Overview

10 Days / 9 Nights

10day Rwanda ,and Uganda safari

Rwanda

Uganda

From: USD $8,500.00

Created by Helen Jessie - Verdoro safaris Uganda

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Created by Helen Jessie - Verdoro safaris Uganda

Introduction

Step into the heart of East Africa on an unforgettable 10-day journey through Rwanda and Uganda, where rare primate encounters meet classic savannah wildlife and breathtaking landscapes. Begin in Rwanda’s vibrant capital, Kigali, before venturing into Akagera National Park for Big Five game drives, scenic boat cruises, and immersive nature experiences.

Cross into Uganda to explore the wildlife-rich plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions, vast herds of elephants, and the iconic Kazinga Channel. The adventure reaches its emotional peak in the misty forests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, where you come face-to-face with endangered mountain gorillas, one of Africa’s most profound wildlife experiences.

Unwind by the serene shores of Lake Bunyonyi, surrounded by rolling hills and tranquil island views, offering the perfect moment of reflection after days filled with discovery. Throughout the journey, enjoy handpicked lodges, expert guides, seamless transfers, and authentic cultural encounters that bring each destination to life.

This safari is ideal for travelers seeking meaningful wildlife encounters, comfort, and depth, all wrapped into one expertly curated East African adventure.

Highlights

Mountain Gorilla Trekking

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Akagera National Park

Kigali

Kigali International Airport

Vehicles

Our vehicles

4x4 land cruiser

Toyota Landcruiser - Pop-up roof

Pop-up roof 4x4 minivan

Day 1

Kigali

This is where it all begins, where you join us on the first step of our journey together. You'll meet your friendly expert guide and we'll get the formalities out of the way quickly so that we can get out there and start enjoying the safari you've been dreaming of.

Sprawling across the steep slopes that earned Rwanda the nickname Land of 1000 Hills, Kigali is a neat, clean and rapidly growing city situated at the hub of the national road network. Explore the compact city center for a fascinating introduction to the bustle of contemporary urban Africa, or head out to leafy suburbs dotted with a cosmopolitan choice of garden restaurants.

Activities Day 1

Not identified

Arrival and transfer to the hotel, Kigali Marriott Hotel

Evening

You’ll have an unrivalled chance to get to know all that Kigali has to offer as you go sightseeing this evening.

Night

Relax and generally take it easy to allow yourself to both process and recover from all of the excitement that you’ve enjoyed on your safari so far.

Accommodation Day 1

Kigali Marriott Hotel

Hotel

Kigali Marriott Hotel is your base with us while you're in Kigali. You'll really enjoy staying here.

Meal Plan Lunch & Dinner

Day 2

Akagera National Park

The low-lying savannah and wetlands of Akagera are a complete change of scene from the highland forest of Rwanda’s other national parks. An underrated safari destination, the park is home to all the so-called ‘Big Five’ of elephant, buffalo, black rhino, lion and leopard. You can also expect to see giraffe, zebra, warthog, baboon, hippo, crocodile and more than 10 species of antelope. Akagera’s biodiversity is reflected in a bird checklist of 550 species: look out for bustling heron colonies on Lake Ihema, large raptors soaring overhead, and colorful savannah dwellers such as the very localized red-faced barbet.

Activities Day 2

Early Morning

Genocide memorial, Kigali

Afternoon

Transfer to akagera national park, Akagera National Park

Night

Relax and generally take it easy to allow yourself to both process and recover from all of the excitement that you’ve enjoyed on your safari so far.

Accommodation Day 2

Mantis Akagera Game Lodge

Lodge Inside Akagera National Park

Situated in prime Big Five safari country, hilltop Mantis Akagera Game Lodge immerses you in the African bush. The stylish rooms are decorated with colorful African fabrics and photographs of some of the wildlife found in Akagera National Park. There's also a welcome swimming pool, a restaurant specializing in African fusion cuisine, a wealth of birdlife in the gardens – and, best of all perhaps, a grand view over Lake Ihema.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3

Akagera National Park

Activities Day 3

Early Morning

Our guided game drive early this morning in Akagera National Park will be a highlight of your safari thanks to our expert guide.

Afternoon

Boat cruise, Akagera National Park

Night

Relax and generally take it easy to allow yourself to both process and recover from all of the excitement that you’ve enjoyed on your safari so far.

Accommodation Day 3

Mantis Akagera Game Lodge

Lodge Inside Akagera National Park

A return to Mantis Akagera Game Lodge provides you with another opportunity to enjoy one of Rwanda's most compelling views.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4

Akagera National Park

Activities Day 4

Early Morning

Nature walks, Akagera National Park

Afternoon

Cultural encounter, Akagera National Park

Evening

This evening you get to go on a guided game drive which is always a safari highlight. It's an especially good way to explore Akagera National Park and get to know the wildlife and the animals that you might see.

Night

Relax and generally take it easy to allow yourself to both process and recover from all of the excitement that you’ve enjoyed on your safari so far.

Accommodation Day 4

Mantis Akagera Game Lodge

Lodge Inside Akagera National Park

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Extending across a well-watered 1,978km² stretch of the Rift Valley floor, Queen Elizabeth National Park packs in a biodiversity that would be the envy of many far larger African conservation areas. Wildlife viewing is excellent. You can be confident of seeing hippo, elephant, buffalo, warthog and a variety of grazers including the handsome Uganda kob, which is the national antelope. This is also the most reliable park in Uganda for lions, the best place anywhere in Africa to look for the massive giant forest hog, and it boasts an astonishing checklist of 610 bird species, ranging from pelicans and flamingos to a host of colorful weavers and sunbirds.

Activities Day 5

Early Morning

Transfer to queen Elizabeth National park, Queen Elizabeth National Park

Night

Relax and generally take it easy to allow yourself to both process and recover from all of the excitement that you’ve enjoyed on your safari so far.

Accommodation Day 5

Buffalo Safari Lodge

Lodge Just outside Queen Elizabeth National Park

Relax on the secluded balcony of your en-suite thatched cottage at Buffalo Safari Resort, a small lodge that stands a short distance south of the Kazinga Channel as it bisects Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6

Queen Elizabeth National Park

You return to Queen Elizabeth National Park to further explore its rich biodiversity.

African elephants drinking at Kazinga Channel

Activities Day 6

Early Morning

Come with us for a guided game drive early this morning in Queen Elizabeth National Park. As always when Africa's animals are involved, there's so much for you to look forward to.

Afternoon

Boat cruise, Queen Elizabeth National Park

Night

Relax and generally take it easy to allow yourself to both process and recover from all of the excitement that you’ve enjoyed on your safari so far.

Accommodation Day 6

Buffalo Safari Lodge

Lodge Just outside Queen Elizabeth National Park

Spend another night in Buffalo Safari Lodge.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Viewed as you approach the park boundary, the forested mountainsides of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park stand in magnificent contrast to the surrounding cultivated hills. Once inside the park, expect a sensory overload of sounds, smells and sights you could only experience in a pristine African jungle. Even without any wildlife, Bwindi would be an amazing place to visit, but the presence of a diverse forest fauna – most notably the endangered mountain gorilla but also 10 other primate and 350 bird species – has made this UNESCO World Heritage Site one of Africa's undisputed top destinations.

Activities Day 7

Early Morning

Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park via ishasha sector, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Evening

Batwa trails, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Night

Relax and generally take it easy to allow yourself to both process and recover from all of the excitement that you’ve enjoyed on your safari so far.

Accommodation Day 7

Gorilla Valley Lodge

Lodge Bordering Bwindi Impenetrable National Park without fences

Our base in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is Gorilla Valley Lodge, which stands on a steep hillside close to the Rushaga gate and gorilla-tracking trailhead. The lodge comprises a dozen en-suite cottages with twin beds protected in fitted nets, colorful retro décor, and private terraces offering a view into the park’s forested slopes.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

We return to the lushly forested landscapes of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Mountain Gorilla Trekking, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

When you go mountain gorilla trekking, you'll hike through the forest and then spend time in the presence of these remarkable and soulful family groups. The walking can be strenuous, but you'll never forget your experience here.

Mountain gorilla, Gorilla beringei beringei

Activities Day 8

Early Morning

Mountain Gorilla Trekking, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Evening

Community tour, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Night

Relax and generally take it easy to allow yourself to both process and recover from all of the excitement that you’ve enjoyed on your safari so far.

Accommodation Day 8

Gorilla Valley Lodge

Lodge Bordering Bwindi Impenetrable National Park without fences

Return to Gorilla Valley Lodge.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 9

Lake Bunyonyi

Kick back and relax on the shores of Lake Bunyonyi, hike on the steep hills that hem it in, or take a boat out to some of the 29 islands that protrude from its surface. Bunyonyi means ‘Place of Small Birds’, and the birdlife here is indeed plentiful. There's also no better place in Africa to see otters swim past as you enjoy a lakeside drink or meal.

Activities Day 9

Early Morning

Transfer to lake bunyonyi, Lake Bunyonyi

Afternoon

On our boat trip on Lake Bunyonyi this afternoon, you can expect to see traditional fishers sail past, plenty of birds and possibly an otter.

Night

Relax and generally take it easy to allow yourself to both process and recover from all of the excitement that you’ve enjoyed on your safari so far.

Accommodation Day 9

Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort

Resort

Ideally based for most activities in southwest Uganda, Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort is also a great spot to chill with a cocktail or swim in the lovely lake for which it is named. You'll enjoy the high standard of service, tasty international cuisine, ecofriendly ethos, and wonderfully isolated location on a quiet bay several kilometers from Lake Bunyonyi’s main cluster of resorts.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 10

The last day with us

It's a pity that it has to end, but this is where your safari will draw to a close. We're sure that you will return home with so many exciting and happy memories, and we hope that you will join us again on safari sometime in the future.

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10day Rwanda ,and Uganda safari

Introduction

Highlights

Vehicles

Our vehicles

Toyota Landcruiser - Pop-up roof

Pop-up roof 4x4 minivan

Kigali

Activities Day 1

Not identified

Evening

Night

Kigali Marriott Hotel

Akagera National Park

Activities Day 2

Early Morning

Afternoon

Night

Mantis Akagera Game Lodge

Akagera National Park

Activities Day 3

Early Morning

Afternoon

Night

Mantis Akagera Game Lodge

Akagera National Park

Activities Day 4

Early Morning

Afternoon

Evening

Night

Mantis Akagera Game Lodge

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Activities Day 5

Early Morning

Night

Buffalo Safari Lodge

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Activities Day 6

Early Morning

Afternoon

Night

Buffalo Safari Lodge

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Activities Day 7

Early Morning

Evening

Night

Gorilla Valley Lodge

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Mountain Gorilla Trekking, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Activities Day 8

Early Morning

Evening

Night

Gorilla Valley Lodge

Lake Bunyonyi

Activities Day 9

Early Morning

Afternoon

Night

Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort

The last day with us

Activities Day 10

Evening

Optional Day 10

Early Morning

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10 Days / 9 Nights

10day Rwanda ,and Uganda safari

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