One of the most incredible wildlife experiences you will ever encounter awaits you on this trip of a lifetime that combines Uganda – the Pearl of Africa – and remarkable Rwanda.
Coming face to face with endangered mountain gorillas is a truly unforgettable experience. Explore Queen Elizabeth National Park with its amazing selection of wildlife including tree-climbing lions. Crossing the border into Rwanda, discover Volcanoes National Park which is also home to the Gentle Giants. A visit to the genocide memorial in the capital city of Kigali gives a haunting insight into the dark past from which Rwanda has risen to become one of the cleanest, safest African countries.
Let's go!
The suitcases are packed, now we're off. You land at Entebbe airport, where your tour guide will happily greet you and take you to the hotel.
The journey to your hotel covers approximately 5 kilometers with an estimated travel time of 15 minutes.
Начальная точка
Entebbe - Post Office Subward, Wakiso, Uganda
The journey into the breathtaking nature of Uganda begins. You drive through numerous villages and beautiful landscapes to the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary where white rhinos that had been extinct in the wild were reintroduced to their original habitat since 1997. A short trek to the Southern White Rhinos awaits you. After this impressive experience, you continue your journey north, to Murchison Falls National Park. The park hosts the most powerful waterfalls in the world - The Murchison Falls. You will proceed to your accommodation for the next two nights.
The journey covers approximately 370 kilometers with an estimated travel time of 6 hours.
Today is reserved for safari experiences in Uganda's largest protected area, Murchison Falls National Park. The park is divided by the Nile, and although the area south of the river is much larger, most animals live in the hilly savanna landscape of the smaller northern part. Good for you, because in the morning you get into the off-road vehicle for around three hours to look for amazing and breathtaking wildlife sightings like Elephants, Buffaloes, Lions and Leopards. There is also a particularly large population of Rothschild giraffes and the native Uganda Kob antelope which you might also spot on the game drive. In the afternoon, you will have the opportunity to observe the whole thing again from a different perspective with a chance of seeing what you might not have seen from the safari vehicle. A boat cruise on the Nile for about three hours to the bottom of Murchison Falls will most probably be the highlight of the tour. Watching the Nile squeeze through a 7 metre gap and the Wildlife busking by the river banks plus the sound of around 450 species of birds. Later you will visit the top of the falls.
The driving distance is 100 to 150 kilometers with a variable travel time.
After an early breakfast, you leave Murchison Falls National Park and drive south along the Great Rift Valley. The route takes you past Lake Albert, the second largest lake in Uganda. When visibility is good, you can see as far as the Blue Mountains on the other bank, which are already in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The further south you go, the cooler and wetter the climate becomes. While on the way, you will have a stopover for lunch and then continue with your journey to the lodge for dinner and relaxation.
The Journey covers approximately 400 kilometers with an estimated travel time of 7 hours.
Begin your guided forest trek in search of chimpanzees. Although chimp sightings are not guaranteed, the odds are good that you will encounter them today in the lush green forest. Perhaps you will also see other types of primates, including the red-tailed monkey. The hike will last approximate 2 - 3 hours while your expert guide shares the secrets of the forest's flora and fauna. After lunch, a drive takes you past volcanic crater lakes to Queen Elizabeth National Park. After settling in at your hillside lodge overlooking the vast savannah plains of the park, take a late afternoon game drive, followed by dinner at the lodge.
The journey covers approximately 120 kilometers with an estimated travel time of 2 hours
Today's agenda is to explore Queen Elizabeth National Park. The country's oldest and second largest national park and UNESCO biosphere reserve is a popular safari destination. Around 100 mammals and more than 500 bird species feel right at home here. You go on an extensive game drive to look for elephants, buffalo and various species of antelope. Be vigilant, because where antelopes live, lions, leopards and hyenas are not far away. You will then be transferred back to the lodge where you will be served lunch and then proceed to the docking area for your Kazinga Channel boat cruise experience. While on your afternoon boat cruise, you will see various animals both in water and on land for example hippos, elephants, crocodiles, various bird species and many more. You will then be transferred back to the lodge for dinner and relaxation.
The driving distance is approximately 150 kilometers. with a variable travel time.
Round two in Queen Elizabeth National Park: Anyone who could not get enough yesterday has a second chance today. You will drive to Ishasha which is the southern sector of the park. This part of the park is famous for its residents - the Tree Climbing lions. On a game drive, you once again have the opportunity to observe the park's colorful wildlife with the major focus being the tree climbing Lions. Again, as nature dictates and traverses over a wide area, the sightings are not 100% guaranteed.
The driving distance is 100 to 150 kilometers. The travel time is variable.
Today you go on a very interesting journey from Queen Elizabeth National Park towards Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site) in southwest Uganda; close to the borders with Rwanda and the Congo. You drive through a beautiful part of the country that is also known as the “Switzerland of Africa''. The landscape changes from savannah to swamp to rainforest, always with the backdrop of the Virunga Mountains. The path leads past villages and small towns until you finally take a break in one of these places. In the late afternoon you will reach your accommodation near the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Can you hear the gorillas yet? Relax a bit in your accommodation and get some rest before you head out in search of our furry relatives tomorrow.
The Journey covers approximately 320 kilometers with an estimated travel time of 6 hours.
This is a unique opportunity to see the gorillas in the wild - just a few meters away from you. After breakfast, you will be transferred to the briefing area where you will be allocated a gorilla family and with your packed lunch, your group will be guided through the rough terrain of the rainforest in search of one of the park's gorilla families. The trek will last up to 7 hours depending on the location of the animals. When a gorilla family is found, you will be allowed an hour in their company to watch them eat, preen and play. Later trek back to the briefing area where you will be awarded certificates of participation and back to the lodge. In the afternoon, you will visit the batwa community and learn their history and way of life.
The driving distance is 50 to 70 kilometers. The travel time is variable.
Wave goodbye to the gorillas again before continuing on to Lake Mburo National Park today. You should wake up late after yesterday’s activities. Take your breakfast and check-out. Our guide will begin the journey to the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi. Lake Bunyonyi is one of the most naturally beautiful places to visit in Uganda. It is one of the deepest lakes in Africa and hence not suitable for those with no swimming skills. What really makes the lake special are the surrounding green vegetation, forests and the 29 islands. Lake Bunyonyi is a favorite for honeymooners and those who want a cool place to rest after a long safari in Uganda. It is one of the best places to go for birdwatching in Uganda and is a bird sanctuary in its own right.
In the afternoon you may choose to go on different activities; a boat cruise and hop from island to island, swim in a bilharzia free lake, visit a nearby village or laze away as you watch the day go by. This is a great place to recharge your energies after the last 9 days.
The Journey covers approximately 80 kilometers with an estimated travel time of 2 hours.
Wake up early, take breakfast. You should now be ready to hit the road into “the land of a thousand hills”. The route to Rwanda from Uganda has got amazing scenery and landscape which should keep you engaged. Upon arrival at Volcanoes National park. you will visit the Ellen deGeneres Gorilla Campus or the Gorilla guardians that is a community of edx-poachers that have been extensively sensitized to embrace living in harmony with wildlife. You will learn their ways of living and participate in one of their signature dances.
The Journey covers approximately 80 kilometers with an estimated travel time of 2 hours.
Morning optional activities like Golden Monkey tracking or a 2nd Gorilla trek. Otherwise, drive from Ruhengeri to lake Kivu where you will do a boat cruise or you can do a kayaking ride booked separately.
The journey covers approximately 80 kilometers. The travel time is 2 hours.
You will wake up and have breakfast at your own time as you prepare for the journey to Kigali. The journey to Kigali will offer you a chance to marvel at the beautiful countryside of Rwanda with thousands of green hills, tea plantations, the local people, town centers and distant views of the Virunga Volcanoes. Lunch will be in Kigali before going for a tour of the city. The tour includes visiting one of the genocide war memorial center, main city market and gift shops for souvenir.
You will then be transferred to the airport for departure or to your hotel in Kigali.
Конечная точка
Kigali, Rwanda
GOEXPLORE BOOKING TERMS & CONDITIONS 2024 – 2025 (starting from Wednesday 7th August 2024)
1. Booking Confirmation:
A booking is confirmed upon receipt of a non-refundable 30% deposit.
However, for trips that include Gorilla & Chimpanzee trekking permits, confirmation will need a non-refundable100% payment for the permits, and a 30% deposit for the main trip no later than 7 days after confirmation of the trip. This is the only way we can guarantee a space on the trip.
2. Payment:
Full payment is required 30 days prior to the tour departure date. Failure to complete payment may result in cancellation of the booking and forfeiture of the deposit.
3. Primate Permits:
• Gorilla permits are 800 US$ per permit in Uganda
• Gorilla permits are 1,500 US$ per permit in Rwanda
• Chimpanzee permits are 250 US$ per permit Both in Uganda & Rwanda
• Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking are subject to availability of permits, which are limited to 8 per Gorilla family per day and 6 per Chimpanzee family per day.
• Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking permits cannot be held / secured / booked – they are only secured once physically paid for. We can check availability of permits but we cannot hold them.
We will invoice for the permits, and as soon as the funds clear in our account, we will go ahead and purchase.
• Gorilla and chimpanzee trekking permits are non-transferable and nonrefundable.
• Minimum age limit for gorilla trekking is 15 years and 12 years for Chimpanzee trekking.
4. Cancellation Policy:
• 60 days or more prior to arrival – no cancellation fee applicable
• 59 - 31 days prior to arrival – 30% cancellation fee applicable
• 30 - 16 days prior to arrival – 50% cancellation fee applicable
• 15 days to arrival – 100% cancellation fee applicable
• “No Shows”, a 100% cancellation fee applicable
Note:
o Gorilla & Chimpanzee trekking permits’ deposit payment is nonrefundable.
o We are always flexible with our terms depending on the prevailing situations.
Amendments:
Changes to the booking (e.g., date changes, name changes) are subject to availability and may incur additional charges.
6. Travel Insurance:
It is strongly recommended that all clients purchase travel insurance to cover any unforeseen circumstances that may affect their travel plans. Insurance must include but not be limited to emergency operations, repatriation expenses, personal accident injury and death. In addition, the Client must be comprehensively insured against any loss or damage due to the loss of baggage or personal belongings and for flight cancellations or delays.
7. Responsibility:
GoExplore shall not be liable for any loss, damage, injury, or expenses incurred due to factors beyond our control, such as weather conditions, natural disasters, political instability, or personal negligence.
8. Health and Safety:
Clients are responsible for ensuring they are medically fit to undertake the tour. Any health or dietary requirements must be communicated in advance.
9. Documentation:
Clients are responsible for ensuring they have valid passports, visas, and any other necessary travel documents required for the tour.
10. Force Majeure:
The tour company reserves the right to modify or cancel tours due to force majeure circumstances. In such cases, clients will be offered alternative options or a refund, minus any non-recoverable costs.
By booking a Safari with GoExplore, you agree to abide by these terms and conditions. For any queries or clarifications, please contact our Guests’ Relations Officers
Terms prior to 7th August 2024
Payment Terms
RESERVATIONS
Reservations made 45 days or more prior to arrival:
Non-refundable Deposit: 30% of total reservation cost within 7 days of confirmation
Balance: full balance due no later than 45 days prior to arrival (non-refundable)
Reservations made less than 60 days prior to arrival:
Immediate full pre-payment due
Gorilla and Chimpanzee permits:
To be paid in full prior to purchasing and confirmation (non-refundable)
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received 45 or more days prior to arrival: 30% of total reservation cost
Cancellations received less than 45 days prior to arrival: 100% of total reservation cost
No refunds are due for any unused accommodation, services or features whatsoever
All hotel information will be shared after booking is confirmed.
Safari Vehicle
Golden Monkey trekking permit USD 200
Gorilla trekking permit (Rwanda)USD 1500
Boat cruise on Lake KivuUSD 80
Kayaking on Lake KivuUSD 60
Flights are not included.
All sightseeing and activities stated as included.
Other activities and services are not included.
Meals will be included as mentioned in the itinerary.
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