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

  • This 11-day tour includes game drives and a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

  • Track chimpanzees at Kyambura Gorge and enjoy a nature walk in Maramagambo Forest.

  • Experience the unique sight of tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector.

  • Gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

  • Track mountain gorillas a second time in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park.

  • Optional relaxation at Lake Kivu with swimming and a recreational boat cruise.

  • Visit cultural sites in Rwanda, including the Cultural Museum in Batare and the genocide memorial site.

Itinerary

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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, it’s 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
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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 “Dos and the Don’ts” 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

  • Meals

    The tour includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

  • Boat Cruise

    A boat cruise on Kazinga Channel is included in the tour.

  • Chimpanzee Permits

    Chimpanzee permits are included in the tour package.

  • Transportation

    The tour includes transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi on board.

What's Not Included

  • Personal Travel Insurance

    Personal travel insurance is not included in the tour package.

  • Personal Items

    Personal items like souvenirs are not included in the tour package.

  • Tips

    Tips are not included in the tour package.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please read our terms and conditions.Our Covid-19 guidelines are included.

  • 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.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    Travellers are advised to communicate in time most recommended 60 days before the travel date.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    A year

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    Our travellers are accompanied by an expert from Verdoro Safaris.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Certificate of incorporation, Tourism license

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    All our accommodations

  • 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.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    NO

  • Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?

    YES

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Your payment receipt

Reviews of this operator

Sinenhlanhla Mngadi (Google Reviewer)  

Prompt responses whenever you need...

02-Apr-2023

Prompt responses whenever you need clarity. 👌 Customer service.

w r (Google Reviewer)  

Quick at customer query response.I...

23-Aug-2023

Quick at customer query response.I must say I was impressed by the feedback from the team. keep it up !!!

Jeff  

13 - Day Uganda Safari

27-Jan-2023

Very helpful and knowledgeable of the local attractions within the region and the surrounding areas. First time engagement with this tour operator but never disappointed. Family was all smiles and impressed with the kindness and negotiable prices especially for families. I will definitely recommend them reliable when I used them. ...more ...less

Edwine Lenon (Google Reviewer)  

The customer care was really...

18-Jan-2023

The customer care was really awesome and we had a great time. Cheers 😊

Hardy B  

Nice people, wonderful Uganda round trip,

04-Apr-2023

From the first contact, the company tryed to fullfill our wishes 100%. Roger, the driver was allways carefull and explained us lots of things about politics, economics and social life in this beautifull country. Over all, he knows everything about flora aud fauna. He spotted all the animals , so we could really see the "big five" during our journey. Jessie, the cute tour operator from verdoro safaris accompanied us for the most of the trip and organised all our wishes immediately and perfect. Thanks to the two of them we spend interesting, marvellous days in Uganda. We can really recommend the tour organiser verdoro safaris. ...more ...less

Phillip  

IMPRESSED

22 Apr, 2021

I was into surprise by the way the team handled my issue while on a tour with my family.Despite the fact that I was a foreigner, they treated my family and I like any other person without extra charges.I will definitely use your services next time.bravo VERDORO SAFARIS !!!!! ...more ...less

Promising a return
Robert Reynold  

Patient during the planning stage and excellent guide during the safari.

16-Oct-2023

During the planning stages Verdoro Safaris was very helpful with setting up the routes and activities during the safari. The guide we had was extremely knowledgeable about the wildlife as well as general questions we had. When the weather was less than great there were alternatives provided from which we could choose. The accommodations they had us in were great and very close to the parks and activities. The vehicle was well maintained and comfortable. We were able to see almost everything that we wanted to see and the only misses were due to weather or just nature not cooperating. Would highly recommend. ...more ...less

Bertrand  

Excellent service with easy access to tours and amazing packages.Kudos to the team

02-Nov-2021

The team was very friendly and I was happy with all aspects:Easy to book online,Timely reminders & Prompt response to email questions. They kept me well informed about the trip. Thank you very much. Highly recommend.I will definitely book my future trips with Verdoro Safaris again. ...more ...less

Chandiru Mariam (Google Reviewer)  

I just want to experience...

17-Jan-2023

I just want to experience it on my vacation â˜ș and I can't wait â˜ș

nshimirimana Patience  

Awesome but kind of almost tricked by the public transport

29 Apr, 2021

Voyager c'est grandir. C'est la grande aventure. Celle qui laisse des traces dans l'ùme. Mais,Il faudra ameliorer la poinctualité de services au niveau du transport

Book with Confidence

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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:

Verdoro Safaris

Tour code:

648028

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

MODERATE

Age range:

5-

Tour operated in:

English , French , German , Spanish

Trip Styles:

Safari Tours

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