8 DAYS SAFARI IN UGANDA RWANDA 5 PAX WITH NILE SAFARIS LTD
Overview
This 7 Days Rwanda Uganda safari involves taking park in several interesting activities. The package is designed for visitors who are interested in going for gorilla tracking in either the Volcanoes national park in Rwanda or Bwindi impenetrable forest in Uganda and also taking part in a real wildlife safari in one of the best tourism destinations in Uganda – Queen Elizabeth national park. We have chosen Kibale Forest in Uganda because it is the most reliable place to track chimpanzee in East Africa. It is also the perfect place to go and experience the chimpanzee habituation process which is not part of this package. Apart from Kibale and Queen Elizabeth National Park, this tour will also take you to the Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda for golden monkey trekking.
Itinerary
Nile safaris staff meet you at your hotel in Kampala for the source of river Nile tour,. Stop over at mabira forest for a short walk to look at several bird species, primates like several types of monkeys. Look at different trees and butter flies. Drive to Jinja town then to source of river Nile the longest river in the world.
Visit former bujagali falls and lunch around .Drive to karagara falls then driver back to kampala via kabimbirinagarama road to your pope Paul memorial hotel Rubaga in Kampala.
Meet at your hotel then drive to Murchison falls park via luwero to nakasongora to masindi then to bundongo forest then into the Murchison falls park. Check in at Sambiya river lodge and take your late lunch. Drive to the top of the falls this evening as detailed already.
Stay here for some time as the sun set goes into Congo Republic. Take an evening game drive back to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Early breakfast at 6am take a game drive whole morning hours.
Your packed lunch while you prepare to take a boat ride on 2.00pm launch trip to the re known river Nile. See many hippos, birds, elephants, buffaloes and crocodiles with many other game this takes three hours.
You may need a walk from the bottom of the falls to the top where your car would be waiting for you. or move back to the boat stating point then drive back to your hotel.
8.00am Drive from your hotel to bulisa to Lake Albert butiaba port view to biso. Stay on long drive to hoima the home of the king of bunyoro to kyenjojo to fort portal check in at Tooro resort hotel for dinner and overnight.
8.00 am After your breakfast drive through Fort portal town near the palace of the king OYO of Tooro. Drive on the ranges of mount Rwenzori (mountains of the moon), Then drive to kasese town . Into queen Elizabeth park, stop at the equator for photos then into the kasenyi sector for afternoon game drive to see more animals and several antelopes. Evening drive to mweyachech in at your guest house.
Tea / coffee.bread , fruits at your guest house then go for a morning game drive . return for a morning boat ride on the popular kazinga channel, looking at many birds, animals and fishing villages for two hours.
After return to your guest house check out and drive to kabale town , fast drive to Katuna , Uganda-Rwanda border for your transfer to Kigali arriving evening hours. as earlier on your program (private visit).
Private Visit.
Kigali to Katuna to Kabale to Mbarara to Masaka to Kampala car returned .
The Trip Fees Include
- 4 WD safari vehicle with fuel , driver
- Park entry fees two national parks
- Boat rides in two parks
- Accommodation mentioned in the tour Dinner bed breakfast.
- 1 DOUBLE
- 1 TRIPPLE BED ROOMS
- Tax where applicable
The Trip Fees Excludes
- International Airfare
- Visa Charges
- Hotel Expenses(In Kathmandu, some packages do include hotel expenses)
- Your travel and medical insurance
- Personal Expenses such as shopping, bar bills, hot shower, telephone, laundry, titbits etc
- Food and accommodations in Kathmandu
- Services not mentioned or not promised by the agent/agency
- Emergency expenses such as expenses on chartered helicopter.
Frequently asked Questions
Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will to, you can.
On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.
The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.
Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, hot water facility could be free at lower elevation.
No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.
Yes. Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.
Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during off season.
It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.
For Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.