Tour Overview

Rwanda and Uganda, nestled in the heart of Africa, are two countries renowned for their rich biodiversity, stunning landscapes, and vibrant cultures. In recent years, they have emerged as premier destinations for adventure seekers and nature enthusiasts alike. Among the myriad of experiences these countries offer, gorilla trekking stands out as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to come face to face with these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. However, beyond the thrill of encountering mountain gorillas, there lies a wealth of other experiences waiting to be discovered. This essay delves into a 10-day journey through Rwanda and Uganda, encompassing gorilla trekking, cycling adventures, and serene lakeside retreats.

Tour Highlights

10 Days Rwanda & Uganda Lakes, Trekking, Cycling safari: Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe international airport

Upon arrival at Entebbe international airport, you will be received by Adventure in the wild safaris representative who will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel. Where you will spend the rest of the evening at leisure.

Accommodation Options:

• Papaya Guest House
• 2 Friends Beach Hotel
• Victoria Rock Resort

Destination: Kampala

Day 2: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable forest- Buhoma sector

After morning breakfast at the hotel, check out of the hotel and the driver will waiting to transfer you to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Embark on 9-10 hours Scenic drive to the Northern Sector of Bwindi. Enroute you will have a stop over at the equator where you take some photos and experiments if you like. Continue with the drive arriving in Mbarara town where you will have your lunch. Embark on your journey arriving the park in the evening, proceed and check in to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation Options:

• Buhoma Lodge (Luxury)
• Buhoma Haven lodge
• Buhoma community Rest Camp

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Gorilla trekking in Buhoma Sector

After breakfast, you will meet you driver guide who will transfer you to the park headquarters for a briefing about Gorilla trekking dos and don’ts. You will then be put in groups and assigned a gorilla family you will be tracking, then you will begin with the trek led by expert ranger in to the forest to search for the gorillas, the trek may last for about 3hours to three quarters of the day. One you have found them, you will be allowed one hour with them as you observe them, take photos and after, you trek back to the starting point of the trek where you will be awarded with the certificate of participation. The driver will then take you back to the lodge where you will spend the rest of the evening.

Accommodation Options:

• Broadbill camp(budget)
• Gorilla Mist Camp / Ichumbi Gorilla lodge(mid-range)
• Chameleon Hill Lodge, Buhoma Lodge(luxury)
• Gorilla Leisure Lodge
• Four Gorillas Lodge

Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park 

Drive time: Approximately 7 – 8 hours (depending on tracking location)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4: Cycling through the Monkey trail from Buhoma – Ruhija

Have morning breakfast and thereafter, start the challenging ride on the edge of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest national as you ride through the small tracks leading to the rural areas to wide dirt roads passing through the forest. Where you will encounter lots of views and beautiful scenery along the trails where you will see lots of monkeys, you will end the ride in the evening where you check in to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation Options:

• Gorilla mist Camp (Budget)
• Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge (Mid-range)
• Mahogany springs lodge (Luxury).

Destination: Ruhija sector

Day 5: Cycling from Ruhija to Lake Bunyonyi

Have breakfast and after, you ride along Bwindi impenetrable forest and descending towards civilization. Be prepared because their some hills to tackle before reaching lake Bunyonyi. You will be able to see terraced fields enroute to lake Bunyonyi also referred to us the Switzerland of Africa. On arrival, proceed and check in to the lodge for rest of the evening. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

Accommodation Options:

• Bird nest Resort (Luxury)
• Bunyonyi Rock Resort (Mid-range)
• Crater Bay Cottages (Budget).

Destination: Lake Bunyonyi

Day 6: Cycling from Lake Bunyonyi – Lake Mutanda in Kisoro

Have morning breakfast and after go on 60km ride along lake Bunyonyi and terraced fields, you will go on scenic ride along the meandering roads, passing via the highlands off Kirgizia, proceed to Lake Mutanda where you will check in for lunch and spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure.

Accomodations Options: 

• lake Mutanda Resort

Day 7: Golden monkey trekking-Cycling in Kisoro town

Rise up and have morning breakfast, after, set out to the park offices where you will meet the rangers who will brief you about golden monkeys trekking. Then you will be led by the rangers to the start of the trek in the forest to search for these interesting primates. Once you have found them, you will be allowed one hour with them as you watch them play, feed, take photos and after, you exit the forest and return to the starting point of the trek to meet with your driver guide who will drive back to the lodge for lunch. Later in the afternoon, you embark on cycling in the traverse steep hills and narrow valleys gifted with natural streams and rivers known as Lake Chahafi and River Mucha. Return back to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation Options:

• Lake Mutanda Resort

Destination: Kisoro 

Day 8: Cycling from Kisoro to Musanze

Wake up and have breakfast after, you will start the ride to cross the Uganda-Rwanda boarder via the Cyanika boarder. Clear with the immigration office and continue to Musanze-Ruhengeri town where you will have lunch. Thereafter, proceed and check in to the hotel for relaxation, dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation Options:

• La Palme Hotel

Destination: Musanze 

Day 9: Cycling the Congo Nile Trail – Gisenyi, Lake Kivu

After breakfast, embark on cycling adventure along the Congo Nile trail and get to witness and appreciate the beautiful environment of this magical site which separates the watershed for River Nile and River Congo where you also see the scenic views of Lake Kivu on your left. You will proceed to Lake Kivu where you will spend the evening on the sandy and beautiful beaches of lake Kivu which found at the boarder between Rwanda and Congo. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

Accommodation Options:

• Serena Lake Kivu.

Destination: Lake Kivu

Day 10: Transfer to Kigali International airport

Depending on your departure flight time, you will wake up and have a relaxed morning breakfast and thereafter, check out of the lodge and start your 4-hour road drive to Kigali international airport. You will have lunch and later dropped off at the Kigali airport for your flight back home.

End Of Tour

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Getting There

The trip will start from Entebbe or Kampala to Kibale National Park to Queen Elizabeth National Park to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and End in Entebbe or Kampala Uganda.

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