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Kigali, Rwanda
East Africa

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+250 788 423 796

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Ultimate Safari Experience

15 Days Uganda-Rwanda Safari

Experience the best of both countries: gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda, wildlife safaris, cultural encounters, and breathtaking landscapes

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15 Days of Unforgettable Adventures

This comprehensive 15-day safari takes you through the best of Uganda and Rwanda, combining world-class gorilla trekking experiences, incredible wildlife viewing, cultural encounters, and stunning natural landscapes. From the mighty Murchison Falls to the misty mountains of Bwindi and Volcanoes National Park, this journey offers the ultimate East African adventure.

2 Gorilla Treks

Experience gorilla trekking in both Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (Uganda) and Volcanoes National Park (Rwanda)

Multiple Parks

Visit Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth, Kibale Forest, Bwindi, and Volcanoes National Parks

Cultural Experiences

Engage with local communities, visit cultural sites, and learn about traditional ways of life

Detailed Itinerary

15 Days Uganda-Rwanda Safari

Your complete day-by-day journey through Uganda and Rwanda's most spectacular destinations.

Airport Arrival

On arrival at the Entebbe Airport, meet Rwanda Gorilla Safaris representative for a briefing and later, he will transfer you to your hotel.

Early Departure

Wake up early and have a delicious breakfast and after, meet the driver guide ready to set off to Murchison Falls N.P. This park sprawls in the Northwestern Uganda, and it is the country's biggest of park with its land area stretching up to 3840 sq.km.

Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Along the way to Murchison Falls NP, branch off to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino trekking. After an incredible exploration about rhino behaviors and photography, head to the nearby lodge or hotel in Masindi for lunch.

Park Entry & Lodge

Continue to Kichumbanyobo gate to clear with the park officials and proceed to the lodges in the Northern section of the park.

Morning Game Drive

Enjoy an early morning breakfast at the lodge, after begin the 6:00 am guided game drive through the Northern wildlife track. In your comfortable 4x4 tourist car, you will be viewing diversity of game ranging from warthogs, giraffes, Jackson's hartebeests, elephants, cape buffaloes, oribis, lions, to birds, etc.

Lunch Break

At 11:30 am, you will be back at the lodge to relax and enjoy lunch meal.

Boat Cruise

Leave the lodge for the 2:00 pm launch cruise along the Victoria Nile and this lets you view the Nile crocodiles, hippos, aquatic birds and other animal species along the riverside.

Budongo Forest Birding

After an early morning breakfast, you will transfer to Budongo Forest for a birding tour. A huge bird population lives in this natural forest, including chocolate-backed kingfishers, Puvel's illadopsis, white-thigh hornbill, African emerald cuckoo, black-headed paradise flycatchers, blue throated roller, slender-billed greenbul, Cassin's spinetail, crown eagle, dusky long-tailed cuckoo, western black-headed oriole, Jameson's wattle eye, speckled tinker bird, yellow footed flycatchers, and more.

Cultural Experience

In the evening, you may have your next visit at Boomu community for a cultural experience. You will retire for the night in Budongo Eco Lodge or Boomu Bandas.

Journey to Kibale

Start your trip to Kibale National Park via Hoima city to Fort Portal tourism city. At Kibale, there are more than 13 species of primates (chimpanzees, blue monkeys, olive baboons, red-tailed monkeys, red colobus monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabeys, pottos).

Chimpanzee Tracking

Following a hot cup of tea/coffee, get briefed at Kanyanchu Tourism Centre. The briefing will be carried out by the park officials and you will be assigned to habituated chimpanzee communities to track. The trekking takes 2-4 hours which is inclusive of one hour of photography & exploring the chimps behaviors.

Primate & Bird Viewing

Kibale Forest chimp trek gets you exposed to more than chimps. The park contains other species of primates such as l'hoest monkeys, vervet monkeys, pottos, bush babies, red-tailed monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys, red colobus monkeys, olive baboons plus bird species.

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth

Begin your road trip to Queen Elizabeth NP for a memorable game viewing experience. This park is found in Western Uganda, and supports a variety of game such as bush elephants, lions, cape buffaloes, antelopes and birds. The other park's attractions include beautiful Crater Lakes, Kyambura Gorge, and natural rainforests like Maramagambo Forest.

Morning Game Drive

Early in the morning, you will have breakfast and set out for a game drive via Kasenyi plains. This game track is most popular for its myriad of wildlife species often spotted in the open savanna grassland including buffaloes, elephants, lions, antelope families and birds.

Afternoon Boat Cruise

After the enjoyable 2-3 hours' guided game drive, settle for lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon, you will set out for the Kazinga channel launch cruise 2-3 hours. Kazinga channel is a natural channel linking Lake Edward & George, and offers excellent sightings of aquatic species like hippos, crocodiles and water birds.

Transfer to Bwindi

After breakfast, start a road trip to Bwindi National Park through Ishasha sector where you will have some time to search for the tree climbing lions. You will have lunch en-route at the Savanna Resort Hotel and connect to your gorilla safari lodge in Bwindi NP.

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

Enjoy an early breakfast and after, depart the lodge with a pack of lunch and enough drinking water. Report to Bwindi N. Park offices for a briefing on guidelines for gorilla trekking and once the gorilla families have been assigned to you, the actual trek begins at 8:00 am. This is expected to last for 2-6 hours which is inclusive of 1 hour of a close view of gorillas and taking photos.

Cross Border to Rwanda

Depart Bwindi Impenetrable National Park safari lodge for Volcanoes NP in Northwestern Rwanda. You will drive via Kabale-Katuna border, and then have a relaxed evening at the comfort of your accommodation.

Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes NP

After an early breakfast, report to Kinigi to meet Volcanoes National Park officials for briefing about gorilla trekking guidelines. This park alone is home to over 30% of the 1063 endangered mountain gorillas that still survive in the world today, featuring 12 habituated families. At 8:00 am start the actual trek to explore the family assigned to you and you will be 8 visitors in a group led by the park guide. Begin returning after one hour of a close encounter and taking pictures.

Dian Fossey Hike

Enjoy a hot cup of tea/coffee and after, you will depart your lodge for a briefing about Dian Fossey hike. You will be visiting the Dian Fossey tomb site, and a hike gives insight into Dian's conservation legacy.

Transfer to Lake Kivu

After, you will be transferred to Lake Kivu for relaxation in the evening.

Lake Kivu Boat Ride

After breakfast, set out for the morning boat ride on Lake Kivu and you will visit one of its scenic islands. Lake Kivu boat ride also allows you spot some interesting bird species and you will get back to enjoy lunch followed by a long evening relaxation at Lake Kivu Serena Hotel.

Kigali City Tour

Leave Kivu for Kigali where you will engage in the city excursion. During the Kigali city tour, expect to visit Gisozi memorial center, plus many other historical sites. After, have lunch at the restaurant and next, you will be dropped off at the hotel/airport to depart back home.

End of Safari

End of safari

What's Included

What's Included in Your Safari

Included

  • All ground transportation in comfortable 4x4 vehicles
  • Gorilla permits for Bwindi and Volcanoes National Parks
  • Chimpanzee tracking permit in Kibale Forest
  • All park entry fees and activity fees
  • Accommodation for 14 nights (as per selected category)
  • All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) throughout the safari
  • Professional English-speaking guide/driver
  • Game drives, boat cruises, and all scheduled activities
  • Cultural experiences and community visits
  • Drinking water in the vehicle throughout the safari

Not Included

  • International flights to/from Entebbe Airport
  • Visa fees for Uganda and Rwanda
  • Travel insurance (highly recommended)
  • Personal expenses (souvenirs, tips, drinks at bars)
  • Porter fees for gorilla trekking (optional but recommended)
  • Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Tips for guides, drivers, and lodge staff
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