7 Days Rwanda Uganda Safari

7 Days Rwanda Uganda Safari : This safari for 7 days takes you to Rwanda and Uganda, respectively. Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park and Bwindi national parks, a Lion Tracking Experience, a wildlife drive and boat ride in Queen Elizabeth National Park are some of the main activities to do on this Safari.

Detailed Itinerary for the 7 Days Rwanda Uganda Safari.

 Day 1: Arrival In Kigali And Transfer To Volcanoes National Park.

 Arrival in Kigali and City Tour: Your Lake Side Tours and Travel guide will meet you at the designated pick-up spot in Kigali City on the first day of your 7 Days Rwanda Uganda Safari. You will then set off on a brief tour of Kigali, visiting notable tourist attractions like the Kimironko Market, Camp Kigali, Caplaki Craft Village, Nyamirambo Women’s Center, and the Kigali Genocide Memorial Monument, among others.

Lunch is recommended before continuing the transfer to Volcanoes National Park. About 106 kilometers separate the national park from Kigali city. It takes about a 2½ hours’ drive from Kigali to the national park.

In Rwanda’s northwest, in the Ruhengeri district, is the Volcanoes National Park. The Belgian colonial administration established the park as a national park in 1925, and it now encompasses 160 square kilometers of rain forest. 13 primate species and more than 200 different bird species can be found in the park.

Check into your lodge for meals and lodging when you get to the park.

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking And Iby’iwacu Community Tour in Volcanoes National Park.

Gorilla Trekking: On the 5th day of your 7 Days Rwanda Uganda Safari, have a breakfast early in the day and travel to the park’s headquarters in Kinigi, where you will receive a briefing and be divided into groups of eight. Keep in mind that your gorilla trekking safari will start at 8 am, so be prompt at all times. The average tracking time for gorilla groups is 2 to 8 hours, with an hour of direct contact with the gorillas when the group has been found. One must be physically and mentally prepared for the strenuous action because hiking through the forest may prove to be a bit difficult. In case it rains while you are in the forest, don’t forget to bring a raincoat and a decent pair of hiking boots.

Visit to the Iby’iwacu Community: After your gorilla trekking, you will have your packed lunch and then go to the Iby’iwacu Cultural Village, where you will learn about the fascinating cultural past of the Rwandan people. While there, you will get a brief glimpse into the inhabitants’ daily lives, have the chance to look at their traditional handicrafts, and see dance performances by the community’s dance and drum group.

Afterward, return to your lodge for dinner and an extended stay.

Day 3: Transfer To Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Transfer to Bwindi: Have breakfast at your lodge in the morning after waking up. After meeting your guide, travel over the Cyanika border to Bwindi National Park in Uganda. Half of the mountain gorilla species still found in the world are protected at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Around 120 mammal species and 350 bird species can be found in the national park. As soon as you get to Bwindi, you’ll go on a guided nature walk to discover all that the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest has to offer. See the rare bird species that live in the jungle as well as monkeys including red-tailed monkeys, vervet monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys, and many more.

Check into your lodge for meals and lodging when you get to the park.

Day 4: Gorilla Trekking And Batwa Trail Experience.

Gorilla trekking involves getting up early, eating breakfast, and then driving to the park. Every day at 8 am, gorilla treks in Bwindi National Park begin and typically last six to eight hours, including an hour spent with the gorillas once they have been identified. Gorilla trekking in Bwindi can be rather tough because to the dense jungle and slippery climbing pathways; so you will need to be physically and mentally prepared for this activity. Remember to pack a decent pair of hiking shoes, some snacks and mineral water to keep hydrated.

After your gorilla trekking adventure in the Bwindi Forest, you’ll continue with the Batwa Trail Experience, which is led by native Batwa guides. Learn more about the Batwa people’s long and illustrious relationship with the forest, as well as how to produce some natural medications and use traditional Batwa hunting techniques. Return to the park’s main office later to pick up your gorilla trekking certificate, then take a taxi back to your accommodation for supper and the night.

Day 5: Transfer To Queen Elizabeth National Park And Lion Tracking Experience.

On the 5th day of your 7 Days Rwanda Uganda Safari, Get up in the morning and eat breakfast at your lodge before traveling to Queen. After leaving the hotel, travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The park is situated in the Kasese district in western Uganda. It is one of the most popular savannah national parks in the region and the ideal place to see a wide variety of Ugandan wildlife. From Bwindi, the journey to the park takes about two hours. Check into your lodging and eat lunch when you get to the park.

Lion Tracking Experience: Go out later in the afternoon for the lion tracking experience after eating lunch and unwinding at your accommodation. At the Ishasha district, you will get the chance to observe the well-known tree-climbing lions of Queen. A park ranger and a group of knowledgeable researchers will be beside you as you use cutting-edge location tracking tools to look for lions. You will get a chance to see the lions up close during this activity. Afterwards drive back to your lodge for dinner and accommodation.

Day 6: Morning Game Drive And Afternoon Boat Cruise.

Early breakfast and early morning game drive: The Park’s early morning game drive starts at 6 am. You will have a fantastic opportunity to see nocturnal species like leopards and serval cats as well as other wildlife like African savannah elephants, hyenas, Uganda Kobs, heart beasts, giraffes, zebras, and many others during this early morning game drive. Queen Elizabeth National Park is a fantastic location for birding activities because it is home to over 612 different bird species. You might see birds like the African skimmer, Chapin’s flycatcher, Shoebill stock, the big flamingos, and Pink-backed pelicans while out on your game drive.

Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel

Afternoon Boat Cruise: Come back to your accommodation for lunch and in the afternoon, head out for a boat trip in the Kazinga channel. The two-hour boat ride departs at precisely 1 o’clock in the afternoon. You might see a variety of wildlife while on your boat ride, including hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, and several bird species like the big flamingo, Shoebill stock, Ibis, and many others.

Later, go back to your lodge for supper and to spend the night.

Day 7: Transfer Back To Kigali And Departure.

 Your 7 Days Rwanda Uganda Safari ends today. Get up at your leisure, then eat breakfast before leaving the resort. Catch up with your guide and take the transfer back to Kigali, where you will be dropped off at any hotel of your choosing or at Kigali International Airport as soon as you arrive in the city.

End of 7 Days Rwanda Uganda Safari