9 Days Uganda Rwanda Wildlife Safari
The 9 Days Uganda wildlife safari offers you the best of Uganda, the pearl of Africa. The safari takes you to some of the top tourist destinations in Uganda, such as Mabamba swamp, Murchison Falls, Kibale Forest, Lake Mburo, Bwindi Forest, and Mgahinga Gorilla National Parks ending in Rwanda’s Kigali city. The activities to do include birding, game viewing, chimpanzee trekking, gorilla trekking and boat cruising, among others.
Pre-Trip: Get into Entebbe at night, stay in Entebbe
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, where the driver guide representing Engagi Safaris will be waiting for you. Meet, greet, and transfer to Victoria Rock Resort (our resort) for a complimentary night stay (Bed Only)
Day 1: Mabamba swamp in the morning for Shoebill. Drive to Murchison Falls NP in the afternoon.
Following an early morning breakfast, go for an experimental bird watching experience in Mabamba swamp, home to the iconic shoebill stork. Embark on a boat ride through the swamp, looking out for the shoebill and other bird species that reside there. From there, you will drive to Murchison Falls National Park, located in northwestern Uganda. Dinner and overnight at Pakuba Safari Lodge
Day 2: Full day safari in Murchison Falls NP.
Today, you rise early and drive to the northern sector of the park for a guided game viewing experience. Expect to see wild animals such as Giraffes, Elephants, Lions, Leopards, Hyenas, Waterbucks, Warthogs, Topis, Elands, and Uganda kobs, among others. Return to the lodge for a late breakfast and chill at the lodge as you wait for hot lunch. In the afternoon, go for a launch cruise to the bottom of the falls. Enjoy seeing how the string Nile waters squeeze through a narrow gorge of 7 meters dropping 40 meters down into the devil’s cauldron to form a permanent rainbow. Look out for some birds and aquatic animals on the banks of the river. In the evening, go for walk around the top of the falls for more scenic views of the Nile waters. Dinner and overnight at Pakuba Safari Lodge
Day 3: Drive to Kibale forest – Bigodi walk in the afternoon.
Following a heavy breakfast, check out and embark on a drive to Kibale Forest National Park, the Primate Capital of Africa. Arrive in the afternoon, check in, and refresh. You will then go for a nature walk in Bigodi wetland, home to various birds, primates, reptiles, and other animals, among others. You will then return to the lodge for dinner and overnight at Kibale Forest Lodge/Kibale Forest Camp
Day 4: Morning bird walk in Kibale forest. See chimps in the afternoon. Transfer to Lake Mburo.
Very early today, for a bird watching experience to see the birds rising. Enjoy the sweet melodies of birds! The forest is home to over 370 bird species, which include Red-headed Bluebill, African Grey Parrot, and Great Blue Turaco among others. Return to the lodge for refreshment and go for a chimpanzee trekking adventure. You will be allocated one chimpanzee community to visit. Spend an hour in the company of the chimpanzees, enjoy their humanly characters and have fun with man’s close relatives. In the evening, drive to Lake Mburo National Park for dinner and overnight at Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Day 5: Morning game safari & birding experience in Lake Mburo – Drive to Bwindi Forest Park
Go on an early morning game driving experience for wildlife viewing. The park is home to animals such as Zebras, Hippos, Giraffes, Uganda kobs, Waterbucks, among others. You will also go for a walk in the forested areas of the park for bird bird-watching experience to see the red-faced barbet and other bird species which live in the park. You will have breakfast and lunch at the lodge! In the afternoon, check out and transfer to Ruhija in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park for dinner and overnight at Broadbill Camp
Day 6: 1st Gorilla trek in Bwindi.
Wake up early, have a heavy breakfast, and with a packed lunch, drive to the respective park headquarters for registration and pre-gorilla trekking briefing. You will be allocated one gorilla family to trek. At 8:00 am, two armed park rangers will guide you into the jungle forest searching for the endangered gorillas. The trek lasts for between 2-7 hours, depending on the location of the gorillas. The allowed time with the gorillas is strictly an hour from the time you meet them. Dinner and overnight at Broadbill Camp
Day 7: Rest day. Joe goes birding in Bwindi while others relax at the lodge.
In the early morning, Joe will go for bird watching in Ruhija sector of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park while the rest of the members will chill at the Lodge. Have lunch and then transfer to Kisoro for dinner and overnight stay at Travelers’ Rest Hotel
Day 8: 2nd gorilla trek Mgahinga – Transfer to Kigali that evening/afternoon.
Have a hefty breakfast and with a packed lunch, transfer to Ntebeko Park headquarters of Mgahinga for registration, briefing, and gorilla family allocation. At 8:00 am, start the trek through the forest searching for the one and only Nyakagyezi gorilla family. Enjoy an hour in the company of the gorillas, learn about their behavior, and have fun with the amazing primates. Later in the day, transfer to Kigali city for dinner and overnight at your hotel
Day 9: Sightseeing in Kigali that morning. Fly out in the afternoon/evening.
Have a relaxed breakfast and go sightseeing in the beautiful Kigali City. The drive through the clean streets of Kigali city offers you great views of the countryside, rolling hills, and homesteads. The places to visit in the city Centre include Kigali genocide memorial centre, Kimironko market and Inema art gallery, among others. Have lunch at the hotel, and later transfer to the airport for your departure flight
End of the safari
The 9 Days Uganda Rwanda safari costs $4320pp sharing
 The cost includes
Accommodation & meals
Full-time English-speaking guide
Gorilla permits
Birding tour
Chimpanzee permits
Boat cruise
Park entrance fees
Ground transport
Bottled drinking water
All activities included in the itinerary
Tour exclusions
Alcoholic beverages
Visa fees
Extra activities not included in the itinerary
Tips
Porter’s fee
