13 Days Uganda Rwanda Wildlife Safari Tour

13 Days Uganda Rwanda Wildlife Safari Tour

The 13 Days Uganda Rwanda Wildlife Safari Tour by Wild Planet is a comprehensive cross-border adventure that combines classic African wildlife safaris with unforgettable primate encounters. The tour takes travelers through Uganda and Rwanda’s most iconic national parks, offering exceptional game viewing, scenic landscapes, and rich biodiversity.

Highlights include game drives and boat safaris in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth National Parks, chimpanzee trekking in Kibale and Nyungwe Forests, and mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable and Volcanoes National Parks. Travelers also enjoy breathtaking scenery at Lake Bunyonyi and Lake Kivu, along with cultural and city experiences in Kigali.

This safari is ideal for nature lovers, photographers, and adventure seekers looking for an immersive East African experience, professionally organized and guided by Wild Planet.

Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe International Airport (Uganda)

Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe International Airport (Uganda). Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by a professional guide from Wild Planet. After assistance with arrival formalities, you will transfer to your hotel in Entebbe or Kampala.

Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy a relaxed evening or a short city orientation. Dinner and overnight at your hotel as you prepare for the adventure ahead.

Overnight: Hotel in Entebbe/Kampala
Meals: Dinner (depending on arrival time)

Day 2: Transfer from Kampala to the Marvelous Murchison Falls on the Nile

13 Days Uganda Rwanda Wildlife Safari Tour. After breakfast, depart Kampala for Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and oldest conservation area. The drive takes you through rural countryside, traditional villages, and scenic landscapes.

En route, enjoy lunch before entering the park. Later, visit the Top of the Falls, where the River Nile explodes through a narrow 7-meter gorge, creating one of Africa’s most powerful natural spectacles.

Check in at your lodge, enjoy dinner, and relax surrounded by wilderness.

Overnight: Lodge in Murchison Falls National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Morning Game Drive & Afternoon Boat Cruise on the River Nile

Begin the day with an early morning game drive across the park’s open savannah. Look out for elephants, giraffes, lions, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, hartebeests, and a wide variety of bird species.

After lunch and rest, embark on a boat cruise along the River Nile towards the base of Murchison Falls. This cruise offers close views of hippos, Nile crocodiles, and water birds, with dramatic scenery throughout.

Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Overnight: Lodge in Murchison Falls National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Transfer to Fort Portal – On the Shadow of the Mountains of the Moon

After breakfast, drive southwest to Fort Portal, a charming town nestled near the legendary Rwenzori Mountains, also known as the “Mountains of the Moon.”

The journey offers scenic views of tea plantations, crater lakes, and rolling hills. Arrive in Fort Portal in the evening, check in at your lodge, and enjoy a relaxed evening.

Overnight: Lodge in Fort Portal
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Early Morning Chimpanzee Trekking & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After an early breakfast, proceed to Kibale Forest National Park for chimpanzee trekking. Accompanied by expert rangers, you will track habituated chimpanzee groups through the tropical forest and observe them in their natural habitat.

After the trek and lunch, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for its diverse ecosystems and wildlife. Arrive in the evening, check in, and relax.

Overnight: Lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Morning Game Drive & Afternoon Boat Cruise (Kazinga Channel)

Enjoy a morning game drive in the Kasenyi Plains, known for lions, elephants, buffaloes, and antelopes.

In the afternoon, take a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, a natural waterway linking Lake Edward and Lake George. This cruise offers some of the best wildlife viewing in Africa, including large herds of hippos, elephants, and numerous bird species.

Overnight: Lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, drive south to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to almost half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas.

Enjoy scenic views of rolling hills and terraced landscapes along the way. Arrive at your lodge near Bwindi, check in, and attend a briefing about the upcoming gorilla trek.

Overnight: Lodge near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8: The Magic Encounter with the Mountain Gorillas

Today marks the highlight of your safari. After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for registration and briefing before setting off on your mountain gorilla trekking adventure.

Trekking times vary, but the reward is an unforgettable one hour spent with a gorilla family, observing their behavior in the wild. After the trek, return to the lodge to relax and celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Overnight: Lodge near Bwindi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 9: Lake Bunyonyi Scenery & Transfer to Volcanoes National Park (Rwanda)

After breakfast, travel to Lake Bunyonyi, one of Africa’s most scenic lakes, dotted with lush green islands and surrounded by rolling hills.

After enjoying the serene views and lunch, continue your journey across the border into Rwanda and proceed to the Volcanoes National Park area.

Overnight: Lodge near Volcanoes National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 10: Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

After an early breakfast, report to the park headquarters for a briefing before trekking another habituated gorilla family in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park.

The trek takes you through bamboo forests and volcanic slopes, offering spectacular scenery and another unforgettable gorilla encounter.

Return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation.

Overnight: Lodge near Volcanoes National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 11: Scenic Drive & Transfer to Cyangugu (Lake Kivu Region)

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast before embarking on a scenic drive to Cyangugu, located on the shores of Lake Kivu.

The route offers panoramic views of Rwanda’s rolling hills, tea plantations, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Cyangugu, check in at your hotel, and enjoy a peaceful evening by the lake.

Overnight: Hotel in Cyangugu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 12: Chimpanzee Tracking in Nyungwe Forest National Park

After an early breakfast, transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park, one of Africa’s oldest rainforests, for chimpanzee tracking.

Accompanied by experienced guides, track chimpanzees through dense forest trails while learning about the park’s rich biodiversity, including birds, butterflies, and other primates.

Return to your lodge in the afternoon to relax.

Overnight: Lodge near Nyungwe Forest
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 13: Kigali City Tour & Departure

After breakfast, transfer to Kigali. Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy a short Kigali city tour, including visits to cultural sites and the Kigali Genocide Memorial.

Later, transfer to Kigali International Airport for your departure, marking the end of your incredible safari with Wild Planet.

Meals: Breakfast & lunch

Safari Highlights

• Murchison Falls & Nile boat cruise
• Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale & Nyungwe Forests
• Game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park
• Gorilla trekking in Uganda & Rwanda
• Scenic landscapes of Lake Bunyonyi & Lake Kivu
• Expert guiding and seamless service by Wild Planet