12 Days Primates And Birds Of Uganda And Rwanda

4940$

per person

Here you will track Chimpanzees in Kyambura gorge and in Kibale forest. You will take a boat cruise on the Kazinga channel viewing hippos, crocodiles and various species of birds. This trip allows you to see various species of game in queen Elizabeth park as you take game drives searching for these attractive species including, kobs, elephants, buffaloes and many more.

This is a bi-country tour combining primates and game in both Rwanda and Uganda. The trip starts from kigali Rwanda and ends from Entebbe Uganda. On this trip, you will visit Nwungwe and park to Parc National des volcans park where you will track mountain gorillas and golden monkeys. You will visit Queen Elizabeth and Kibale forest parks in Uganda. Here you will track Chimpanzees in Kyambura gorge and in Kibale forest. You will take a boat cruise on the Kazinga channel viewing hippos, crocodiles and various species of birds. This trip allows you to see various species of game in queen Elizabeth park as you take game drives searching for these attractive species including, kobs, elephants, buffaloes and many more.

12 Days

12+ Age

Birding

Departure

Kigali, Rwanda Primates Safari
Departure Time

Please arrive by 9:15 AM for a prompt departure at 9:30 AM.
Return Time

Approximately 8:30 PM.
Dress Code

Casual. Comfortable athletic clothing, hiking shoes, hat, light jacket.
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The trip starts from kigali Rwanda and ends from Entebbe Uganda. On this trip, you will visit Nwungwe and park to Parc National des volcans park where you will track mountain gorillas and golden monkeys.

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali

On your arrival at Kigali International airport, you will be welcomed by our guide and transfer to Kigali town.

Day 2: Nyungwe Forest

After breakfast you will head for Nyungwe Forest National Park. Make stops en route at places of interest including local markets, the traditional palace of Rwanda’s Former King in Nyanza. You will visit the Botanical Gardens and a cultural museum in Butare, You will have Lunch en route before proceeding to Nyungwe Forest across cute hilly sceneries modified by tea plantations en route.

Day 3: Primate Tracking- Nyungwe

You will go primate tracking in the forest in search for chimpanzees. Time permitting, you will continue on a guided nature walk in the forest searching for birds including; the black and white casqued hornbill, turaco and many others, the forest has over 300 species of birds. On the forest walk you will also see Gisakura water falls.

Day 4: Nyungwe Forest – Parc National des Volcans

Parc National des Volcans Found in the north of Rwanda, the park habituates approximately 300 mountain gorilla species. Ten Gorilla families are habituated for tracking. They include; Mahoro and Umubano families found on the Visoke volcano, Hirwa family on the Sabinyo volcano and Sabinyo family located between the Sabinyo and Visoke volcanoes. There are also Susa family with 35 individuals on the Karisimbi volcano and 13 individuals on the Sabinyo volcano. There is Kwitonda family as well. Each of the Gorilla families allows a maximum of 8 tourists tracking per day. On addition to gorilla tracking, you may also climb the Visoke volcano and track other primates including golden monkeys. You will also visit the Dian Fossey’s Karisoke Research Centre on a village walk.

Day Itinerary

You will go for a nature walk in the morning and rest for lunch before transferring toParc National des volcans. You will see stunning sceneries of hills/volcanoes en route to Kinigi.

Day 5: Parc National des Volcans [PNV]-Gorilla Tracking

After breakfast, you will depart for the headquarters of the Park for briefing before starting to track gorillas. After an hour of experiencing one of the closest primates to humans, you will retire for lunch. Afternoon at leisure or visit local communities.

Day 6: Par National des Volcans-Kisoro-Uganda

Track the golden monkeys before transfer to Kisoro in south western Uganda

Day 7: Kisoro-Lake Bunyonyi

Kisoro is located under the peaks of the Mufumbiro Mountains, which are part of the Virunga Mountains and home to rare mountain gorillas. Mountain scenery, Lake Mutanda, colorful markets, and volcano trekking also are available for visitors to Kisoro. It is the nearest town to the Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and is an access town for those traveling to Rwanda or the DRC for gorilla tracking in the Volcanoes National Park or the Virunga National Park

Day Itinerary

Go for a guided nature walk in Mt Mgahinga National Park, climb a volcano and visit the beautiful Lake Mutanda in the volcanoes region. Break for lunch in Kisoro and thereafter transfer to lakeBunyonyi in Kabale.

Day 8: Lake Bunyonyi-Queen Elizabeth National Park

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth Park and go for an Afternoon game drive.

Day 9: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Wake up early in the morning for today’s visit to Kyambura gorge for chimpanzee tracking, an encounter with this man’s closest primate is a remarkable experience you will ever have. In the afternoon, you will be taken for a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel where you will be able to see wildlife like Elephants, Hippos, Crocodile and different bird species. You will also go for an evening game drive to search for more animals in the park.

Day 10: Queen Elizabeth National Park - Kibale Forest National Park

Go for a morning game drive searching for game especially the early morning raisers and later transfer to kibale forest park arriving late in the afternoon.

Day 12: Kibale Forest National Park-Chimpanzee Tracking

Track the closest brothers of human in kibale forest the highly populated in the region, Kibale is a tropical rain forest with other primates like bush babies, baboons, black-and-white colobus, red-tailed monkey, and several bird species together with trees including the Elephant beer tree, all can be spotted on a nature walk in the forest. Take a lunch break and head to Bigodi for a swamp walk on the trails by the local community.

Day 13: Kibale Forest National Park-Entebbe

You will drive back to Kampala city, making a stop by the equator for photos and then continue to Entebbe airport via Kampala city (Uganda). Fly out.

Tour Location

Tour starts from: Kigali, Rwanda Primates Safari and finishes in Entebbe, Uganda

History of the City

Rwanda and Uganda share a complex and often turbulent history, marked by colonial legacies, ethnic tensions, and refugee flows. Rwanda, a former German and Belgian colony, experienced a Hutu revolution in 1959 and later a devastating genocide in 1994. Uganda, a British protectorate, faced its own challenges, including a civil war and periods of instability. The Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF), a Tutsi-dominated rebel group, formed in Uganda and played a key role in Rwanda's civil war and the subsequent genocide. The two nations have a history of both cooperation and conflict, including the Six-Day War in 2000, which was part of the wider Second Congo War.

Early History and Colonial Rule:

Rwanda:

The pre-colonial kingdom of Rwanda was ruled by the Tutsi elite, with a significant Hutu majority and a smaller Twa population. Germany colonized Rwanda in the late 19th century, followed by Belgium after World War I. Both colonial powers implemented policies that favored the Tutsi, creating resentment among the Hutu.
Uganda:

Uganda was a British protectorate, with the British administration interacting with existing kingdoms and traditional authorities. The Uganda Railway, built in the 1890s, brought indentured laborers from India, some of whom remained in Uganda after its completion.

Ethnic Tensions and Conflict:

Rwanda:

The Hutu revolution of 1959 and the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi were driven by long-standing ethnic tensions and the perceived injustices of colonial rule.
Uganda:

The Ugandan civil war, which ended in 1986, involved various factions, including the National Resistance Army (NRA), which included Rwandan exiles.

The Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF) and the Rwandan Civil War:

The RPF, formed in Uganda by Tutsi exiles, played a crucial role in the Rwandan Civil War, which began in 1990.
The RPF's invasion of Rwanda from Uganda ultimately led to the overthrow of the Hutu government and the establishment of a new government led by Paul Kagame.

The Six-Day War:

In 2000, Ugandan and Rwandan forces clashed in Kisangani, DRC, in a conflict known as the Six-Day War.
This conflict was part of the wider Second Congo War, which involved multiple actors and further strained relations between Uganda and Rwanda.

Post-Genocide Rwanda and its Relationship with Uganda:

Following the genocide, Rwanda has undergone significant transformation, including economic development and efforts to address ethnic divisions.
The relationship between Rwanda and Uganda has been complex and has fluctuated over time, with periods of cooperation and periods of tension.
Uganda has also faced challenges related to the presence of Rwandan refugees and the potential for their involvement in political and security matters.

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What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.Price includes:

1 Night at Kigali
2 Nights at Nyungwe Top View Hotel
2 Nights at Volcanoes National Park
1 Night at Travellers Rest Hotel Kisoro
1 Night at Crater Bay Cottages Lake Bunyonyi
2 nights at Buffalo Safari Lodge QENP
2 Nights at Chimpanzee Forest Guest House Kibale
Meals: Breakfast only in Kigali. Tour is on Full Board basis for the rest of the trip
Park entrance fees
1 Chimpanzee trekking Permit
1 Gorilla Permit
1 Golden Monkey Permit
Game drives
Boats on Lake Bunyonyi, Kazinga Channel
Kigali City Cultural tour
Border crossing fees and insurance fees
Drinking Water