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Offered by - Antique safari Adventures Limited
Tour Features
Embark on a profound journey through Rwanda and Uganda, A visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, pay homage to history and witness the resilience of the human spirit. Then, venture into the misty mountains for an awe-inspiring Gorilla Trekking Experience. Finally, immerse yourself in the enchanting world of the golden monkeys at Mgahinga Forest, where playful primates and breathtaking scenery await, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
| Mid-Range tour | This mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps. |
| Can be customized | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Private tour | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
| Solo travel available | Solo travelers can book this tour. |
| Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| Minimum age required | The minimum age for this tour is 5 years. |
| Transportation | This tour uses: Normal 4x4. |
Route & Activities
Uganda
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1 | Ichumbi Hotel No images available | Lunch & Dinner Included with Drinks |
| 2 | Ichumbi hotel No images available | All Meals Included with Drinks |
| 3 | Mid-Range Accommodation No images available | Breakfast Included |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Day 1 - Transfer from Kigali to Mgahinga Forest with at stop over atAfter breakfast drive to Kigali genocide memorial, a significant historical site dedicated to honoring the victims of the 1994 genocide. It provides a comprehensive overview of the events leading up to the genocide, the atrocities committed, and the efforts of reconciliation and healing. The memorial includes exhibits, personal stories, and a serene garden where visitors can pay their respect. Spend 1-2 hours then drive to Uganda via Musanze town through cyanika border, arrive at your hotel in Kisoro town, and spend your evening at leisure.
Main Destination: Kigali
Accommodation: Ichumbi Hotel
Meals & Drinks: Lunch & Dinner Included with Drinks
- Day 2 - Gorilla Trekking ExperienceReport to the park offices for the briefing, then embark on a trek through the lush forest, guided by experienced rangers. The thrill of encountering these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat is indescribable. Observe them interacting, feeding, and caring for their young. End with a sense of awe and a deep appreciation for these incredible animals. Return to our accommodation, reflect on the day's remarkable adventure, surrounded by the comforts of the hotel amenities.
Main Destination: Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Accommodation: Ichumbi hotel
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
- Day 3 - Golden monkey tracking Then return to Kigali.After breakfast, return to Mgahinga forest by 8am for a briefing about the tracking experience. Then head for a forest walk tracking these playful primates in the bamboo forest. The experience is delightful, encountering these lively primates in their natural habitat. The playful interactions and unique behaviors of the golden monkeys makes the experience truly memorable. After a satisfying encounter, enjoy a leisurely lunch before heading back to Kigali, concluding our enriching 3-day primate tour.
Main Destination: Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast Included
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Rates Per Person
May 11, 2024 - Dec 31, 2027
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
From outside East Africa, Uganda can be easily accessed either by road or Air and mostly by Air to Entebbe International Airport (EBB). Water transport can also be used to travel in and around our destinations especially the ferry crossing from the Southern part of Murchison Falls National Park to the Northern part of Murchison Falls National Park. Flights to Uganda are cheapest during the rainy seasons from March to May and October to November. The best wildlife viewing months are June to September and December to February, when flights are likely to be more expensive.
This tour starts in Kigali and ends in Kigali, Uganda
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://visas.immigration.go.ug/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
- Tourist visas are available for Uganda only, or East Africa (which covers entry to Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda) for the same cost.
Getting There
From outside East Africa, Uganda can be easily accessed either by road or Air and mostly by Air to Entebbe International Airport (EBB). Water transport can also be used to travel in and around our destinations especially the ferry crossing from the Southern part of Murchison Falls National Park to the Northern part of Murchison Falls National Park. Flights to Uganda are cheapest during the rainy seasons from March to May and October to November. The best wildlife viewing months are June to September and December to February, when flights are likely to be more expensive.
This tour starts in Kigali and ends in Kigali, Uganda
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://visas.immigration.go.ug/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
- Tourist visas are available for Uganda only, or East Africa (which covers entry to Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda) for the same cost.
Offered By
Antique safari Adventures Limited
Kenya
Rwanda
Tanzania
Uganda
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