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Majestic Uganda & Rwanda

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Kigali, Rwanda → Entebbe, Uganda

Country: Rwanda, Uganda
Start: Kigali, Rwanda
End: Entebbe, Uganda
Date: Flexible
Duration: 13 days
Theme: Culture, Active, Wildlife
Physical rating: Moderate
Meals: 12 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 11 dinners
Transport: Private vehicle, 4WD safari jeep, motorised boat, trekking, hiking, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Search for the rare shoebill stork in the Mabamba Wetlands.
Track wild rhinos on foot at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
Cruise the Nile below Murchison Falls.
Hike to the top of Murchison Falls.
Spot elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, and leopards in Murchison Falls National Park.
Track wild chimpanzees in Kibale Forest National Park.
Cruise the wildlife-rich Kazinga Channel.
Search for tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector.
Trek mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Cross from Uganda into Rwanda through the Virunga region.
Trek endangered golden monkeys in Volcanoes National Park.
Visit the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village.
Hike to Dian Fossey’s former research site and tomb.
Explore Kigali’s cultural and historical landmarks.

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Itinerary

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Inclusions

Accommodation throughout the itinerary
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Private transportation in a 4WD safari vehicle
Services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide
Gorilla trekking permit in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Chimpanzee tracking permit in Kibale Forest National Park
Golden monkey trekking permit in Volcanoes National Park
All national park and conservation area entrance fees
Scheduled game drives as outlined in the itinerary
Boat cruise on the River Nile at Murchison Falls
Boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel
Shoebill excursion in Mabamba Wetland
Rhino tracking experience at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Visit to the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village
Dian Fossey tomb hike
All applicable local taxes and government levies

Exclusions

International and domestic flights
Uganda and Rwanda visa fees
Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages not included with meals
Laundry and personal services
Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, lodge staff, and porters
Personal expenses, including souvenirs and telephone charges
Optional activities not specified in the itinerary
Any items not expressly listed as included

Will This Trip Suit You?

Want to combine Uganda’s and Rwanda’s premier wildlife experiences in one journey.
Have gorilla trekking high on your travel wishlist.
Enjoy active wildlife experiences rather than purely vehicle-based safaris.
Want to see the Big Five alongside primates and birdlife.
Appreciate a mix of wildlife, culture, and conservation-focused activities.
Comfortable with several long overland driving days.
Enjoy visiting destinations that are less commercialised than East Africa's major safari circuits.
Prefer luxury travel with minimal road transfers.
Have difficulty walking on steep, muddy, or uneven terrain.
Unable to undertake multi-hour trekking activities.
Prefer beach holidays or relaxed itineraries.
Dislike early morning starts.
Seeking a fast-paced itinerary focused solely on wildlife viewing from vehicles.

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Majestic Uganda & Rwanda

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Entebbe

Day 2: Mabamba Wetland & Kampala

Day 3: Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary & Murchison Falls National Park

Day 4: Murchison Falls National Park & River Nile

Day 5: Kibale Forest National Park

Day 6: Kibale Forest National Park

Day 7: Queen Elizabeth National Park & Kazinga Channel

Day 8: Ishasha Sector & Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Day 9: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 10: Volcanoes National Park

Day 11: Volcanoes National Park & Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village

Day 12: Dian Fossey Trail & Kigali

Day 13: Kigali & Departure

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Inclusions

Exclusions

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