I had a couple of days to myself before joining my tour group. I hired Kagera Safaris to take me to Ngambe Island on one day and to take me birding on the second. Miriam of Kagera Safaris did a great job. She accompanied me on both days. The chimpanzee sanctuary was a delight, not only for the opportunity to see the chimpanzees and learning about them from the staff, but also we were able to see several bird species up close. Miriam hired a phenomenal birding guide for my day of birding. The shoe-bill was the highlight. I saw more bird species that day than any other.
Miriam is a delight. My two days with her were among the highlights of my trip to Uganda. Everything ran smoothly under her care. I completely endorse her services.
12 Days Uganda & Rwanda… (trip)
12 Days Uganda & Rwanda Wildlife Safari
- Rwanda and Uganda
- Active & Adventure
- Culture & Nature
| from $3,902* per person | 12 Days | Year-round |
| Comfort accommodations | Exertion level: 6 | |
| Operator: Kagera Safaris | 6 people max | |
This trip will give you the
best of Uganda and Rwanda in the short 12 days of safari. You will visit the
prime areas in Uganda and Rwanda giving you a good glimpse in the life of these
two countries with a long history of neighborliness.
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Locations visited/nearby
Uganda tours , Rwanda tours , gorilla trekking , chimpanzee trekking , photography , scenery , tree climbing lions , wildlife tours , primate tours , Rwanda, Uganda, Africa
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3 testimonials about the provider, Kagera Safaris:
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Reviewer: Daniël LOUSBERGH
located in
Kortessem,
Belgium
Perfect, An experience once in a lifetime!
19 days Uganda and Rwanda. Perfect organisation, Alex was an exceptional competent guide and driver. Gamedrives and tracking the gorilla's, chimps and golden monkees were marvellous! The accomodation was comfortable and excellent price/quality. Only Mahabura hotel seems a little bit worn-out. But we enjoied the whole trip, especially the accompaniment by Miriame herself. Really highly recommended!
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Reviewer: Erik Cox
located in
Washington DC,
USA
My wife and I did a trip through Uganda via Kagera Safaris in late June/early July 2016. The three highlights were seeing chimpanzees, seeing gorillas, and a homestay.
Kagera put together an exciting itinerary, which we customized to include a 2-night homestay with a local Ugandan family. The homestay was the highlight of the trip; we got to know the family and see life through their eyes. We're actually Facebook friends with members of that family now! The chimpanzee and gorilla treks delivered as promised, too. We got to see them in the wild, up close and personal.
Kagera is a local Ugandan company, and my wife and I found that they are big into responsible tourism and giving back to local Ugandan communities. That made the trip even more meaningful. We did the mid-range price option trip; you can go less (or more) expensive, and Miriam will be happy to customize the adventure to your reasonable needs. I also suggest you ask that you have Meddy as your in-country guide. He's fantastic.
In sum, we'd highly recommend Kagera. -
Reviewer: Edie Barschi
located in
Berkeley,
Carlifornia
USA
Special information
- You need to form your own private group for this trip. It will be scheduled for a date you arrange with the provider. The itinerary here is just a sample.
- Family oriented trip.
- Centered around activities for grandparents and their grandchildren.
- Offers some solo-only/singles departures.
- Offers some women-only departures.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival for the Uganda –
Rwanda Wildlife tour
The tour
will start in Uganda on arrival through Entebbe international airport. You will
be picked by your guide and transferred to the hotel.
Cassia Lodge
Day 2: Rhino trekking in Ziwa Rhino
Sanctuary
Today after
our breakfast, we leave for Murchison falls national park with stopover at Ziwa
Rhino sanctuary. The Rhinos used to roam in Murchison falls NP but were extinct
due to poaching. Thereafter we proceed to our lodge for overnight.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Fort Murchison
Day 3: Wildlife Safari in
Murchison falls national park
Murchison falls NP is home to a variety
of wildlife from mammals, birds, reptiles, insects etc. The big mammals that
you are likely to see on a game drive include, Lions, Leopard, Elephants,
Giraffe, Warthog, buffaloes, Jacksons hartebeest, and the afternoon will be spent on a boat
cruise along the Victoria Nile.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Fort Murchison
Day 4: Transfer to Kibale national park
The travel to
Kibale forest will take you through Uganda's countryside and roadside markets
giving you a view of Uganda beyond the wildlife to the daily lives of the
people.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Primate
Lodge
Day 5: Chimp trekking in Kibale Forest
After breakfast, your guide will
transfer you for briefing before you start your chimp trekking. The entire chimp
trekking activity can take up to 4 hours depending on where the chimps are in
relation to briefing point. You are allowed 1 hour with the chimps to observe
them and take pictures. The chimps are often found feeding, resting or grooming
each other as you will observe.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Primate
Lodge
Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park – Boat safari
Today we leave for Queen Elizabeth
national park enjoying the view of crater lakes and tea plantations. The
Rwenzori mountains are at a distance inviting you for a hike on your next
safari. Arrive in the park in time for a boat safari on Kazinga channel.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Park view safari lodge
Day 7: Transfer to Ishasha – for Tree Climbing Lions
After a short game drive in Kasenyi,
we leave for Ishasha to search for the tree-climbing lions. Ishasha located in
the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth NP is home to the famous tree-climbing
lions.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Ishasha Jungle lodge
Day 8: Transfer to Rwanda - Volcanoes
national park
Today we
transfer from Ishasha and cross over to Rwanda arriving later that afternoon. If
you have watched 'Gorillas in the Mist', then you know what to expect at
Volcanoes national park.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Le Bambou gorilla lodge
Day 9: Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes
national park
This is the
highlight for most people on this trip - coming face to face with the gigantic
mountain gorillas in the Virunga ranges. Enjoy Rwandan coffee and traditional
dances as you wait to start the briefing session. After being allocated a
gorilla group for tracking, meet up with your ranger guide and start the trek
to search for the gorillas. For some groups you have to drive a distance before
the starting point.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Le Bambou gorilla lodge
Day 10: Transfer to Nyungwe forest
Today, we
transfer to Nyungwe forest with views of Lake Kivu in the background. The drive
takes you through the countryside offering amazing views of the local people in
the gardens and great scenery.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Nyungwe Top view
Lodge
Day 11: Nyungwe forest canopy walk
After the relaxing
time by the shores of Lake Kivu, we leave for the major rain catchment area in
Rwanda - Nyungwe forest. This ancient forest is home to several bird species
and 13 primates. There is a beautiful canopy walk which you will experience
while here.
Breakfast,
Lunch & Dinner
Nyungwe Top view Lodge
Day 12: End of the Uganda Rwanda
Wildlife Safari
Like they
say, all good things come to an end. Thank you for choosing to travel with us
and visiting these two beautiful countries - we hope you can come again.
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