11-Day Uganda Rwanda Gorilla Tracking Tour from Entebbe
11-Day Uganda Rwanda Gorilla Tracking Tour from Entebbe
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable 11-day adventure through Uganda and Rwanda, starting from Entebbe. This tour offers a thrilling blend of wildlife encounters and cultural experiences. Explore the renowned Queen Elizabeth National Park with exhilarating game drives and a serene boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. Track chimpanzees in the lush Kyambura Gorge and enjoy a nature walk in Maramagambo Forest. Witness the unique tree-climbing lions in Ishasha and experience the awe-inspiring gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Cross into Rwanda for a second gorilla tracking adventure in Volcanoes National Park, and enjoy optional relaxation at Lake Kivu. Conclude your journey with a city tour in Kigali, visiting the cultural museum in Batare and the poignant genocide memorial site. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi, and stay in a variety of lodges and camps that immerse you in the heart of nature. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1
Location: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation Name: Simba Safari Camp
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Arrival and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
On arrival, transfer to Queen Elizabeth national, itâs about 420km via Mbarara highway and 410km via Kasese highway which is approximately 5 to 6 hours from Kampala on a surface road. On reaching, you will also be served with lunch and then spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing. Later it will be dinner and overnight at any lodge of your choice.
Simba Safari Camp ...more ...less
Day 2
Location: Kazinga Channel
Accommodation Name: Simba Safari Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Game drive and boat cruise
Have your breakfast and then go for a morning game drive and return to the lodge for more breakfast which will be followed by lunch. Later on in the afternoon, embark on a splendid boat cruise on Kazinga channel where you will have a chance to view many animals including; water birds, hippos, crocodiles and many more. Later retreat for dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Simba Safari Camp
Day 3
Location: Kyambura Gorge
Accommodation Name: Simba Safari Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura Gorge and a nature walk
You will have breakfast and after head to Kyambura George and also track the chimpanzees.
After lunch, you will have a nature walk in Maramgambo forest and watch the primates, bat caves and the blue lake. Later, you will return to the lodge of your choice.
Simba Safari Camp
Day 4
Location: Ishasha
Accommodation Name: Ishasha Wilderness Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Ishasha sector
Have breakfast. Then drive to Ishasha sector and have a game drive. Here, you will view animal species like the tree climbing lions, Elephants, Buffaloes, Antelope species, Baboons, Monkeys and birds among others. Later, you will return to the lodge for lunch and relax throughout the afternoon. Then finally have a dinner and overnight at the lodge of your choice.
Ishasha wilderness camp
Day 5
Location: Bwindi National Park
Accommodation Name: Broadbill Forest Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transfer to Bwindi national park
Have breakfast and after drive to Bwindi and have lunch enroute. You will have dinner and check in at the lodge in the evening.
Broadbill Forest Camp
Day 6
Location: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Accommodation Name: Gorilla Mist Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Gorilla tracking experience
After your breakfast, you will head for a briefing and then you will proceed for gorilla trekking, this will take you some hours depending on the movement of the mountain gorillas. Later, you will return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Gorilla Mist Camp
Day 7
Location: Rwanda
Accommodation Name: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Transfer to Rwanda
Breakfast early in the morning and after head to Rwanda arriving in the time for lunch. After lunch drive to the hotel for relaxation.
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Day 8
Location: Nyungwe National Park
Accommodation Name: Nyungwe Hill Top Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Gorilla tracking and transfer to Nyungwe national park
Have an early morning breakfast. Then you will proceed to the headquarters where you will be briefed about the âDos and the Donâtsâ of gorilla trekking. You will start searching for the mountain gorillas for between 1 to 8 hours. Then dinner and overnight at the lodge of your choice
Nyungwe hill top lodge
Day 9
Location: Nyungwe Forest National Park
Accommodation Name: Gisakura Guest House
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Chimpanzee trekking encounter
Proceed for chimpanzee trekking after breakfast, you will be lucky to see more other primates like the colobus monkeys. You will also view other inhabitants of the forest which include; birds and the butterflies, you will return to the lodge for a late lunch and after relax at the lodge for your dinner and overnight.
Gisakura guest house
Day 10
Location: Gisenyi
Accommodation Name: Hotel Paladise Malahide
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Have optional relaxing activities in Gisenyi, L.Kivu
Have breakfast and after drive to Gisenyi. While there, you will participate in optional relaxing and leisure activities. Such activities include; swimming and boat cruises as well as sun bathing to refresh you from the previous tiresome activities. Later will be dinner and an overnight at the lodge.
Hotel Paladise Malahide
Day 11
Location: Kigali
Meals Included: Breakfast
Departure
Breakfast early in the morning and after, head to Kigali were you will have a city tour and visit different sites. Then you will transfer to the Airport for departure.
Your guide will take you to The Rwandan genocide memorial centers of 1994. It is believed that over 800,000 people were killed in a space of 100 days starting in April 1994
What's Included
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Meals
The tour includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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Boat Cruise
A boat cruise on Kazinga Channel is included in the tour.
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Chimpanzee Permits
Chimpanzee permits are included in the tour package.
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Transportation
The tour includes transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi on board.
What's Not Included
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Personal Travel Insurance
Personal travel insurance is not included in the tour package.
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Personal Items
Personal items like souvenirs are not included in the tour package.
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Tips
Tips are not included in the tour package.
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Government Imposed Taxes
Government imposed taxes are not included in the tour package.
Know Before You Go
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Or Pram Accessible
- Public Transportation Nearby
- Infant Seats Available
- Passport Required
Please Note
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- Our travelers can also be picked up from the Hotel lobby
Mode of Transport
The tour includes transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi on board, ensuring a comfortable journey between destinations. Transfers cover significant distances, such as the 420km drive from Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park, and cross-country travel from Uganda to Rwanda.
Accommodation
Throughout the tour, guests will stay at a variety of lodges and camps, including Simba Safari Camp, Ishasha Wilderness Camp, Broadbill Forest Camp, Gorilla Mist Camp, Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, Nyungwe Hill Top Lodge, Gisakura Guest House, and Hotel Paladise Malahide, offering comfortable and immersive experiences in the heart of nature. ...more ...less
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of wildlife can I expect to see during the tour?
During the tour, you can expect to see a variety of wildlife including chimpanzees, tree climbing lions, elephants, buffaloes, antelope species, baboons, monkeys, water birds, hippos, crocodiles, and mountain gorillas.
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What activities are included in the tour?
The tour includes game drives, a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, chimpanzee tracking at Kyambura Gorge, a nature walk in Maramagambo forest, gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Volcanoes National Park, and optional relaxation activities at Lake Kivu such as swimming and a recreational boat cruise. ...more ...less
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What is the transportation like during the tour?
Transportation during the tour is provided in an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi on board, ensuring a comfortable journey between destinations. Transfers cover significant distances, such as the 420km drive from Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park, and cross-country travel from Uganda to Rwanda. ...more ...less
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What type of accommodation is provided on the tour?
Guests will stay at a variety of lodges and camps, including Simba Safari Camp, Ishasha Wilderness Camp, Broadbill Forest Camp, Gorilla Mist Camp, Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, Nyungwe Hill Top Lodge, Gisakura Guest House, and Hotel Paladise Malahide, offering comfortable and immersive experiences in the heart of nature. ...more ...less
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Are there any specific requirements or recommendations for participants?
Participants should be aware that the tour is wheelchair accessible and stroller or pram accessible. Public transportation is nearby, and infant seats are available. A passport is required. The tour is not suitable for pets, and infants must not sit on laps. It is not recommended for people with back problems, pregnant travelers, or people with heart conditions. ...more ...less
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please read our terms and conditions.Our Covid-19 guidelines are included.
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Are travellers safe while on this tour?
Uganda is a peaceful country and not at war with anyone.Our traveller's safety is a priority, and they are very safe while on their tours.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once Iâve booked?
Travellers are advised to communicate in time most recommended 60 days before the travel date.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
A year
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Our travellers are accompanied by an expert from Verdoro Safaris.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Certificate of incorporation, Tourism license
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
All our accommodations
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Am I safe in Uganda ?
Yes. Uganda and the whole of East African region are not at war with anyone which makes it a safe zone for tourists.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
NO
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
YES
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your payment receipt
Reviews of this operator
Book with Confidence
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Free Date Changes
Verdoro Safaris allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 30 days before the start of the tour.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Verdoro Safaris allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform verdoro safaris, 60 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Verdoro Safaris requires a minimum deposit of 30% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 45 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of verdoro safaris charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
11-Day Uganda Rwanda Gorilla Tracking Tour from Entebbe
11 Days Starting in Entebbe, Uganda and ending in Kigali, Rwanda
Visiting: Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kazinga Channel, Kyambura Gorge, Ishasha, Bwindi National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Rwanda, Nyungwe National Park, Nyungwe Forest National Park, Gisenyi, Kigali ...more ...less
Tour operator:
Tour code:
648028
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
5-