12 Days Best of Uganda Rwanda Safari Tour/ Mum And Uganda Tours
12 Days Best of Uganda Rwanda , This fantastic Uganda Rwanda safari will begin in Kampala Uganda’s capital and it will end in Kigali Rwanda’s capital and largest city. The tour will take you to Rwanda-Uganda best national parks with incredible wildlife species. it will begin with a visit to the Ziwa Rhino sanctuary before proceeding to Murchison falls national park.
Then from here continue to Murchison falls national park for a game drive and boat cruise on the Nile River, you will also enjoy the top of the falls which is a breathtaking sight while at the park. From here you will transfer to Kibale Forest National Parka home to over 13 species of primates coupled with Chimpanzee the closet relative to human, enjoy chimp trekking as well as nature walk in the Bigodi Swamp; continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park a home to a wide biodiversity of wildlife species, enjoy game drive and also a boat launch on the Kazinga Channel which connects 2 lakes George and Edward; then proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and trek the Mountain Gorillas.
From bwindi national park, cross to Rwanda side to enjoy another breathing second gorilla trekking activity in the Volcanoes National Park and end the safari in Kigali with a visit to a Genocide memorial site.
By the end of this trip, your you will be having a memorable experience that will last for years
Brief itinerary for12 Day Best of Uganda Rwanda#12 Day Best of Uganda Rwanda Safari Tour
Arrival and Drive to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Camp
Game drive and boat launch on the Nile River
Visit to the top of the falls and transfer to Hoima town
Drive to Kibale National Park & Visit Crater lakes
Chimpanzee trekking-kibale forest national and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Game drive in the Kasenyi plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park
Game Drive in the Ishasha sector and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Gorilla Tracking and Batwa experience- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Transfer to Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda
Mountain gorilla tracking in Volcanoes National Park
Transfer to Kigali & visit to a genocide memorial site
City excursion & departure
Detailed Itinerary for 12 Day Best of Uganda Rwanda#12 Day Best of Uganda Rwanda Safari Tour
Day 1: Arrival and Drive to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Camp
On the first day of your 12-Day Best of Uganda and Rwanda Safari, your guide will pick you up from the airport or your hotel in the morning after breakfast. You will then begin your journey to Murchison Falls National Park, traveling through the historic Luwero Triangle. Along the way, you’ll enjoy scenic views of the Ugandan countryside and traditional homesteads.
Before entering the park, you’ll make a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, the only place in Uganda where you can see both black and white rhinos in the wild. Here, you will go on a guided walking safari to track the rhinos, a thrilling and up-close wildlife 
experience. After the rhino tracking, you will enjoy lunch either at the sanctuary restaurant or in the town of Masindi, depending on the time.
After lunch, you will proceed to Murchison Falls National Park and visit the top of the falls—a truly breathtaking sight where the mighty Nile River is forced through a narrow 7-meter gorge, creating a powerful and dramatic waterfall known as the Victoria Nile.
From the falls, you will head to your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay, preparing for more adventures ahead.
Location: Murchison Falls National Park
Meal plan: Half board
Accommodation options:
Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge | Chobe Safari Lodge
Mid-range: Pakuba Safari Lodge | Murchison River Lodge
Budget: Heritage Safari Lodge | Hornbill Safari Lodge
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits throughout
Day 2: Murchison Falls National Park – Game drives & Boat cruises
After an early breakfast at the lodge, you will set out for a thrilling 2-hour game drive in Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest national park. The park is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including leopards, hippos, lions, warthogs, buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, antelopes, waterbucks, and numerous bird species, offering you an unforgettable safari experience.
Following this exciting game drive, you will return to the lodge for some relaxation and a delicious lunch. In the afternoon, 
you will embark on a 3-hour boat cruise along the Nile River. As you sail, you’ll have the chance to spot many animals along the riverbanks, including elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and antelopes. You may also see monkeys and various bird species, and if you’re lucky, you could spot the rare shoebill stork along the shores.
The boat will take you to the bottom of the Murchison Falls, where you will disembark and take a short, yet scenic hike of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to the top of the falls, offering stunning views of the powerful waterfalls.
Afterward, you will return to your lodge for supper and an overnight stay, reflecting on an action-packed day in one of Uganda’s most iconic parks.
Location: Murchison Falls National Park
Meal plan: Half board
Accommodation options:
Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge | Chobe Safari Lodge
Mid-range: Pakuba Safari Lodge | Murchison River Lodge
Budget: Heritage Safari Lodge | Hornbill Safari Lodge
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits throughout
Day 3: Visit to the top of the falls and transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
After breakfast at the lodge, you will visit the “Top of the Roaring Murchison Falls,” where you can witness the mighty Nile River squeezing through a 7-meter gorge before plunging 40 meters down in a thunderous explosion. The falls then flow into a calm river, whose banks are teeming with a variety of water and land animals, as well as numerous bird species.
Following this spectacular sight, you will drive to Kibale Forest National Park, passing through the charming town of Fort Portal. Along the way, enjoy the scenic landscapes that offer breathtaking views of the Ugandan countryside.
Kibale Forest National Park is one of Africa’s most beautiful rainforests, home to over 13 species of primates. The park is best known for its chimpanzees, our closest relatives, but also hosts other primates such as colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, black-and-white colobus monkeys, and baboons, to name a few. Kibale is also a haven for bird enthusiasts, with over 325 bird species recorded within the park.
In the evening, you will enjoy a peaceful walk in the park before returning to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.
Location: Kibale Forest National Park
Accommodation Option:
Budget: Lake Nkuruba Camp Site | Kibale Forest Camp|Rweteera Safari Park
Midrange: Chimpanzee Guest House | Kibale Forest Camp| Mountains of the moon
Luxury: Kyaninga Safari Lodge | Ndali Lodge|Papaya Lake Lodge
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drinking Water throughout
Day 4: Chimpanzee tracking kibale forest -Uganda safari
Early Breakfast at the lodge, after your guide will take you to the park head offices for briefing about the dos and don’ts while with chimps and after set out for Chimpanzee tracking through the forest. During the trek, you stand a big chance to spot more species of primates that live in the forest plus various species of birds. Once the chimps are met, you are only allowed 1 hour with the chimpanzees, you may find them doing their daily activities like feeding, breast feeding, making nest 
for the following night, playing etc. On seeing chimpanzees, other primates can be spotted such as the Red Tailed Monkeys, LHoest’s Monkeys, Blue Monkeys, Black & White colobus Monkeys among others and also elephants, antelopes, buffaloes can be spotted in the forest. After this breathtaking experience, you will follow the guide back to the lodge for lunch.
In the evening of this 12 Day Best of Uganda Rwandago for a nature walk through the Bigodi wetland where you will see different species of birds, primate species like the baboons, bush babies among other wildlife species. Go back to the lodge for dinner and an Overnight stay at the lodge.
Location: Kibale Forest National Park
Accommodation Option:
Budget: Lake Nkuruba Camp Site | Kibale Forest Camp|Rweteera Safari Park
Midrange: Chimpanzee Guest House | Kibale Forest Camp| Mountains of the moon
Luxury: Kyaninga Safari Lodge | Ndali Lodge|Papaya Lake Lodge
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drinking Water throughout
Day 5: Transfer Queen Elizabeth National Park
After an early breakfast at the lodge, you will begin your journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park, a scenic drive of approximately 4 hours. Queen Elizabeth is one of Uganda’s premier wildlife destinations, renowned for its abundant wildlife. The park is home to over 600 bird species and a wide range of mammals, including elephants, buffaloes, and many more.
Along the way, you will be treated to breathtaking views, including the majestic Rwenzori Mountains and other picturesque landscapes, enhancing your journey.
Upon arrival at the park, you will check in to your accommodation and enjoy a relaxing lunch. In the evening, you will set out for a thrilling game drive, where you’ll have the opportunity to spot various wildlife species that inhabit this beautiful park.
Afterward, return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay, reflecting on the day’s experiences in one of Uganda’s most celebrated national parks.
Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Meal plan: half board
Accommodation Option:
Budget: Pumba Safari Cottages | Bush Lodge
Mid-Range: Irungu Forest Safari Lodge | Elephant Hub Lodge
Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge| katara Lodge
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Drinking Water and Fruits throughout
Day 6: Game drive & Boat cruise – Queen Elizabeth Park
After breakfast at the lodge, you will embark on an early morning game drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park, 
offering a prime opportunity to see early risers such as hyenas, wildebeests, and a variety of other wildlife, including waterbucks, lions, elephants, giraffes, antelopes, buffaloes, leopards, warthogs, and numerous bird species. During the drive, you will also be able to view several of the park’s stunning crater lakes.
Following this exciting 3-hour game drive, you will return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the afternoon, you’ll enjoy a 2-hour boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, which connects Lake George and Lake Edward. This scenic waterway is a fantastic spot to see a variety of wildlife along the shores, including over 560 hippos, crocodiles, elephants, antelopes, and an array of bird species.
After the boat cruise, you will return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay, reflecting on a day filled with remarkable wildlife experiences.
Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Meal plan: half board
Accommodation Option:
Budget: Pumba Safari Cottages | Bush Lodge
Mid-Range: Irungu Forest Safari Lodge | Elephant Hub Lodge
Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge| katara Lodge
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Drinking Water and Fruits throughout
Day 7: Game drive in the Ishasha sector of QEP and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
On this day after a hearty breakfast we drive to the Ishasha sector an extension of Queen Elizabeth National Park for another thrilling game drive. Ishasha Sector is well-known for its tree climbing lions and they are very interesting to watch 
when sited on fig trees or tree branches as they scan for kobs in the neighboring mating grounds. Not only tree climbing lions, but you as well see many other species of animals as well as birds and later take a Best of Uganda Rwanda Safari road drive to bwindi impenetrable national park a home to the endangered mountain gorillas.
Location: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Accommodation option:
Luxury: Buhoma Lodge | Gorilla Safari Lodge,
Midrange: Silverback Lodge | Gorilla Mist Camp
Budget: Bakiga Lodge | Buhoma community Bandas
Meal Plan: Breakfast and lunch as well as dinner.
Drinking Water throughout
Day 8: Mountain Gorilla trekking safari
After enjoying a cup of tea or coffee, your guide will take you to the park headquarters for a brief orientation on the dos and don’ts of gorilla trekking. You will also be assigned to a specific gorilla group for your trek. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to the largest population of mountain gorillas in the world, with nearly half of the remaining population residing in this park. In addition to gorillas, the park is a biodiversity hotspot, sheltering other species such as butterflies, 
plants, primates, mammals, frogs, and more.
The gorilla trekking experience can last anywhere from 1 to 8 hours, depending on where the gorillas spent the previous night. Once you find them, you will be allowed to spend just one hour with the gorillas to minimize disturbance.
For those who may not wish to trek the gorillas, an alternative option is available. You can opt for a guided forest walk or a cultural village walk to visit the Batwa community. After your activities, return to the lodge to relax and reflect on the day.
Location: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Accommodation option:
Luxury: Buhoma Lodge | Gorilla Safari Lodge,
Midrange: Silverback Lodge | Gorilla Mist Camp
Budget: Bakiga Lodge | Buhoma community Bandas
Meal Plan: Breakfast and lunch as well as dinner.
Drinking Water throughout
Day 9: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
After breakfast, you will begin your scenic transfer from Bwindi to Rwanda, driving through one of the most beautiful regions of the country, often referred to as “the Switzerland of Africa” due to its unique Mediterranean-like climate, despite being near the Equator. Along the way, you will enjoy stunning landscapes and lush greenery.
You will arrive at the Uganda-Rwanda border at Gatuna, where you will complete the border crossing formalities. Afterward, continue your journey into Rwanda, famously known as the “Land of a Thousand Hills.” Upon reaching Volcanoes National Park, you will check in at your designated lodge for a comfortable stay.
Enjoy a delicious dinner and relax for the night, ready for the exciting experiences ahead.
Location: Volcanoes national park
Accommodation Option:
Luxury: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel/Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Mid range: Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge/La Palme Hotel
Budget:Garden Palace Hotel/Kinigi Guest House
Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits throughout
Day 10: gorilla trekking and Batwa in Volcanoes National Park
On this Best of Uganda Rwanda Safari, after an early breakfast, you will report to the park headquarters for a brief orientation on the guidelines of gorilla trekking. You will also be assigned to a specific gorilla family for your trek. At 8:00 AM, you will begin your hike, led by a skilled ranger guide, deep into the forest with the aim of encountering the endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Gorilla trekking is an unpredictable experience, as the location of the gorillas depends on where they spent the previous night.
Once you reach the gorillas, you will have the incredible opportunity to spend one hour with them, observing their behavior and interactions in the wild. Afterward, you will descend back to the lodge for lunch and relaxation.
In the afternoon, you can immerse yourself in the local culture by attending a cultural performance and meeting the Batwa 
people, or you can opt for a peaceful nature walk to further explore the area.
Later, after trekking, you will return to the lodge for a late lunch. Throughout the evening, you can take a stroll through the local community or simply unwind and relax at the lodge, reflecting on the day’s experiences.
Location: Volcanoes national park
Accommodation Option:
Luxury: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel/Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Mid range: Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge/La Palme Hotel
Budget:Garden Palace Hotel/Kinigi Guest House
Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits throughout
Day 11: Transfer to Kigali and visit to Genocide memorial
After a hearty breakfast, you will transfer to Kigali, Rwanda’s capital and largest city. Upon arrival, you will enjoy lunch in the city before visiting the Gisozi Genocide Memorial Site, where you will gain a deeper understanding of the tragic events that triggered the 1990s Rwandan Genocide. The site offers powerful and informative insights into the devastating conflict, during which over 1 million people were killed in just one month.
After this poignant visit, you will return to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay, reflecting on the significant history and resilience of Rwanda.
Day 12: City trip and departure
Location: Kigali
Accommodation Option: no accommodation, end of tour
Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
Drinking Water and Fruits throughout
Additional costs can be arranged for extra costs , you will be dropped at the airport
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Included in the 12 Days Best of Uganda Rwanda
Airport transfers
Transportation in a 4WD plus all fuel for the tour
Professional English-speaking driver/guide
Accommodations
Meals
Drinking water in the vehicle
Park entrance fees
Activities as listed
1 Gorilla tracking permit per person bwindi NP(USD800)
1 Gorilla Tracking permit per person (USD 1.500)
Excluded in the 12 Day Best of Uganda Rwanda
International flights
Visa
Meals that are not part of your accommodation
A porter to carry your day pack during gorilla tracking (recommended)
Government tax or increments in park fees
Personal insurance (medical/travel)
Tips and gratuities to your driver/guide, rangers, site guides, porters, hotel staff, etc.
All expenses of a personal nature (e.g. drinks, laundry, souvenirs etc.)
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