11 Days Uganda And Rwanda Private Safari Tour
11 Days Uganda And Rwanda Private Safari Tour
11 Days Uganda And Rwanda Private Safari Tour
11 Days Starting and ending in Entebbe International Airport
Visiting: Kampala, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Murchison Falls National Park Northern Gate (Tangi), Murchison Falls National Park Uganda, Kibale National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Volcanoes National Park, Kigali Genocide Memorial, Kigali
Tour operator:
Tour code:
kent-010
Group Type:
Private
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 14
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
12-80
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Meat
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
From:
$5900
$5320 (USD)
Operator discount: -$300
The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$280
Tour Overview
Make an 11 day trip from Uganda to Rwanda visiting key attractions like Kampala for cultural visits to Kasubi, museum and also a night life on the streets and hide outs of the city centre, Ziwa Sanctuary to trek a few rhinos that survived extinction, Murchison Falls, Kibale and Queen Elizabeth National parks for flora and fauna and Chimpanzee tracking in kibale, Bwindi Impenetrable and Volcanoes National Park for Gorilla trekking and also , Genocide Memorial, Lake Kivu, Rwanda Kigali. These are the highlights of this exceptional opportunity to experience the unspoiled reserves of this pristine corner of East Africa. The vast plantations, magnificent mountain vistas and high plateaus beckon with adventure and amazing wildlife viewing. Â
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive Entebbe / Kampala
Location: Kampala
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Africana Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive in Entebbe, Uganda, where you are met by Kent Safari Representative and escorted to a Booked hotel in Kampala. If time permits, have a city walk in Kampala city visiting attractions like the monuments, museum, craft villages and cultural centers.
Day 2 : Kampala / Ziwa Sanctuary / Murchison Falls National Park
Location: Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Paraa Safari Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Depart Kampala to Murchison National Park, stopping at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary en- route. The sanctuary is home to more than 6 endangered rhinos and a range of other game and many bird species, where a guided rhino-tracking excursion is offered. Cross the Nile by ferry and proceed to your Hotel.
Day 3 : Murchison Falls National Park
Location: Murchison Falls National Park Northern Gate (Tangi)
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Paraa Safari Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Early morning game drive most commonly reveals elephant, giraffe, buffalo, warthog, leopard, lion, and many others. Afternoon boat trip to the bottom of the falls. Enjoy a stunning sunset on your return to the lodge. Have dinner and overnight at the campfire.
Day 4 : Murchison Falls National Park / Lake Albert / Western Uganda
Location: Murchison Falls National Park Uganda
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Paraa Safari Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Travel through the Rift Valley, via Lake Albert and its coastal fringes where flocks of small zebu are tended by the proud Alur herdsmen. Continue to the tourist city Fort Portal, traveling through changing vistas of high plateaus, valleys, and resplendent tea coffee plantations. The landscape becomes more tortuous, descending to the foot of the Rwenzori block Mountain, whose snowcapped peaks can be seen in the distance.
Day 5 : Kibale National Park / Queen Elizabeth National Park
Location: Kibale National Park
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Mweya Safari Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Start early for chimpanzee tracking. Kibale National Park protects a large block of rainforest harboring the greatest variety and concentration of primates found anywhere in East Africa. Afternoon drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park along the foothills of the Rwenzori for an evening game drive.
Day 6 : Queen Elizabeth National Park – Kazinga Channel Queen Elizabeth National Park – Kazinga Channel
Location: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Mweya Safari Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Morning game drive in the park. The Mweya peninsula is good for a variety of animals including elephants; in the Kasenyi plains you will find mostly lion and Uganda cob. A vast array of birds and the wildlife is seen on the afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel.
Day 7 : Queen Elizabeth National Park / Bwindi National Park
Location: Bwindi National Park
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Engagi Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Depart for Bwindi through grass covered hills, valleys filled with a mixture of banana, soy and coffee plantations, and the busy commercial center of Kabale. As you approach, you are afforded the most magnificent view of the whole volcano chain of the Virunga Mountains. Continue to the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Day 8 : Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – Gorilla Trekking
Location: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Engagi Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
An early morning trek into the forest on the slopes of the volcanoes, led by experienced trackers will bring you amongst a family of Mountain Gorillas. You will get within feet of the family and be privileged to spend time amongst them. Return to the lodge for a late lunch, with an opportunity for a forest walk with the guides.Â
Day 9 : Bwindi / Volcanoes National Park
Location: Volcanoes National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Serena Hotel Kigali
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Morning departure from Bwindi and head into Rwanda. /Kigali Travel to your booked Hotel near the Volcanoes National Park.
Day 10 : Volcanoes National Park – Gorilla Trekking / Lake Kivu Genocide Memorial And Kigali City Tour
Location: Kigali Genocide Memorial
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Serena Hotel / Standard
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Early this morning, you are guided into the Volcanoes National Park. Tracking the gorillas through the unique Rolling Hills vegetation can take several hours of challenging walking in wet and muddy conditions. In the late afternoon drive to Gisenyi, a small town located on the northern shore of Lake Kivu.Â
Day 11 : Lake Kivu / Depart Kigali
Location: Kigali
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
After an Early morning breakfast leave for the gleaming waters of Lake Kivu and view various attractions on the way and journey to Kigali, have lunch and relax abit while touring the beautiful city of kigali if time allows. Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
What's Included
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Drinks with Meals
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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Gorilla permits
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Game Drives on Safari
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Accommodation
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Meals – Full Board
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Sanitisers ,Masks / per person
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Entrance Fees
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
What's Not Included
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Cigarettes and alcohol
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International Travel
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Personal expenses
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Local Taxes
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Souvenirs
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Travel Insurance
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Country Entry Visas
Check out our Q&As
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What is the tipping policy?
There is no tipping policy, its out of your will and liking to tip
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes, pre or post tour accommodation can be organised but at an extra cost
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
The standard of hotels on this tour is 5 star luxury accommodation (hotels and lodges)
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Can i get a refund?
Yes, refund is possible in case of Force Majeure less $600 gorilla permit fees per person because permits are regulated by Uganda Wildlife Authority. Or Trips can be rescheduled at suitable date.
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes ofcourse the names of the accommodation are on the itinerary and more details can be provided if required
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Company Instant Book
Yes there is instant Book
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What is the maximum group size?
The maximum size group is 14 people. In order to observe Standard Operation Procedures to overcome Covid-19
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
A normal fitness level is required
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
Yes, you require a Ugandan visit visa for this holiday got at the immigration office at Entebbe Airport
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes, all park and entrance fees are included in the final price
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
No, there is no supplement for solo travellers however there is a discount for group travellers
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
There is no limit, however its of advise for you to carry only what you will need during the tour
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes, there is plenty of time to explore places besides those stupilated on the package
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes, the local guides on the tour speak English
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Yes, free Wi-fi is available.
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
This is a private tour which is scheduled a particular client at a particular time
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
The minimun number of passengers required is 1 so if he/she doesnt turn up, cancellation and refund will base on the conditons below; Customers will receive a full refund, less the cost of the non- refundable gorilla permit ($600), with 45 days’ notice of cancellation
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, children from 4 years are permitted to take part in the tour, however only those that are 15 years and above are allowed to take part in gorilla trekking as per the government regulation
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
yes, airport transfers from the airport to the accommodation facility, then to the destination and back to the airport for departure after the end of the trip
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Are flights included in this tour?
Domestic flights where indicated in the package are included in the tour however international flights are not included.
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What currencies are required for this tour?
The US dollar is required for this tour
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
Visas are not included on the price and are not part of the package
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes, you will have a representative from Kent safaris escort you on the trip.
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
The yellow fever vaccine is required for this tour therefore you should carry your yellow book for the trip and also due to the covid -19 pandemic that hit the world, covid-19 vaccine is also essential for the tour.
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes,the tour coach is air conditioned
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Low Deposit
Kent Safari Tours requires a minimum deposit of 10% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 45 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of kent safari tours charges.
Up to 46 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 45 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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