22 Days Lifetime Safari
22 Days Lifetime Safari highlights: Jinja city tour, Full day Whitewater rafting, Game drives, boat rides, Chimpanzee trekking, Bigodi swamp walk, Gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda, Gorilla Guardians cultural visit, Golden Monkey trekking, Colobus Monkey trekking, Canopy walk and Kigali city tour Book Now
Day 1: ARRIVAL
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, clear with immigration and proceed to the arrivals where you will meet your driver guide who will transfer you to your hotel for overnight.
Accommodation: Protea Hotel by Marriott Entebbe (High-end Accommodation), No.5 Boutique Hotel Entebbe (Medium Accommodation) or Sophie’s Motel Entebbe (Budget Accommodation)
Meal plan: B,-,-
Day 2: KAMPALA – JINJA
You will start your drive towards the Eastern part of the country to Jinja. Established in 1907, this town is the second largest and busiest in the country. Along the journey you will have a stopover at Mabira Forest where you will enjoy a brief nature walk. After lunch you will have a boat ride to the Source of the Nile and a brief tour of Jinja market. Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge.
Accommodation: Wildwaters Lodge (High-end Accommodation), Jinja Nile Resort (Medium Accommodation) or 2 Friends Hotel (Budget Accommodation)
Meal plan: B,L,D
Day 3: FULL DAY WHITE-WATER RAFTING – KAMPALA
On this day you will enjoy a full day’s rafting experience. Conquer the most challenging rapids on this course. A worthwhile adrenaline rushing experience. You will then head back to Kampala for overnight stay.
Accommodation: Kampala Serena Hotel (High-end Accommodation), Golden Tulip Hotel (Medium Accommodation) or Cassia Lodge (Budget Accommodation)
Meal plan: B,L,-
Day 4: DRIVE TO MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, a drive to the beautiful Murchison Falls National Park. Formerly known as Kabalega National Park, this park derives its name from the Murchison Falls which is a 7 meter canyon where the might River Nile forces itself from a narrow gorge pouring down with a thunderous roar. Lunch, dinner and overnight stay at the Lodge.
Accommodation: Bakers Lodge (High-end Accommodation), Murchison River Lodge (Medium Accommodation) or Red Chilli Rest Camp (Budget Accommodation)
Meal plan: B,L,D
Day 5: GAME DRIVE AND BOAT RIDE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE FALLS
Enjoy a morning game drive through the Savanna where you will see herds of Elephants, Buffalos, Giraffes, Kobs, Oribi, Jackson’s Hartebeest and various bird species that include the forest and water birds and the Albertine Rift endemics thereafter return to the Lodge for breakfast. In the afternoon you will have a boat ride to the bottom of the falls whence the park derives its name. You will see groups of Hippos, Crocodiles, ad a variety of animals that come to drink water at the river banks and a variety of bird species too.
Accommodation: Bakers Lodge (High-end Accommodation), Murchison River Lodge (Medium Accommodation) or Red Chilli Rest Camp (Budget Accommodation)
Meal plan: B,L,D
Day 6: DRIVE TO FORT PORTAL
Drive to Fort Portal Town / Kibale National Park. Fort Portal was founded as a garrison for British soldiers by Gerald Portal from whom the town derives its name. And is the only town with an English name in Uganda. Here you will see many tea plantations producing high quality tea for local and export market and views of the mighty misty Mountains of the Moon; the Rwenzori mountains.
Accommodation: Kyaninga Lodge (High-end Accommodation, Kibale Forest Camp (Medium Accommodation) or Chimpanzee Guest House (Budget accommodation)
Meal plan: B,L,D
Day 7: CHIMPANZEE TREKKING AND BIGODI SWAMP WALK
On this day, you will have a morning Chimpanzee trekking experience in the company of an experienced ranger guide, you will search for Kibale Forest’s resident Chimpanzees and also have a chance to see other primates such as Grey-cheeked Mangabeys, Red Colobus, Red-tailed and Blue monkeys. In the afternoon you will enjoy a walk through the papyrus swamps of the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary.
Accommodation: Kyaninga Lodge (High-end Accommodation, Kibale Forest Camp (Medium Accommodation) or Chimpanzee Guest House (Budget accommodation)
Meal plan: B,L,D
Day 8: FORT PORTAL – QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
After relaxed breakfast at the lodge, you will be assisted with checking out and after settling the bill for extras if any start your drive to the famous Queen Elizabeth National Park. Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda’s second most visited Park and the most popular savannah reserve. This Park has the highest variety of habitats and wildlife in Uganda. Dinner and overnight stay at the Lodge.
Accommodation: Kyambura Gorge Lodge (High-end Accommodation), Enganzi Lodge (Medium Accommodation) or Simba Safari Camp (Budget Accommodation)
Meal plan: B,L,D
Day 9: GAME DRIVE AND BOAT RIDE ALONG THE KAZINGA CHANNEL
After an early breakfast, you will proceed for a game drive; through the Kasenyi and North Kazinga plains where you will see herds of Elephants, Buffalos, Antelopes, etc…
In the afternoon you will have a boat ride along the Kazinga Channel en-route you will see groups of Hippos and Buffalos a few metres away. You will see some animals coming to drink water at the banks and a various bird species.
Accommodation: Kyambura Gorge Lodge (High-end Accommodation), Enganzi Lodge (Medium Accommodation) or Simba Safari Camp (Budget Accommodation)
Meal plan: B,L,D
Day 10: QUEEN ELIZABETH – ISHASHA SECTOR
Early breakfast and start drive to Ishasha sector famously known for Tree climbing Lions. Enjoy morning and evening game drives. Lunch, dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
Accommodation: Ishasha Wilderness Camp (High-end Accommodation), Enjojo Lodge (Medium Accommodation) or Savanah Resort (Budget Accommodation)
Meal plan: B,L,D
Day 11: ISHASHA SECTOR – KISORO
After breakfast, you will be assisted with checking out. You will then start your drive to the Southern part of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park home to the great apes the Mountain Gorillas.
Accommodation: Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge (High-end accommodation), Chameleon Hill Lodge (Medium accommodation) or Traveller’s Rest Hotel (Budget accommodation)
Meal plan: B,L,D
Day 12: GORILLA TREKKING
After an early breakfast; you will proceed to the park headquarters for briefing and thereafter go to the start points and enjoy the highlight of the safari. Trekking the Gorillas is a once in a lifetime experience which takes between 2–6 hours. Lunch, dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
Accommodation: Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge (High-end accommodation), Chameleon Hill Lodge (Medium accommodation) or Traveller’s Rest Hotel (Budget accommodation)
Meal plan: B,L,D
Day 13: KISORO – DRIVE TO RWANDA – MUSANZE / VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK
Depart your lodge after breakfast for Rwanda crossing via the Uganda-Rwanda border Cyanika. Lunch and dinner at the Lodge.
Accommodation: One and Only Gorillas Nest (High-end accommodation), Tiloreza Ecolodge (Medium accommodation) or Migano Hotel (Budget accommodation)
Meal plan: B,L,D
Day 14: GORILLA TREKKING AND CULTURAL TOUR
After a very early breakfast at the lodge, you will proceed to the park headquarters for briefing and thereafter drive to the trail heads the start point for your amazing adventure.
You will be trekking the Great Apes, the Mountain Gorillas in Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. This activity could take between 2-6 hours. Rwanda has 12 habituated groups of Mountain Gorillas scattered all over the Park. You will spend an hour watching the habituated group going about their normal day playing, eating… etc
Upon return from your trek, you will be driven back to the lodge where you will have lunch. In the afternoon you will visit the Gorilla guardian’s village for a cultural tour. Here you will learn various aspects of culture of this community and have an insight on their way of life. This community found at the park boundaries transformed from living on bush meat by poaching for generations.
Accommodation: One and Only Gorillas Nest (High-end accommodation), Tiloreza Ecolodge (Medium accommodation) or Migano Hotel (Budget accommodation)
Meal plan: B,L,D
Day 15: GOLDEN MONKEY TREKKING
After breakfast at the lodge, you will be assisted with checking out; then you will proceed to the park headquarters for briefing and thereafter drive to the trail heads for another highlight of the Volcanoes National Park. Trekking usually takes 4 hrs. When you encounter the habituated primates you will spend 1 hour with them as they go about their normal day. The monkeys are playful and inquisitive by nature hence spend their day leaping from bamboo branches. Upon return from your trek, you will be driven back to the Lodge where you will have lunch and spend the rest of the day relaxing and enjoying the lodge facilities.
Accommodation: One and Only Gorillas Nest (High-end accommodation), Tiloreza Ecolodge (Medium accommodation) or Migano Hotel (Budget accommodation)
Meal plan: B,L,D
Day 16: MUSANZE – DRIVE TO NYUNGWE NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast start your drive to Nyungwe National Park passing via Gisenyi having lunch en-route. Arriving your lodge in the evening. Dinner at your Lodge.
Accommodation: One and Only Nyungwe House (High-end Accommodation), Mantis Kivu Marina Bay (Medium Accommodation) or Gisakura Guest House (Budget Accommodation)
Meal plan: B,L,D
Day 17: CHIMPANZEE TREKKING AND CANOPY WALK
On this day you will depart the lodge with packed breakfast and drive to the park headquarters for briefing and then proceed to the starting points into the forest. During this trek you will see a variety of bird species and the Primates. You will be allowed to stay in the presence of the Chimps for an hour as you enjoy watching them go about their normal day. You then return to the lodge to rest and have lunch.
In the afternoon, you will once again proceed to the park headquarters for canopy walk briefing. Experience the forest from a dazzling perspective on the canopy walkway the only one of its kind in East Africa. Dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: One and Only Nyungwe House (High-end Accommodation), Mantis Kivu Marina Bay (Medium Accommodation) or Gisakura Guest House (Budget Accommodation)
Meal plan: B,L,D
Day 18: ISUMO WATERFALL HIKE
After breakfast, you will proceed to the park headquarters where you will be briefed and then proceed to the starting point of your hike. This is the trail most tourists to Nyungwe National Park hike. This trail covers a distance of 10.6 kilometres together with the road segment and takes approx. 4 hours to complete. It begins at Uwinka and Gisakura reception area. This trail passes through tea plantations to the magnificent Isumo waterfalls that it is named after. The name “Isumo” is a local slang meaning waterfall. This trail lies on an altitude of 1770 metres above sea level at the low point and 1940 metres above sea level at the highest point. It’s considered a moderate trail to hike. Dinner and overnight stay at your Hotel.
Accommodation: One and Only Nyungwe House (High-end Accommodation), Mantis Kivu Marina Bay (Medium Accommodation) or Gisakura Guest House (Budget Accommodation)
Meal plan: B,L,D
Day 19: COLOBUS MONKEY TREK
After breakfast at the resort, proceed to the park headquarters for briefing and start your Colobus Monkey trek. These Primates are Old World Monkeys of the genus Colobus native to the African continent. They are black with white fur on their necks and backs. As you walk through the rainforest you will be amazed how large they are in number; about 400 individuals in a group comprising the largest group of the Angolan Colobus Monkeys in Africa. This trek isn’t as tiresome as the Chimpanzee trek tends to be. You will see a good number of them at the tree tops as they swing from one branch to another. Return to the lodge in time for lunch. Then spend the rest of the day relaxing at the resort and enjoying its facilities.
Accommodation: One and Only Nyungwe House (High-end Accommodation), Mantis Kivu Marina Bay (Medium Accommodation) or Gisakura Guest House (Budget Accommodation)
Meal plan: B,L,D
Day 20: NYUNGWE NATIONAL PARK – KIGALI
After an early breakfast at the resort, you will be assisted with checking out; then you will start your drive to Kigali having lunch en-route. Overnight stay at your hotel.
Accommodation: Marriott Hotel Kigali (High-end Accommodation), Onomo Hotel Kigali (Medium Accommodation) or The Manor Hotel (Budget Accommodation)
Meal plan: B,L,-
Day 21: KIGALI CITY TOUR AND INEMA ARTS CENTRE
After at relaxed breakfast, proceed for a tour of Kigali city which includes visiting the Kigali Genocide memorial center and Inema Arts center.
Kigali Genocide memorial is the best known landmark in the city. It sets out the history leading to the Genocide in Rwanda and others around the world. It helps one understand why the Genocide took place, what happened and to appreciate how far the country has moved on from that tragic time. After lunch in Kigali you will visit the Inema Arts center founded by brother’s spurs creativity for personal, social and economic growth.
Accommodation: Marriott Hotel Kigali (High-end Accommodation), Onomo Hotel Kigali (Medium Accommodation) or The Manor Hotel (Budget Accommodation)
Meal plan: B,L,-
Day 22: DEPARTURE
On this day you will transferred to Kigali International Airport to catch your departure International flight.
22 Days Lifetime Safari, Uganda Rwanda memorable experiences – 22 Days Lifetime Safari, Uganda Rwanda memorable experiences
Meal plan: B,-,-
22 Days Lifetime Safari Includes:
- 21 nights’ accommodation with meals as indicated in the itinerary above
- Activities shown in the itinerary
- Jinja town tour
- Full day Whitewater rafting
- Park fees
- Game drives
- Boat rides
- Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda and Rwanda
- Bigodi swamp walk
- Boat rides
- Gorilla Guardians cultural visit
- Golden Monkey trekking
- Canopy walk
- Colobus Monkey trekking
- Kigali Genocide Museum
- Inema arts centre visit
- Services of an experienced English speaking driver guide
- Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Government taxes
22 Days Lifetime Safari Excludes:
- Uganda Gorilla permits $700 per person
- International flights
- Visas
- Insurance
- Optional activities
- Tips
- Drinks
- Items of personal nature