Journey to the jungles of Rwanda and Uganda

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Overview

This is an amazing trip as it takes you to the mighty jungles of Rwanda and Uganda. You get to enjoy Rwanda- the Land of athousand hills as well the magnificent savannnah and wildlife of Uganda, this inlcuding having an encounter with gentle giants. Enjoy the adventure

Itinerary

Overnight at Airport View Guest House (Bed and breakfast)

This morning after breakfast, you will drive to Kigali town for a city tour where you will get to know Rwanda’s most beautiful and amazing city. You also get to learn about the country’s culture and history by visiting the cultural and historical sites of Kigali. 

Kigali is Rwanda’s capital city and was named by Doctor Richard Kandt in 1907, the first colonial governor of Rwanda. The city is built on several hills and valleys, there by gaining the title- “the land of a thousand hills” or Hilly city.

Places of interest include; Genocide Memorial Centre, Presidential Palace Museum, andNyamata Church Genocide site to mention but a few. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in town.

Later in the afternoon, you will drive to Ruhengeri. The two-hour drive through the rolling hills of Rwanda takes you via the base of the magnificent volcanoes of the Virunga mountain range.  You will arrive at the Hotel for relaxation, dinner and overnight.

Overnight at Gorilla Solutions Lodge or similar (Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast)

After your breakfast, you will drive to Queen Elizabeth National park for two nights in Queen Elizabeth National Park, which boasts one of the highest biodiversity ratings of any game park or reserve in the world.   Uganda’s second largest National Park, the 1,978 sq km has everything from open savannah to rain forest.   Queen Elizabeth has over 100 mammal species, and an astounding 606 bird species, making it a premier safari destination.  Arrive in the evening and overnight at your lodge.

Overnight at Bush lodge or similar (Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast)

In morning, you will have a game drive to the Kisenyi area to look for lion prides and other wildlife like the Uganda Kob, before returning to the Lodge for breakfast. In the afternoon take a cruise along the Kazinga Channel, home to one of the largest concentrations of hippopotamus, as well as herds of elephants, buffalo, and other wildlife that come to drink from the river. The Kazinga also attracts a tremendous variety of bird species including the African Eagle, Open-Billed Stork, and Pied Kingfishers.

Overnight at Bush Lodge or similar (Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast)

This morning you will have breakfast, you will proceed to Kibale forest for two nights.  Kibale is home to an extraordinary thirteen species of primates, including chimpanzees, red colobus, and L’Hoest monkeys. Kibale National Forest has also recorded over 355 bird species, and a range of other mammals including the elusive forest elephant.

Overnight at Kibale forest lodge or similar (Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast)

After breakfast at the lodge, you will go for Chimpanzee tracking along the network of forest trails. Seeing habituated chimps squabbling and swinging from the trees is an exhilarating experience. Later in the afternoon you will have the opportunity to visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, which is rich in bird species, vegetation, and wildlife. This is also a great opportunity to support local tourism initiatives which benefit social and economic development in the area. 

Overnight at chimpanzee forest Lodge or similar (Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast)

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