Uganda & Rwanda Primates Safari
Elusive Uganda 20N/21D

Itinerary -


DAY : 1 : Arrive Entebbe - Kampala (Approx 45 Kms / 1 hr 20 mins)

On arrival at the Entebbe airport, you will be met and transferred to the hotel in Kampala by a local representative. Enjoy the fresh

weather because of Lake Victoria -2nd largest lake in the world. Get a good night's rest, your adventure startstomorrow.

 Overnight at the hotel in Kampala. (L & D)


DAY 2 : Kampala - Murchison Falls National Park (Approx 260 Kms / 3 hrs 35 mins)

Today leave for Murchison Falls National Park. The journey is a magical adventure with a stopover at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary route to

track Rhinos on foot after which you will have lunch. Continue on to Murchison falls and proceed to the top of the falls where

you will behold the Nile is forced through a 7-meter gorge with a thunderous fall before your very own eyes. This has caused a

present rainbow. Later we proceed to our lodge for overnight. Overnight at the hotel/lodge in Murchison FallsNational Park.

(B, L & D)


DAY 3 : Murchison Falls National Park

Murchison Falls National park is the biggest in Uganda and offers fulfilling game viewing. After an early breakfast start the day with a

game drive on the northern bank  of River Nile, where we look out for giraffes, elephants, hartebeest, Buffaloes, Leopards, Lions

and different bird species. Indeed, it is a privilege watching wild  animals in their habitat as they eat, play, and protect the young. In

the afternoon, the  safari will continue on River Nile. The relaxed boat safari provides more opportunities for spotting a variety of

animals and birds. Enjoy the falls from below also known as the `devils cauldron'. Overnight at the hotel/lodge in Murchison Falls

National Park. (B, L & D)


DAY 4 : Murchison Falls National Park - Hoima Cultural Village (Approx 83 Kms / 1 hr 35 mins)

Bunyoro Kingdom is one of the oldest monarchies in East Africa. Breaking the journey in Hoima will allow you to visit the palace and

explore the life of Kabalega - the king who resisted the British colonial rule. Overnight at the hotel in Hoima. (B, L & D)


DAY 5 : Hoima Cultural Village - Kibale Forest National Park (Approx 225 Kms / 4 hrs 50 mins)

Today we embark on the journey for the home of Chimpanzee. Kibale forest is home to 13 species of primates with the main

attraction being chimpanzee tracking. On this  journey, you have stunning views as you pass small villages, local markets and

several  bird life. Lunch will be on the way to your lodge in a town. Arrive at the lodge later that evening.

 Overnight at the hotel in Kibale National Park. (B, L & D)


DAY 6 : Chimpanzee Tracking

Kibale national park is the primate capital of East Africa. Chimpanzee tracking is a  fulfilling adventure that takes you deep in the

tropical forest across streams of water. You may also have sightings of red tailed monkeys, black andwhite Columbusmonkeys,

 butterflies, and birds calling from the canopies. With the help of your guide, you will locate the chimps. Enjoy picture moments and

watch them as they play and feed. After  lunch - visit Bigodi Village and swamp known for its rich diversity of birds and primates

 depending on the availability of time. Overnight at the hotel in Kibale National Park. (B, L & D)


DAY 7 : Kibale National Park - Queen Elizabeth National Park (Approx 102 Kms / 2 hrs)

Explore Bunyaruguru crater area which is adjacent to Queen Elizabeth national park.The possible community activities include, local

brew making, preparation of local  foods, cave visits, and boardwalk to the swamp, which is helping in conserving the environment.

You can alternatively visit Katara women's group and watch how they make recycled paper out of elephant dung. Arrive in Queen

Elizabeth National Park. Overnight at the hotel in Queen Elizabeth National Park. (B, L & D)


DAY 8 : Game drive and Boat Safari

Today after breakfast, our tour continues to Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will enjoy views of several crater lakes and the

mystical Rwenzori Mountain ranges and a boat cruise on Kazinga channel. The boat safari offers you great photo sessionsin a

 relaxed way with lots of bird life on the shores.  Overnight at the hotel in Queen Elizabeth National Park.


DAY 9 : Queen Elizabeth National Park - Ishasha (Approx 84 Kms / 1 hr 30 mins)

Drive to Ishasha. The animals in their different families, clans, and groups are out starting on their day. Watch the animals in their

natural habitat and notice the difference with those caged in zoos. Return to the lodge for a relaxed afternoon.

Overnight at the hotel in Ishasha. (B, L & D)


DAY 10 : Ishasha - Bwindi (Approx 178 Kms / 3 hrs 30 mins)

Start your journey to the home of the gentle giants of Bwindi. This fulfilling journey  takes us through the Kigezi highlands with

great scenery of terraced hills. The road will offer you our famed `African massage'. Lunch will be along the way or at the lodge

 depending on time of arrival. Your lodge in the impenetrable forest will offer you great resting as you prepare for the next day's

trek. Overnight at the hotel/lodge in Bwindi. (B, L & D)


DAY 11 : Gorillas Trekking in the mist

The highlight of your safari is meeting the gentle giants of Bwindi! Enjoy the fullness of  the impenetrable forest abounding with life,

which is host to several species of birds, butterflies, primates, mammals. Eventually with help of your guide who is also a park

 ranger, you will find yourself face to face with the enormous and rare mountain gorillas. You only have one hour with gorillas to

capture your finest moment. Suggested activities for those not interested in gorilla tracking is a community village walk or

 short guided forest walk.  Overnight at the hotel/lodge in Bwindi. (B, L & D)


DAY 12 : Bwindi - Kisoro - Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Today proceed to Kisoro from which the journey to the Golden monkeys and Batwa trail starts. Take a rest in the afternoon from

the hectic gorilla tracking. Overnight at the hotel in Kisoro. (B, L & D)


DAY 13 : Golden Monkey Trekking

After an early morning breakfast, we travel to the briefing point where the golden  monkey trekking starts. A range guide will lead

you to hike up Mgahinga national park  in search of the golden monkeys, which are only in the Virunga Volcanoes.

 Overnight at the hotel in Kisoro. (B, L & D)


DAY 14 : Walk in the footsteps of the Batwa

The Batwa are an indigenous tribe that lived in the forest and depended on it for  livelihood, as they were hunter-gatherers. You will

have an opportunity to experience  their life in the forest with the Batwa guides sharing with you their life and in turn

 earning an income for themselves and their families. Overnight at the hotel in Kisoro.


DAY 15 : Kisoro - Volcanoes National Park (Ruhengeri) (Approx 80 Kms / 2 hrs 5 mins)

This morning drive to Rwanda through Cyanika border. Arrive in Ruhengeri/Musanze  and check into the hotel/lodge. Later in the

afternoon visit Ibyacu cultural village.  Overnight at the hotel/lodge in Ruhengeri. (B, L & D)


DAY 16 : Gorilla Trekking

Early in the morning the guide will pick you up from the Lodge and you will be driven to the RDB office at 6:30am for briefing and

then begin Gorilla trekking at 7am. Volcanoes National Park is a magnificent mountain range and home to the rare

 mountain gorilla. It has a rich mosaic of montane ecosystems, which embrace  evergreen and bamboo forest, open grassland,

swamp and heath. The highlight of your  trip will be spending an hour with the remarkably peaceful gorillas despite their size.

Overnight at the hotel/lodge in Ruhengeri. (B, L & D)


DAY 17 : Volcanoes National Park (Ruhengeri) - Gisenyi (Lake Kivu) (Approx 68 Kms / 1 hr 30 mins)

Proceed to Gisenyi - enjoy the 1 hour a scenic journey. Today will mostly be spent  recuperating from the gorilla experience as you

wind down at your lodge by Lake  Kivu.Overnight at the hotel/lodge in Gisenyi(Lake Kivu). (B, L & D)


DAY 18 : Gisenyi (Lake Kivu)

Take a boat trip on Lake Kivu to explore some of the islands, islets and peninsulas. Afternoon will be spent at leisure or exploring

Gisenyi town. Overnight at the hotel/lodge in Gisenyi(Lake Kivu). (B, L & D)


DAY 19 : Gisenyi (Lake Kivu) - Nyungwe Forest National Park (Approx 205 Kms / 4 hrs 15 mins)

Depart for Nyungwe forest having with backdrops of Lake Kivu. Arrive in Nyungwe  forest later in the evening.

 Overnight at the hotel/lodge in Nyungwe Forest. (B, L & D)


DAY 20 : Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe Forest

This morning leave for Chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe forest after an early  breakfast. The forest is rich in botanical diversity and

home to 13 species of primates including Chimpanzees, L'Hoest monkeys, and Columbus monkeys with 300 bird

 species.We have an opportunity to take a canopy walk immediately or later on in the  afternoon. Return back to the hotel/lodge.

 Overnight at the hotel/lodge in Nyungwe Forest. (B, L & D)


DAY 21 : Depart Nyungwe Forest

This morning you will be transferred to Kigali airport to board your flight back home or

 to your next destination. (B & L)



                               Trip Ends With Sweet Memories !!!

INCLUSIONS

  • Accommodation at the mentioned hotels or similar on twin sharing basis
  • Daily Buffet Breakfast
  • Airport Transfers
  • All Tours & Transfers on SIC Basis

EXCLUSIONS:

  • GST extra
  • Personal expenses (mini bar, Telephone, laundry etc.)
  • Optional tour, extra food and beverage
  • VOA, Airport tax, Visa Fees not mentioned in inclusions is excluded
  • Guide Tipping
  • Travel Insurance
  • Any meals not mentioned in Inclusions 
  • Early check-in and Late check-out charges are not included in the above cost. Standard Check-in time : 1500 hrs. / Standard Check-out time:  1200 hrs.
  • Costs does not include any type of Surcharges if any and will be charged if applicable. High Season / Special Events will be applicable if booked during surcharge period
  • Room upgrades and freebies from the hotel.
  • Anything which is not there in Inclusions


Payment Policy :

  • Booking amount required 100% amount of Flight Tickets & 50% amount of Land Package
  • Rest 50% payment should be done before 20 days of your departure 

Cancellation Policy :

  • Cancellation charge of 25% of total amount on package ( except Flight )per person is applicable any time after the booking is confirmed.
  • No refund, if cancellation is received less than 10 days before arrival.
  • 50% of the total package amount is applicable, if cancellation is received between 11 - 20 days before arrival.
  • 25% of the total package amount is applicable, if cancellation is received between 21 - 30 days before arrival.
  • During COVID or any other pandemic situation the cancellation charges will be on sole discretion of the management and it will be decided on case to case basis.
  • In case of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions, certain activities may be cancelled and in such cases the
  • operator will try his best to provide an alternate feasible activity. However no refund will be provided for the same.  
  • Cancellation Policy for Air Ticket depends on the Airlines policy

Terms & Conditions :

  • Kindly note hotels are not equipped to provide Indian items in their breakfast and they would try the same.
  • In case any guest requires Indian Items during the breakfast there would be additional charges applicable. 
  • Strictly NO Refund for any un-utilized services once booking is confirmed.
  • The above quote is strictly subject to availability of rooms at the time of booking.
  • The quote is strictly applicable as mentioned above and changes will attract a deviation in the costs.
  • This is only a quotation. We are not blocked/booked/holding any rooms/ restaurants and will be subject to availability at the time of booking, so rate can not be guaranteed with a late confirmation.
  • In case there is an increase or decrease in the number of pax there would be a change in the costs.
  • Remittance charges of USD 30 would be applicable per transaction.
  • ROE would be charged as per the prevailing ROE on the day of making payments.
  • Supplement cost will require for arrival/departure transfer between 2200 hrs. - 0700 hrs.(Odd Hours of the Day)
  • We strongly recommend to all our travellers to purchase the Overseas Travel Insurance Policy on their own before travel.
  • This would help and protect from incurring any loss of personal belongings or in case of any personal illness on tour or any kind of accident.
  • In case the Group is travelling with more than normal luggage then additional charges will apply for extra Van
  • All water activities , adventure activities are subject to weather conditions 
  • Meal plan: EP - Accommodation only, CP - Accommodation with breakfast, MAP - Accommodation with breakfast, lunch or dinner, AP -
  • Accommodation with breakfast, lunch & dinner
  • GST of 5.00 % will be charged on the Total Invoice, if you make the payment in India.
  • Its mandatory that we should receive guest’s Pan Card & Passport Copy for further booking process.
  • The travel company reserves the right to change/modify or terminate the offer anytime at its own discretion and without any prior notice.


Seasons :-

  • The rainy season is from March till May and October till November.

  • Light rain season falls in November and December.

  • Dry seasons are from December to February and June to August.


Currency: –

  • Ugandan shilling

Language: –

  • English / Swahili / Luganda

Things to carry :

  • Flight tickets , Valid Passport ( At Least 6 months validity on last day of tour) , Visa , Photos , Travel Insurance Documents , Double vaccination certificate etc.
  • Currency of country you are travelling to
  • Required Medicines with Doctor's Prescription 
  • Few Skin Care Products like sunscreen, moisturizer, lip balm 
  • Goggles , Umbrella , swimsuit , thermals or woollens as per requirement of location 
  • Good quality foot wear (Shoes , flip flop , beach slippers  etc.) as per requirement of location
  • International calling SIM Card 
  • Travel Adapter for charging your electronic gadgets, Power Bank  
  • Small First Aid Kit (No Scissors, blades or sharp objects allowed in flight )
  • Extra Pairs of Inner Wear and Empty Travelling Bags 
  • Few Packed Indian Snacks, Pickles , Chutney etc.

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