Rwanda & Uganda Gorilla Safari Expedition
Rwanda & Uganda
Tour Highlights & Key Experiences
Day-by-Day Itinerary
ARRIVAL IN KIGALI | KIGALI CITY TOUR
Route: Kigali International Airport → Kigali City → Hotel Arrive at Kigali International Airport. Meet and greet by the representative and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, proceed for a Kigali City Tour. Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial. Explore Kimironko Local Market and experience the local atmosphere. Proceed for dinner at an Indian restaurant. Overnight stay in Kigali.
KIGALI → NYUNGWE FOREST
Route: Kigali → Huye → National Museum of Rwanda → Nyungwe Forest After breakfast, depart from Kigali and drive south towards Nyungwe Forest National Park. En route, pass through Huye. Visit the National Museum of Rwanda. Continue the scenic drive towards Nyungwe Forest. Arrive and check in at the lodge. Overnight stay near Nyungwe Forest.
EXPLORE NYUNGWE FOREST
Route: Nyungwe Lodge → Nyungwe Forest National Park → Canopy Walk → Tea Plantations → Lodge After breakfast, proceed to explore Nyungwe Forest National Park. Enjoy the Canopy Walk, offering spectacular views over the forest. Explore the surrounding tea plantations. Enjoy the beautiful forest scenery and natural surroundings. Return to the lodge for relaxation. Overnight stay near Nyungwe Forest.
NYUNGWE → KARONGI | LAKE KIVU
Route: Nyungwe → Lake Kivu Belt → Environmental Museum → Karongi After breakfast, depart for Karongi. Drive along the scenic Lake Kivu belt. Enjoy beautiful views of the lake and surrounding landscapes. Visit the Environmental Museum. Continue to Karongi and check in at the hotel. Enjoy leisure time by the lakeside. Overnight stay in Karongi. www.viyanaholidays.com viyanaholidays03@gmail.com 9025257771|9025697771 4
KARONGI → RUBAVU (GISENYI)
Route: Karongi → Lake Kivu Shoreline → Rubavu/Gisenyi → City Tour → Coffee Experience After breakfast, depart for Rubavu (Gisenyi). Drive along the scenic shoreline of Lake Kivu. Upon arrival, enjoy a Rubavu city tour. Experience a local coffee experience. Explore the town and surrounding areas. Check in at the hotel and relax. Overnight stay in Rubavu.
RUBAVU → MUSANZE | VOLCANOES REGION
Route: Rubavu → Musanze → Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village → Hotel After breakfast, depart for Musanze, located in Rwanda's Volcanoes Region. Visit Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village. Experience local culture, traditions and community interactions. Continue to the hotel and check in. Relax and enjoy the surroundings. Overnight stay in Musanze.
MUSANZE → UGANDA → QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
Route: Musanze → Cyanika Border → Kisoro → Queen Elizabeth National Park After breakfast, depart from Musanze towards Uganda. Cross the Rwanda–Uganda border at Cyanika. Continue through Kisoro towards Queen Elizabeth National Park. Arrive at the national park. Enjoy an afternoon wildlife experience/game drive, subject to time and park conditions. Check in at the lodge. Overnight stay inside Queen Elizabeth National Park.
QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
Route: Lodge → Kasenyi Plains → Game Drive → Lodge Early morning breakfast. Proceed for a morning game drive in the Kasenyi Plains . Look out for elephants, buffaloes, lions, antelopes and other wildlife. Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. Spend the afternoon at leisure. Overnight stay in Queen Elizabeth National Park. www.viyanaholidays.com viyanaholidays03@gmail.com 9025257771|9025697771 5
QUEEN ELIZABETH → BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST |
GORILLA TREKKING Route: Queen Elizabeth NP → Bwindi Impenetrable Forest → Gorilla Trekking → Lodge After breakfast, depart for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Prepare for one of the highlights of the journey — Gorilla Trekking. Participate in the gorilla trekking experience with an official trekking permit. Trek through the dense rainforest in search of the mountain gorillas. Spend time observing these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat, subject to park regulations. Return to the lodge after the trek. Overnight stay near Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
BWINDI → KAMPALA → ENTEBBE | DEPARTURE
Route: Bwindi → Kampala → Shopping Stop → Entebbe International Airport After breakfast, depart from Bwindi for Entebbe. Drive via Kampala. En route, enjoy shopping stopovers for souvenirs and local products, subject to time. Continue to Entebbe International Airport. Drop off at the airport for your onward flight back home. End of our services. INCLUSION: Full Board Meal Plan Accommodation in 3★ hotels/lodges in double rooms for 16 guests (shared rooms) Daily breakfast at the hotels All lunches and dinners at Indian restaurants, where available Gorilla trekking permits in Uganda All applicable national park entrance fees Services of an English-speaking professional guide Daily bottled drinking water All activities mentioned in the itinerary, unless specifically indicated as optional www.viyanaholidays.com viyanaholidays03@gmail.com 9025257771|9025697771 6 EXCLUSION International flights Visas for Uganda and Rwanda Travel insurance Personal expenses, including souvenirs and other personal items Visa fees, if applicable Tips and gratuities – recommended tipping guideline: US$10 per person per day Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees Items of a personal nature Any other services or expenses not specifically mentioned in the itinerary or package inclusions Note: Please confirm all requirements in advance to ensure proper arrangements. TOT AL TOUR COST IN INR (PER PERSON): WITH 4* HOTEL ACCOMONDATION (Flight Fare Subject to Availability) CANCELLATION POLICY (Only for Land Cost) (Air fare as per Airlines Terms & conditions) (Visa Fee is Non Refundable)
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✈️Land Package Pricing Note
Package rate covers verified stays, sightseeing, and ground transfers. Travel / Flight fare is not included as it varies depending on your departure city and travel dates. Our team will arrange the best flight/rail tickets for you upon request.
Personalized day-wise custom dates, flight bookings, verified hotel star selections, and group quotes are arranged directly by our team.
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