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14-Day Rwanda, Uganda & Tanzania: Ultimate Primates and Wildlife Adventure

Offered by: USD Safari Tours

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Journey Snapshot

🗺 Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda ⏱ 14 days 🚙 4x4 Pop-up Roof

kigali nyungwe NP(chimps) volcanoes NP Mgahinga gorrila NP(Gorillas) lake mburo NP mwanza grea

Overview Day by Day Rates Inclusions Getting There Offered By

Embark on an unforgettable 14-day journey across Rwanda, Uganda, and Tanzania, combining remarkable primate encounters with world-class African wildlife. Trek through lush forests to see mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, and golden monkeys, then continue to Tanzania for thrilling safari experiences among iconic wildlife and spectacular landscapes. A perfect choice for tourists seeking a diverse East African adventure filled with primates, wildlife, culture, and breathtaking scenery.

Route

Start	kigali (Day 1)
Day 2	nyungwe NP(chimps)
Day 3	volcanoes NP
Day 4	Mgahinga gorrila NP(Gorillas)
Day 5	lake mburo NP
Day 6	mwanza
End	grea

Tour Features

Day 1:Arrival in kigali, Rwanda Day 2: kigali and nyungwe National park Day 3:chimpanzee trek and canopy walk Day 4:Colobus trek and transfer to volcanoes Day 5:Golden Monkey Trek or Optional Gorilla Trek - Transfer to Uganda Day 6:Gorilla trekking and lake bunyonyi Day 7:Lake mburo National park Day 8:Lake mburo National park to Mwanza Tanzania Day 9:mwanza to Serengeti National park Day 10:full day safari in serengeti Day 11:Serengeti to ngorongoro conservation area Day 12:Ngorongoro crater and Lake manyara Day 13:Lake Manyara to Tarangire National park Day 14:Tarangire to Kilimanjaro Airport

Activities & Transportation

Route: kigali, nyungwe NP(chimps), volcanoes NP, Mgahinga gorrila NP(Gorillas), lake mburo NP, mwanza, grea
Duration: 14 days
Getting around: 4x4 safari vehicle (pop-up roof)
Transfers: airport pick-up & drop-off can be included

Accommodation & Meals

Day

Accommodation

Meals

1

Step Town Motel> Budget hotel located in Kigali (Rwanda)

Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinks not included

2

EAR Ken Barham Guest House Budget guest house located less than 1hr drive from Nyungwe NP (Chimps)

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

3

EAR Ken Barham Guest House Budget guest house located less than 1hr drive from Nyungwe NP (Chimps)

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

4

The Garden Place Hotel Budget hotelless than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

5

Travellers Rest Hotel >Mid-range hotel1-2hr drive from Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas, Uganda)

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

6

Travellers Rest Hotel Mid-range hotel1-2hr drive from Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas, Uganda)

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

7

Rwakobo Rock Lodge> Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP (Uganda)

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

8

Malaika Beach Resort >Mid-range lodge in Mwanza (City, Tanzania)

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

9

Osinon Camp >Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

10

Osinon Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

11

Ngorongoro Kuhama Camp Mid-range tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

12

Jangwani River View Suites> Mid-range cottage located just outside Lake Manyara NP (Tanzania)

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

13

Tarangire Sopa Lodge> Mid-range lodge located inside Tarangire NP (Tanzania)

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

14

No accommodation

Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day by Day

Day 1 Arrival in kigali, Rwanda

⏱Morning 🏨Step Town Motel> Budget hotel located in Kigali (Rwanda) 🍽Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinks not included

Arrive at Kigali International Airport and meet your local representative for a transfer to your hotel. Take the evening to relax and recover from your flight as you prepare for your East African journey. Time permitting, visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial, an important and emotional site that reflects Rwanda's resilience and hope. Overnight: StepTown Hotel or Similar Meal Plan: Dinner.

Day 2 kigali and nyungwe National park

⏱Morning 🏨EAR Ken Barham Guest House Budget guest house located less than 1hr drive from Nyungwe NP (Chimps) 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

After breakfast, visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial for a deeper understanding of Rwanda's history and transformation. In the afternoon, drive south through scenic hills and tea plantations to Nyungwe National Park, one of Africa's oldest rainforests known for its biodiversity and primate population. Overnight: Ken Barham Guest House or Similar Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 3 chimpanzee trek and canopy walk

⏱Morning 🏨EAR Ken Barham Guest House Budget guest house located less than 1hr drive from Nyungwe NP (Chimps) 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Begin early with a guided chimpanzee trek in the lush rainforest of Nyungwe. Watch these intelligent primates interact in their natural habitat. In the afternoon, experience the thrilling canopy walk high above the forest, offering sweeping views and birdwatching opportunities. Overnight: Ken Barham Guest House or Similar Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 4 Colobus trek and transfer to volcanoes

⏱Morning 🏨The Garden Place Hotel Budget hotelless than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda) 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

After breakfast, embark on a colobus monkey trek to see the striking Angolan colobus species. Later, journey north to Volcanoes National Park, home to the Virunga mountain range and the endangered mountain gorilla. The drive showcases Rwanda's rolling hills and rural life. Overnight: The Garden Place Hotel & Coffee Shop or Similar Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 5 Golden Monkey Trek or Optional Gorilla Trek - Transfer to Uganda

⏱Morning 🏨Travellers Rest Hotel >Mid-range hotel1-2hr drive from Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas, Uganda) 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

After breakfast, set out for a guided Golden Monkey Trek in Volcanoes National Park. Explore the lush bamboo forests and encounter these playful and rare primates unique to the Virunga Mountains. Afterward, visit the Gorilla Guardians Village and the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund to learn about mountain gorilla conservation and local culture. Optional Upgrade: Experience an unforgettable Gorilla Trekking adventure in Volcanoes National Park instead of the golden monkey trek. Spend an hour observing a gorilla family in their natural habitat. • Permit cost: USD 1,500 per person, required at booking due to limited availability. In the afternoon, cross the border into Uganda and transfer to Bwindi or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Overnight: Travelers Rest Hotel or Similar Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 6 Gorilla trekking and lake bunyonyi

⏱Morning 🏨Travellers Rest Hotel Mid-range hotel1-2hr drive from Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas, Uganda) 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Embark on an unforgettable gorilla trekking adventure in Bwindi/Mgahinga National Park. Spend an awe-inspiring hour with a gorilla family in their misty mountain home. Afterward, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, one of Africa's most beautiful lakes surrounded by terraced hills. Overnight: Lake Bunyonyi Overland Camp or Similar Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 7 Lake mburo National park

⏱Morning 🏨Rwakobo Rock Lodge> Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP (Uganda) 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

After breakfast, drive to Lake Mburo National Park, a haven for zebras, hippos, and antelope. Upon arrival, enjoy a relaxing boat cruise and later embark on a night game drive to spot nocturnal animals such as leopards and hyenas. Overnight: Rwakobo Rock Lodge or Similar Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 8 Lake mburo National park to Mwanza Tanzania

⏱Morning 🏨Malaika Beach Resort >Mid-range lodge in Mwanza (City, Tanzania) 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Depart early for Bukoba and take a short scenic flight over Lake Victoria to Mwanza, Tanzania. Upon arrival, transfer to your lakeside hotel and enjoy the serene setting by Africa's largest lake. Rest and recharge for the next day's safari adventure. Overnight: Malaika Beach Resort or Similar Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 9 mwanza to Serengeti National park

⏱Morning 🏨Osinon Camp >Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania) 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

After breakfast, drive through the Ndabaka Gate to enter Serengeti National Park. Begin your game drive along the Grumeti River, an area rich in wildlife including crocodiles, hippos, and predators. Capture the essence of the wild as you head toward your camp. Overnight: Osinon Tented Camp or Similar Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 10 full day safari in serengeti

⏱Morning 🏨Osinon Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania) 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Spend the day exploring the Serengeti's endless plains. Search for the Big Five and, during migration season, witness the awe-inspiring wildebeest migration. The Seronera region is renowned for its abundance of big cats and diverse wildlife activity. Overnight: Osinon Tented Camp or Similar Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 11 Serengeti to ngorongoro conservation area

⏱Morning 🏨Ngorongoro Kuhama Camp Mid-range tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania) 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Enjoy a morning game drive in Serengeti before heading to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive at your lodge perched on the crater rim, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the vast natural amphitheater below. Overnight: Ngorongoro Kuhama Camp or Similar Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 12 Ngorongoro crater and Lake manyara

⏱Morning 🏨Jangwani River View Suites> Mid-range cottage located just outside Lake Manyara NP (Tanzania) 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. This unique ecosystem supports lions, elephants, rhinos, and flamingos. After your picnic lunch, continue to Lake Manyara National Park, known for its diverse wildlife and dramatic scenery. Overnight: Jangwani River View or Similar Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 13 Lake Manyara to Tarangire National park

⏱Morning 🏨Tarangire Sopa Lodge> Mid-range lodge located inside Tarangire NP (Tanzania) 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Begin with a morning game drive in Lake Manyara, home to tree-climbing lions and colorful birdlife. Continue to Tarangire National Park, a landscape of ancient baobabs and large elephant herds. Enjoy a final evening in the heart of the Tanzanian wilderness. Overnight: Tarangire Sopa Lodge or Similar Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 14 Tarangire to Kilimanjaro Airport

⏱Morning 🏨No accommodation 🍽Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

After breakfast, depending on your flight schedule, enjoy an optional morning game drive before transferring to Kilimanjaro International Airport/Arusha airport for your onward departure. This marks the end of your unforgettable East African adventure. Meal Plan: Breakfast.