Uganda & Rwanda Gorilla Trek & Safari
The ultimate Africa Safari with big five game drives, gorilla trekking, chimp trekking and rhino trekking.
Experience the best of Africa - Primates & The Big Five
With a tapestry of landscapes, excellent wildlife watching and welcoming locals, a safari to Uganda is unique from anywhere else. Join us as we get up close with some of the most magnificent primates in the world. This experience packed safari tour includes a gorilla trek, a chimpanzee trek and rhino trekking. Uganda is a nature and wildlife lovers dream including majestic mountains, rolling hills of the tea plantations, the source of the longest river in the world and of course the big five. Then we continue the adventure in the Virunga Volcanoes of Rwanda. Step in the footprints of Dian Fossey and learn more about the majestic primates of this area. If you want to see everything Africa has to offer in one trip than this is the trip for you.
Highlights
Gorilla Trekking
Trek the mountains of Uganda to view gorillas in the wild.
Chimpanzee Trekking
Step into the world of chimpanzees in the wild.
Rhino Trekking
Walk with rhino's in the wild with trained and knowledgeable rangers.
Big Five Game Drives
Experience game drives in both Murchison Falls National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Kazinga Channel Cruise
Enjoy one of Africa's best wildlife cruises. See hippos, crocodiles, elephants and a plethora of beautiful birds.
Trek to Dian Fossey's Grave
Trek to Dian Fossey and her famous gorilla's cemetery at her Karisoke Research Station.
Accommodations
Protea Hotel Entebbe
This luxurious 4 star resort hotel is ideally located on the glistening shores of Lake Victoria and a convenient 1km from the Entebbe airport. Protea Hotel Entebbe offers a wide variety of services & amenities including a restaurant that offers an exciting and truly inviting a la carte menu 7 days of the week. Specialties include Tilapia and Nile Perch, while guests can also relax on the terrace and bar. It’s a hotel that complements your travel style. With elegant furnishings and a warm, inviting feel, the hotel’s decor and rooms create a luxurious atmosphere. The outside terrace, with its own special ambiance and superb lake views is the perfect place to take it all in.
Chobe Safari Lodge
Amuka Safari Lodge
Experience Africa as it was meant to be seen from Amuka Lodge, nestled in a pristine woodlands forest, in the heart of the world-renowned Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Amuka Lodge brings you breathtaking encounters with Uganda’s only wild rhinoceros as well a wide array of birds and wildlife.
The comfortable accommodations afford all the luxury not expected in the African wilderness, with unfenced chalets that make the most of the bush environment. Amuka has an escapist feel of seclusion and when you are here, it is like nothing else exists in the world.
Turaco Treetops
Turaco Treetops is Kibale Forest’ newest semi-luxe lodge. We believe in creating an uncomplicated, and warm-hearted atmosphere and offer our guests a unique experience in the forest with stunning views over the snowcapped Rwenzori Mountains. Turaco Treetops is the place to go on a chimpanzee trekking, share tasty meals, laugh, read a book near our fire place, learn about nature, play a game, or take dip in our refreshing pool. And not to forget: enjoy that well-deserved hot shower and comfortable beds that help you get ready for a new day of exploration in the Kibale Forest region.
Buffalo Safari Lodge
Buffalo Lodge is a newly refurbished lodge, transformed from a 4 room budget facility to an exceptional 18-room luxury property. The Lodge is located at Katunguru Bridge in Queen Elizabeth Park, and sits in 25 acres of wilderness overlooking the famous Kazinga Channel.
Ishasha Wilderness Camp
Ishasha Wilderness Camp is situated within the Southern Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park on the Ntungwe river, an idyllic retreat for people who truly enjoy the wild. This exclusive camp blends the magic of a wilderness tented camp with superb service in this unspoilt and remote region of the National Park. The Ishasha savannahs are famous for its population of tree climbing lions that can sometimes be spotted resting in the branches of the large fig trees. Being within the park the wildlife is free to also pass through the camp and elephants can be seen bathing in the river, buffalo enjoy grazing and resident troops of Black-and-White Colobus and vervet monkeys are frequently viewed.
Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is famously known for its endangered inhabitants, the mountain gorillas. Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge, located in the park’s southern section of Bwindi, provides superb accommodation and a base for gorilla trekking in Uganda. The multi-award-winning eco-lodge offers mid-range to luxury forest escapes offers multiple options for travelers, including private garden cottages, family villas, and luxury suites nestled on a forested ridge with bewildering views of the rural landscape.
Virunga Lodge
The magnificent Virunga Lodge in Rwanda is one of Africa’s most loved lodges. Perched high on a ridge with dramatic views overlooking the Virunga Volcanoes, Musanze valley, Lake Bulera and Lake Ruhondo.
The iconic property has defined Rwandese Afro-chic since the lodge was built by Praveen Moman in 2004. The timeless, hand-made style makes it the first accommodation choice for tracking the endangered mountain gorilla.
Exceptional hospitality, locally-inspired food and a private butler are hallmarks of the guest experience.
Each of the ten elegant bandas has a private terrace overlooking the dramatic landscape.
Radisson Blu Kigali
The Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Center in Kigali is just 5 kilometers from the bustling city center and Kigali International Airport (KGL). Our contemporary hotel is situated in an office park with Kigali Convention Center, which has room for up to 5,000 delegates. It’s just 2 km from several government embassies, the British High Commission, the Parliament and the Supreme Court.
After a day exploring Kigali you can maintain your workout regimen in our fitness center and relax in the outdoor swimming pool.
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Trekking Experiences
Gorilla Trekking
Gorilla trekking is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and a hightlight of your Uganda & Rwanda trip. On this gorilla trekking experience you will be visiting the Mountain Gorillas of the mountains of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. You can expect your trek to last between 4 and 6 hours and you will spend one hour with the gorillas.
This tour also gives the option of experiencing a second gorilla trek in the Virunga Mountains of Rwanda (extra expense).
Chimpanzee Trekking
Our Chimpanzee trekking will be in Kibale National Park which holds 1500 chimpanzees. These amazing primates share about 90% of their DNA with humans. The wild, habituated chimpanzees are comfortable with the trekkers observing them and we can spend an hour with them.
Rhino Trekking
Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch is the proud home of the only white rhinos in Uganda. Located in Nakasongola district, not only can you find rhinos, but a wide variety of bird species and other wildlife.
On our Rhino trek, you will enter the territory of the southern white rhinos on foot. The well-trained rangers will guide you through the bush to wherever the rhinos are at the time. This adventure will give you the opportunity to watch these endangered, magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. All the rhinos at Ziwa are free to move around the 27 square miles within the ranch. Therefore, it is often necessary to drive to the areas where the rhinos are, before continuing the trek on foot.
Golden Monkey Trekking
Golden Monkey trekking takes place in Volcanoes National Park (same park as gorilla trekking in Rwanda) at the bottom of the mountain in the bamboo vegetation. These rare species are also listed as endangered – and Volcanoes national park currently has two habituated golden monkeys’ troops that are available for visiting by tourists in the park, both of which make about 80 members.
Golden monkeys in Rwanda live in the bamboo vegetation towards the base of the volcanoes and habituation has helped them to overcome their initial shyness to accept their daily visit by researchers and tourists. Trekking golden monkeys and gorillas is a similar experience – in a small group of no more than eight people, and you can spend one hour with the monkeys once you find them. The endangered species are very active creatures, and jump from tree to tree which is really interesting and a little difficult to photograph!
Details & Pricing
Rates
Double Occupancy – $10,999 USD per person (sharing a room)
Single Occupancy – $11,999 USD per person (your own room)
If you would like the double occupancy rate but don’t have a roommate we will match you with a suitable roommate. The single occupancy rate will give you your own room. Single occupancy may be limited. USD = United States of America dollars.
Payment of $1500 due at time of booking.
A second payment of $2500 due on January 15, 2024.
Final payment due – March 1, 2024
*All payments are non-refundable Please see full terms and conditions. Prices are subject to change and availability.
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