Exclusive 10 Days Honeymoon Safari in Uganda and Rwanda

Have great memories with your spouse on this exclusive 10-day honeymoon safari to Uganda and Rwanda with Superfine Safaris, your reliable travel agency. The 10 Days Uganda and Rwanda honeymoon safari offers you an opportunity to explore the uniqueness of each country, allowing you enough time to romance and enjoy the company of your loved one! From the high in Bwindi Impenetrable and Volcanoes National Park to the shores of Lake Bunyonyi, romance is in the air on this memorable Uganda and Rwanda Honeymoon safari.

In just 10 days, you will visit several of both countries’ most phenomenal honeymoon safari destinations, starting in Queen Elizabeth National Park in western Uganda. With an experienced private safari guide at your service, you can forget about the numerous logistics and focus on creating unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime and launch you into your marriage. Undertaking a boat cruise on Kazinga Channel, trekking mountain gorillas, going for guided walks through the National Parks’ surrounding local villages, and simply unwinding and getting sun-kissed while enjoying the stunning scenery on Lake Bunyonyi is all you need, and it is what this safari provides.

Highlights

• Hike through stunning mountain slopes searching for mountain gorillas in the wild.
• Navigate Queen Elizabeth National Park’s game tracks in a safari jeep.
• Explore stunning local villages to experience a taste of traditional Ugandan and Rwandan cultures.

Brief itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Entebbe, Uganda.

Day 2: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Day 3: Game viewing and launch cruise along the Kazinga Channel.

Day 4: Connect to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Day 5: Bwindi gorilla trekking tour and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi.

Day 6: Free Day in Lake Bunyonyi; ptional activities & Sunset Dinner Cruise

Day 7: Cross over to Rwanda, transfer to Volcanoes National Park.

Day 8: Optional Volcanoes Tour: Gorilla trekking or Golden monkey tracking and visit to Gorilla Guardian Village.

Day 9: Free Day in Volcanoes National Park.

Day 10: Transfer to Kigali, Departure.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Entebbe, Uganda

Welcome to Uganda! Upon arrival in Uganda at Entebbe International Airport, our Airport representative will meet and greet you, and hand over your luggage to a private guide for a transfer to your accommodation. This is where you will spend one night, and the drive from the Airport to the Hotel takes about 10-15 minutes.

Accommodation at: Protea Entebbe (Executive Suites- Luxury), Boma Guesthouse (midrange), or Papyrus Guesthouse (budget).

Meal Plan: Depends on arrival time.

Day 2: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

In the morning, meet your private safari guide at the Hotel Lounge, pack your bags into the jeep, and start the 7-hour journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park. On the way, you will stop from time to time to take in breathtaking views or have lunch. Upon arrival at the Lodge, you will have time to unwind and cool off in the large swimming pool while preparing for the next day’s adventures.

Accommodation at: Elephant Plains Lodge (Luxury), Kasenyi Wilderness Camp (midrange), or Simba Safari Camp (budget).

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Day 3: Game viewing and launch cruise along the Kazinga Channel

On this day, you will wake up just before dawn to set off on a game drive, which begins with the riveting sight of the sun rising over the National Park. The cooler early morning temperatures bring heightened wildlife activity, hence a wonderful time to keep an eye out for the Big game- lions, leopards, elephants, Buffaloes, Defassa waterbucks, Hippos, and many others. As you drive through the Park, keep an eye up for the numerous bird species flying overhead. Stop for a picnic breakfast midway and continue with the game drive, and 4 hours later, return to the Lodge to relax.

The afternoon boat cruise is done along the Kazinga Channel, and while on it, keep your eyes peeled for the giant Hippos and Nile crocodiles basking along the banks as you make your way through the calm waters and close to the swampy areas. Disembark after 3 hours of cruising and return to the Lodge, where you will relax on your private porch/veranda with a sundowner.

Accommodation at: Elephant Plains Lodge (Luxury), Kasenyi Wilderness Camp (midrange), or Simba Safari Camp (budget).

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Day 4: Connect to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Wave goodbye to Queen Elizabeth National Park this morning and connect to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via the Ishasha sector on a 3.5-hour transfer. There’s so much to see as you wind through the stunning plains, woodlands, forests, and pass settlements and villages on their day-to-day routines. There will be a brief stop at Ishasha sector for a game drive with the hope of sighting the tree-climbing lions and Simba Café for lunch, before continuing to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Accommodation at: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Lodge (Luxury), Engagi Lodge (midrange), or Gorilla Bluff Lodge (budget).

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Day 5: Bwindi gorilla trekking tour and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Since Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is renowned for its “highest mountain gorilla population ever recorded”, you can’t have a Uganda and Rwanda honeymoon safari without going on a guided trek to see these Giant Apes. Meet your private guide for a transfer to the Park Headquarters, then start briefing about trekking guidelines and the Park’s conservation efforts. Later, set off down the muddy path through the jungle to search for the allocated gorilla family, and the time taken to find them depends on their location.

When you finally find them, stand at a distance (7 meters away) and watch, photograph, and learn about their daily routines- foraging, resting, playing, and grooming each other in their natural habitat. You will be allowed to spend one hour with them, and when it is time, retreat to the Park entrance along the same path. A hot delicious lunch awaits you at the Lodge. After lunch, pack your bags and begin the transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, where you will spend two nights.

Accommodation at: Birdnest @Bunyonyi (Luxury), Arcadia Lodge Bunyonyi (midrange), or Kansiime Backpackers (budget).

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Day 6: Free Day in Lake Bunyonyi- Optional activities & Sunset dinner cruise

This day is yours to explore Lake Bunyonyi at your leisure, doing as much or as little as you desire. Some recommended highlights include zip lining, canoe/boat rides, cycling along the shores of the Lake, guided village walks, or simply relaxing and taking in views of the surrounding. In the evening go for the experimental sunset dinner cruise  for great views of the lake, cold breezees and having your meals and served on the cruise

Accommodation at: Birdnest @Bunyonyi (Luxury), Arcadia Lodge Bunyonyi (midrange), or Kansiime Backpackers (budget).

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Day 7: Cross over to Rwanda, transfer to Volcanoes National Park

This morning, you will say goodbye to Uganda, the Pearl of Africa, as your private safari guide whisks you away to the other side of your Honeymoon trip- Rwanda, the Land of a Thousand Hills. You will embark on a 6-hour journey to Volcanoes National Park with a border crossing at Cyanika border, en-route lunch, and arrival late afternoon.

Accommodation at: Sabyinyo Silverback/Virunga Lodge/Singita Kwitonda Lodge (Luxury), Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel (midrange), or Muhabura Hotel (budget).

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Day 8: Optional Volcanoes Tour: Gorilla trekking or Golden monkey tracking and visit to Gorilla Guardian Village

Experience Volcanoes National Park’s highlights this morning with either a gorilla trek or a golden monkey tracking adventure. Starting from Kinigi Park Headquarters, the heart of this Park, you will go through the jungle searching for the primates, and this will last anywhere between two and six hours, depending on the activity. Once you have worked up an appetite from the activity, it is time to savor a delicious lunch. Later, go for the Gorilla Guardian Village tour for an opportunity to learn about the unique cultures and traditions of the people through dances, traditional foods, art and crafts, the use of traditional herbal medicine, and many others.

Accommodation at: Sabyinyo Silverback/Virunga Lodge/Singita Kwitonda Lodge (Luxury), Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel (midrange), or Muhabura Hotel (budget).

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Day 9: Free Day in Volcanoes National Park

The second last day in Volcanoes National Park and Rwanda is free to spend however you choose. Some suggestions include relaxing at the Lodge and taking in the jaw-dropping views, touring the Ellen DeGeneres Gorilla Campus, hiking to the Dian Fossey Gravesite, Musanze Tours, and others.

Accommodation at: Sabyinyo Silverback/Virunga Lodge/Singita Kwitonda Lodge (Luxury), Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel (midrange), or Muhabura Hotel (budget).

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Day 10: Transfer to Kigali, Departure

Your 10-day Uganda and Rwanda honeymoon safari comes to a close today, as you spend one last leisurely morning at the Lodge. At the scheduled time, your private safari guide will pick you up for the three-hour journey to Kigali International Airport, where you will catch your departing flight. Murabeho!

Our 10-Day Uganda and Rwanda Honeymoon safari package includes;

• Border crossing fee.
• 9 nights’ accommodation in the mentioned Safari Lodges/Hotels.
• Services of a professional English-speaking safari guide.
• Ground transportation with a 4WD Safari jeep.
• Bottled water.
• Relevant Government taxes.
• Meals as per the itinerary.
• Guided Village tours.
• Ranger fees.

Our 10-Day Uganda and Rwanda Honeymoon safari package excludes;

• Extra activities not included in the itinerary.
• Visa fees (although they can be arranged on request).
• Travel and medical insurance.
• Gratuities to porters, Rangers, safari guides, and Lodge/Hotel staff.
• Post-safari accommodation in Kigali.