Holiday Highlights
- Trekking the White Rhino
- Unique Rwanda & Uganda cultures
- Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking
- Seeing the equator
- Launch cruises on Victoria Nile and Kazinga
- Itinerary
- Fixed Departure Dates
- Media
Day 1: ARRIVAL ENTEBBE
On arrival at Entebbe International Airport in Uganda and after finalization of the formalities, you shall be welcomed by your guide, who will then drive you to your hotel.
Day 2: RHINOS AND MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast you shall start your tour. Driving through Kampala, you shall proceed to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Here you shall have a walking Safari to the Southern White Rhinos that have been re-introduced in Uganda. In the afternoon, drive to the legendary Murchison Falls, from which the National park derives its name.
Day 3: GAME DRIVE AND BOAT RIDE.
After breakfast you shall go for an early Morning game drive. In the afternoon, take a boat trip on the River Nile to the bottom of Murchison falls, enjoy these spectacular waterfalls.
DAY 4: KIBALE NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, you will depart Murchison Falls National Park and drive to Kibale National Park, driving past the Rift valley Escarpment. In the afternoon you will arrive in Fort portal town.
DAY 5: CHIMPANZEE TREKKING AND BIGODI PAPYRUS
After Breakfast you shall proceed to Kibale Forest for chimpanzee trekking. In the afternoon, you have the opportunity for a nature walk in the Bigodi Swamp as well as a community visit.
DAY 6: QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK (QENP)
After breakfast you will drive today to the world-famous Queen Elizabeth National Park, crossing the equator along the way. You shall have an evening game drive.
DAY 7: GAME DRIVE AND BOAT RIDE
You start the day with an exciting early morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, famously known as one of the World’s National Parks with the highest Bio-diversity of Flora and Fauna. In the afternoon, take the amazing Launch cruise on the Kazinga Channel, revealing hundreds of Hippo as well as numerous Bird species some of which are seasonal “immigrants” from Europe.
DAY 8: ISHASHA’s TREE CLIMBING LIONS
After Breakfast you shall drive to Ishasha, the southern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Enjoy the African wildlife in indescribable scenery. In Ishasha, you shall have a game drive in search of the unique tree-climbing lions.
DAY 9: TRIP TO LAKE BUNYONYI
Today you start your journey to one of the most beautiful places in Uganda; Lake Bunyonyi which means a place with “many small birds. Along the way you shall have spectacular views of the terraces of the Ugandan mountains. This area is called the “Switzerland of Uganda”.
DAY 10: GORILLA TREKKING
This morning you will get up very early to prepare for the upcoming gorilla trekking. Trekking the Mountain Gorilla is one of the most exciting wildlife experiences on earth.
DAY 11: RELAXING AT LAKE BUNYONYI
You shall have an exciting boat ride on Lake Bunyonyi. In the afternoon you may choose between different activities; a Canoe boat ride, a swim in the Bilharzia free lake, you may also explore a nearby village. Residents are happy for your visit and are open to explain their daily lives.
DAY 12: DRIVE TO RWANDA
After breakfast you will drive to Rwanda fondly known as the “land of a thousand hills.” Enjoy the stunning landscapes along the way.
DAY 13: ACTIVITIES IN VIRUNGA Lake Kivu
The volcanic chain “Virunga” is a breathtaking beauty of old volcanoes rising almost 5000 meters, completely covered by dense, green rainforest.”
You shall chose an activity to undertake;- Hike the 3,711 m high Mt Bisoke, or visit the grave of the famous gorilla researcher Dian Fossey or visit habituated Golden monkeys.
In the afternoon, you shall leave Ruhengeri and proceed south to Gisenyi on Lake Kivu. You will take a walk through the fashionable lakeside resort, as well as to the border post with DR Congo.
DAY 14: DRIVE TO KIGALI AND DEPARTURE
Today, you will drive to the capital of Rwanda in Kigali. Enjoy the beautiful scenery on the way. Upon your arrival in Kigali for a city tour, you will visit the Genocide Museum in the suburb Gisozi.
In the evening depart for the Airport and take your flight back home.
2019 (German Guided)
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1st Jan 2019 | 14th Jan 2019 |
29th Jan 2019 | 11th Feb 2019 |
19th Feb 2019 | 4th Mar 2019 |
19th Mar 2019 | 1st Apr 2019 |
11th June 2019 | 24th June 2019 |
16th Jul 2019 | 29th July 2019 |
20th Aug 2019 | 2nd Sept 2019 |
29th Oct 2019 | 11th Nov 2019 |
3rd Dec 2019 | 16th Dec 2019 |
2019 (English Guided)
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11th Jan 2019 | 24th Jan 2019 |
8th Feb 2019 | 21th Feb 2019 |
26th Apr 2019 | 9th May 2019 |
14th Jun 2019 | 27th Jun 2019 |
19th Jul 2019 | 1st Aug 2019 |
23rd Aug 2019 | 5th Sept 2019 |
8th Nov 2019 | 21st Nov 2019 |
13th Dec 2019 | 26th Dec 2019 |
2020 (German Guided)
08th Jan 2020 | 21st Jan 2020 |
29th Jan 2020 | 11th Feb 2020 |
19th Feb 2020 | 03rd Mar 2020 |
18th Mar 2020 | 31st Mar 2020 |
15th Apr 2020 | 28th Apr 2020 |
10th June 2020 | 23th June 2020 |
15th July 2020 | 28th July 2020 |
19th Aug 2020 | 01st Sept 2020 |
23th Sept 2020 | 06th Oct 2020 |
28th Oct 2020 | 10th Nov 2020 |
02nd Dec 2020 | 15th Dec 2020 |
2020 (English Guided)
10th Jan 2020 | 21st Jan 2020 |
07th Feb 2020 | 20th Feb 2020 |
17th Apr 2020 | 30th Apr 2020 |
12th June 2020 | 25th June 2020 |
17th July 2020 | 30th July 2020 |
21st Aug 2020 | 03rd Sept 2020 |
30th Oct 2020 | 12th Nov 2020 |
11th Dec 2020 | 24th Dec 2020 |
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