14-Day Uganda & Rwanda Primates And Wildlife Safari
A Luxury 14-Day Uganda & Rwanda Primates And Wildlife Safari. Seeing a wild mountain gorilla in its own environment is an unforgettable and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Not only do both Rwanda and Uganda fit this description, but they are also among the top places in the world to go monkey trekking.
Visit Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and Volcanoes National Park, two of the best places in Uganda and Rwanda to see these docile giants, during this 14-Day Uganda & Rwanda Primates And Wildlife Safari itinerary. Hunting chimpanzees in Kibale Forest and the endangered golden monkey in Mgahinga are just two of the many primate species you can encounter. It doesn’t end there, either, in terms of remarkable events. Queen Elizabeth National Park is home to a wide variety of animals, so visitors may go on exciting game drives and boat tours. Hike to the grave of Diane Fossey, see the Milles Colinnes Hotel (which became famous in the film Hotel Rwanda), and meet up with local community-based organisations like the Omwani Women’s Coffee Cooperative—just a few of the cultural activities you may enjoy.
There will be a Volcanoes Safaris Community Partnership Trust benefit thanks to this schedule. Sustainable development and conservation are at the heart of this organization’s many positive impact efforts. Health care is provided through community health clinics; education is supported through the construction and renovation of schools; students are offered scholarships; and conservation is promoted through eco-tourism and sustainable agricultural projects.
Your stays in the five-star properties will be the icing on the cake of your amazing 14-Day Uganda & Rwanda Primates And Wildlife Safari. Guests can anticipate nothing less than the finest in service, hospitality, cuisine, modern accommodations, and modern conveniences throughout their luxury safari vacation.
14-Day Uganda & Rwanda Primates And Wildlife Safari Highlights
- Track Mountain gorilla, chimpanzee and the rare golden monkey
- Incredible game viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Enjoy a Kazinga Channel boat cruise
- Visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus
- Lunch at Milles Colinnes Hotel from Hotel Rwanda film
- Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial & Museum
- Guided Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary Primate Walk
- Various & inspiring Positive Impact initiatives
A Detailed 14-Day Uganda & Rwanda Primates And Wildlife Safari
Day 1: Welcome to the Pearl of Africa! | 1 Nights
A private transfer will whisk you away to your overnight lodging when your international flight touches down in the charming town of Entebbe. A picturesque boutique hotel tucked away amid a verdant hillside is the Karibu Guesthouse Entebbe. Karibu is the perfect place to relax after a long journey and get ready for your safari excursion because of the personalised service, helpful personnel, and abundance of amenities.
Day 2-4: Volcanic Crater Lakes & Chimpanzee Tracking | 2 Nights
Embark on a picturesque trip to your next location in your private transfer vehicle after breakfast. Along the way, you will see the famous Ruwenzori Mountain Chain, tea farms, and undulating hills. Midway through the day, you’ll reach the small and charming Ndali Lodge, where you can relax by the pool and see the breathtaking scenery from the edge of a long-gone volcano. To end your day, you will be led on a guided walk around the rim of the volcanic crater lake that is directly in front of the lodge.
On the third day, you’ll get to explore two of Uganda’s incredibly varied landscapes. The Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary will be the site of the first community-based guided tour. You will have a better understanding of this community-driven effort to protect the wetlands’ rare flora and fauna as you make your way around them on this stroll.
Take a break for lunch after your walk is over. After you finish your lunch, you should be able to go chimpanzee tracking at Kibale Forest National Park. One of the largest primate populations in East Africa is found in Kibale Forest, where trekkers can almost always spot a habituated group of chimpanzees. Learn about the habits and habits of these magnificent monkeys as you spend an hour with them. You will return to Ndali Lodge just in time for a delicious dinner after a long day.
Please note: No children under the age of 15 years are allowed on the chimpanzee tracking experience.
Day 4-7: Exciting Game Viewing | 3 Nights
You can reach your next destination after a relaxing journey via Kibale Forest and Kasese Town, which is located on the equator. With more than 600 bird species and 95 animal species, Queen Elizabeth National Park is the best place to see wildlife in Uganda. Elephants, buffalo, leopards, spotted hyenas, and lions are common sights on game drives through the park in the morning and afternoon, which are the most fruitful times to go.
There are many other exciting ways to visit this world-renowned national park besides thrilling game drives. Queen Elizabeth National Park would not be possible without the Kazinga Channel, which is home to a diverse array of species and hosts one of the highest concentrations of hippos on Earth all year round. Included in your schedule is a Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise, which offers a fantastic alternative to watching the game on land. To add a cultural touch to your tour, stop by the Omwani Women’s Coffee Cooperative. It’s a community-based program that gives local women and their families a sustainable income source in addition to vocational training. Trying the finest Ugandan coffee, made from beans cultivated, picked, and processed by these remarkable women, will undoubtedly be a highlight of this cultural experience.
Stay for three nights in the eco-friendly and opulent Kyambura Gorge Lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Located at the base of the Rwenzori Mountains, Kyambura was once an estate and coffee plantation.
Day 7-10: Track Gorillas & Golden Monkeys | 3 Nights
You may get from Kasese to Kisoro by taking a light aircraft flight. From here, a pleasant transfer will get you to the Mount Gahinga Lodge by the time the sun comes up. Located in one of Western Uganda’s most desirable areas, this exclusive-use luxury lodge is the stuff of dreams. Located in a charming garden setting, you will be able to take in breathtaking views of the three majestic extinct volcanoes that make up the Virunga Volcanoes.
Mount Gahinga’s heritage site will educate you about the fascinating Batwa people and their history while you’re a guest there. The Batwa Cultural Heritage Site showcases the Batwa way of life through a demonstration herbal garden, a handful of traditional cottages, and a brief trail.
The chance to visit Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and see rare golden monkeys and majestic mountain gorillas is the true show-stopper of your vacation. An unforgettable and transformative adventure awaits you on a gorilla hike. An experience like no other may be had by spending time in the company of these docile giants and seeing their interactions in their native environment. Although golden monkeys can be a bit of a pain to locate, there’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of seeing one of these lively, endangered primates dart from tree to tree.
Day 10-13: Mountain Gorillas, Diane Fossey’s Grave & Ellen DeGeneres | 3 Nights
As you travel into Rwanda, a welcoming and hospitable country, say goodbye to your trip of Uganda. Your temporary residence for the following three nights is the charming and opulent Virunga Lodge. Perched on top of a hill, this picturesque lodge offers breathtaking views of the surrounding forest and the five dormant Virunga Volcanoes.
You will only be able to see gorillas in their natural habitat in a small number of locations throughout the globe. You should definitely go to Rwanda and Uganda if you can. Plus, you should be able to cross Rwanda off your list as well, as you got the chance to go gorilla tracking in Uganda. An excellent example of an African wilderness experience is a gorilla trekking excursion in Volcanoes National Park.
While strolling around the park, history buffs, animal lovers, and environmentalists can see Diane Fossey’s grave and her former Karisoke Research Center. As an added bonus, you’ll get to see stunning views of Volcanoes National Park while learning more about the remarkable life of gorilla activist Diane Fossey. Before making your way back to the lodge, you’ll make a stop at the Diane Fossey Gorilla Fund’s Ellen DeGeneres Campus.
Day 13-14: Hotel Rwanda & the Genocide Memorial & Museum | 1 Nights
Leaving Virunga Lodge after breakfast, you will travel to Kigali, the last stop on this incredible vacation. Lunch at the Milles Collines Hotel, which will be familiar to movie enthusiasts and history aficionados as the landmark in Hotel Rwanda, will be waiting for you when you reach this picturesque city. A total of 1,268 Rwandans were rescued from the ongoing genocide in this very hotel.
In keeping with the day’s theme, your journey will continue with a stop at the Kigali Genocide Memorial & Museum, where you may gain a deeper understanding of this dark chapter in Rwandan history and pay your respects to the innocent lives lost.
The Retreat is the best boutique hotel in Kigali; it combines Italian design with high-quality Rwandan craftsmanship and artisanship in an elegant way, creating an atmosphere that will transport you to another world.
Day 14: Say Goodbye to Rwanda!
Kigali is the last stop on your tour of Rwanda and Uganda. Before your transfer to Kigali International Airport to catch your journey home, have your farewell meal in Africa.
End of the 14-Day Uganda & Rwanda Primates And Wildlife Safari