Category: Gorilla Safaris

8 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking & Serengeti Great Migration Safari

8 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking & Serengeti Great Migration Safari(Drive in -Fly Out Itinerary )

On this Rwanda Gorilla Trekking and Serengeti Great Migration Safari Tour In Tanzania and Rwanda, you will be able to Combine two of East Africa’s most iconic experiences including viewing the wildebeest Migration Mara River Crossing and the Mountain Gorillas in Volcanoes National Park-Rwanda. This package is a drive In-Fly out Itinerary that will help you maximize your time in the Kogatende Area North of Serengeti national Park. The 8 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking and Serengeti Great Migration Safari will be customized to your goals to uncover the marvels of East Africa’s untouched wilderness. This Gorilla Trekking and Wildebeest Great Migration multi-country Safari tour will give you an ultimate African Safari Holiday to remember!  Note that this itinerary is recommended for Late July, August and September though it can be adjusted especially on accommodation locations to accommodate traveling in any other month of year.

8 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trekking & Serengeti Great Migration Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Kigali International Airport and Transfer to Volcanoes National park

You arrive at Kigali international airport where you will meet and greet with your driver/guide from Engabi Tours and Travel who will transfer you to Volcanoes National Park Approximately 3 hours drive North of Kigali. Dinner and overnight the lodge of your choice.

Accommodation Option: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

Meal Plan: Lunch Dinner

Depending on time of arrival, you can explore Kigali attractions such as genocide memorial, craft markets before you transfer to Volcanoes.

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking and Iby’iwachu Cultural Village tour

Today after breakfast you will be transferred to the Park headquarters for briefing about the gorilla trekking rules.You will then enter the jungle to start the search for the Mountain Gorillas and on finding them you will Spend1 hour with them which will be a great experience for everyone. In the afternoon you will have the opportunity to visit Iby’iwacu local village to learn Rwandan culture, customs and traditions. The tour usually ends with traditional dance performances. Return to the Logde for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Option: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Transfer to Kigali and fly to Arusha- Tanzania

After breakfast, you will transfer to Kigali Airport to catch your flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport in Tanzania arriving in time for a transfer to Arusha Town. On arrival in Arusha, you will check in for dinner and overnight at the Hotel of your choice.

Accommodation Option: Mount Meru Hotel

Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast

Day 4: Full day Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Today you will transfer to Ngorongoro conservation area arriving in time to explore the Ngorongoro crater with your guide. This area is compared to Garden of Eden on earth and big numbers of wildlife can be spotted in a day including all big five, the elephant, black rhino, buffalo, lion, leopard, cheetahs, and lots of hyenas, hippos, zebra and wildebeest being the most abundant. You will take a break for lunch and in the afternoon you will continue game viewing in the south corner of the park where you visit Lake Magadi where you can see flamingos, hippos and other water birds. Head to the Lodge for dinner and overnight

Accommodation Option: Kitela Lodge 

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5: Transfer to Serengeti National Park Central (Seronera Area)

After breakfast, leave Ngorongoro conservation area driving to Serengeti national park home to 3 million animals which is larger than any savannah protected area on earth. On the way you may visit the UNESCO heritage site Oduvai gorge where the early humans thought to have occupied about 2 million years ago and here you will learn much about the human evolution with the research of Dr. Louis leaky who discovered the human skull and other fossils at the site in 1960. When you enter Serengeti enjoy an en-route game drive. Dinner and Overnight at your lodge

Accommodation Option: Tanzania Bush Camp Central

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 6: Full Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park (Central and North)

After a very early breakfast, you will start your journey to the kogatende area (North of Serengeti) with an en-route game drive in the Seronera Area. On arrival in the North, you will continue with a game drive with prospects of witnessing the Wildebeest Migration Mara River Crossing and then enjoy your picnic lunch. After lunch you will continue with the game drive and later retire to your lodge/camp for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Option: Tanzania Bush Camp North

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 7: Full Day Game Drive in the Kogatende Area of Serengeti (North)

Today is without question one of the highlights of your safari. After a rich breakfast you will start your adventure a little earlier than usual and head to the Mara River to witness the great migration Mara River Crossing. Today’s full day game drive will help you experience the Serengeti in its full glory! You will be waiting for crossing along the river but you will also do game drive the rest of the Kogatende Area. The Mara River is the last major obstacle standing between the Wildebeest Migration and the relative safety of the Masai Mara. If you’re patient and a little lucky, you will get to witness the death-defying crossing itself where wildebeest and zebras brave the river’s currents and crocodiles in an attempt to reach safety on the opposite bank.  After witnessing the crossing, you will continue with the game drive in the rest of the area and retire to your camp for Dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Option: Tanzania Bush Camp North 

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 8: Small Aircraft Flight to Arusha Airport

After an early breakfast, you will transfer to Kogatende Airstrip with an en-route game drive  to catch your small flight to Arusha Airport in Arusha Town. On arrival at Arusha Airport, you will be picked by your dedicated driver from Engabi Tours and Travel who will transfer your desired point of drop off either to your hotel or to Kilimanjaro International Airport marking the end of your trip.

Accommodation Option: N/A

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch

8 Days Rwanda Gorilla Trek and Serengeti Migration Tour Price

The Price of this Tour will depend on the time of year you intend to go on vacation(For example in June, July, August, September and October accommodations tend to be expensive and they get booked out early while in April, May, November and December they tend to be cheaper especially in Tanzania) and the Number of people of you are travelling with for your Vacation.

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How To Book This Package with Engabi Tours and Travel 

• To Book this package with Engabi Tours and Travel, contact us on WhatsApp at +256-757341593 Or send us an email at info@gorillasafaridiscovery.com
• Our payments are preferred in US Dollars
• Currency exchange rates vary daily based on the current international banking data available.
• We accept wire transfers and credit card payments.
• Payment by credit card is subject to a surcharge of 3.5%.

GENERAL INFORMATION

 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

All visitors to Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda must have a valid passport with at least 4 consecutive blanks pages.  Any applicable visa and/or relevant documentation are the responsibility of the traveler.  For further information on Visa requirements visitors are advised to contact their nearest Uganda, Tanzania or Rwanda Embassy or Consulate.

LANGUAGE:

Luganda, English (Uganda), Kinyarwanda, French, English and Kiswahili(Rwanda) and Kiswahili and English (Tanzania)

VOLTAGE:

In Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda the standard voltage is 220 Volts/AC50Hz. Sockets are UK style, 3 pin square plugs.

CURRENCY:

Foreign currency must be changed at the Bank, Bureau de Change, and Hotel/Safari lodge/Camp/Resort.   Major Credit Cards, Master card, Visa, American Express, are usually accepted throughout the country.  Where credit cards are accepted, the payment will normally be recorded in US$ regardless of the card’s default currency.

CLOTHING:

Dress is mainly informal and should be comfortable as well as practical. Something warm should be brought along for early morning and evenings. Safari clothes are available from hotels/lodges/camps.

BAGGAGE:

Where possible, travel light. Baggage space on safari is limited to medium suitcase or soft bag per person plus reasonable amount of hand luggage. There is 15 Kilogram per person limit on all flights to the wildlife sanctuaries. Excess luggage must be stored in your arrival hotel.

 WATER:

You will find many different of opinion of what is safe and what is not. We recommend for peace of mind, to drink local Bottled Mineral water. It is important to drink plenty of water especially during the hotter months. We would recommend that guests drink at least 2 to 3 liters of water per day to limit the effects of dehydration. 

 HEALTH;

East Africa is a safe and secure destination; however, it is a good idea to take a few precautions.  Kindly consult your GP or local doctor at least 6 weeks before you travel, with regards:

Malaria prophylactics. East Africa is a known malaria area and preventive measures are essential. You are advised to take one of the recommended anti-malarial drugs.  Be sure to wear long sleeved shorts and trousers after sunset and spray the exposed parts of your body with a mosquito repellent spray

Remember to protect yourself from direct sun rays with sunscreen cream or safari hat.

DIETARY REQUIREMENTS:

For those guests with specific dietary requirement, please ensure the Hotel is notified prior to travel

GRATUITIES:

As a guideline and dependent on how happy you are, we would suggest the following:

The General Hotel/Lodge/Camp Staff – Approximately U$ 10.00 per person per day

Driver Guides – Approximately US$ 15.00 to US$ 20.00 per person per day

PHOTOGRAPHY:

Please be careful when photographing public buildings, airports, bridges, the national flag and people in uniform.  Ensure that you have sought permission before photographing local people and their villages.  If in doubt, please check with your guide.

4 Days Double Gorilla Trekking Uganda

4 Days Double Gorilla Trekking Uganda, a Perfect Itinerary to View Gorillas Twice

Enjoy this 4 Days Double Gorilla Trekking Uganda Safari package which comes with 2 gorilla trekking encounters in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This double gorilla trekking safari adventure in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park allows tourists to trek two different habituated gorilla families in two different locations at a cost equal to one gorilla trek in Rwanda. The 4 Days double gorilla trekking Uganda itinerary to Bwindi can be in done in Nkuringo and Rushaga Sector or in Buhoma and Ruhija sector based on the travelers preferences and availability of accommodation. The top highlight is gorilla trekking for two times and then spending a night at a lodge on the shores of Lake Bunyonyi.

The 4 Days Double Gorilla Trekking Uganda Safari can start in Kampala or Kigali and you will travel by road to the Gorillas or you may decide to take a flight to Kisoro Airstrip.  If your trip starts in Uganda be prepared for a quite lot of time of up to 8-10 hours traveling from Kampala to southwestern Uganda with stops at the Equator for Photography and Igongo Cultural Centre for Lunch.

4 Days Double Gorilla Trekking Itinerary: 

Day 1: Transfer from Kampala/ to Bwindi

Your tour begins today at 07:30am with a pick up at your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe from where you will be transferred to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park on an approximately 8-9 hours journey. En-route shortly after Kampala you will cross the equator for photos followed by another stop for lunch at Igongo cultural center in Mbarara town. Later Proceed to Bwindi arriving in time for check in, dinner and overnight. Alternatively you may decide to start and end your tour at Kigali International Airport in Kigali City-Rwanda. Dinner and overnight at the lodge of your choice.

Day 2: First Gorilla Tracking and Batwa Cultural Experience

Today you will wake up to an early morning breakfast and thereafter transfer to the park headquarters for briefing before you start your Gorilla Trek experience. You will start your gorilla trek at 08am hiking through the forest with guides all the way to the find gorillas and spend 1 hour taking photos. Later you will walk back to the lodge for lunch and an optional evening visit the Batwa community.  Return for dinner and overnight at the lodge of your choice

Day 3: Second Gorilla Tracking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Today you will have another chance to track gorillas. This time you will be allocated to a different habituated gorilla family and you will learn more about gorillas when you track them for the second time.

When the tracking is done you will return to the lodge for a hot lunch and thereafter transfer to Lake Bunyonyi a beautiful lake with 19 islands some of which you shall explore by a boat cruise. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge of your choice.

Day 4: Boat Cruise and Departure

Today after your breakfast, you will go for a canoe or boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi. You will visit the punishment island learn its dark history that it is where they dumped girls to death who would get pregnant before marriage. Next is Governors Island with zebras and antelopes. Return to the lodge for lunch and immediately depart for Kampala or Kigali which marks the end of your safari.

We Recommend that you start and end your trip from Kigali International Airport due to the short drive time involved to the Gorillas

End of the 4 Days Uganda Double Gorilla Trek

How to make bookings with Engabi Tours and Travel 

• To make gorilla safari bookings with Engabi Tours and Travel, contact us on WhatsApp at +256-757341593 Or send us an email at info@gorillasafaridiscovery.com
• Our payments are preferred in US Dollars
• Currency exchange rates vary daily based on the current international banking data available.
• We accept wire transfers and credit card payments.
• Payment by credit card is subject to a surcharge of 3.5%.

General Information

Entry Requirements:

All visitors to Uganda and Rwanda must have a valid passport with at least 4 consecutive blanks pages.  Any applicable visa and/or relevant documentation are the responsibility of the traveler. To move between Uganda and Rwanda, we recommend that you acquire an East African Tourist Visa and this can be got from your first country of arrival

Language:

Luganda, English 

Voltage:

In Uganda the standard voltage is 220 Volts/AC50Hz. Sockets are UK style, 3 pin square plugs.

Currency:

Foreign currency must be changed at the Bank, Bureau de Change, and Hotel/Safari lodge/Camp/Resort.   Major Credit Cards, Master card, Visa, American Express, are usually accepted throughout the country.  Where credit cards are accepted, the payment will normally be recorded in US$ regardless of the card’s default currency.

Clothing:

Dress is mainly informal and should be comfortable as well as practical. Something warm should be brought along for early morning and evenings. Safari clothes are available from hotels/lodges/camps.

Baggage:

Where possible, travel light. Baggage space on safari is limited to medium suitcase or soft bag per person plus reasonable amount of hand luggage. There is 15 Kilogram per person limit on all flights to the wildlife sanctuaries. Excess luggage must be stored in your arrival hotel.

Water:

You will find many different of opinion of what is safe and what is not. We recommend for peace of mind, to drink local Bottled Mineral water. It is important to drink plenty of water especially during the hotter months. We would recommend that guests drink at least 2 to 3 liters of water per day to limit the effects of dehydration. 

 Health;

East Africa is a safe and secure destination; however, it is a good idea to take a few precautions.  Kindly consult your GP or local doctor at least 6 weeks before you travel, with regards: Malaria prophylactics. East Africa is a known malaria area and preventive measures are essential. You are advised to take one of the recommended anti-malarial drugs.  Be sure to wear long sleeved shorts and trousers after sunset and spray the exposed parts of your body with a mosquito repellent spray

Remember to protect yourself from direct sun rays with sunscreen cream or safari hat.

Dietary Requirements:

For those guests with specific dietary requirement, please ensure the Hotel is notified prior to travel

Gratuities:

As a guideline and dependent on how happy you are, we would suggest the following:

The General Hotel/Lodge/Camp Staff – Approximately U$ 10.00 per person per day

Driver Guides – Approximately US$ 15.00 to US$ 20.00 per person per day

Photography:

Please be careful when photographing public buildings, airports, bridges, the national flag and people in uniform.  Ensure that you have sought permission before photographing local people and their villages.  If in doubt, please check with your guide.

1 Day Gorilla Tour

1 Day Gorilla Tour in Uganda, Bwindi Gorilla Trekking From Kigali or Kisoro

Enjoy a 1 Day Gorilla Tour in Uganda starting from Kigali, Kisoro or Kabale to Bwindi National Park. The 1 Day Gorilla Tour in Uganda to Bwindi is the most cheapest way to see gorillas in Uganda’s Bwindi National Park and it’s most suitable for time constrained travelers. The 1 Day Gorilla Tour transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park can start in Kigali, Kisoro or Kabale Town from as early as 04:00 am(Rwanda local time if you are in Kigali) or 6:00 am (Uganda Local time if you are in Kabale or Kisoro towns)  in the morning.

You will be picked up by your guide at your predetermined place of stay, be it your lodge/ hotel or Kigali airport or Kabale Town or Kisoro Town to start your one day Gorilla Trekking Uganda Safari Tour in Bwindi Impenetrable forest National Park. From Kigali, you will embark on on a 4 hours drive across the Rwandan border to southwestern Uganda or a 1Hours and 45 Minutes from Kabale. The guide/drive will try their best to make sure you arrive on time to begin your gorilla tracking experience at Ruhija or Rushaga –Bwindi impenetrable forest national park.

You shall have briefing on gorilla rules at the Ruhija gorilla center or Rushaga Gorilla Centre, from 07:30 – 08AM as well as join other tourists. Set out into the forest led by Uganda wildlife guides and escorted by armed rangers. Spend your morning hiking on foot searching for gorillas as they go about their daily feeding in the forest. The guides are in constant radio call with the trackers on the location of the gorillas. Once gorillas are found, you are allowed observe and photography them with the help of the ranger for 1 hour. Thereafter enjoy lunch in the bush and return back to the gorilla center.  You are awarded a gorilla tracking certificate and transfer back to Kigali.

The Cost of the 1 Day Gorilla Tour in Uganda is USD1,200 for Solo Traveler and USD1,080 Per person Sharing for 2 People

What is Included in Cost? 

• A transfer from Kigali/Kabale/Kisoro to Bwindi and back to Kigali/Kabale/Kisoro
• Gorilla tracking permit and experience
• Bottled drinking water during the transfer
• Experienced safari guide/driver

Cost excludes the following services

• International and Visa entry charges to Uganda and Rwanda
• All items of personal use i.e. drinks, laundry, telephone calls, gratuities, personal travel insurances-etc.

How to make bookings with Engabi Tours and Travel

• To make gorilla safari bookings with Engabi Tours and Travel, contact us on WhatsApp at +256-757341593 Or send us an email at info@gorillasafaridiscovery.com
• Our payments are preferred in US Dollars
• Currency exchange rates vary daily based on the current international banking data available.
• We accept wire transfers and credit card payments.
• Payment by credit card is subject to a surcharge of 3.5%.

 General Information

 Entry Requirements:

All visitors to Uganda and Rwanda must have a valid passport with at least 4 consecutive blanks pages.  Any applicable visa and/or relevant documentation are the responsibility of the traveler. To move between Uganda and Rwanda, we recommend that you acquire an East African Tourist Visa and this can be got from your first country of arrival

Language:

Luganda, English (Uganda) and French, English, Kinyarwanda & Kiswahili (Rwanda)

Voltage:

In Uganda the standard voltage is 220 Volts/AC50Hz. Sockets are UK style, 3 pin square plugs.

Currency:

Foreign currency must be changed at the Bank, Bureau de Change, and Hotel/Safari lodge/Camp/Resort.   Major Credit Cards, Master card, Visa, American Express, are usually accepted throughout the country.  Where credit cards are accepted, the payment will normally be recorded in US$ regardless of the card’s default currency.

Clothing:

Dress is mainly informal and should be comfortable as well as practical. Something warm should be brought along for early morning and evenings. Safari clothes are available from hotels/lodges/camps.

Baggage:

Where possible, travel light. Baggage space on safari is limited to medium suitcase or soft bag per person plus reasonable amount of hand luggage. There is 15 Kilogram per person limit on all flights to the wildlife sanctuaries. Excess luggage must be stored in your arrival hotel.

Water:

You will find many different of opinion of what is safe and what is not. We recommend for peace of mind, to drink local Bottled Mineral water. It is important to drink plenty of water especially during the hotter months. We would recommend that guests drink at least 2 to 3 liters of water per day to limit the effects of dehydration. 

 Health;

East Africa is a safe and secure destination; however, it is a good idea to take a few precautions.  Kindly consult your GP or local doctor at least 6 weeks before you travel, with regards: Malaria prophylactics. East Africa is a known malaria area and preventive measures are essential. You are advised to take one of the recommended anti-malarial drugs.  Be sure to wear long sleeved shorts and trousers after sunset and spray the exposed parts of your body with a mosquito repellent spray

Remember to protect yourself from direct sun rays with sunscreen cream or safari hat.

Dietary Requirements:

For those guests with specific dietary requirement, please ensure the Hotel is notified prior to travel

Gratuities:

As a guideline and dependent on how happy you are, we would suggest the following:

The General Hotel/Lodge/Camp Staff – Approximately U$ 10.00 per person per day

Driver Guides – Approximately US$ 15.00 to US$ 20.00 per person per day

Photography:

Please be careful when photographing public buildings, airports, bridges, the national flag and people in uniform.  Ensure that you have sought permission before photographing local people and their villages.  If in doubt, please check with your guide.

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