Tour.

This 12 Days Uganda Rwanda Wildlife Tour includes

  • Airport transfers on first and last day,
  • Transport in a 4×4 tourist vehicle with popup roof
  • Services of a professional English speaking driver guide
  • Fuel for the whole trip
  • Accommodation and meal plan as per the itinerary
  • All park entrance fees
  • Drinking water while in the vehicle

This 12 Days Uganda Rwanda Wildlife Tour Excludes

  • Airfares
  • Visa Fees
  • Personal Insurance
  • Expenses of personal nature such as; drinks, tips, laundry, telephone, cigarettes, accommodation & meals not indicated in the itinerary and optional activities.

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