12 DAYS BEST OF UGANDA AND RWANDA

Day 1: KAMPALA- MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK (311KMS)
Meet and greet at Entebbe International Airport by Crystal Guide who will warmly welcome you and facilitate seamless arrival formalities.  After a short transfer to your hotel (30-45min drive) you will be briefed about you safari. Depending on the time of arrival e.g. if your flight arrives in the morning, you are advised to have money hanged this day. To get to know Kampala, you can visit some of the landmarks in town with the help of our driver/guide.  Overnight at Serena Hotel (www.serenahotels.com) / Sheraton Hotel (www.sheraton.com/kampala) for Luxury accommodation or Hotel Africana (www.hotelafricana.com) for Medium range accommodation or Namirembe Guest House (www.namirembe-guesthouse.com) for Budget accommodation. BB

Day 2: KAMPALA- MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK (311KMS)
After an early morning breakfast transfer to Murchison falls National Park passing through the famous Luwero triangle  with a stop over in Masindi for lunch. Proceed to the top of the dramatic falls that are crashing through a narrow gorge. Enjoy the sunset as you return to the lodge. Dinner and overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge (www.paraalodge.com) /Nile safari Lodge (www.geolodgesafrica.com), Sambiya River Lodge for Luxury accommodation or Red Chilli Camp for budget accommodation FB

Day 3: MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK
After an early morning breakfast, cross the Nile river o the Northern bank for a game drive. You will be able to spot see Cape buffalo, elephant, Roth child's giraffe, lion, hartebeest, oribi, waterbuck, bohor reed buck, bushbuck, hyena and lucky enough will be able to see the leopard. After a packed lunch, go for a boat safari from Paraa to the bottom of the mighty exciting falls. You will view the largest crocodiles in Africa, hippos, elephant from a distance, Uganda cob, water bucks and birds like the Shoebill which is only found in Uganda. Dinner and overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge (www.paraalodge.com) /Nile safari Lodge (www.geolodgesafrica.com), Sambiya River Lodge for Luxury accommodation or Red Chilli Camp for budget accommodation FB
Day 4: MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK- FORTPORTAL (441 KMS)
Transfer to Fort Portal driving through the country side with a stop over for lunch en-route. You will have a chance to view local farms on your way and your will arrive Fort Portal late afternoon. Dinner and overnight at Primate Lodge (www.ugandalodges.com)/ Ndali Lodge (www.ndalilodge.com) for Luxury accommodation or Rwenzori View Guest House for Medium range accommodation. FB

Day 5: KIBALE NATIONAL PARK – SEMULIKI
Depart early after breakfast for the hot springs and crown the day in the pygmy villages located near the Ituri Rainforest. The visit to the villages has proven to be an interesting cultural experience. The guide will have lunch arranged for you to be served as a picnic while you experience the "real Africa". Dinner and overnight at Primate Lodge (www.ugandalodges.com)/ Ndali Lodge (www.ndalilodge.com) for Luxury accommodation or Rwenzori View Guest House for Medium range accommodation. FB

Day 6: KIBALE NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast we visit Kibale Forest National Park, which is reputed to have the greatest variety and highest concentration of primates in East Africa. Enjoy a guided nature walk in the tropical rainforest in search of the wild chimpanzees, red-tailed monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys and many others. After lunch we explore the Crater Lake region, which has many crater lakes. Later, sit back and relax as you let a traditional dancing group entertain you. Dinner and overnight at Primate Lodge (www.ugandalodges.com)/ Ndali Lodge (www.ndalilodge.com) for Luxury accommodation or Rwenzori View Guest House for Medium range accommodation. FB

Day 7: FORTPORTAL - QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK. (157KMS)
Proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park following the mystical Rwenzori Mountain range for most of the journey. A game drive en-route may be rewarded by seeing a lot of wild animals such as elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, hyena and variety of antelope species. Overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge (www.mweyalodge.com) for Luxury accommodation, Kingfisher Kichwamba Lodge for medium range accommodation or Albertine Rift Camp for Budget accommodation. FB

Day 8: QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
Today we have an early morning game. Queen Elizabeth National Park is a home of abundant wildlife with grassy plains, and volcanic craters. You will have an excellent opportunity to see lion, leopard, giant forest hog, Cape buffalo, elephants, defassa waterbuck, Uganda kob, topi and bushbuck. 
After lunch, enjoy the unique 2-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. You will see a lot of hippos and other animals may be seen drinking at water's edge. During this launch cruise you will have opportunity to take photographs, game viewing and bird watching with over 550 resident species of colorful birds for you to enjoy. Overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge (www.mweyalodge.com) for Luxury accommodation, Kingfisher Kichwamba Lodge for medium range accommodation or Albertine Rift Camp for Budget accommodation. FB

Day 9: QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK- LAKE BUNYONYI
After the game drive transfer to Lake Bunyonyi driving through the ‘Switzerland of Africa’ area known as Kigezi Highlands with its terraced hillside and winding roads.  Pass through Ishasha where you will have an opportunity to see the tree climbing lions or take the alternative route through the cultivated area. Overnight at Heritage lodge, Habuharo (FB)

Day 10: LAKE BUNYONYI – PARC DES NATIONAL VOLCAN.
After breakfast you will transfer to Parc Des National Volcans. Watch out for the stunning scenic beauty enroute to the park. Dinner and overnight Governor’s Camp or Volcanoes for luxury accommodation or  Gorilla Nest Hotel for medium range accommodation or Kinigi Guest House for budget accommodation. FB

Day 11: PARC DES NATIONAL VOLCAN.
Proceed to Kinigi Park Headquarters to track gorillas in Pac Des National Volcan. Tracking through the dense forest is great adventure and thrill of observing the gorilla is rare, moving and exciting, though tough and tiresome. Once the gorillas are sighted it’s worth the input of time and effort. Dinner and overnight Governor’s Camp or Volcanoes for luxury accommodation or  Gorilla Nest Hotel for medium range accommodation or Kinigi Guest House for budget accommodation. FB

Day 12: DEPARTURE
Depending on the time of departure you may get to know Kigali, you can visit some of the landmarks in town with the help of our driver/guide. Places may include; the genocide Memorial site, the markets, Franco-Rwanda

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