Combining Uganda|Rwanda Safaris 2023-2024 The Uganda|Rwanda safaris are one East Africa's most done combined safari packages. Taking the fact that these two destinations favors travelers who basically want to do primate tracking related tours. Even though Uganda and Rwanda are most known for its diversity when it comes to primates, they actually also offer some of the best bits for a wildlife safari. RWANDA IN PARTICULAR Rwanda is most referred to as the "Land of a thousand hills" because of its unique terraced hills landscapes all over the region. The scenery itself gives tourists who visit this beautiful small country something not to forget while in East Africa. The highlight for almost everyone visiting Rwanda, is to trek deep into the thick bamboo forests to seethe world's remaining population of Mountain Gorillas in the famous Volcanoes National Park located just along the Virunga mountain ranges. Unlike Uganda where one can track gorillas in two different destinations, that is Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga gorilla National parks, in Rwanda it's a different case where by all tourists interested in gorilla trekking must by any means slope down into the Volcanoes National Park. What else to see in Rwanda besides gorilla tracking? As said earlier that gorilla tracking is the highlight in Rwanda, there are actually a lot of other unique activities to do or see when in to this beautiful country and some of them are as follows. Lake Kivu- For tourists who would want to change the scene of their eyes, there's none other than a visit to Lake Kivu. The shores of this awesome and great to see lake, conceal some of the best beaches known on the African continent. Nyungwe Forest National Park- Known to be among the oldest rain-forests that call the African continent home, this
The Uganda|Rwanda safaris are one East Africa’s most done combined safari packages. Taking the fact that these two destinations favors travelers who basically want to do primate tracking related tours.
Even though Uganda and Rwanda are most known for its diversity when it comes to primates, they actually also offer some of the best bits for a wildlife safari.
RWANDA IN PARTICULAR
Rwanda is most referred to as the “Land of a thousand hills” because of its unique terraced hills landscapes all over the region. The scenery itself gives tourists who visit this beautiful small country something not to forget while in East Africa. The highlight for almost everyone visiting Rwanda, is to trek deep into the thick bamboo forests to seethe world’s remaining population of Mountain Gorillas in the famous Volcanoes National Park located just along the Virunga mountain ranges.
Unlike Uganda where one can track gorillas in two different destinations, that is Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga gorilla National parks, in Rwanda it’s a different case where by all tourists interested in gorilla trekking must by any means slope down into the Volcanoes National Park.
What else to see in Rwanda besides gorilla tracking?
As said earlier that gorilla tracking is the highlight in Rwanda, there are actually a lot of other unique activities to do or see when in to this beautiful country and some of them are as follows.
Lake Kivu– For tourists who would want to change the scene of their eyes, there’s none other than a visit to Lake Kivu. The shores of this awesome and great to see lake, conceal some of the best beaches known on the African continent.
Nyungwe Forest National Park– Known to be among the oldest rain-forests that call the African continent home, this thick montane tracked rain forest is one of Rwanda’s most famous tourist attractions. Together with Uganda’s Kibale National Park, Nyungwe forest National Park is also home to 13 primate species and to visit Rwanda without a step into this home of primates is indeed a regret for many travelers.
Akagera National Park– Located just in the middle of the Akagera River, this miracle renowned park is the only destination where one can do a wildlife viewing safari in Rwanda. Once considered one of Africa’s most sought after wildlife reserves because it used to protect almost 10% of Rwanda. Truthfully most client’s who visit Akagera expecting huge concentration of wildlife like those in Kenya or Tanzania got disappointed, but in case you want to feed your eyes and immerse yourself with a quite and a unique environmental setting, then a visit to Akagera National Park is something recommended.
Kigali City– Who visit Rwanda and doesn’t take on a Kigali city tour?, with a span of several ridges and enchanting valleys, rolling hillsides, green sceneries, flowering trees, plus thrills of winding boulevards, Kigali is without doubt one of Africa’s most attractive capital cities. For many it’s said to be the most cleanest and safe in the whole of the region.
THE UGANDA YOU DON’T KNOW
The country located East of the African continent, is calling for tourists and travelers across earth to come and witness its virgin beauty and thrilling landscapes that call this country home. Imagine a country where food grows with less effort, with free flowing rivers across the region plus a unique setting of the true Africa’s life style, where almost everyone has been known for quite some time! Welcome to the “Pearl of Africa” as sir Winston Churchill called it on his last visit to Africa.
The country is home to almost everything you would think of when planning a safari to Africa. Just like Rwanda, gorilla tracking is also the highlight for many tourists visiting Uganda but of course there’s a lot to think about besides trekking the the thick forests to see gorillas.
For adventure lovers, Uganda is a perfect destination to immerse yourself into, Rafting on the Nile River is the adventure headliner even though several adventure activities are in place to choose from.
Most tourists combine different tourism destinations while on a Uganda safari just to encounter different sights on their exploration. For starters, one can do a short 3 days Uganda safari to any of he’s/her favorite destination. And a long Uganda safari can at least last for 10 days or even more depending on customization.
How to combine a Uganda|Rwanda Safaris?
Uganda|Rwanda safaris combination are famously chosen from those travelers who wants to see gorillas in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park. Taking the fact that, there’s actually less wildlife viewing opportunities in Rwanda, most tourists opt to do wildlife safaris in Uganda and track gorillas in Rwanda.
A combined Uganda and Rwanda safari can last from 6-10 days or even longer depending on customization. But of course there are travelers who at times want to arrive in Kigali and track gorillas in Uganda which is also an option and actually cheaper alternative.
EBS Tours & Safaris always customize tour packages in all those destinations depending on a travelers interest and must do activities, that’s why we always advise tourists to check on our website for authentic travel packages and content.
