The 6-Day Rwanda–Uganda Safari Package is an amazing trip through East Africa's most famous places, starting from Kigali City, where you will see the memorial of genocide, visit local markets, and enjoy the views. From Kigali the safari moves to Volcanoes National Park, which is famous for its tough volcanic landscape and abundant monkey population.
The fun goes on, and the safari leads to Uganda, where you will go to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for gorilla trekking in the misty tropical forest that will give you an experience of a lifetime among the gorillas. You will also see the wonderful nature of Lake Mutanda. The 6-Day Rwanda-Uganda Safari Tour wisely covers urban areas, wildlife parks, lakes, and animals up close through each passing day; thus, it is a perfect blend of your Rwanda safari tour and Uganda’s best natural wonders.
Journey time: Less than 30 minutes. Upon landing at Kigali International Airport, your safari guide will be there to welcome you; he will help you with your bags and take you on a smooth ride to your hotel in Kigali. This marks the beginning of your 6-day Rwanda–Uganda safari tour.
Notes:
Overnight: Midrange: Kigali Serena Hotel—or similar
Luxury: The Retreat by Heaven—or similar
Bed and Breakfast
Your tour guide will meet you at the hotel after breakfast and take you on a Kigali City Tour with lunch at a local restaurant included. Kigali, one of the cleanest and safest capitals in Africa, is characterized by its hills, a mild climate, and a lively culture, which makes it a wonderful introduction to the Rwanda holidays.
Highlights of the Kigali city tour include:
The optional activity (USD 30 per person): Iby’Iwacu Cultural Experience
Get completely soaked in Rwandan traditional culture through guided village tours, visiting the replica of the King's House, watching live Intore dance, participating in storytelling, and witnessing local banana beer and spirit brewing.
Notes:
Overnight: Midrange: Ingagi Parkview Lodge—or similar
Luxury: The Bishop’s House Rwanda—or similar
Full Board
Journey Duration: About 3 Hours | Pickup Time: 06:00 AM. After breakfast at the lodge, you will transfer to the park’s Kinigi Office for registration and a detailed pre-climb briefing. A packed lunch will be provided to keep you energized throughout this adventurous day.
Scheduled Activity: Mount Bisoke Summit Adventure
Get to the Kinigi Office by 07:00 AM for the talk and the guide allocation, and then start the hike to Mount Bisoke, which is the most picturesque of the Virunga volcanic range and also the highest at 3,711 meters. The way goes through green plants with sometimes openings that let you take nice pictures of the mountains around. The bearing goes to the stunning Crater Lake at the peak, allowing for a truly unforgettable view.
The entire adventure takes about six hours: four hours up and two hours down. After the hike, you will be driven to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for dinner and overnight at your lodge.
This thrilling trek is a big plus of your Rwanda Safari Tour, as it combines adventure, nature, and stunning landscapes into one seamless wildlife and hiking experience.
Notes:
Overnight: Midrange: Four Gorillas Lodge—or similar
Luxury: Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge—or similar
Half Board
You will have an early breakfast; then you will be given a packed lunch and a bottle of water, and finally you will move to the park headquarters, where a detailed briefing will take place.
Activity on the schedule: Bwindi Gorilla tracking experience
Explore the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest's dark and misty jungles, which are home to one of nature’s most magnificent wildlife encounters. With the help of skilled ranger guides and professional trackers, you shall take a hike on the dense forest floor, which is constantly teeming with the sights and smells of nature and is excitingly building up with every step.
You will be looking at a gorilla family for about 1-2 hours, and they will be really rare mountain gorillas, which will be in their natural habitat, and you will be allowed to take photographs as well. This is much more than just a hike—it is a close-up and a once-in-a-lifetime experience of the world’s most remarkable ecosystem.
A picnic will be served at a picturesque location inside the forest or back at the lodge (dependent on the situation). For convenience and safety, it is advisable to wear good hiking boots, long pants, long-sleeve shirts, gloves, and a face mask, and to carry insect repellent and sufficient water.
After the trek, return to the lodge for relaxation and time to reflect on this remarkable Uganda Safari Tour experience.
Notes:
Overnight: Midrange: Four Gorillas Lodge—or similar
Luxury: Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge—or similar
Full Board
Travel Time: Approx. 3 Hours | Pickup Time: 06:00 AM. Before the start of your Uganda Safari Tour to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, make sure to have a big breakfast at the lodge.
The itinerary includes:
Golden Monkey Trek in Mgahinga National Park
At the park headquarters, a morning briefing will be held first, and then at 08:00 AM the trek will start, leading you to the dense rainforest of Mgahinga. Golden monkeys live mainly in the bamboo covering of the forest, and following their movements gives you a great opportunity to know more about this colorful ecosystem. For about 1–2 hours, you will be able to see these lively and endangered monkeys swinging through the bamboo as they are followed by you.
Dress up in high hiking shoes, long trousers, and long-sleeved shirts for comfort and safety, and bring insect repellent, drinking water, a face mask, and a walking stick. If needed, we can provide porters for extra help.
Lake Mutanda Boat Trip
Then, proceed to Cheba’s Point for a pleasant two-hour boat ride on Lake Mutanda after the trek. Sail over the lake’s still waters, visit beautiful islands, and take in the lovely view of the hills around the lake and the volcanoes at a distance—this is the perfect way to wind down after the morning’s excitement.
After the cruise, your guide will meet you and take you to Chameleon Hill Lodge for lunch. The journey to Kigali City for hotel check-in will then be continued in the late afternoon. Dinner this evening will be at your own expense.
Notes:
Overnight: Midrange: Kigali Serena Hotel—or equivalent
Luxury: The Retreat by Heaven—or equivalent
Bed and Breakfast
Journey Time: Less than 1 Hour | Pickup Time: Flexible (Before 10:00 AM Check-Out)
Enjoy a relaxed final morning in Kigali as your 6-Day Rwanda–Uganda Safari Package comes to an end. You have time to take a short walk around the city or enjoy a last coffee while reflecting on your incredible safari experiences.
Once you are ready, your private transfer will take you to Kigali Int. Airport in time for check-in and for your onward departure.
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Bwindi Community Tours are a great way for travelers to meet the local communities that live nearby the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Apart from the encounters with wild animals, these tours will enable the visitors on Uganda trips to witness everyday life, practices, and the arts while helping the local people earn their livelihood. Uganda is home to the most interesting places to visit for the less materialistic and responsible tourists looking for good and eco-friendly experiences.
Kigali, a lively city of Rwanda and its capital, admiringly presents a flawless combination of culture, history and modernity. This city is a must-see for rwanda tours, rwanda tour packages and even an amazing safari in rwanda, where tourists can enjoy museums, beautiful scenery, markets and rich cultures.
Lake Mutanda provides quiet waters and beautiful mountain views and wildlife habitats for visitors who want to experience Ugandan tours.
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