Uganda & Rwanda In Depth 11 Days Schedule Departure

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Chimpanzee and gorilla tracking are the highlights of this exceptional opportunity to experience the unspoiled reserves of this pristine corner of the African continent. The vast plantations, magnificent mountain vistas and high plateaus beckon with adventure and amazing wildlife viewing.
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    Chimpanzee and gorilla tracking are the highlights of this exceptional opportunity to experience the unspoiled reserves of this pristine corner of the African continent. The vast plantations, magnificent mountain vistas and high plateaus beckon with adventure and amazing wildlife viewing.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeGroup - max of 36 people
Age range6 to 64 years
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityRwanda
End CityOperator does not provide

Destinations

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 6

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 36

Trip includes

    • Inclusions & Highlights: Accommodations in first class and deluxe hotels and lodges
    • 10 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 9 dinners
    • Arrival and departure airport transfers
    • Transport and game viewing via specially outfitted safari vehicles
    • Park entrance fees
    • Local guide
    • Boat trip on the Nile and Kazinga Channel
    • 1 chimp tracking permit in Kibale National Park
    • 1 gorilla tracking permit in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
    • 1 gorilla tracking permit in Volcanoes National Park
    • Independent tour

Itinerary

Day 1: Rwanda

Arrive in Entebbe, Uganda, where you are met and escorted to your hotel in Kampala.

Day 2: Rwanda

Depart Kampala to Murchison National Park, stopping at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary en route. The sanctuary is home to 6 rhinos and a range of other game and many bird species, where a guided rhino-tracking excursion is offered. Cross the Nile by ferry and proceed to your lodge. (BLD)

Day 3: Rwanda

A morning game drive most commonly reveals elephant, giraffe, buffalo, warthog, leopard, lion, and many others. Afternoon boat trip to the bottom of the falls. Enjoy a stunning sunset on your return. (BLD)

Day 4: Rwanda

Travel through the Rift Valley, via Lake Albert and its coastal fringes where flocks of small zebu are tended by the proud Alur herdsmen. Continue to Fort Portal, traveling through changing vistas of high plateaus, valleys, and resplendent tea plantations. The ...

Day 5: Rwanda

Start early for chimpanzee tracking. Kibale National Park protects a large block of rainforest harboring the greatest variety and concentration of primates found anywhere in East Africa. Afternoon drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park along the foothills of the Rwenzoris for an evening game drive.

Day 6: Rwanda

Morning game drive in the park. The Mweya peninsula is good for a variety of animals including elephants; in the Kasenyi plains you will find mostly lion and Uganda cob. A vast array of birds and the wildlife is seen on the afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. (BLD)

Day 7: Rwanda

Depart for Bwindi through grass covered hills, valleys filled with a mixture of banana, soy and coffee plantations, and the busy commercial center of Kabale. As you approach, you are afforded the most magnificent view of the whole volcano chain of the Virunga Mountains. Continue to the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. (BLD)

Day 8: Rwanda

An early morning trek into the forest on the slopes of the volcanoes, led by experienced trackers will bring you amongst a family of Mountain Gorillas. You will get within feet of the family and be privileged to spend time amongst them. Return to the lodge for a late lunch, with an opportunity for a forest walk with the guides. (BLD)

Day 9: Rwanda

Morning departure from Bwindi and head into Rwanda. Travel to our lodge near the Volcanoes National Park. (BLD)

Day 10: Rwanda

Early this morning, you are guided into the Volcanoes National Park. Tracking the gorillas through the unique vegetation can take several hours of challenging walking in wet and muddy conditions. In the late afternoon drive to Gisenyi, a small town located on the northern shore of Lake Kivu.

Day 11: Rwanda

This morning leave the gleaming waters of Lake Kivu and journey to Kigali. Transfer to the airport for your departure flight. (B)

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Dates & Availability

Price From $8,995
Price per day$750
Last Updated: 5/14/2024

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SITA World Tours has a reputation spanning more than 80 years of excellence in luxury travel. With popular itineraries to Africa, Asia, Europe, South Pacific and South & Central America, SITA has thrived in the highly competitive travel industry by offering customized opportunities and by partnering with travel agents to deliver the comprehensive services and value luxury travelers appreciate.

Founded in 1933 and restructured under new ownership in 1982, SITA World Tours has retained an edge in the Tourism Industry by tapping into various niche markets.

Under the leadership and entrepreneurial expertise of Roger Mahal and Mok Singh, the company’s Chairman and President, SITA has steadily increased its market value since early 1980. The annual expansion of a unique product line and the increasing number of partnerships made with various organizations and associations nationwide, have played instrumental roles in the development of a brand that is sure to bring SITA success for years to come.

SITA provides unparalleled quality service, as a preferred Tour Operator for exotic destinations. With internationally certified specialists ready to serve clients daily, customer care is elegantly handled from the peaks of Patagonia to the palaces of India.

SITA’s expertise and creativity is not limited to the published itineraries in its brochures. Should these itineraries or dates of travel be unsuitable, remember that flexibility is our forte and we also specialize in custom programs for independent travelers and groups. Whether you are traveling alone, as a couple, in a small party or as part of a large group, one of our SITA travel specialists will assist you in creating an itinerary for your unique travel preferences and budget.

Why we love this operator
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Age Requirements
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