Nanya Tours & Travel Co.


9-Day Best of Uganda Rwanda Memorable Safari.USD $ pp

Your 9 days’ safari will give you a great experience to explore both Uganda and Rwanda visiting two national parks in each country. You will have a great experience to see a number of wildlife and bird species through a game drive and boat cruise, and the encounter the forest giants at Bwindi Impenetrable NP for the trekking experience known for having a half of the remaining gorillas in the world. You will the be transferred to Rwanda for other magical everlasting activities.


Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival Entebbe Airport-Kampala.
Upon arrival at the Entebbe airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our safari guide who will later transfer you to your booked accommodation for an overnight and dinner. You will be briefed on your safari program. Depending on your arrival time, you may take a city tour to explore more livelihoods of city dwellers.
Main Destination: Entebbe International Airport (Uganda)
Accommodation:

Forest Cottages

• Budget hotel located in or near Kampala

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included).
• Drinks not included
Day 2: Kampala-Lake Mburo NP.
After taking your morning breakfast, drive to Lake Mburo National park which is roughly a 3 hours drive from Kampala city with a stopover at the Equator crossing line in Masaka for photography, arriving in the afternoon ready for your lunch at the Lodge, a peaceful and exclusive retreat in Lake Mburo National Park. Afternoon boat cruise amidst the Hippos is amazing. A sun down game drive for your rewarding as you head back to the lodge. Overnight at the lodge. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Main Destination:

* Lake Mburo National Park (Uganda).
* Best Time to Visit June to August and December to February.
* High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda).
* Best Weather June, July and January to February (Little rainfall).

Accommodation:

Arcadia Cottages Mburo
• Mid-range lodge located in or near Kampala.

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included.
• Drinks not included.
Day 3: Lake Mburo Bwindi forest national park.
Early morning Bush walk for 2 hours to see the wildlife at a close quarter including the Zebras, impala, eland, buffalo, oribi, Defassa waterbuck thereafter drive heading to Mbarara with a visit to Igongo Cultural village this is more rewarding and amazing as you visit the Ankole museum. Lunch break is made at Agip Motel Mbarara. After lunch, drive to Bwindi. This is the lushest highland rain forest on earth, filled with primates and exotic birds, valleys, hilltops and papyrus swamps. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge: Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Main Destination:

* Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Uganda).
* Best Time to Visit June to August and December to February.
* High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce).
* Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall).

Accommodation:

Gorilla Mist Camp
• Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP without fences.

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included.
• Drinks not included.
Day 4: Bwindi Gorilla Trekking.
Begin the day with breakfast ready for trekking, which begins at 8:00 am with a briefing from the UWA staff. Ensure to carry along with you rain jacket, drinking water, snacks, jungle boots etc The guides will lead you inside the jungle to see the shy Primates for a group you have been booked for. Do not forget to take your lunch boxes and all the necessary gear to track the rare Mountain Gorilla, perhaps one of the most exciting wildlife experiences on earth. The tracking may take between 2 – 6 hours but its well worth the effort. After you will transfer to Rwanda around Volcanoes NP. Overnight and dinner at your hotel.

Main Destination:

* Volcanoes National Park (Rwanda)

Accommodation:

Le Bamboo Gorilla Lodge: • Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included.
• Drinks not included.
Day 5: Undertake golden monkey trekking and community visit.
Golden monkeys trekking takes place in Volcanoes national park. These rare species are also listed as endangered – and Volcanoes national park currently has two habituated golden monkeys’ troops that are available for visiting by tourists in the park, both of which make about 80 members. The exercise starts with a short briefing from the park ranger at the RDB Office. Thereafter, you will proceed to track the golden monkeys through the rain forest on the volcanoes. Later, you will go for a community visit (if time and energy allows) and thereafter return to your accommodation for the overnight stay.

Main Destination:

* Volcanoes National Park (Rwanda).

Accommodation:

Le Bamboo Gorilla Lodge:
• Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP without fences.

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included.
• Drinks not included
Day 6: Exit Volcanoes and transfer to Nyungwe National Park.
Today, have a morning breakfast and then go for boat ride at Lake Kive which will give you a cool sea breath and a spot a t number of water birds including the pied kingfishers, African darters to mention but a few. Thereafter, embark on the journey to Nyungwe National Park. Nyungwe National Park lies in southwest Rwanda, partly abutting the Burundi border. It’s a vast area of mountain rainforest, home to many species of chimpanzees, plus owl-faced and colobus monkeys. The Canopy Walkway is one of the highlights while here. A high suspension bridge with views over the valley and surrounding forests giving you great experience to pot a number of bird species and wildlife. You will enjoy scenic drive to Nyungwe National Park, arriving in time for lunch and an afternoon relaxation enjoying the Lodge’s amenities.

Main Destination:

* Nyungwe Forest National Park (Rwanda).

Accommodation:

Emeraude Hotel.
• Mid-range hotel bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP without fences.

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included
Day 7: Chimps trekking and the canopy walk experience.
Today, after an early morning breakfast, you will head to trek chimpanzee in the beautiful jungles of Nyungwe, where you will have a great chance to spot other primates such as the Angola colobus monkeys, red colobus monkeys, and number of bird species and later return back to the lodge for lunch. After lunch and a brief repose at the accommodation, head out to undertake the canopy walk. This is the most incredible adventures you don’t want to miss. You will have the opportunity to see the monkeys move around in the tree tops, the birds that are flying above you and below you and a beautiful view of the huge Nyungwe forest and quite a number of butterflies. It’s also an amazing sight.

Main Destination:

* Nyungwe Forest National Park (Rwanda).

Accommodation:

Emeraude Hotel:
• Mid-range hotel bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP without fences.

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included.
• Drinks not included.
Day 8: Exit Nyungwe and transfer to Kigali.
Have an early morning breakfast and then checkout to proceed to Butare (where you will visit) the ethnographic museum before embarking on a drive to Kigali. After the ethnographic museum, you will also visit King’s Palace Museum-Rukari (Based in Nyanza, 88 km south of Kigali City). This was the residence of King Mutara III Rudahigwa and the Royal Palace that was traditionally built. This Palace offers a detailed look into Rwandan traditional seat of their monarchy, it is an impressive museum, restored to its 19th century state and made entirely with traditional materials.

Main Destination:

* Nyungwe Forest National Park (Rwanda).

Accommodation:

Emeraude Hotel:
• Mid-range hotel bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP without fences.

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included.
• Drinks not included.
Day 9: Kigali City tour and departure.
In the morning after the breakfast you may have a city tour including the visit of Kigali Genocide Memorial center where over 25000 Rwandese were buried for their memory after the brutal genocide incidence prior to your departure.

Main Destination:

* Kigali International Airport (Rwanda).

Accommodation:

• No accommodation (End of tour).

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included).
• Drinks not included.

End of Safari

* Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
* You’ll be dropped off at the airport (or hotel).
TERMS AND CONDITIONS

INCLUSIONS
1) Transport in a 4WD Vehicle with an English speaking guide/driver
2)All fuel for the tour
3)Accommodation as listed in the itinerary
4)Meals according to the itinerary
5)All activities described in the itinerary
6)Mineral water and Entrance fees
7)Gorilla Permits
EXCLUSIONS
1) International airfares
2)Personal (medical/travel) insurance;
3)Government tax or park fees increase;
4)Tips and gratuities to rangers, driver/guide, porter, hotel staff, etc.
5)All expenses of personal nature (e.g. drinks, laundry, optional activities, souvenirs, etc.) and other optional activities
6)Hotel fees( the eve of the safari and the night after the safari)
PLEASE NOTE
In case the mentioned lodges are not available during the requested period, we will do our best to book a lodge in the same class for you (of course we will only do this after consulting you).
Book Now




Payment Methods