Embark on a captivating Uganda and Rwanda safari that seamlessly blends wildlife encounters, breathtaking landscapes, and cultural exploration. Begin your adventure in Uganda with a visit to the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, a haven for rhinoceros conservation. Witness these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat before heading to Murchison Falls National Park, where the mighty Nile River surges through a narrow gorge, offering spectacular views and abundant wildlife. Enjoy thrilling game drives and a boat cruise along the Nile, encountering diverse species such as elephants, lions, and hippos. Journey to Kibale National Park, a primate haven, for an unforgettable chimpanzee trekking experience. Traverse the lush forest and witness the playful antics of these intelligent creatures in their natural habitat. Continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park for game drives, boat safaris on the Kazinga Channel, and the chance to spot the famous tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector.
Venture into the dense Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage site, for an awe-inspiring gorilla trekking expedition. Encounter these majestic creatures up close, forging a profound connection with the endangered mountain gorillas. Cross the border into Rwanda and transfer to Kigali, the vibrant capital. Immerse yourself in the city’s rich history with a town tour, visiting the Genocide Memorial and exploring the bustling markets. Proceed to Akagera National Park, a conservation success story, for a unique safari experience with a diverse range of wildlife, including elephants, lions, and giraffes. Concluding this remarkable journey, absorb the cultural vibrancy of Kigali before departing with memories of an extraordinary East African safari that showcases the best of Uganda and Rwanda’s natural wonders.
Upon arrival you will be picked and transfer to your hotel in Entebbe Rest and relax after your flight
Early in the morning you will take the road to Nakasongola Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino trekking sm the only place in Uganda White Rhinos can be seen in the wild. After a successful rhino tracking you will have lunch and continue on to Murchison Falls National Park. Later in the evening you will check-in at the lodge for dinner and night stay
morning game drive to explore and discover the hidden treasure in your safari vehicle. Expect to encounter unique sightings like the big cats, giraffes, elephants, buffalos not missing out on endless stunning view dominated by palm trees after your game drive and lunch you will go for boat safari on the Nile River to the point where the Nile forces its self in gap of about 7 meters and leaves the ground trembling with a thunderous roar due to too much pressure boats don't get close to the falls enroute expect to see a variety of animals and birds like bee eaters, Kingfisher and many others. After the boat you can opt for an evening game drive or go back to the lodge for relaxation
Early in the morning you will check out and head to kibale with stop at the top of Murchison falls to have an experience of how powerful these falls are after you will embark on a 6 hour journey to the chimpanzee territory for another life time encounter with wild humans. Evening check-in at the lodge for dinner and night stay
Day 5 is one of the special days where you have a chance to come close to chimpanzees and get to understand much about their behaviours and how intelligent they're like use of different vocal calls, gestures and using of tools like sticks to get honey from a tree branch. After tracing them you will be given 1 hour to interact and take pictures then return to the Lodge for lunch and relaxation. You can opt for late afternoon Bigodi swamp walk, community walk or stay at the lodge relaxing and wait for dinner
Drive through the scenic Western Uganda to Queen Elizabeth National Park home of the tree climbing lions, schools of hippos and stunning Crater Lakes upon arrival at the lodge you can choose to go for evening game drive or relax at the lodge
In the morning you will leave the lodge and head to kasenyi plains for a game drive. Expect to encounter lions, elephants, buffalos, Uganda kobs, water bucks and many bird species. After lunch you will conduct a boat trip along the kazinga channel the channel that connects Lake George to Edward. Kazinga is home to hundreds of water adopted bird species like pelicans, jacanas, black crake and different animals like elephants coming to the channel to take water, crocodiles, hippo, buffalos and so many other animals. After a successful boat trip for 2 to 3 hours you will return to the Lodge for relaxation, dinner and night stay
This day is mainly for driving to Bwindi impenetrable forest home of the Great Apes for about 5 to 6 hours. This ancient forest inhabits biodiversity from small to big animal species making it a world heritage site and its here in all the countries where mountain gorilla tracking can be favourably done. Lunch enroute and evening arrival at the lodge for next day's preparation, dinner and night stay.
One of this safari highlights is finally here. In the morning you will leave the lodge with packed lunch and head to the park head quarters for briefing about gorilla tracking and then head to the forest to have a close encounter with these gentle giants in their natural habitat. After tracing them you're allowed to spend one hour interacting and taking pictures then after move out of the forest to go to the lodge for relaxation or visit the community around the park who believed to be the traditional inhabitants of Bwindi forest before they were evatuated by the government for conservation purposes. Return to the Lodge for a second night
Leisurely breakfast and drive to Rwanda. After land border check in you will drive towards kigali with stunning views of the a thousand hills and clean streets upon arrival at your hotel in kigali you will have lunch and check in for relaxation, dinner and night stay until the next day
Drive to Akagera National Park in extreme nothereastern Rwanda and the country's largest protected savanna park and the only place in Rwanda tourists have a chance to encounter the big fives of Africa and many other animals like giraffes, water bucks and so many bird species hence making it a worthy visit destination. Upon arrival you will have lunch and checkin for relaxation and overnight stay. Optional game drive in the evening.
The journey takes 2 to 3 hours
Early in the morning you will leave the lodge with our for a game drive in the vast akagera national park for about 4 to 5 hours. After a successful game drive and lunch you will embark on 3 hour drive back to kigali upon arrival you will checkin at the lodge for dinner and night stay.
You will conduct kagali City tour with a visit to genocide memorial, local market and optional souvenir shopping. Depending on the flight schedule you will be transferred to kigali International Airport for your flight back home or back to the hotel for another night in kigali city
Cuckoo Africa safaris is a Uganda based tour company specialised in offering customised, private safaris
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