{"id":1166,"date":"2026-07-23T23:16:36","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T23:16:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/robylinks.com\/naseeb\/?page_id=1166"},"modified":"2026-07-26T20:09:52","modified_gmt":"2026-07-26T20:09:52","slug":"12-day-best-of-uganda-rwanda-safari","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/robylinks.com\/naseeb\/12-day-best-of-uganda-rwanda-safari\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Day Best of Uganda \u2013 Rwanda safari"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Day 1: Pickup, Kigali City Tour and transfer to Volcanoes National Park<\/h3>\n<p>A Naseeb Safaris driver-guide will meet you at your hotel or Kigali International Airport and take you on a Kigali city tour. Highlights include a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial and Kimironko Local Market. After lunch, you will proceed to Volcanoes National Park. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge, enjoy dinner, and spend the night.<\/p>\n<h4>Accommodation<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Tiloreza volcanoes eco-lodge (Mid-range) Bishop house (Luxury)<br \/>\nMeals: lunch, Dinner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Day 2: Golden Monkey Trekking in Volcanoes National Park and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park<\/h3>\n<p>Start the day with an exciting golden monkey trekking experience in the bamboo forests, where you&#8217;ll observe these rare and playful primates in their natural habitat. After the trek, enjoy a scenic drive through the beautiful rolling hills and countryside to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, arriving in the evening to prepare for the unforgettable gorilla trekking adventure the following day.<\/p>\n<h4>Accommodation<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Rushaga Havens Gorilla Lodge (budget)<\/li>\n<li>Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge (Mid-range)<\/li>\n<li>Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge (Luxury)<br \/>\nMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Day 3: Mountain Gorilla trekking and local community experience (optional)<\/h3>\n<p>After an early breakfast, you will head to the ranger station for a detailed briefing by experienced park guides about gorilla trekking rules, safety, and conservation efforts. You will then begin your trek through the dense tropical rainforest, navigating steep trails, valleys, and thick vegetation in search of a habituated gorilla family. The duration of the trek varies depending on the movement of the gorillas, making the experience even more adventurous and exciting. Once the gorillas are located, you will spend one hour observing these gentle endangered giants in their natural habitat as they feed, groom, play, and interact. This once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounter is among Africa\u2019s most extraordinary safari experiences. After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch. Later, you may choose an optional cultural experience such as the Batwa community visit or a local coffee tour at an extra cost, or simply relax at the lodge while enjoying the peaceful forest atmosphere.<\/p>\n<h4>Accommodation<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Rushaga Havens Gorilla Lodge (budget)<\/li>\n<li>Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge (Mid-range)<\/li>\n<li>Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge (Luxury)<br \/>\nMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Day 4:Transfer to Ishasha sector and evening game drive<\/h3>\n<p>After your Breakfast, you will transfer to the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, a remote and scenic wilderness area in southwestern Uganda famous for its tree-climbing lions and vast open savannah. The drive offers beautiful views of the countryside and wildlife along the way. Upon arrival, you will embark on an evening game drive in search of elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, and the iconic tree-climbing lions resting in fig and acacia trees. As the sun begins to set over the plains, you will enjoy a relaxing sundowner experience, taking in the golden African sunset in one of Uganda\u2019s most picturesque safari settings before heading to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.<\/p>\n<h4>Accommodation<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Ishasha jungle lodge (budget)<\/li>\n<li>Enjojo lodge (Mid-range)<\/li>\n<li>Ishasha Wilderness Camp (Luxury)<br \/>\nMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Day 5: Morning Game Drive in Ishasha &amp; Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park<\/h3>\n<p>Start the day with an early morning game drive in the Ishasha Sector, renowned for its famous tree-climbing lions and abundant wildlife. After the safari, continue your journey through Queen Elizabeth National Park to your lodge, enjoying scenic landscapes and opportunities to spot more wildlife along the way. Arrive in the afternoon and spend the rest of the day at leisure.<\/p>\n<h4>Accommodation<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Engiri Game Lodge (budget)<\/li>\n<li>Buffalo Safari Lodge (Mid-range)<\/li>\n<li>Kyambura Gorge Lodge (Luxury)<br \/>\nMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Day 6:Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Safari on Kazinga Channel<\/h3>\n<p>Start the day with an early morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park after breakfast, offering excellent opportunities to spot wildlife during their most active hours. Explore the famous Kasenyi &amp; Queen\u2019s Plains, renowned for their rich concentration of animals and stunning savannah scenery. Look out for elephants, lions, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, waterbucks, warthogs, hyenas, &amp; more roaming freely in their natural habitat. The area is also a birdwatcher\u2019s paradise with numerous bird species commonly seen during the drive. Your safari continues toward the scenic Lake George area, where beautiful landscapes and wildlife sightings create perfect photography. After the game drive, return to the lodge for lunch before heading out for an afternoon boat safari on the famous Kazinga Channel. The boat cruise offers close-up views of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and a variety of water birds along the shores, making it one of the highlights of any Uganda safari experience.<\/p>\n<h4>Accommodation<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Engiri Game Lodge (budget)<\/li>\n<li>Buffalo safari lodge (Mid-range)<\/li>\n<li>Kyambura Gorge Lodge (Luxury)<br \/>\nMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Day 7: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park and evening game drive<\/h3>\n<p>After breakfast, depart for Lake Mburo National Park, enjoying a scenic drive through western Uganda&#8217;s picturesque countryside. Upon arrival and check-in at your lodge, head out for an evening game drive, where you may encounter zebras, impalas, buffaloes, giraffes, elands, and a variety of bird species. Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.<\/p>\n<h4>Accommodation<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Rwakobo Rock Lodge (budget)<\/li>\n<li>Kigarama Wilderness Lodge (Mid-range)<\/li>\n<li>Mihingo lodge (Luxury)<br \/>\nMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Day 8: Nature walk in Lake Mburo National Park &amp; Transfer to Kibale National Park via Equator<\/h3>\n<p>Begin the day with a guided nature walk in Lake Mburo National Park, offering a unique opportunity to observe wildlife such as zebras, giraffes, impalas, and various bird species on foot. After the walk, depart for Kibale National Park, making a stop at the Uganda Equator Crossing for photos and a memorable Equator experience. Continue to Kibale, arriving in the evening for check-in and an overnight stay.<\/p>\n<h4>Accommodation<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Kibale Forest lodge (budget)<\/li>\n<li>Turaco treetops lodge (Mid-range)<\/li>\n<li>Chimpundu Safari Lodge (Luxury)<br \/>\nMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Day 9:Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Wetland Excursion<\/h3>\n<p>Today, enjoy an unforgettable chimpanzee trekking experience in Kibale Forest National Park, renowned as the primate capital of the world. The park is home to the highest diversity of primates in Africa, including wild chimpanzees, black-and-white colobus monkeys, olive baboons, &amp; more. Your adventure begins early in the morning with a briefing by experienced park rangers at 8:00 am about chimpanzee tracking rules and safety guidelines. You will then venture deep into the rainforest in search of habituated chimpanzee families. As you walk through the lush forest, listen to the exciting calls of chimps echoing through the trees. Once located, you will spend one hour observing them in their natural habitat as they feed, play, groom, and interact. After lunch at the lodge, continue for the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary walk, a rich eco-tourism site famous for bird watching and primate viewing. Look out for the Great Blue Turaco and several monkey species in this scenic wetland paradise.<\/p>\n<h4>Accommodation<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Kibale Forest lodge (budget)<\/li>\n<li>Turaco Treetops Lodge (Mid-range)<\/li>\n<li>Chimpundu Safari Lodge (Luxury)<br \/>\nMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Day 10: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park<\/h3>\n<p>After breakfast, depart for Murchison Falls National Park, enjoying a scenic drive through Uganda&#8217;s diverse landscapes, passing rural communities, tea plantations, and rolling countryside. Arrive at the park in the afternoon, check in to your lodge, and spend the rest of the day relaxing while preparing for the exciting wildlife experiences awaiting you the following day.<\/p>\n<h4>Accommodation<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Bamboo Village Safari Lodge (budget)<\/li>\n<li>Pakuba safari lodge (Mid-range)<\/li>\n<li>Nile safari lodge (Luxury)<br \/>\nMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Day 11:Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat safari to the bottom of the falls<\/h3>\n<p>After breakfast, set out for an exciting early morning game drive in Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda\u2019s largest and most wildlife-rich safari destination. Explore the rolling savannah plains in search of lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes, and a variety of bird species. Return to the lodge for relaxation and lunch before heading out for a memorable afternoon boat cruise along the Nile River to the base of the mighty Murchison Falls. Along the way, enjoy incredible sightings of hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, and colorful water birds on the riverbanks. For adventure lovers, continue with a guided hike to the top of the falls, where you\u2019ll witness the Nile forcefully crashing through a narrow gorge. The hike is rewarding and offers breathtaking views, making it one of the highlights of any Uganda safari experience. Return to your lodge for dinner and relaxation.<\/p>\n<h4>Accommodation<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Bamboo Village Safari Lodge (budget)<\/li>\n<li>Pakuba safari lodge (Mid-range)<\/li>\n<li>Nile safari lodge (Luxury)<br \/>\nMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Day 12: Transfer to Entebbe via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary<\/h3>\n<p>After breakfast, depart Murchison Falls National Park and begin your journey to Entebbe, stopping at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided rhino tracking experience on foot. After the visit, continue to Entebbe, arriving later in the day for your onward flight or overnight stay, marking the end of your safari adventure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Day 1: Pickup, Kigali City Tour and transfer to Volcanoes National Park A Naseeb Safaris driver-guide will meet you at your hotel or Kigali International Airport and take you on a Kigali city tour. Highlights include a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial and Kimironko Local Market. 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