30 Days Uganda, Rwanda & Congo
The 30-days safari to Uganda, Rwanda and Congo with African Jungle Adventures Limited. The trip involves numerous activities such as gorilla trekking, game viewing, chimpanzee trekking, boat cruise, bird watching, white water rafting and cultural tours among others. The trip takes you to all Uganda’s best national parks; Pian-Upe Game Reserve, and Kidepo Valley National park – the two most remote, most beautiful, and less crowded destinations in the country, Murchison Falls National Park – the largest and most visited park in Uganda, Kibale national park – home to 13 primate species and 350 birds, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Ishasha sector for tree climbing lions, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Lake Bunyonyi, Mgahinga Gorilla Park, Volcanoes National park in Rwanda, Lake Kivu in Gisenyi, Goma and Mount Nyiragongo hike, Nyungwe Forest and Kigali city!
Trip Summary
Day 1: Mabamba Bay in Entebbe, Transfer to Jinja
Day 2: Full Day water rafting, Night Tour in Jinja Town (optional)
Day 3: Transfer to Sipi Falls (4-5hrs)
Day 4: Explore Pian-Upe Game Reserve
Day 5: Half day Mount Moroto hiking, relax in the evening
Day 6: Transfer to Kidepo Valley National park
Day 7: Full day game drive
Day 8: Optional activities (Game drive, Visit Ike People, Nature safari walk)
Day 9: Drive to Murchison Falls National Park (6hrs)
Day 10: Game drive, Boat cruise, Hike to Top of the Falls
Day 11: Chimpanzee Tracking and visit to Boomu Women’s Group
Day 12: Transfer to Kibale National park (7hrs)
Day 13: Chimpanzee Habituation Experience
Day 14: Community Tours, Crater Lakes Tour or Chimps tracking
Day 15: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth N.P (2hrs) afternoon boat cruise
Day 16: Game drive, lunch, visit Katwe Salt lake or Maramagambo Forest
Day 17: Game drive in Ishasha Sector for tree climbing lions
Day 18: Community walk in Bwindi National park
Day 19: Gorilla Tracking Adventure (Buhoma or Ruhija)
Day 20: Canoe ride on Lake Bunyonyi
Day 21: Gorilla Tracking in Mgahinga National Park and Batwa Trail
Day 22: Cross to Rwanda through Cyanika Boarder for Golden monkey tracking
Day 23: Iby’iwacu cultural village and Visit Imbabazi Orphanage
Day 24: Mount Nyiragongo Hiking in DR Congo
Day 25: Descend from Nyiragongo, transfer to Kibuye
Day 26: Visit Bisesero Genocide museum, transfer to Nyungwe National park
Day 27: Chimpanzee Tracking and Canopy walk
Day 28: Transfer Kigali City via Murambi Genocide museum
Day 29: Kigali city tour
Day 30: Reserved for Departure
Detailed Itinerary;
- Day 1: Mabamba Bay in Entebbe, Transfer to Jinja
Pick up from your hotel in Entebbe, take a half-day tour to Mabamba bay wetland in Entebbe to spot several water-birds including the rare shoebill stork. After lunch, drive to Jinja (2-3hrs), overnight at Nile River Explore Campsite, Sunset Hotel or Jinja Nile Resort.
- Day 2: Full Day water rafting, Night Tour in Jinja Town (optional)
After breakfast, join other tourists for full day white-water rafting adventure on the mighty River Nile / Kalagala falls. In the evening, we can take a fantastic boat ride to the source of River Nile, overnight as on Day 1.
- Day 3: Transfer to Sipi Falls (4-5hrs)
Picnic drive to Sipi falls on the edges of Mount Elgon via Mbale. We take an afternoon walk to explore the falls, overnight stay at Moses Camp site, Lacam Lodge or Sipi River Lodge.
- Day 4: Explore Pian-Upe Game Reserve
Breakfast and drive to Pian-Upe game reserve for game-drive to see a variety of animals including those not found anywhere in the country such as, Cheetah, Roan antelope and White-eared antelope among others. Overnight at Uganda Wildlife Bandas, or Kara-Tunga Guest House or Moroto Hotel.
- Day 5: Half day Mount Moroto hiking, relax in the evening
Depending on your interest, we can take a 2-3 hour hike, half day or full day hike to Mount Moroto. This is another beautiful part of the country, and a must visit while on a safari in Uganda. Overnight at Kara-Tunga hotel or Moroto Hotel.
- Day 6: Transfer to Kidepo Valley National park
Another fantastic drive deeper to the country’s farthest national park; Kidepo. The journey goes through beautiful small villages and trading centers, all rewarding you with a glimpse of the true African village setting. Overnight at Apoka Rest Camp, Kidepo Savannah Resort, Adere Safari Lodge, Kidepo Safari lodge or Apoka Lodge.
- Day 7: Full day game drive
Breakfast at the lodge and embark on our pop-up roof 4×4 vehicle with a professional park guide for a full day game drive in the search for early risers and predators before they return to their hide-outs. Expect an encounter with the African Lions, Leopards, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes, warthogs, elephants, Ostriches, to mention but a few. Overnight as on day 6.
- Day 8: Optional activities (Game drive, Visit Ike People, Nature safari walk)
We can hike to the top of Morungole Mountains to meet the endangered tribe of the Ike people, or take another game drive to another part of the park, or take a guided nature walk through the park to appreciate the beauty of this part of the World. Alternatively, we can take cultural tour around the Karamajongo communities.
- Day 9: Drive to Murchison Falls National Park (6hrs)
Hit the road to Murchison Falls National park via Kitgum and Gulu towns. Overnight at Fort Murchison Camp, Pakuba safari lodge, Baker’s lodge, Paraa Lodge or Red Chilli Rest Camp.
- Day 10: Game drive, Boat cruise, Hike to Top of the Falls
A cup of tea or coffee, followed by a fantastic game drive where you may see animals such as the Lion, Leopard, Giraffes, Buffaloes, Elephants, and many antelopes among others. After lunch, embark on a memorable boat cruise to the bottom of the falls. Expect an encounter with huge nile crocodiles, hippos, over 300 birds, herds of buffaloes and Elephants basking along the shores. We can also hike from the bottom to the top of the falls – so amazingg!
- Day 11: Chimpanzee Tracking and visit to Boomu Women’s Group
We do chimpanzee tracking in Budongo forest, or take a birding walk in Kanio-pabidi forest reserve! After lunch, spend time with Boomu Women’s group, experience and learn more about the local culture and ways of life! Overnight at Budongo Eco Lodge or Boomu women’s group homesteads.
- Day 12: Transfer to Kibale National park (7hrs)
Drive through Butiaba escarpments or Masindi town to Fort portal, connect to Kibale National Park for dinner and overnight at Rweteera Safari Park, Kibale Forest Camp, Isunga lodge or Papaya Safari Lodge.
- Day 13: Chimpanzee Habituation Experience
Breakfast and assemble at the park headquarters for a briefing about chimps tracking or habituation experience! All meals and overnight at your lodge.
- Day 14: Community Tours, Crater Lakes Tour or Chimps tracking
Its a free day with just a few optional activities if you don’t want to rest at the lodge! We can go for chimpanzee tracking in Semuliki National Park or Kibale National Park, guided community tours, Bigodi swamp walk, visit crater lakes or historical sites.
Day 15: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth N.P (2hrs) afternoon boat cruise
After morning breakfast, check out and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Check in to the lodge and in the afternoon, embark on a boat cruise at Kazinga channel. The boat cruise offers you exceptional views for birds, animals and fishing villages. Dinner and overnight stay at Mweya Safari Lodge/ Katara Lodge/ Simba Safari Lodge.
Day 16: Game drive, lunch, visit Katwe Salt lake or Maramagambo Forest
In the early morning, transfer to the open plains for the park for game viewing. Expect to see numerous animals such as lions, elephants, buffalos, Uganda kobs, water bucks, warthogs and hippos feeding before retiring for day rests. Dinner and overnight stay at Mweya Safari Lodge/ Katara Lodge/ Simba Safari Lodge.
Day 17: Game drive in Ishasha Sector -Transfer to Bwindi
Wakeup early, have breakfast and drive to Ishasha sector home to the tree climbing lions. Look out for lions up in the fig trees and acacia trees to have a memorable experience. Proceed to Bwindi Forest, home to the highest number of mountain gorillas in the world. Dinner and overnight at Buhoma Lodge, Mahogany Springs Lodge/ Buhoma Community Camp
Day 18: Community walk in Bwindi National park
Today, you will have a community walk to the neighboring communities of Bwindi. Interact with local people, learn about their lifestyles and be part of the local livelihood. Dinner and overnight at Buhoma Lodge, Mahogany Springs Lodge/ Buhoma Community Camp
Day 19: Gorilla Tracking Adventure -Transfer to L. Bunyonyi
This is a great day to trek the endangered mountain gorillas. Wakeup early, have breakfast and with your packed lunch transfer to the park headquarters for briefing about the rules of gorilla trekking. The trek starts at 8:00am lasting between 30 minutes and to a full day depending on the location of the allocated gorilla family. In the evening, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for an overnight stay at Bunyonyi Rock Resort/Acadia cottages
Day 20: Canoe ride on Lake Bunyonyi
Wake up early, have breakfast and enjoy the sun rise. Thereafter, embark on a boat cruise to explore the different islands of Lake Bunyonyi such as the punishment island where unmarried bakiga pregnancy girls would be taken and left to die in isolation. Other islands include Akampene, Bucuraniko, Bushara and Bwama islands among others. Dinner and overnight stay at Bunyonyi Rock Resort/Acadia cottages
Day 21: Gorilla Tracking in Mgahinga National Park and Batwa Trail
Today, you will wake up early and transfer to Mgahinga forest for either gorilla trekking or batwa cultural trail to experience the traditional forest life of batwa pygimies. Dinner and overnight stay at Bunyonyi Rock Resort/Acadia cottages
Day 22: Cross to Rwanda through Cyanika Boarder for Golden monkey tracking
Today, cross through Cyanika border to Rwanda. Drive through Kigali to Volcanoes National Park. Gather at Kinigi park headquarters for registration and briefing about golden monkey trekking. Thereafter, embark on a trek to see golden monkeys to enjoy the company of these playful creatures. Dinner and overnight stay at Da Vinci Safari Lodge/ Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Day 23: Iby’iwacu cultural village and Visit Imbabazi Orphanage
Today, you visit the ibyiwacu community village to learn about Rwanda’s traditions, norms and cultures. Also, enjoy the cultural performance to learn more about Rwanda. Dinner and overnight stay at Da Vinci Safari Lodge/ Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Day 24: Mount Nyiragongo Hiking in DR Congo
Wakeup very early and cross over to Congo for Nyiragongo Volcano hiking. The hiking starts at 10:00am taking 6-7 hours to reach the summit. Overnight stay at Nyuragongo Bandas
Day 25: Descend from Nyiragongo, transfer to Kibuye
Descend Nyirongo, meet your driver guide at the base and transfer to Kibuye
Day 26: Visit Bisesero Genocide museum, transfer to Nyungwe National park
Today you visit the Bisesero genocide museum to remember the victims of the 1994 genocide. Later transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park. Dinner and overnight at Nyungwe Top view, One and only Nyungwe House
Day 27: Chimpanzee Tracking and Canopy walk
After morning breakfast, get your packed lunch and transfer to Uwinka information center for briefing about chimpanzee trekking. Start off the trek to see chimps and spend an hour in their company. In the aftrenoon, join the canopy walk for aerial views of the forest. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge
Day 28: Transfer Kigali City via Murambi Genocide museum
Have breakfast, check out and transfer to Kigali. Stop at Murambi genocide museum to remember the victms of the genocide
Day 29: Kigali city tour
Spend the whole day exploring kigali city
Day 30: Reserved for Departure
Have breakfast and transfer to Kigali airport for your connecting flight
End of the safari
The tour quotation Includes:
– Gorilla and Chimpanzee tracking permits
– Ground transport in a comfortable 4WD safari van equipped for game viewing, photography and touring
– Full board accommodation
– All park entrance fees to include government taxes
– Full time English speaking professional driver/guide
– All tour activities as detailed in the itinerary
– Bottled water while on safari
– Airport transfers
The tour quotation excludes:
– Tips
– Laundry services
– Beverages/Drinks
– International flights
– Visas
– Items of a personal nature
-Optional activities and any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary
