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16 Days of Intensive Adventurous Safari through Magical Uganda and Rwanda ( Private tour)

16 days
From Entebbe to Kigali
4.9
8 traveler reviews
16 Days of Intensive Adventurous Safari through Magical Uganda and Rwanda ( Private tour) - Mukisa Safaris Uganda
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Plan your adventure:
  • Safari
  • Wildlife
  • Gorilla Trekking
  • Big Five
  • Private
  • Fully Guided
  • Personalized
  • Christmas & New Year
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Age range 16 to 75
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Highlights

  • Hike through the stunning Sipi Falls
  • Explore wildlife in Kidepo Valley Park
  • Meet the Karamajong at a local homestead
  • Track chimpanzees in Kibale Forest
  • Trek gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 ARRIVAL AT THE AIRPORT AND TRANSFER TO THE HOTEL
  2. Day 2 TRAVEL TO KAPCHORWA FOR SIPI HIKING AND COMMUNITY WALK
  3. Day 3 Travel to Kidepo Valley National Park via Pian Upe Game Reserve
  4. Day 4 Game drive and cultural experience with the Karamajong people
  5. Day 5 Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
  6. Day 6 Game drive, boat ride and hike to the top of the falls
  7. Day 7 Rhino tracking at Ziwa and travel to Hoima for an overnight stay
  8. Day 8 Travel to Kibale Forest National Park
  9. Day 9 Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest National Park and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
  10. Day 10 Game drive and Launch ride on Kazinga channel
  11. Day 11 Transfer to the southern sector- Ishasha for tree climbing lions
  12. Day 12 Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park- Rushaga
  13. Day 13 Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
  14. Day 14 Transfer to Kigali -Rwanda through the Northern Province
  15. Day 15 Kigali city tour
  16. Day 16 Transfer to the Airport for departure flight
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  • Additional Services
  • Transport
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  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Customer Photos

5.0
(58 reviews)

Number of tours

9

Age Range

16 to 80 years old

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Food
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    4.9
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  • 16 Days of Intensive Adventurous Safari through Magical Uganda and Rwanda ( Private tour) reviewer 1
    · January 4th, 2024
    Excellent, amazing, memorable. Solo female Travelor and had the best experience with this company. The owner Richard was terrific and very supportive throughout the whole booking process including packing recs. The driver John and Guide Mabel/Giraffe were the best.
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    Mukisa Safaris Uganda commented on this review
    Dear Marci, Thank you so much for taking time to write and post this great review! We are happy to know that you enjoyed your tour of Uganda and Rwanda. We truly appreciate your continued support, and we pray that we meet again! Let's keep in touch!... Show more
    Trip date: December 2023
  • BU
    · December 6th, 2023
    16 days private tour through Uganda Thank you to Richard and his team, espacially Hami our guide and John our driver! Due to some cirumstances we had to change our plans a few times, but Richard was never tired and ajusted our schedule accordingly to our needs. Hami and John made our trip very special as they went above and beyond to make our holidays in Uganda an unforgettable time with amazing memories, starting from day 1 until to the end. Everything was well organized, food was amazing and the accomodations great. Booking with Mukisa safaris was definitely the right decision, we will book again on our next trip to Uganda.
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    Mukisa Safaris Uganda commented on this review
    Dear Barbara and Torsten, Thank you so much for taking time to post this review. We truly appreciate your continued support! We are glad that we conducted the tour to your satisfaction and that you had a wonderful time with us in Uganda. We look... Show more
    Trip date: October 2023
  • BU
    · December 3rd, 2023
    16 days private tour through Uganda Thank you to Richard and his team, espacially Hami our guide and John our driver! Due to some cirumstances we had to change our plans a few times, but Richard was never tired and ajusted our schedule accordingly to our needs. Hami and John made our trip very special as they went above and beyond to make our holidays in Uganda an unforgettable time with amazing memories, starting from day 1 until to the end. Everything was well organized, food was amazing and the accomodations great. Booking with Mukisa safaris was definitely the right decision, we will book again on our next trip to Uganda.
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    Trip date: October 2023
  • JT
    · July 14th, 2023
    Our family’s 12 day safari with Mukisa was perfect from start to finish. We laughed (with our wonderful guide and driver) and cried (the gorillas) and thoroughly enjoyed every moment. The company is Ugandan and the safari was completely customized for our family’s needs and preferences (no strangers to travel with and no line of safari vans in front of a single lion.) The price was better than competitive and the planning stage seamless. Richard, who has the patience of a saint, worked with our crazy schedules and changes without complaint. His responses to my questions were immediate - even when it was the middle of the night in Uganda - and our special requests welcomed. When I mentioned that I’d love to see hippos, Richard added a boat trip for example. When we asked about tree climbing lions, a lion tracking morning was added. The safari was very well organized but remained flexible. When our energy flagged, rest periods were added. If we expressed an interest in something, more of it was added in. The safari itself could not have been more fun. The food was exceptional, the accommodations comfortable and clean, luxurious at times without being ostentatious. The safari van had a pop-up top (great for photos), all the time wi-fi and a ready supply of cold bottled water. Our family’s favorite part of the trip, hands down, was our guide, Hami and our driver, John. They are smart and funny, resourceful and flexible, always sensitive to our needs and the kindest, most caring people I have ever met. They made potential unfortunate events (a flat tire) into fun memories (I got to ride on a boda boda!). I was constantly amazed by how much they knew - about the wildlife, the roads, Uganda. They created an atmosphere of such fun and warmth that the safari instantly became, and will likely remain, our favorite trip ever - in 50 years of travel! Uganda is an amazing country of breathtaking beauty and unbelievably friendly and kind people. I will always be grateful to Mukisa for sharing it with us. We have arrived home but our hearts remain in Uganda.
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    Trip date: July 2023
  • PP
    · December 4th, 2022
    Just returned from a magnificent tour of Uganda. We went with Mukisa Safaris, Richard went to so much trouble to make sure we got to see and do everything we wanted. Our guide Hami, and John our driver were outstanding. Uganda is the real Africa, stunning scenery, mountains, rain forests, lakes, rivers and of course wild animals. Go soon, before it changes.
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    Mukisa Safaris Uganda commented on this review
    Dear Pauline, Thank you so much for the wonderful comments about our work and tours. Your review is so inspirational! Much appreciated! Richard Kabazzi
    Trip date: November 2022
  • 16 Days of Intensive Adventurous Safari through Magical Uganda and Rwanda ( Private tour) reviewer 6
    · October 25th, 2022
    I had the most incredible experience with Mukisa Safaris. This was a solo adventure 23 day slightly customized tour of Uganda and Rwanda, where I wanted to spend a few extra days driving around Rwanda on top of an all-encompassing tour of Uganda. From first contact with Richard, everything was handled completely professionally and seamlessly, and responses and tour modifications were sent over almost immediately, as I fine tuned my trip, which really help plan (they can do economy / premium accommodation options, as well as customizing your tour exactly how you want) After being picked up from the airport, everything was handled to such perfection, and I felt completely safe the entire time, while we toured the most remote parts of the countries, exploring wildlife, rural villagers, and much more. All hotel bookings and transportation was handled by Mukisa, and I didn’t have to do a thing. We had a tour of Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Kidepo Valley, Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth, Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale, Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi, village tours, a 8 day hike in the Rwenzori mountains, and a few days in Rwanda to relax at the Lake Kivu and explore a bit more. My main goal was wildlife photography, and the vehicle was perfectly equipped having an open top for safaris. I captured some amazing shots of lions in trees, elephants, giraffes, monkeys, gorillas, chimpanzees, and local culture. They say Uganda has the Big 7 :) - add Gorillas and Chimpanzees My guides were Giraffe and Solomon. They were an absolute pleasure to have as companions for 23 days, having vast knowledge of the countries, national parks, culture, where to eat, and always providing insightful commentary as we traversed the lands. We always stopped over at great places to eat that accommodated an international diet, instead of packed lunches, however you can eat anywhere if you like. Any personal requests I had were always remembered, such as getting photos of certain subjects or areas, or searching for certain foods (Samosas are my favorite). Water always in the car, and they even a travel adapter for the Rwanda power plugs, which I didn’t think about. So much appreciated was having 4G internet the whole time via hot spot. You can drive up to 8 hours some days and the internet was always reliable and fast! I cannot recommend Mukisa Safaris enough, they can completely customize any kind of trip you would like, are so hospitable, and I left Uganda with some of my favorite travel memories ever. And on top of that I now consider them as friends and family. I will definitely return! Uganda, as they say, The Pearl of Africa, is the most beautiful country to explore, and Mukisa Safaris made it the most enjoyable experience!
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    Mukisa Safaris Uganda commented on this review
    Dear Andrew, Thank you so much for the feedback and the wonderful review about us! We truly appreciate the continued support; from the time you opted to travel with us todate! Hopefully we can meet again and explore more about Uganda! Thank you once... Show more
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    Trip date: September 2022
  • S
    · November 26th, 2019
    Our Uganda trip was much more beautiful than we had expected. Richard from Mukisa Safaris and his team did a perfect job. The travel planning and accommodations (Tent Camps) were exactly as we wanted them to be. Our guide Julius and our driver Salomon were very friendly, very competent and very courteous. We had the feeling to travel with friends. Uganda is a beautiful country and the people are very friendly. We can only recommend everyone to visit Uganda and book the trip via Mukisa Safaris. Then a great holiday is safe!
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    Mukisa Safaris Uganda commented on this review
    Thank you Susann! Looking forward to another wonderful exploration of Uganda with you! Richard Kabazzi
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    Trip date: November 2019
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    · March 17th, 2019
    At the beginning of December 2018 we decided to...
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    Mukisa Safaris Uganda commented on this review
    This was such a wonderful tour! Thank you so much for choosing Mukisa Safaris Uganda!
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    Trip date: January 2019

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16 Days of Intensive Adventurous Safari through Magical Uganda and Rwanda ( Private tour)
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