Your 5-Day Rwanda–Uganda Wildlife Safari begins in Kigali, where you will briefly explore the city highlights such as the Kigali Genocide Memorial, Mount Kigali, and the historical Kandt House Museum. Here, you will gain a meaningful insight into the culture and history of Rwanda.
The vacation then slips into unforgettable Rwanda holidays, with thrilling primate experiences in Volcanoes National Park during a golden monkey trek, as a precursor to the lifetime gorilla trekking in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. The safari is beautifully completed with relaxing time at Lake Bunyonyi, renowned for its scenic islands and peaceful atmosphere, perfectly blending wildlife, culture, and natural beauty into one seamless adventure.
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, our safari guide will be waiting for you, helping with your bags and taking you on a smooth transfer to your hotel in Kigali.
Notes:
Overnight: Midrange: Kigali Serena Hotel—or similar
Luxury: The Retreat by Heaven—or similar
Bed and Breakfast
The journey will take about three hours, and the pick-up will be at 08:30 AM. After having breakfast at your hotel, a guided tour of Kigali will be your first event, and you will get a very good idea of the history and art of Rwanda while visiting its bustling center. The tour will take you to
A local restaurant will be one of the options for your lunch before going to Volcanoes National Park or directly to the lodge for a late lunch. For those who love to learn about the new culture, the optional Iby'Iwacu Cultural Experience offers participation in local traditions that include community walks guided by locals, a visit to the King's House replica, traditional entertainment, storytelling, and local banana beer and spirit production demonstrations. You will reach the lodge in the late evening to freshen up and enjoy dinner at your convenience.
Notes:
Overnight: Midrange: Ingagi Parkview Lodge—or similar
Luxury: The Bishop’s House Rwanda—or similar
Full Board
Depart after an early breakfast to reach the Kinigi Park Office for the briefing, and come across the Golden Monkey Trek in Volcanoes National Park:
safety & comfort: wear hiking boots, long trousers, long sleeves, a raincoat and a hat; carry some mineral water, raincoat, and insect repellent
Upon ending the trek, guests shall return to the lodge for their lunch (may vary) before heading on a drive for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Check in upon arrival and enjoy dinner at leisure.
Notes:
Overnight: Midrange: Four Gorillas Lodge—or similar
Luxury: Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge—or similar
Full Board
Pick-up Time: 06:30 AM. Begin with an early breakfast and you will be packed a lunch and bottled water. Then, proceed to the park office for a briefing before the trekking experience for the gorillas in Bwindi:
This unforgettable adventure is a highlight of Uganda Safari Tours, combining wildlife, nature, and local culture in one extraordinary day.
Notes:
Overnight: Midrange: BirdNest Resort—or a similar option
Luxury: Arcadia Lodge Bunyonyi—or a similar option
Full Board
The road will take about three hours; on the day, expect to be picked up at 7:00 AM. Have a little early morning breakfast and set off from Lake Bunyonyi, heading back toward Kigali. Enjoy a magical Lake Bunyonyi canoe trip in the morning by paddling a traditional dugout canoe on the lake and touring its 29 different islands. While enjoying this chill outing, you will witness the magnificent landscape of the lake and the surrounding beauty of nature. Later, continue the drive back to Kigali and transfer to the airport for check-in. Flights departing from 06:00 PM onwards are recommended.
Breakfast and packed lunch
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Kandt House Museum in Kigali stands out as a major cultural symbol of Rwanda and simultaneously a great source of knowledge about the country's natural history, the period of slavery, and the scientific legacy, thus making it an indispensable spot for every Rwanda tour.
A somber place, the Kigali Genocide Memorial, is where the 1994 Rwandan genocide victims' memory is kept alive. It gets the historical narrative, human accounts, and visuals, hence, it should be the first place to visit on a Rwanda tour.
Mount Kigali is a natural marvel and an amazing viewpoint of the city from the top, not to be missed on any Rwanda tour since it also provides various nature walks and activities.
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