Detailed itinerary for the 8 days Rwanda and Uganda wildlife tour

Day 1: Transfer to Akagera National Park

After a hefty breakfast, set out to Akagera National Park .This is located in the north eastern region of Rwanda. It is approximately 110 km from the airport which is about a 2 ½ hour drive from the airport. Dinner and overnight stay

Akagera game lodge

Ruzizi tented lodge

Karenge bush camp

Day 2: Game Drive and Boat Cruise on Lake Ihema

Have a mouth watering breakfast and set off for a game drive in Akagera national park.

The drive will bring you close to the wildlife found in this park such as giraffes, Impalas, Topis, the Zebras, bush bucks, African swallows, eland, the vervet monkeys, warthogs, baboons, Mongoose, the hippos, the crocodiles, the elephants, the Defassa waterbuck, the oribi, reedbucks, the roan antelopes, sable, buffalos and many more.

Have a lunch break and after proceed to Lake Ihema for a boat cruise. Dinner and overnight stay

Akagera game lodge

Ruzizi tented lodge

Karenge bush camp

Day 3: Transfer to Mgahinga National Park

After an appetizing breakfast, set off to Mgahinga national park located in southern Uganda near the Rwanda border. Dinner and overnight stay

Mount Gahinga lodge

Travelers rest

Kisoro tourist hotel

Day 4: Golden Monkey Trekking and Batwa Trail

Have a morning breakfast and meet up the game rangers for briefing about golden monkey tracking.

After the briefing, proceed to the bamboo forest for trekking of these stunning primates as the jump from one tree to another.

Head back for lunch as you relax a bit for the next activity. After your lunch break, set off for a cultural encounter as you meet the park’s first tribe the Batwa.

These indigenous people will take you through various activities such as storytelling and their lifestyle. After the trail, head back to the lodge. Dinner and overnight stay

Mount Gahinga lodge

Travelers rest

Kisoro tourist hotel

Day 5: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After your breakfast, set off to Queen Elizabeth national park in the western part of Uganda. The drive may take approximately 5 hours. On arrival have lunch and relax at the lodge. Dinner and overnight stay

Mazike Safari Lodge

Parkview safari lodge

Engazi Game lodge

Day 6: Game Drive and Boat Cruise

Have a tasty breakfast as you prepare to meet up with your guide for a morning game drive.

Your game drive will give you an opportunity to view various animals such as lions elephants, jackals, Impalas, Topis, the Zebras, bush bucks, eland. Head back for lunch. After your lunch break, set off for a boat cruise on the Kazinga channel.

During your cruise you will have a chance to view various animals such as schools of hippos, buffaloes and various bird species. Dinner and overnight stay

Mazike Safari Lodge

Parkview safari lodge

Engazi Game lodge

Day 7: Transfer Lake Mburo National Park

After your early morning breakfast, set off to Lake Mburo national park. You will have a lunch break in Mbarara town and embark on your journey to Lake Mburo national park.

On arrival head off for a boat cruise on lake Mburo national park. Dinner and overnight stay

Mihingo safari lodge

Rwakobo

Mburo Eagles nest

Day 8: Game Drive and Transfer to Kampala

After you breakfast and head out for a game drive in Lake Mburo national park. It is the smallest Savannah national park in Uganda with a variety of wildlife to view.

After your game drive embark on your journey to Kampala with a stopover at the equator to take photos and participate in the water experiment at the equator. Proceed with your journey to Entebbe for your return flight.

End of the 8 Days Rwanda and Uganda Wildlife Tour