4 Day Uganda Rwanda Gorilla and Chimpanzee Safari

Overview

This 4 Day Uganda Rwanda Gorilla and Chimpanzee Safari takes you through the heart of East Africa’s most spectacular wildlife destinations. Beginning in Kigali, you’ll journey to Uganda’s ancient rainforests to encounter mountain gorillas and chimpanzees in their natural habitats. Experience thrilling game drives across Queen Elizabeth National Park’s savannah plains, witnessing diverse wildlife against breathtaking landscapes. This carefully crafted itinerary combines primate tracking with classic safari experiences, offering intimate wildlife encounters and cultural insights along the way.

Price Inclusions

Gorilla trekking permit (USD $800 per person)
Chimpanzee trekking permit
3 nights’ accommodation
All meals as per itinerary
Professional English-speaking driver/guide
Private 4×4 safari vehicle with fuel
Bottled drinking water during transfers
All park entry fees and activities listed in the itinerary

Price Exclusions

International flights
Rwanda/Uganda visa fees (East Africa Visa recommended)
Travel insurance
Tips and personal expenses
Alcoholic and soft drinks
Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Pick-Up from Kigali and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Your safari starts with an early morning pick-up from Kigali International Airport. After briefing, drive through Rwanda's rolling hills toward the Katuna border. Stop at the Kigali Genocide Memorial to learn about the Tutsi-Hutu conflict. Continue through southwestern Uganda's lush highlands to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to half the world's mountain gorillas.

Accommodation: Bweza Gorilla Lodge

Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking and Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, attend a briefing at park headquarters before trekking into the rainforest with experienced trackers. Spend one magical hour observing mountain gorillas. Following lunch, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for elephants, lions, buffaloes, and over 600 bird species.

Accommodation: Irungu Safari Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Morning Game Drive and Chimpanzee Trekking in Kyambura Gorge

Begin with a sunrise game drive in Kasenyi plains, spotting elephants, Uganda kobs, and possibly lions. After lunch, trek chimpanzees in Kyambura Gorge, the "Valley of the Apes," home to primates and diverse birdlife. Return to the lodge for evening relaxation.

Accommodation: Irungu Safari Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Return to Kigali

After breakfast, journey back to Kigali with scenic countryside views. Optional craft shopping or city tour before airport drop-off concludes your safari.

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch