13-day Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi: Primates, Big 5 And Culture

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Drive to Murchison Falls NP via Ziwa Rhino sanctuary.
1 stop
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Murchison Falls
Embark on a drive from Entebbe to Murchison Falls National Park, with a thrilling stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a 2-3 hour rhino tracking experience. Transfer to your lodge inside the Murchison falls National , a have an early dinner then head out for a night game drive
5 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Explore Murchison Falls National Park
1 stop
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Murchison Falls
Experience an exhilarating morning game drive in Murchison Falls NP, spotting lions, elephants & more. Cruise the Victoria Nile to the falls' base late Morning , witnessing hippos & crocs. Conclude with stunning panoramic views from the top of Murchison Falls.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Drive to Kibale Forest National Park
1 stop
3
Kibale Forest National Park
Embark on a 7-8 hour morning drive to Kibale Forest National Park, famous for its rich primate diversity.
7 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Chimpanzee Tracking And Game drive at Kasenyi Plains
1 stop
4
Start the day with an early-morning chimpanzee tracking experience in Kibale Forest, where you’ll get up close to these incredible primates in their natural habitat. In the afternoon, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park for an evening game drive in Kasenyi Plains until 7PM
5 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Game Drive In Kasenyi Plains, Boat Safari at Kazinga Channel And transfer to Ishasha Sector
1 stop
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Queen Elizabeth National Park
Start with an early morning game drive to search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards. After lunch, embark on a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, a wildlife-rich waterway teeming with hippos, crocodiles, and diverse bird species. Watch elephants and buffaloes gather along the shores. Conclude the day with a transfer to Ishasha Sector famous for the tree climbing lions.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 6
Tree climbing lions at Ishasha sector And Transfer to Bwindi Forest
1 stop
6
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Start the day with an early morning game drive in the Ishasha sector, renowned for its rare tree-climbing lions and other wildlife. Late in the morning, continue your journey with a scenic 2–3 hour drive to Bwindi Forest, the sanctuary of the endangered mountain gorillas. In the afternoon, interact with the local Batwa people to learn about their traditions.
5 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 7
Gorilla Trekking Experience Then Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
1 stop
7
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
After an early breakfast, prepare for the unforgettable experience of gorilla tracking in Bwindi Forest. Spend time observing a gorilla family in the wild before transferring to Volcanoes National Park in the afternoon.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 8
Golden Monkey Tracking and Transfer to Lake Kivu
1 stop
8
Volcanoes National Park
Delight in a morning of Golden Monkey tracking in the scenic Volcanoes National Park surrounded by the striking Virunga Mountains. Afterward, travel to Gisenyi, arriving at the picturesque Lake Kivu for an evening of relaxation.
5 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 9
Lake Kivu Boat Tour And Optional Goma City Tour
1 stop
9
Gisenyi
Begin your day with a peaceful boat tour on Lake Kivu, taking in the stunning views of Rwanda’s largest lake, which is shared with the Democratic Republic of Congo. Visit local refineries along the Congo border before driving to the border for a cultural and market tour. Afterwards, embark on an optional two-hour city tour of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo to explore its cultural and historical landmarks, as well as the local market, before heading to Kigali in the late afternoon
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 10
Kigali City Cultural and Historical Tour
1 stop
10
Kigali Genocide Memorial
Explore Kigali, Rwanda’s capital, with visits to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, the vibrant Cultural Market, and the historic Hotel Rwanda for lunch, in the afternoon transfer to eastern Rwanda for your night.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 11
Full Day Game Drive at Akagera National Park
1 stop
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Rwanda’s only savannah park, explore open plains, woodlands, and lakes while searching for the Big Five — lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinos — along with giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and diverse birdlife.
7 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 12
Journey to Gitega, Burundi – Cultural & Historical Exploration
1 stop
12
Gitega
Begin your day with an early departure to Gitega, Burundi, traveling via Tanzania if the Rwanda-Burundi border is closed. Enjoy a scenic drive through diverse landscapes as you make your way to Burundi’s political capital.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 13
Gishora Drum Sanctuary Visit and Transfer to Bujumbura City
1 stop
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Gishora Drum Sanctuary
Begin your day with a visit to the Gishora Drum Sanctuary, enjoy traditional music and dance. Discover the history of Burundi, deeply rooted in kingship. Afterwards, embark on a scenic 2–3 hour transfer to Bujumbura, enjoy a brief city drive to explore historical landmarks that showcase the country’s fascinating past. Then, take a stroll along the shores of Lake Tanganyika, Africa’s deepest lake. Later, transfer to Bujumbura Airport for your night departure back home.
2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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