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Rwanda Uganda Wildlife Nature and Cultural Adventure Trip

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OVERVIEW | SUMMARY

Rwanda and Uganda Wildlife Nature and Cultural Adventure

Safari Overview

An ideal safari for those looking for variety in terms of big animals, Birds, Primates (Chimpanzee, Gorillas and other Monkeys), nature adventure, and cultural encounters

Trip Summary

Day 0 _ Arrivals at Entebbe International Airport

Day 1 _ Drive to Murchison Falls National Park

Day 2 ­_ Murchison Falls National Park

Day 3 _ Transfer to Kibale National Park

Day 4 _ Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest

Day 5 _ Game drive and Boat Safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park,

Day 6 _ Transfer to Ishasha (Queen Elizabeth National Park)

Day 7 _ Safari drive in Ishasha (Queen Elizabeth NP)

Day 8 _ Gorilla tracking in Bwindi Forest National Park – Ruhiija sector

Day 9 _ Lake Bunyonyi Canoeing and later transfer to Rwanda via Cyanika border

Day 10 _ Virungas National Park/Volcanoes - Nature walk

Day 11 _ Travel from Ruhengeri to Gisenyi: Explore Lake Kivu

Day 12_ Drive to Kigali. Lunch in Kigali City: Visit the Genocide Memorial

~ End of trip ~

TOUR DETAILS

Rwanda Uganda Wildlife Nature and Cultural Adventure Trip

Safari Itinerary Details

 

Day 0 _ Arrivals in Uganda at Entebbe International Airport - transfer to the Hotel for refreshments and overnight stay. Time to get over jetlag!

Overnight: Jet Villas Entebbe

Day 1_ Drive to Murchison Falls National Park

Stopover at Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary for tracking White Rhinos

Murchison Falls National Park is Uganda's largest national conservation area and it is famous for its big game, spectacular scenery and the falls for which the park was named.

Overnight: Nkundwa Nile View Safari Lodge 1night

Day 2 ­_ Murchison Falls National Park

Visit the northern sector of the park in the morning. Late Morning boat cruise along the river Nile up to the bottom of the falls where the Nile narrows, squeezes and plunges spectacularly over the escarpment with unfathomable might!

Drive to Masindi after here. Stay at Masindi Hotel

Day 3 _ Transfer to Kibale National Park

This is a long trip to mid-western Uganda, so we shall have a few stops to stretch legs.

Lunch break will be in Fort Portal Town and we spend the rest of the afternoon on a walk along the famous Bigodi community wetland

Kibale is an extensive National Park, protecting a large block of rainforest that is most celebrated for its greatest variety and concentration of primates than any other reserve in East Africa; the most prominent being the Chimpanzee. The forest protects a remarkable 13 primate species, including the very localized Red Colobus and L'Hoest's Monkey, Galagos, Blue monkey, Black and White Colobus, Red-tailed and Vervet Monkey

Overnight: Chimpanzee Capital Safari Lodge or other

Day 4 _ Morning Chimp tracking in Kibale Forest

We start early to track the chimpanzee in the forest. Lunch at our lodge and afternoon transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Overnight: Twin Lakes Safari Lodge or other

Day 5 _ Game drive long the Kasenyi tracks, afternoon boating safari on the Kazinga Channel

The boat trip is the most popular activity at Mweya. Kazinga Channel is a natural narrow neck of water

body connecting lakes Edward and George; measuring up to 40km long, and is the most luxurious in the region. Along the Kazinga Channel, there are chances of Giant Nile crocodiles basking in the sun, elephants, hippos, and giant forest hog are rarely missed.

Lodging: Twin Lakes Safari Lodge

Day 6 _ From the northern sector of the park, we transfer to Ishasha (the park's Southern distant segment )

On our way, we shall pay a visit to one of the fishing villages along the Kazinga channel. Spend the rest of the day in

Ishasha on a game drive.

Overnight: Embogo Safari Lodge/Topi Lodge

Day 7 _ Safari in Ishasha (Queen Elizabeth NP) for the whole morning

You will explore Ishasha, considered by some experts as one of the most alluring game viewing area of East Africa, famous for the largest concentration of hippos, large herds of Elephant… We return to the lodge for a lunch break, and short siesta, and later drive to Bwindi – Ruhiija sector.

Lodging: Bakiga Lodge for 1night

Day 8_ Gorilla tracking in Bwindi National Park - Ruhiija

Bwindi has a unique rich and varied ecosystem and has lowland rainforest and afromontane forest. It's considered as one of the most unique and important forests of Africa. UNESCO declared it as a Natural World Heritage Site for Humanity because of its many values and because it is vital to the survival of many endangered species. Gorillas are a hot cake here!

After here, drive to Lake Bunyonyi in the afternoon

Overnight: Bunyonyi Overland Resort

Day 9 _ Lake Bunyonyi Canoeing and later transfer to Rwanda via Cyanika border

Stay in Ruhengeri town/Karisimbi Cave Resort for 2nights

Day 10 _ Virungas National Park/Volcanoes

Do a nature walk in the forest for the whole morning and afternoon visit a Batwa community in Kinigi

Day 11 _ Drive to Gisenyi

Visit Lake Kivu – Kayaking Safaris along Lake Kivu, optional visit to Nyamyumba Hot springs and the fishing communities

Lodging: Gorillas Lake Kivu Hotel 1night

Day 12_ From Ruhengeri, we travel to Kigali. Lunch in Kigali City

Visit the Genocide Memorial and flight later this afternoon

 

We end our Wildlife Nature and Cultural Adventure from Kigali


Nature and Cultural Adventure - Nile Monitor Lizard
Nature and Cultural Adventure - Kibale Forest Uganda
COSTS & INCLUSIONS

Rwanda Uganda Nature and Cultural Adventure Trip

Safari Costs, Inclusions and exclusions

Note: This group departures considers groups with a minimum of 5 up to a maximum of 14 participants

Costs:

5pax: USD3,018

6pax: USD2,799

7pax: USD3,273

8pax: USD3,075

9pax: USD2,921

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14pax: USD2614

Included

Car (4×4 Land cruiser), fuel, professional local nature guide charge, boat fees, meals and accommodations, bottled drinking water, rhino tracking, entry to national parks plus all activities stipulated in the Itinerary

Excluded

Excluded are flights, visas, laundry, alcoholic beverages, soft drinks like sodas, tips, any activities not mentioned in the Itinerary or regarded as optional; plus any items of personal nature.

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Rwanda Uganda Wildlife Nature and Cultural Adventure

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Scheduled birding group departures

Uganda Fixed Date Birding group Departure

No. of days: 16

No. of Participants: 2 - 6

Departure Dates: 2nd Jul 2026, 6th Jan 2027

Prices: from USD2877 per person

Explore Uganda's top birding locales on a wildlife and birdwatching tour from Entebbe, featuring;

  • a nature walk along in the historical Entebbe Botanical Gardens
  • canoeing along the shores of Lake Victoria in the mighty marshes of Mabamba, site for the Shoebill
  • a leisurely game viewing walk and bird walk in the woods of the beautiful Lake Mburo National Park
  • a hike to the Misty Forests of Bwindi for the Albertine Rift Endemics
  • a boat cruise along the famous Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • Visits to Kibale Forest for the stunning Green-breasted Pitta
  • Semuliki Forest for the Eastern Congo Biome rarities
  • and Budongo Forest for the lowland tropical forest specialties

REVIEWS

Birding Trip to Uganda - 2nd July to 16th July 2015

Rating

From July 2 to 16, 2015, I joined a birding tour in Uganda led by Muhumuza Deogratius (Deo), an excellent birder and personable guide, alongside Luke, a knowledgeable co-leader and driver.

The trip featured diverse habitats, including Mabamba Bay, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Kibale Forest.

Highlights included a Shoebill sighting, gorilla and chimpanzee tracking, and an impressive list of 350 bird species (274 lifers) and 27 mammal species (17 lifers).

Lodging was generally comfortable, and food ranged from acceptable to good. It generally, was a rewarding adventure in a fascinating region.

Dalcio Dacol, Tucano's

Brazil

Uganda 2 week Birding & Mammal Tour, Jan 2014

Rating

Peter Saunders and his group, including Lorraine Saunders, Jonny Price, and Will Price, had an unforgettable birding holiday in Uganda organized by Deo and Robert Nuwagaba.

Deo’s excellent communication and organization ensured a seamless trip, while both guides impressed with their deep knowledge of bird calls, habitats, and remarkable spotting skills.

Over two weeks, the group recorded 470 bird species and encountered extraordinary wildlife, including the Shoebill, Green-breasted Pitta, Finfoot, chimpanzees, and gorillas. The accommodations, food, and stunning views added to the experience.

Peter highly recommends Deo’s services, praising both guides for their expertise, politeness, humor, and care, making this a truly memorable adventure.

PETER SOUNDERs

Great Britain

Rating

We had a most wonderful, individually and expertly guided nature tour in Uganda

A magnificent trip took us to Uganda July 15 to July 29, 2014, expertly guided by Muhumuza Deogratius; Deo for short. We had intended to book our trip through a local Ugandan travel agent and were lucky to find Deo recommended on the www.birdingpal.org website. Deo responded to our inquiries immediately and to our satisfaction. He booked our travel route according to our wishes and the accommodations selected by him were all very pleasant, clean and located in beautiful and safe environments.

Being interested in nature, birds and anything else that flies and walks, Deo was the perfect guide for us. He could spot and name any bird just from hearing its song. He also showed us many mammals in the various diverse national parks of Uganda.

We highly recommend Deo and wish that he will be able to guide many more nature-loving tourists through his beautiful homeland of Uganda, and thereby enhance the mutual understanding of the people in this world.

URSULA AND RUDOLF JANDER

USA

Fantastic trip for 3 weeks to see 526 species of birds

Rating

There were 5 trip members from UK which we organised with Deo through Birding Pal. Deo met us at Lake Victoria View guest house where we were familiarising ourselves with the Hotel garden Birds. A big smile from Deo soon got us on the right footing. From the outset and through the rest of the trip, communication, expert guiding and service lived up to the highest standard of hopeful expectation.

Deo was a true professional as well as being a great companion and friend during our three weeks in Uganda.

He did his utmost best to make sure we saw as many species as possible. I personally got on great with him because of my keen interest in photography and his similar passion in the same subject.

We all enjoyed his sense of humour.

I would not hesitate in recommending both for future trips in Uganda.

Here's to successful future trips

CHRIS. WARD

Great Britain

Great birding trip to Uganda July 2016

Rating


Deo drove us hundreds of miles and with his and Robert's expert bird finding skills we clocked around 480 species and saw all the main mammals as well - including the fantastic Biwindi gorillas. Communications, food and accommodation were all excellent and, overall, I was thoroughly impressed. Would strongly recommend this company.

JONATHAN PRICE

Great Britain

Kenya Birding trip

November, 2024

Rating

My husband and I completed a 15-day private birding tour in Kenya (Western Circuit) in August/September. We had the pleasure of being guided by 2 marvelous bird guides, Davis Kibuga and James Apolloh Omenya. We birded in 8 National Parks/Reserves throughout southwestern Kenya and logged almost 400 bird species in addition to many mammals and reptiles. Our guides not only knew the birds, they also knew the mammals and plants. Apolloh, in particular, not only knew every bird along our routes by name, he also knew all the bird calls and where to find them. Many times we would stop at specific locations, sometimes along a highway, to call for a specific species and the bird would

come. It was uncanny!

In addition to the birds of Kenya, we have learned a great deal from our guides about the culture and life in East Africa. Thank you, Davis and Apolloh, for a well-planned and rewarding trip. We look forward to returning one day to bird in Uganda and Eastern Kenya with you again.

Vickie kwong

USA

Beautiful Birds of Zanzibar with expert

Oct 2024

Rating

What a fantastic experience seeing beautiful

and some rare birds in Zanzibar! Andrew’s knowledge and skills made it an

amazing experience, he knows where to go and it was a joy to see swamp

kingfishers, rare coucals, and 50 others. We even saw a large snake in the

forest! Thank you Andrew. Would definitely spend more time with him if we are lucky enough to come again

andrew c

Austria

Birding Trip to Uganda 23rd Jan to 7th Feb 2015

Rating

No sound or movement escapes him. If there is a bird somewhere Robert will find it. Both Deo and Robert made sure that we saw as many birds as possible and that we all saw them. We were a group of 6 and came from 3 different continents.

Deo is not only a good organizer but has a wonderfully friendly and cheerful personality. We truly enjoyed chatting with him.

He is a very good listener and always made sure that everyone was comfortable and spared no effort to keep us all happy. We all enjoyed spending time with him.

I want to add that I found the Ugandans welcoming, friendly and so very kind.

MONIQUE FISCHER

Toronto

33 days Uganda - Rwanda Birding Safari

Rating

After thorough research and consulting 13 companies, the author selected Uganda Eco Tours for a customized birdwatching and wildlife experience, citing their professionalism, in-depth birding knowledge, and prompt communication.

Over 30 days, the journey spanned iconic Ugandan locations such as Mabamba Wetland, Mabira Forest, Kidepo Valley, Murchison Falls, and Kibale Forest, among others, in addition to Rwanda, yielding over 600 bird species, diverse wildlife, and unforgettable encounters with gorillas and chimpanzees. Highlights included Shoebill sightings, a leopard with prey, scenic canoe rides, and immersive forest treks.

The tour was a rich blend of birding, wildlife, and cultural experiences, meticulously guided by Deo Muhumuza and his team.

WILLIAM ROWE

England

Uganda group departure birding trip

Rating

This particular trip could be regarded as a once in a lifetime experience!

The communications with regard to the trip were excellent and the service was also of a very high standard and lived up to all expectations. The level of accommodation was also as expected but the food could be improved upon. The actual tour itself was absolutely fantastic with regard to the itinerary, diverse habitats and the time spent looking for birds. The bird knowledge of the two guides was outstanding

IAN MAC EACHERAN

Great Britian

24 January to 7 February 2014 with Deo and Robert

Rating

The Birdingpal fixed-date tour from January 24 to February 7, 2014, was an unforgettable experience led by the exceptional guides Deo and Robert. Deo, the trip's mastermind, ensured everyone felt at home and catered to the group's diverse interests with good humor and grace, while Robert's unparalleled bird-spotting skills made the tour extraordinary.

The itinerary covered a variety of habitats, from savannas and forests to wetlands, offering sightings of stunning birds like Jameson's Wattle-eye and African Green Broadbill, alongside iconic African wildlife, with optional gorilla and chimpanzee tracking being highlights.

Accommodation was clean and comfortable, and the logistics, including minibus travel on rough roads, were well managed. Uganda Eco Tours delivered a high-quality, budget-friendly trip, leaving participants eager to explore more of the country in the future.

JONO & Karo

United States of America

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