7 days Uganda and Rwanda fly-in safari

7 days Uganda and Rwanda fly-in safari

7 days Uganda and Rwanda: 7day Uganda and Rwanda fly-in safari Gorilla Trekking in Uganda and Rwanda, for those who have limited time but interested in gorillas, chimpanzee and wildlife viewing, this 7 days package is perfect for you.

Detailed itinerary

Day1. Arrival at Kigali Airport and Hotel transfer

First and foremost, on arrival on this 7day Uganda and Rwanda fly-in safari will be a transfer to Ruhengeri in the northern part of Rwanda to Volcanoes national park a home to endangered mountain gorillas.  The journey to the park takes about 2 hours’ drive through the scenic hills of Rwanda. You will stop at any interesting point for taking pictures.

Location: volcanoes National Park

Accommodation option:

Luxury: Mountain gorilla View Lodge, Bisate Lodge / Five Volcanoes

Midrange: Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge, Lembou Gorilla Lodge

Budget: Muhabura Hote, Garden Palace Hotel or Kinigi Guest House

Meal Plan: Breakfast and lunch as well as dinner.

Drinking Water throughout

Day2. Gorilla tracking in Volcanoes National Park and transfer to Uganda

Early breakfast at the lodge, and then after you will be transferred to the park headquarters for a short briefing about the dos and don’ts while with the gorilla, and later you will continue to the forest to begin the search of gorillas in the bamboo slopes of volcanoes national park. Gorilla trekking is known as one of the most exciting activity in the park. The search for the gorillas can last between 2-6 hours, meeting them depends on where they last spent their night from. Only one hour is allowed stay with them as you learn their behaviors and from the trek, have lunch and drive to Uganda arriving in the evening.7 days Uganda and Rwanda

Location: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park     

Accommodation option:

Luxury: Buhoma Lodge | Gorilla Safari Lodge,

Midrange: Rushaga Gorilla camp | Gorilla Mist Camp

Budget: Bakiga Lodge | Buhoma community Bandas

Meal Plan: half board lunch and dinner.

Drinking Water throughout

Day3. Gorilla tracking in Bwindi

Additionally, after early breakfast, report to the park headquarters for a vital briefing and allocation of the gorilla family before you set off gorilla trekking.  after a successful briefing from the park wardens and ranger guides, you will now be ready to go for real experience in the impenetrable forest, it’s not an usual and easy exercise as someone may think, the trek involves passing through tough and sometimes muddy forest while searching the endangered mountain gorillas   so for the weak ones, we advise you to take Porters to help you during the Gorilla trekking experience while in the jungle.

7 days Uganda and Rwanda: The trekking time is unpredictable since meeting them depends on where they last spent their night from, however it may go between 2 to 8 hours and you will come back to your Lodge to refresh and relaxation. Tracking in the Bwindi forest requires stamina and can often take most of the day which makes it more exciting during your 7day Uganda and Rwanda fly-in safari. Retire to the lodge for relaxation, if the evening is free, you may go for community walk and meet the batwa pygmy and interact with them as they teach you their skills of faming, hunting, medicine skills etc.Uganda and Rwanda safari

Location: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Accommodation option:

Luxury: Buhoma Lodge | Gorilla Safari Lodge,

Midrange: Rushaga Gorilla camp | Gorilla Mist Camp

Budget: Bakiga Lodge | Buhoma community Bandas

Meal Plan: half board lunch and dinner.

Drinking Water throughout

Day4. Fly to Queen Elizabeth National Park by a plane

On this day after a hearty breakfast at the lodge, you will fly to Queen Elizabeth National park Uganda’s finest park for game viewing. On arrival at Mweya Airstrip, you will get picked up by your safari driver-guide who will drive you to your pre- booked lodge as you enjoy a game drive to the lodge. Arrive in time at the lodge for relaxation and lunch,  if the evening is free, you will go for katwa salt lake later dinner, and overnight stay.

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

Day5. Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise

After breakfast at the lodge, go for an early morning game drive through the park for an opportunity to see the early risen species such as the hyenas, wildebeest and many other different wildlife species like waterbucks, lions, elephants, giraffes, antelopes, buffaloes, leopards, warthogs, plus a variety of bird species.

You will also view different crater lakes in the park. After this 3 hours game drive, head back to the lodge for lunch and relaxation as you prepare for the afternoon 2 hour boat cruise along the Kazinga channel. The kazinga channel connects two lakes George and Edward and it’s a beautiful place to see more species of wildlife along the shores, it’s a home to over 560 hippos; also birds and other animals like crocodiles, elephants, antelopes among others will be seen. Return to the lodge and have dinner and overnight.7 days Uganda and Rwanda

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

Day6. Transfer to Kibale forest National Park

Early morning breakfast and then after proceed to Kibale Forest National park a known park to over 13 species of primates coupled with chimpanzee the closest relative to human.7 days Uganda and Rwanda: Trek the chimps and in the evening you will go and visit Bigodi wetland where you will have an opportunity to enjoy the nature walk, you can as well also opt for a community walk which is also more fun on this 7day Uganda and Rwanda fly-in safari.

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| Primate Lodge

Luxury: Kyaninga Safari Lodge | Ndali Lodge Papaya Lake Lodge

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Drinking Water throughout

Day7. Morning Chimp tracking and fly back to Entebbe/Kampala

Lastly after an early morning breakfast at the lodge, go for a short briefing about chimpanzee trekking. Lead to the forest to begin the search of our closest relatives, the trek will last for 3-4 hours and once they there are met, you are strictly allowed to spend one hour with them in their natural habitat. Chimps are fabulous fun to watch as they swing from the branches in the canopy high above the forest floor, is a thrilling experience. Retire to the lodge for in the afternoon for lunch and then after, you will fly to Entebbe to catch your departure flight back if scheduled on this day making the end of a 7day Uganda and Rwanda fly-in safari.

Accommodation: End

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, and drinking water

Included on this safari

• Park fees
• Gorilla permits Rwanda $1500, Uganda $700(one per person, non-resident)
• Chimp permits $200 (one per person, non-resident)
• All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
• All accommodation on full board basis
• A professional driver/guide
• Ground transportation
• All flights during the tour
• Government Taxes/VAT
• Roundtrip airport transfer
• Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
• Drinking water (On all days)

Excluded

• Air Travel fare from home,
• Uganda Rwanda Visa charges,
• Alcoholic drinks,
• Laundry and Tips given to staff and guides,
• Insurance,
• Extra activities.

Enjoy your 7 days Uganda and Rwanda fly-in safari

What you need to know

Health

Yellow fever and malaria prophylactics are required

COVID19 certificate

Officials have a right to refuse entry if you are found to have or show any signs of communicable diseases

Visas

Most nationalities require a visa to enter Uganda which can be obtained on arrival at $50 per person, single entry. Passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months

Flights

It is imperative that you basically confirm your onward /return flights.  Please contact our offices for assistance.

Packing list

• A pair of water proof trousers and jacket.
• A hat
• Insect repellent
• Sun glasses
• Personal camera
• A pair of binoculars
• Note that weather in Uganda is un predictable, it can rain at any time.

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