This 3 Day Wildlife Safari takes you to Akagera National Park in eastern Rwanda. You will do game drives around the Park exposing you to a number of big mammals such as Giraffes, Zebras, Elephants, Buffaloes, Lions and more. You will be picked by our guide on arrival, share greetings and after transfer up to your hotel in Kigali for an overnight stay.
Day 1: Kigali – Transfer to Akagera
After breakfast in the morning, check out to meet our guide for the breathtaking drive up to Akagera National Park.
The drive from Kigali via roads that wind through beautiful landscapes takes about 2.5 to 3 hours but usually depending on stopovers included and speed used.
You will reach the Park during lunch time, proceed to the lodge, check in, have lunch and relax. Later in the evening you will do a boat cruise along the waters of Lake Ihema. Lunch, dinner and overnight at:
Mid-range: Akagera Game Lodge
Luxury: Ruzizi tented Camp.
Day 2: Game drive in Akagera National Park
After breakfast in the morning, you leave the lodge with your packed food for a game drive around the Park. Expect to sight big animals like Elephants, Giraffes, Buffaloes, Antelopes, Lions and more.
This drive lasts for about six hours
Day3: Drive back to Kigali – Return flight
Early in the morning you will start the journey back to Kigali city for overnight stay or drop off at the airport for return flight.
Tour includes
- Ground transport
- Mineral water
- Accommodation
- Park entrance fees
- Game drive
- Boat trip
- English-speaking driver guide
- All mentioned activities.
Tour excludes
- Visa fees
- Extras at the lodge i.e. drinks, telephone, laundry etc.
- Tipping fees
- Personal Insurance.
Day 1: Kampala – Transfer to Bwindi
Early in the morning after breakfast, check out at the hotel and meet our driver guide. The journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park starts via Kampala – Masaka – Mbarara highway including en route stopover at the equator for some information about it, photos, cup of coffee and snacks.
The journey continues for another stopover in Mbarara town to have lunch. After lunch, continue to Bwindi where you will arrive in the evening. Check in at the lodge and accommodation options to stay include:
Budget: Rushaga Gorilla Camp/ Buhoma Community
Mid-range: Gorilla Mist Camp/ Silver back lodge
Luxury: Mahogany springs/ Buhoma lodge
Day 2: Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
Early in the morning, transfer to the Park offices for the short briefing conducted by the available officials to highlight trekkers on how to behave while in the jungle. After briefing, the journey to the jungle starts in a group following the permanently established routes searching for these apes.
Only one hour is allowed to stay in the presence of these apes after discovering their location. The one hour session includes sighting of these apes while feeding, laughing, playing plus taking photos and videos of them.
After the close encounter with these apes in the jungle return to the park offices for certificate award and then see your way to the lodge for relaxation.
Later in the evening you will do a community walk visiting the Batwa people in their local communities for different experiences including cultural performances, way of living and more.
Day 3: Bwindi – Transfer to Queen – Afternoon Boat Cruise.
After morning breakfast, check out and start the journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park via the southern Ishasha sector route. Chance are high that you will sight the famous tree climbing lions resting up in the fig tree branches on your way.
Continue with the journey straight to Mweya canteen for lunch as you get prepared for the afternoon launch trip cruise along the Kazinga Channel.
Launch trip cruise along Kazinga Channel offers several panoramic views of areas around and aquatic species like Hippos, crocodiles, water bird species and wild animals which come closer to the banks in need of water.
After boat cruise, check in at the lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight stay. Accommodation options to stay include:
Budget: Bush Lodge/ Mweya Hostel/ Simba Safari Camp
Mid-range: Simba Safari Lodge/ Katara Lodge.
Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge/ Kyambura game lodge/ Ishasha Wilderness Camp.
Day 4: Game Drive in Kasenyi Plains – Transfer to Kampala
Have your delicious morning breakfast, Check out at the lodge and meet our driver for the morning game drive through the Kasenyi plains to catch the early risers like Kobs, Elephants, Buffaloes, spotted hyenas, reed bucks, different bird species and more.
After 2-3 hours game drive, the stirring journey back to Kampala starts accompanied with stunning views of areas around, rolling hills and terraces. En route stopover is included in Mbarara for lunch and after continue up to Kampala.
Our driver will drop you at the airport for your return flight or Hotel of residence if you are to stay for the night. End of four day amazing Safari in Uganda.
Package includes:
- Gorilla Permit
- Batwa Cultural entertainment
- Park Ranger Fees
- Full Board Accommodation
- Full time English speaking Driver
- Ground Transportation
- Airport Pick & Drop.
Excludes:
- Airfares
- Visa Fees
- Personal Insurance
- Expenses of personal nature like luxury drinks, tips, laundry, cigarettes.
