14-Day Rwanda-Uganda-Kenya Wildlife Trip Including Gorilla Trekking
USD3963.00 p/p
Trip Code BBRWUGK14
Three-country adventure. Just like several other African countries, Rwanda is teeming with African wildlife and wilderness. Unique rare golden monkeys and mountain gorillas that find their home in bamboo forests. . Land of contrasts; tangled jungle, snow-capped fabled mountain of the moon, roaring rapids, vast sparkling lakes, terraced hillsides, grassy plains, arid savanna, deep forest…and breathtaking beauty everywhere you look. In a matter of days, you can see some of the world’s rarest creatures: go tracking in the forests to see Gorillas and Chimps.
The Masai Mara Reserve, known for its annual wildebeest migrations, and Amboseli National Park, offering views of Tanzania’s 5,895m Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Day 1
On arrival at Kigali International Airport in Rwanda, one of our representative/guide who will welcome you to Rwanda and brief you about your safari will receive you. Thereafter, you will be transferred to your accommodation near volcanoes NP for relaxation and the overnight stay.
Day 2
Golden monkeys trekking takes place in Volcanoes National Park and at the same time (7:00 am) just like gorilla trekking. These rare monkey species are also listed as endangered and Volcanoes NP currently has two habituated groups that are available for trekking by visitors. The exercise starts with a short briefing from the park ranger at the RDB Office. Thereafter, you will proceed to trek the golden monkeys through the rainforest of the volcanoes NP. Return to the accommodation for some rest and lunch. After lunch, drive off to Cyanika Border Post and cross border into Bwindi Impenetrable NP – Uganda where you will undertake the gorilla trekking the next day.
Day 3
Have breakfast and move to the rangers’ post. You will receive some briefing (from a ranger guide) on the dos and don’ts during trekking. Thereafter, you will enter the gorilla sanctuary for your adventure. The beauty of this rain forest is spectacular! The area offers dramatic steeply forested landscape and is incredibly dense but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to tourists. The time taken and the terrain vary with the movements of these great primates. Once you have located a gorilla group, you will be allowed an hour in their presence. The thrill of spending time observing these gentle but endangered giants is unforgettable. Return to the accommodation for some rest time and lunch. Depending on interest and time permitting, you may proceed for the optional community, cultural encounter. Else, just relax after a strenuous early part of the day.
Day 4
Have breakfast then set off for a breathtaking game viewing of Ishasha sector – famously known for its resident tree-climbing lions. The chance of spotting these lions is about 70% though sometimes they are hard to spot (most especially when they are down in the grassland looking for prey). Hoping you get the chance to spot them, the sight will be spectacular! You will also be able to see other wildlife such as the Uganda kob, Cape buffalo, elephant and warthog that have settled in this area. Thereafter, head to the accommodation (North) Queen Elizabeth NP for relaxation, dinner and later overnight.
Day 5
Be up early and have your breakfast. Proceed for a morning game drive to the Kasenyi plains and be on the look for Cape buffalos, herds of elephants plus the big cats: lions, leopard (but very hard to spot) among others. Return to the accommodation for some rest time and lunch.
After lunch, you will go for a 2-hour boat trip on the Kazinga Channel that connects Lakes George and Edward. During the trip, the sight of wildlife including giant hippos, elephants and crocodiles among others will fascinate you. You will also see many varieties of birds at the water shores. You will have dinner and overnight at your accommodation.
DAY 6
Have breakfast and then drive off to Kibale Forest National Park. Kibale Forest is renowned for its primates like the chimpanzees, black and white colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, L’Hoest’s monkey, Uganda mangabey (Lophocebus ugandae). On your chimpanzee trails, these can be seen swinging in the forest trees and others feeding on the wild fruits. You will reach Kibale in time to rest, have lunch and then go out for the afternoon chimp tracking.
Day 7
Enjoy your breakfast and checkout for a transfer to Entebbe to take a COVID-19 test then later check into the booked accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 8
Have breakfast then embark on a return to Entebbe Airport, arriving in the late afternoon to catch your flight out to Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta Airport). Upon arrival in Nairobi, a Kenya Representative who will welcome you to Kenya and transfer you to the booked accommodation for dinner and the overnight rest will receive you.
Day 9
Have breakfast and drive off to Lake Naivasha. Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake in Kenya, outside the town of Naivasha in Nakuru County, which lies North West of Nairobi. Although Lake Naivasha is not a national park, in its own right, the beautiful lake has become a staple of Kenyan safaris. With its serene surroundings and a variety of activities, Lake Naivasha is a great stop. You will arrive in time to proceed out and explore Lake Naivasha on a boat trip. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 10
Have breakfast and proceed to explore Hell’s Gate NP. Located in Naivasha in Kenya, Hell’s Gate is home to a variety of wildlife, flora and over 100 species of birds. It was a belief that this was the outlet for the pre-historic freshwater lake that stretched from here to Nakuru. The breathtaking scenery, complete with towering cliffs, gorges, rock towers, volcanoes and belching plumes of geothermal steam, make it one of the most atmospheric parks in Africa. You will spend a greater part of the day exploring this park. Later, return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight stay.
Day 11
Have breakfast and drive off to Masai Mara Game Reserve. The reserve is one of the best-known reserves in the whole of Africa and is globally renowned for its exceptional wildlife. Across the vast plains of the Mara, visitors are able to witness lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and an infinite variety of other species in their natural habitats. You will arrive in the afternoon for check-in at the accommodation and enjoy lunch. Thereafter, you can proceed out for the afternoon (evening) game viewing. Return for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 12
Have breakfast and proceed out to explore the Masai Mara. The morning and afternoon game drives take you in search of Africa’s Big 5 and the plethora of other wildlife inhabiting this vast Kenyan game reserve. On clear days, the Masai Mara offers fantastic orange tinged sunset view well worth capturing on camera. Later, return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner and the overnight stay.
Day 13
Have breakfast then embark on a return to Nairobi for a COVID-19 test. Later retire to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 14
Have breakfast and then transferred to Jomo Kenyatta Airport for a flight out. We hope to see you (or any referral) when next, you visit and thanks for choosing Bush Bound Africa Safaris
| START | END | ACCOMODATION | ACTIVITIES | B | L | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Airport | Volcanoes NP | La Palme Hotel | Transfer to Volcanoes NP. | 0 | 0 | X |
| 2 | Volcanoes NP | Bwindi NP | Broadbill Forest Camp | Golden monkey trekking and transfer to Bwindi NP | X | X | X |
| 3 | Bwindi NP | Bwindi NP | Broadbill Forest Camp | Gorilla trekking Bwindi/ (optional) community encounter. | X | X | X |
| 4 | Bwindi NP | Queen Elizabeth NP | Pumba Safari Cottages | Ishasha tree-climbing lions/Drive (North) Queen Elizabeth NP | X | X | X |
| 5 | Queen Elizabeth NP | Queen Elizabeth NP | Pumba Safari Cottages | Safari / boat trip on the Kazinga Channel. | x | x | x |
| 6 | Queen Elizabeth NP | Kibale Forest NP | Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse | Drive to Kibale Forest NP/ (afternoon) chimp tracking. | x | X | X |
| 7 | Kibale Forest NP | Entebbe | Lake Victoria View Guesthouse | Exit Kibale NP and transfer to Entebbe for a COVID-19 test. | X | X | X |
| 8 | Entebbe Airport | Nairobi(JKA) | Movenpick Hotel & Resort | Catch a flight to Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta Airport). | X | X | X |
| 9 | Nairobi | Lake Naivasha | Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort | Drive to Naivasha/ (afternoon/evening) exploring Lake Naivasha. | X | X | X |
| 10 | Hell’s Gate NP | Hell’s Gate NP | Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort | Explore Hell’s Gate National Park – full day game viewing. | X | X | X |
| 11 | Hell’s Gate NP | Masai Mara | Mara Leisure Camp | Drive to Masai Mara and enjoy some game viewing. | X | X | X |
| 12 | Masai Mara | Masai Mara | Mara Leisure Camp | Explore the Masai Mara – full day game viewing. | X | X | X |
| 13 | Masai Mara | Nairobi | Movenpick Hotel & Resort | Exit Masai Mara and return to Nairobi for a COVID-19 test. | x | x | x |
| 14 | Nairobi | Nairobi (JKA) | Excluded | Drive to Jomo Kenyatta Airport to catch flight out to Nairobi. | x | 0 | 0 |
Additional on the route guide KEY
B-reakfast
L-unch
D-inner
X-provided
O-own expense
A-commodation provides
Country info:
Capital city: Kigali
National parks: Nyungwe Forest National Park, Volcanoes National Park and Akagera National Park
Visa: Each nationality has different visa requirements please check with the country embassy for up to date information. For some nationalities, a visa can not be obtained at the border and an application needs to be done prior to traveling. So it is very important to check the visa requirements prior to travel.
Language spoken: Kinyarwanda, French, English, and Swahili.
Currency: Rwandan Franc
Credit cards accepted: Yes
Electric voltage: 220v
Country code for phones: +250
Time zone: GMT+2
General Trip Summary
| ITEM | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| Crew | Crew 2 |
| Max Passengers | 15 Passengers Max |
| Vehicle | Safari Adventure Truck |
| Duration | 14 Days 13 Nights |
| Meals | Breakfast x 13, Lunch x 12, Dinner x 13 |
| Countries | Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya |
What to bring:
- On board the truck, you will have an assigned locker that is approximately 35 x 35 x 80 cm. You will also want a small day back to keep with you on board the truck and at activities during the day. We highly recommend you avoid hard cases. Try to use duffel bags or backpacks for safety, comfort and convenience. A money belt to be worn around your waist is always a good idea.
- In the summer, bring light, cotton, easy to dry clothing. It will be hot. In the winter, you will want to bring a fleece jacket and wool hat as it can get cold, especially at night. Clothes in dull colors such as khaki, beige and green are best.
- You will want to bring a good camera and binoculars to maximize your experience.
- If you have chosen to do a tour in a tent, you will need to bring a sleeping bag and pillow for sleeping. (Linens are provided by the hotels on accommodated tours.)
- You should bring a water bottle to refill. It is recommended that you drink bottled water throughout southern Africa. We will stop at shops along the way where you will be able to purchase water and any snack items you want.
- Hand sanitizer is a good idea.
- A padlock for your locker is also recommended.
What is provided:
- Edutainment including a free subscription to Bush TV
- Food for meals (any additional snacks you desire can be purchased along the way)
- Tents, sleeping mattress
- Entrance fee to parks
What to expect:
For camping tours, you will be asked to help set up and take down camp each day. This will include setting up your own tent as well as the communal dining area. Don’t worry, we’ll show how to do the tents and before long you will be a master!
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are always a variety-from local cuisines to international menus made by our master chefs. Dietary requirements and allergies usually can be accommodated with advance notice. Please speak to one of our representatives before booking if you have concerns.
Most campsites have laundry areas with washing sinks for laundry and running water. Some even have laundry machines for a fee or the option to send your laundry out for washing.
Before embarking on your adventure, you will need to obtain medical/ travel insurance. It is so important in the case of an emergency in a remote area to get you airlifted to the nearest hospital. You will not be allowed to proceed on the tour without proof of insurance.
Traveling conditions can be bumpy and dusty as roads through remote areas are often rough. But it’s all part of the adventure and allows you to see Africa off the beaten track.
Cellphone coverage is mainly in the main cities and small towns. Wifi though is often available at many of the camps, even deep in the bush.
