This 10 Days Uganda and Rwanda Gorilla and Wildlife Safari takes you through Uganda’s most iconic wildlife destinations and into Rwanda’s volcanic highlands. Experience the thrill of tracking mountain gorillas in Bwindi’s misty forests, encounter playful chimpanzees in Kibale, and witness the raw power of Murchison Falls. Journey across vast savannahs teeming with elephants, lions, and giraffes, before concluding in Rwanda with golden monkey trekking and a poignant visit to Kigali’s memorial sites.
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly received by your safari driver-guide, who will brief you about the safari. Transfer to Kampala for relaxation after your flight. Enjoy a peaceful evening at your lodge.
Accommodation: Via Via Guesthouse
Meal Plan: Dinner
After breakfast, set off early for Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and oldest conservation area. En route, stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided walking safari to track southern white rhinos. This experience allows you to observe these endangered animals at close range on foot. Continue to Murchison, arriving in the evening.
Accommodation: Fort Murchison Nature Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Wake up early for a thrilling morning game drive across the savannah. Expect to spot giraffes, elephants, lions, buffaloes, antelopes, and, if lucky, leopards. Return to the lodge for lunch.
In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise on the River Nile to the base of the spectacular Murchison Falls. Along the riverbanks, watch hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and abundant birdlife, including kingfishers and bee-eaters. Optional: hike to the top of the falls for breathtaking views.
Accommodation: Fort Murchison Nature Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, drive for 7-8 hours south through scenic countryside, tea plantations, and crater lakes. Arrive at Kibale in the evening and check in at your lodge. Relax at the lodge in the evening in preparation for the next day’s adventure.
Accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
In the morning, set out for chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest, home to over 1,500 chimpanzees and 12 other primate species. Spend time observing the chimps in their natural habitat. After lunch, enjoy a community walk, where you’ll visit local homesteads, interact with residents, and learn about their traditions, crafts, and farming practices.
Accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board
After breakfast, embark on your 3-hour drive and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, famous for its high concentration of hippos, crocodiles, and water birds. Later, head for an evening game drive to spot elephants, buffalo, and other savannah wildlife.
Accommodation: Bush Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
After breakfast, drive for 6 hours south through the Queen Elizabeth National Park. If lucky, you may spot lions lounging in fig trees. Continue your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas.
Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Rise early and head to the park headquarters for a briefing. Begin your once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking adventure in Bwindi. With the help of experienced rangers, trek through the dense rainforest until you find a gorilla family. You will spend one unforgettable hour watching them interact, feed, and play.
After trekking, return for lunch and then cross into Rwanda via Cyanika Border. Arrive in Musanze, near Volcanoes National Park.
Accommodation: Isange Paradise Resort
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch (packed), Dinner
In the morning, embark on a golden monkey trek in Volcanoes NP. These rare and playful primates live in large troops within the bamboo forests. Watching them leap from tree to tree is a delightful experience.
After the trek, transfer to Kigali, Rwanda’s vibrant capital. If time allows, enjoy a brief city tour before heading to your lodge.
Accommodation: Chez Lando Hotel
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, embark on a Kigali City Tour, including the Kigali Genocide Memorial, craft markets, and local neighborhoods. Later, you will be transferred to Kigali International Airport for your departure flight.
Accommodation: N/A
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
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