Wildlife viewing
This is one major safari activity that is offered in this park. It offers you a chance to catch a glimpse at varied savanna grassland dwellers in this park. They include among others Burchell’s Zebras, giraffes, leopards, lions, buffaloes, elands, impalas as well as bird species. This activity is done in the morning and in afternoon.
Boat ride
For exciting and thrilling water sport, a boat ride in Lake Mburo is one of a kind. This activity takes you through the beautiful side of the park via Lake Mburo for you to see many water species including hippos, crocodiles, water bird as well as antelopes, buffaloes and other wildlife species that come roaming around shores of the lake. The birds for you sight at while on boat ride in this park include malachite kingfishers, African Fish eagles, blue headed weavers, Rufous long tailed starlings, the pied kingfishers, Hammerkop, Herons, pelicans, the rare shoebill and cormorants.
Bird watching
For birders, Lake Mburo National Park is one of Uganda’s most significant birding spot that rewards birders with incredible sights at varied birds such as Coqui Francolin, Emerald-spotted Wood, Rufous-bellied Heron, Bateleur, Brown-chested Lapwing, Grey Crowned Crane, Bare-faced Go-away-bird, Red-faced Barbet a mention but a few. The notable habitats for you to do bird watching in this park include the swampy valleys of Miriti and the Warukiri as well as the roadsides between Rwonyo camp and jetty. The other is Rubanga forest that is accessible using car or alternatively, you take a walk and be rewarded with incredible sight at the red faced Barbet.
Nature walks
Besides, nature lovers are never left out. This park is also ideal for nature walks especially at Rwonyo where a guided walk takes you to the salt lick for you to enjoy views of many wildlife that confine around the salty rocks. The walks on the western side of this lake normally start in the morning and take you about 2 hours. A nature walk around this area offers you a chance to meet many animals including the hyenas that are returning to their dens as well as the hippos coming from the lake as well as breathtaking views over the scenic lakes.
Sport fishing
For those of you who may need challenging water sports, sports fishing is that one most amazing experience you need not to miss to take part while on safari in this park. Lake Mburo features 6 fish species and they include; Tilapia, lung fish, mud fish as well as the Haplochromes. By using the hooks, the visitors can also spend some of their time as they catch this fish, a shade is also provided at the campsite in order to ensure the maximum relaxation for the visitors as they are at the lake. You might walk to the salt nearby as a summary of it all. There is also an observation point which is located in a wooden hide out that offers a good chance to view the 4 different species of animals at any time as they lick the salty soil. This is also done without animal conscience. The tourists might also walk to any area of your interest.
Horseback riding
A horseback ride is an incredible way for you to view variety of wildlife uniquely for instance elands and buffaloes. The others include warthog, topis, impala, duiker, bushbuck, waterbuck and zebras. The four-hour hacks take visitors up to hilltop viewpoints with the option of bush breakfasts or sundowners. This activity is arranged at Mihingo Lodge.
Mountain gorilla trekking
If your dream has always been to strike your imaginations with mountain gorillas and you are not sure of which destination to visit then Volcanoes National Park is that one unique destination you shouldn’t miss to explore while on Rwanda safari. For visitor experiences, 10 gorilla families have been habituated and readily available for trekking. They include Group 13 also known as Agashya, Kwitonda, Susa A, Susa B-Karisimbi, Amahoro, Ugenda, Umubano, Guhonda, Bwenge and Hirwa. Remarkably each of these habituated groups rewards trekkers with unique experiences and rare history that they have to tell the world travelers. A trek to see a group of mountain gorillas in the jungles of Volcanoes National Park is exceptionally a lifetime experience. Treks kick start at Kinigi park headquarters with morning briefing on dos and don’ts that are to be followed while in the jungle in search of these magnificent creatures. The trek may last you about 2 to 6 hours less or more depending on your hiking speed, location of gorillas and nature of habitat. To take part in this life changing experience, you need a gorilla permit which costs $1500.
Golden monkey tracking
A side from gorilla trekking, this park is equally ideal for golden monkey tracking. A trip to trek golden monkeys in this park, takes you through habituated groups and you start your adventure with early morning briefing at Kinigi park headquarters. This adventure may last you about 4 hours and 1 hour of magical encounter with these magnificent creatures while in their natural habitat. To be part of this primate experience, you equally need a permit which costs $100 per person.
DETAILED
Day 1: Transfer from Kampala to Lake Mburo national park
After early breakfast at your lodge in Kampala, you will be picked by your driver guide and you proceed through Masaka to Mbarara the destination district where you will find the amazing Lake Mburo national park. Then continue to one of the lodges within the park and retire for lunch. After your leisured lunch, you will then get to the amazing lake Mburo for boat cruise that exposes you to certain sights of wildlife such as hippos, buffalos, elephants as they come for water on the same lake and numerous water bird species including ingrets, water ducks, herons, kingfishers among others. After the incredible experience on the boat, you will be getting back to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation
Luxury-Mburo safari lodge
Mid-range –Mpogo lodge
Budget- Eagle’s Nest lodge
Day 2: Game drive in Lake Mburo national park and transfer to Bwindi
After early morning breakfast at your lodge, you will be departing for game drive in the impressing Savannah Park Mburo for interesting sights of various wildlife including beautiful zebras, some herds of buffalos, certain antelopes like duikers among others. Then after the impressing game drive, you will then get back to your lodge for lunch breaks then later set off to park of the home of endangered wildlife Bwindi impenetrable forest national park. After your arrival, you will will be getting to one of the lodges around park to retire for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation
Luxury-Chameleon hill
Mid-range-Gorilla valley lodge
Budget- Gorilla mist lodge
Day 3: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable forest national park
After early morning breakfast at your lodge, have your packed lunch ready and continue to the park head offices for pre-gorilla trekking and later after the briefing, you will get allocated a ranger guide and later proceed for trekking in the cool jungle to experience amazing life with the gentle giants in their natural habitat where in their presence you will spend one hour experiencing their usual lifestyle while in the forest. After the incredible experience, you will be getting to your lodge to retire for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation
Luxury-Chameleon hill
Mid-range-Gorilla valley lodge
Budget- Gorilla mist lodge
Day 4: Transfer to Mgahinga national park
After your leisured breakfast at your lodge, you then proceed to one of Uganda’s smallest national park but incredible attractions to meet your expected goals. After your arrival, you will be getting to one of the lodges within the park to retire for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation
Luxury lodges-Mount Mgahinga lodge
Mid-range-Travelers’ hotel
Budget-Mihingo lodge
Day 5: Batwa trail experience in Mgahinga national park
Early morning after breakfast at the lodge, you will then head for Batwa trail experience where you will meet the indigenous Batwa people who will take you through their cultural lifestyles of how they used to live their life in the forest. And after the interesting experience, you will be getting to your lodge retire for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation
Luxury lodges-Mount Mgahinga lodge
Mid-range-Travelers’ hotel
Budget-Mihingo lodge
Day 6: Transfer to Volcanoes national park
After your leisured breakfast at the lodge, you will continue to another impressing park with certain endangered wildlife. Later continue passed the Rwanda border that is about 1-2 hours from the border and then proceed straight to your lodge and retire for lunch, dinner and overnight.
Accommodation
Luxury-Gorilla valley lodge
Mid-range-The Vinci lodge
Budget- Kinigi guest house
Day 7: Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes national park
After breakfast at your lodge, you will then proceed to the park head offices for pre-gorilla trekking with your packed lunch and later head for trekking in the jungle with the help of a park ranger guide to explore the amazing experience with the gorillas that lasts for one hour when in contact with them. After the trekking, you will then be getting back to your lodge to retire for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation
Luxury-Gorilla valley lodge
Mid-range-The Vinci lodge
Budget- Kinigi guest house
Day 8: Transfer to Nyungwe national park
After breakfast at the lodge, you will then proceed to Ngungwe national park with numerous primate species to meet your incredible expectations. On your arrival to the park premises, you will first get to your lodge within the park where you will retire for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation
Luxury-Nyungwe house
Mid-range-Ngungwe forest lodge
Budget- Gisakura lodge
Day 9: Chimpanzee tracking in Nyungwe national park
After early breakfast at the lodge, you will have your packed lunch ready and then drive to park information desk for pre-chimpanzee trekking, later get allocated a park ranger guide and proceed to the forest for trekking that will lead you to the most amazing experience with the chimps in their natural habitat that lasts for one hour excluding the trekking time that is unpredictable.
Accommodation
Luxury-Nyungwe house
Mid-range-Ngungwe forest lodge
Budget- Gisakura lodge
Day 10: Transfer to Akagera national park
After your leisured breakfast at the lodge, you will then prepare and proceed to one of the thrilling parks with most of the big five animals including the lions, buffalos, elephants, rhinos among others that will make your game drive interesting. After your arrival, you will continue to your lodge and retire for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation
Luxury-Ruzizi tented lodge
Mid-range-Akagera game lodge
Budget-Hotel Sonnenhof
Day 11: Game drive in Akagera national park and transfer to Kigali
Early morning after breakfast at the lodge, you will then proceed to the park head offices get allocated a ranger guide and later proceed to the only Rwanda’s savannah national park with a range of the big five animals including lions, buffalos, elephants , leopards , rhinos that will make your day game drive interesting. After the amazing day game drive, you will be getting back to your lodge retire for lunch and later proceed to one of the lodges in Kigali town for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation
Luxury-Kigali Serena hotel
Mid-range-Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Budget-Radius Guest Flats
Day 12: City tour in Kigali at Kigali Genocide memorial
After early breakfast at the lodge, you will then drive to Kigali Genocide memorial a visit that begins early morning at 8am. This is a resting place of over 250,000 people that reminds the world of Rwanda’s 1994 genocide. After the visit, you will get back to your lodge for leisured lunch and later have a drop off the Kigali International Airport for flight connections back home that will make the end of your trip.
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