Embark on a 20-day adventure across Uganda, a journey packed with wildlife, stunning landscapes, and unforgettable experiences. The trip begins in Kigali, where you explore the city and visit the Genocide Memorial Museum before heading east to Akagera National Park for your first taste of safari life, with game drives and a sunset boat cruise.
Next, you travel to Volcanoes National Park, staying at the eco-friendly Le Bambou Lodge. Here, you trek through bamboo forests to see the playful golden monkeys and pay homage to the legendary Dian Fossey Tomb, surrounded by forest wildlife.
The journey continues to Lake Bunyonyi, where you relax by the water, enjoy a canoe ride, and explore the floating market, soaking in the serene landscapes and local culture. From there, you head to Buhoma in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, meeting the Batwa community and preparing for one of the trip’s highlights: gorilla trekking through the misty mountains.
Afterward, you travel to Lake Mburo, enjoying walking safaris, horseback rides, and boat trips to spot zebras, giraffes, and rare birds. Then it’s time to explore Queen Elizabeth National Park, including the Ishasha sector famous for its tree-climbing lions, thrilling game drives, and a scenic Kazinga Channel boat cruise.
The adventure takes you north to Murchison Falls National Park, with morning game drives to see elephants, buffalo, and Rothschild giraffes, followed by a boat ride to the base of the mighty falls. After a long but scenic drive, you reach Kidepo Valley National Park, one of Uganda’s most remote and breathtaking parks, where early morning and afternoon game drives reveal lions, leopards, buffalo, and endless savannah landscapes.
Finally, the journey winds back south, with stops in Kampala, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for on-foot rhino trekking, and a last glimpse of Uganda’s incredible wildlife before being dropped at Entebbe Airport to return home.
Over 20 days, this journey blends thrilling wildlife encounters, cultural experiences, and serene moments in nature, making it a true Pearl of Africa adventure, full of stories you’ll tell for a lifetime.
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day 0 |
Pili Pili Boutique Hotel | Kigali |
1 night |
B&B |
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day 1 |
Mantis Akagera Game Lodge | Akagera National Park |
2 nights |
FB |
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day 3 |
Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge | Volcanoes National Park |
2 nights |
FB |
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day 5 |
Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort | Lake Bunyonyi |
2 nights |
FB |
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day 7 |
Buhoma Gorilla Camp | Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park |
2 nights |
FB |
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day 9 |
Topi Lodge | Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park |
1 night |
FB |
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day 10 |
The Bush Lodge | Southern Queen Elizabeth National Park |
2 nights |
FB |
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day 12 |
Turaco Treetops | Kibale Forest National Park |
1 night |
FB |
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day 13 |
Murchison River Lodge | Murchison Falls National Park |
2 nights |
FB |
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day 15 |
Kidepo Savannah Lodge | Kidepo Valley National Park |
2 nights |
FB |
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day 17 |
Churchill Courts Hotel Limited | Gulu |
1 night |
FB |
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day 18 |
Humura Resorts | Kampala |
1 night |
B&B |
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B&B: Bed and Breakfast |
FB: Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch |
20 Days / 19 Nights
Reference Number: W24M20RwandaSite
$ 7000,- usd per person based on 2 people sharing
Includes:
Accommodation in twin room
19 x overnight in mid-range accommodation
Airport transfers
Meals where indicated
All park entrance fees
All activities as per schedule
Gorilla permits
Chimpanzee permits
Transport in a 4x4 vehicle with pop-up roof
English speaking guide
drinking water during transfers
Excludes:
Drinks
Optional activities