$5,541 to $5,761 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival In Rwanda | City Tour | Genocide Memorial Visit
Arrival In Rwanda | City Tour | Genocide Memorial Visit
On arrival in Rwanda, you will be welcomed and picked up by our Kubwa Five Safaris guide who will be holding an A4 paper with your name printed on it at Kigali International Airport.
You will then be transferred to Kigali Genocide Memorial site, where you will get a brief history of the country you are visiting.
Later, you will be transferred to your lodge to relax.
Dinner and overnight at Chez Lando Hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali (Rwanda)
- Accommodation:
- Chez Lando Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Travel To Musanze | Visit Dian Fossey Center | Cultural Village
Travel To Musanze | Visit Dian Fossey Center | Cultural Village
After breakfast, you will be driven northwards to Volcanoes National Park.
Upon arrival in Musanze, you will visit the Dian Fossey Center.
In the evening, you will visit the Iby’iwacu village for community interaction and to enjoy the Rwandan culture, which includes traditional dancing.
Dinner and overnight at Garden Palace Hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Ruhengeri (City, Rwanda)
- Accommodation:
- Garden Palace Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Golden Monkey Trekking In Volcanoes National Park | Transfer To Lake Kivu
Golden Monkey Trekking In Volcanoes National Park | Transfer To Lake Kivu
After breakfast, you will assemble at the park headquarters for a briefing and prepare for golden monkey trekking. Equipped with trekking gear and drinking water, you will ascend into the forest to track the golden monkeys.
After lunch, you will drive to the scenic Lake Kivu, which borders Rwanda and the DR Congo. Upon reaching the lake, you can enjoy the rest of your evening by the lakeside.
Dinner and overnight at Nirvana Heights Resort & Spa.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Kivu (Rwanda)
- Accommodation:
- Nirvana Heights Resort & Spa
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Last Day In Rwanda | Transfer To The Airport | Fly To Uganda | Transfer To Hotel In Entebbe
Last Day In Rwanda | Transfer To The Airport | Fly To Uganda | Transfer To Hotel In Entebbe
After breakfast, you will either go kayaking or take a boat ride on Lake Kivu.
Afterwards, you will be driven back to Kigali International Airport for your scheduled flight to Uganda. On arrival in Uganda, you will be welcomed and picked up by our Kubwa Five Safaris guide who will be holding an A4 paper with your name printed on it and thereafter transferred to your hotel in Entebbe.
Dinner and overnight at Cycad Guest House.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe, Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Cycad Guest House
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Travel To Murchison Falls | Stopover At Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary | Rhino Tracking | Top Of The Falls
Travel To Murchison Falls | Stopover At Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary | Rhino Tracking | Top Of The Falls
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Murchison Falls National Park.
On your way to Murchison Falls National Park, you will branch off to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking; this is one of the breathtaking activities in Uganda, the Pearl of Africa.
After rhino tracking, you'll continue to Murchison Falls National Park, with your first stop being the “Top of the Falls.” Here, you will witness the impressive sight of the Nile's powerful waters squeezing through a narrow gorge, creating mist and often rainbows.
After enjoying the top of the falls, you will go for a short evening drive before going to your lodge.
Dinner and overnight at Parkside Safari Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
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Parkside Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Morning Game Drive | Boat Cruise | Birding | Evening Game Drive
Morning Game Drive | Boat Cruise | Birding | Evening Game Drive
Embark on an early morning game drive on the northern bank, where your guide will help you spot a variety of animals and birds.
You’ll then return to the lodge for lunch and rest until 2:00pm, when you will take an afternoon boat ride. You will cruise upstream on the calm Victoria Nile to the base of the falls. You’ll see see hippos, crocodiles, elephants, waterbucks, and Uganda kobs over the 17-kilometer stretch, as well as numerous bird species.
After the boat ride, enjoy an evening game drive.
Dinner and overnight at Parkside Safari Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Parkside Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Travel To Kibale National Park | Bigodi Community Walk
Travel To Kibale National Park | Bigodi Community Walk
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Kibale National Park. On arrival, you will check in at your lodge.
Later, you you will visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a community walk and cultural interaction.
It is located in the Magombe swamp. This area is recognized for an extensive array of biodiversity among which are several primate species like the red Colobus monkey, baboon, black and white Colobus monkey, blue monkey grey cheeked, mangabey, vervet monkey, redtailed monkey, and the L’Hoest monkey.
Dinner and overnight at Chimpanzee Capital Safari Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Chimpanzee Capital Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Chimpanzee Trekking | Transfer To Semiliki National Park | Visit Sempaya Hot Springs
Chimpanzee Trekking | Transfer To Semiliki National Park | Visit Sempaya Hot Springs
After breakfast, you will head to the park headquarters for a briefing about the do's and don'ts of chimpanzee trekking and afterwards head out to trek.
After the trek, you'll return to the resort for lunch before proceeding to Sempaya Hot Springs, the park's main attraction and the highlight of our safari. Here, you'll witness water naturally boiling, showcasing its incredible power and heat. The springs are so hot that you can cook eggs and matooke within minutes.
You will later be driven back to your lodge.
Dinner and overnight at Chimpanzee Capital Safari Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Semuliki National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Chimpanzee Capital Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Visit Amabere Ga Nyina Mwiru Caves | Hiking Crater Lakes | Transfer To Queen Elizabeth National Park
Visit Amabere Ga Nyina Mwiru Caves | Hiking Crater Lakes | Transfer To Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, you'll visit the Amabere Ga Nyina Mwiru Caves and the three surrounding Crater Lakes. Exploring the caves and hiking around the nearby lakes will be a highlight of the day.
Next, you'll head to Queen Elizabeth National Park, a vast sanctuary where wildlife and local communities peacefully coexist.
On arrival, you'll check in at your hotel for lunch and then go on a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, which links Lake Edward and Lake George. This cruise offers some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities in the park. Along the channel, you'll spot squacco herons, pied kingfishers, numerous buffalo and hippopotamus, sunbathing crocodiles, and a variety of other bird species and large mammals.
You will have an evening game drive.
Dinner and overnight at Songbird Safari Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Songbird Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Visit Ishasha Sector | Transfer To Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | Batwa Cultural Interaction
Visit Ishasha Sector | Transfer To Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | Batwa Cultural Interaction
After an early morning breakfast, you will be transferred to the Ishasha sector to encounter the famous tree-climbing lions of the Kasenyi Plains in the southern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Upon arrival in Ishasha, your priority will be to search for these lions amidst the trees. While the lions rest above, the plains below are home to Uganda Kob, their primary prey.
Following a game drive in Ishasha, it will be time to journey to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home of the famous mountain gorillas. Prepare for another unforgettable highlight of your trip: tracking the majestic mountain gorillas.
Dinner and overnight at Ruhija Gorilla Friends Resort.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
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Ruhija Gorilla Friends Resort
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Gorilla Trekking | Transfer To Lake Bunyonyi
Gorilla Trekking | Transfer To Lake Bunyonyi
After breakfast, you'll head out with the packed lunches to the park head offices with your guide, and have a briefing about the do’s and don’ts while in the park with gorillas.
Following the briefing, embark on the gorilla trek through the misty rainforest, which can last anywhere from 2-6 hours depending on the location of the gentle giants. Ensure you have enough water, sturdy shoes, non-flash cameras, and rain jackets for the trek.
After this exhilarating adventure, return to the lodge for a well-deserved shower. Then, enjoy a leisurely lunch and some relaxation time. In the evening, check out and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, a breathtaking water body adorned with 29 islands of various shapes and sizes. The lake is surrounded by lush, green-terraced hills that rise to heights ranging from 2,200 to 2,478 meters. It is one of the deepest lakes in Africa.
Dinner and overnight at Paradise Eco-Hub.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Paradise Eco-Hub
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Optional Activities | Relaxing
Optional Activities | Relaxing
After breakfast, you can relax at your hotel until lunchtime, after which you can choose to participate in optional activities such as zip-lining, ninja-warrior, canoeing or kayaking and each goes for USD40.
Lake Bunyonyi is surrounded by lush, green-terraced hills that rise to heights ranging from 2,200 to 2,478 meters. It is likely the second deepest lake in Africa and one of the few African lakes completely safe for swimming—there is no risk of bilharzia.
Dinner and overnight at Paradise Eco-Hub.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Paradise Eco-Hub
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 13
Transfer To Lake Mburo National Park | Game Drive
Transfer To Lake Mburo National Park | Game Drive
After breakfast, you will journey to Lake Mburo National Park. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch at the hotel before embarking on a boat cruise—of the park’s most memorable experiences. Over 300 hippos can be found here.
Relish the opportunity to observe various water birds with their melodious calls, as well as wildlife such as hippos, African crocodiles, waterbucks, and buffaloes. Following the boat cruise, embark on a breathtaking evening game drive, exploring the park as dusk settles.
After immersing yourself in the true wilderness, return to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
Dinner and overnight at Hyena Hill Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Hyena Hill Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 14
Last Day With Us | Walking Safari | Equator Stopover | Transfer To The Airport | Fly Back Home
Last Day With Us | Walking Safari | Equator Stopover | Transfer To The Airport | Fly Back Home
Start your morning with an early breakfast, followed by a captivating walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park. This experience offers a magical way to explore the park's bush trails on foot.
After the walking safari, you have the option to choose between a bicycle safari or horseback riding in Lake Mburo National Park which are both optional activities. The park's diverse habitats, including savannah, woodlands, forests, and swamps, support a wide variety of wildlife and bird species.
Later you will be transferred to Entebbe International Airport for your scheduled flight back home.
On your way, you will have a stopover at the Equator in Masaka. See where this imaginary line divides our planet into two equal hemispheres. Lunch, snacks, souvenirs, and photographs may be taken here.
After, proceed to the airport for your scheduled flight back home.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City, Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
