10-Day Rwanda & Uganda Safari
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A thrilling journey through Uganda’s adventure capital, breathtaking waterfalls, savannahs, and rich wildlife! – (Jinja, Sipi Falls, Kidepo & Murchison Falls National Parks)
Highlights
This 10-day safari offers the ultimate wildlife and cultural experience in Rwanda and Uganda, combining gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, game drives, cultural encounters, and scenic relaxation. The journey begins in Kigali and takes you to Uganda’s Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, and Lake Bunyonyi, before returning to Rwanda for more primate adventures in Volcanoes National Park.
Why Choose This Safari?
✔️ Gorilla trekking in both Rwanda & Uganda
✔️ Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest
✔️ Big game safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park
✔️ Boat safari on the Kazinga Channel
✔️ Golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes National Park
✔️ Cultural encounters with the Iby’iwacu and Batwa communities
✔️ Relaxation at the stunning Lake Bunyonyi
✔️ Kigali city tour & Genocide Memorial visit
Included/Exclude
- 9 nights’ accommodation
- All park entry fees
- Gorilla & chimpanzee trekking permits
- Game drives & Kazinga Channel boat safari
- Kigali city tour
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide
- 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Drinking water throughout the trip
- Airport pickup & drop-off
- International flights
- Visa fees & travel insurance
- Personal expenses (laundry, tips, etc.)
- Meals & accommodation before/after the tour
Tour Plan
Your adventure begins with a morning pickup in Kigali by our expert guide. After a briefing, we embark on a scenic 6-hour drive to Uganda, passing through rolling hills, lush countryside, and local villages. Lunch will be en route before arriving at Kibale National Park, home to 13 primate species, including over 1,500 chimpanzees.
Accommodation:
- Luxury: Kyaninga Lodge
- Mid-range: Primate Lodge
- Budget: Chimpanzee Guest House
After an early breakfast, we head to the Kibale Forest headquarters for a briefing before setting off on an exciting chimpanzee tracking experience. Kibale offers the best chimpanzee encounters in Africa, and you’ll spend an hour observing them in their natural habitat.
After lunch, we drive 2 hours to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda’s most famous wildlife reserve.
Accommodation:
- Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge
- Mid-range: Ihamba Lodge
- Budget: Simba Safari Camp
Wake up early for a morning game drive, searching for lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, and antelopes. The early hours are best for spotting nocturnal predators before they retreat into the bush.
After lunch, embark on a boat safari on the Kazinga Channel, where you’ll see hippos, crocodiles, and diverse birdlife up close.
Accommodation:
- Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge
- Mid-range: Ihamba Lodge
- Budget: Simba Safari Camp
Another game drive in the Ishasha sector, famous for its tree-climbing lions—a rare phenomenon found only in Uganda and Tanzania. Afterward, we transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to nearly half of the world's mountain gorillas.
Accommodation
- Luxury: Chameleon Hill Lodge
- Mid-range: Bakiga Lodge
- Budget: Rushaga Gorilla Camp
This is the highlight of your safari—gorilla trekking in Bwindi! After a morning briefing, venture into the dense rainforest with expert trackers to find a habituated gorilla family. Trekking can take 2–6 hours, but the reward is an unforgettable one-hour encounter with these gentle giants.
In the evening, visit the Batwa pygmies, the original inhabitants of Bwindi, and learn about their traditional forest lifestyle through songs, dances, and storytelling.
Accommodation:
- Luxury: Chameleon Hill Lodge
- Mid-range: Bakiga Lodge
- Budget: Rushaga Gorilla Camp
After breakfast, we drive to Lake Bunyonyi, one of Uganda’s most stunning natural wonders, known for its 29 islands and breathtaking scenery. Enjoy a boat ride, island hopping, birdwatching, or simply relax by the lake.
Accommodation:
- Luxury: Bunyonyi Resort
- Mid-range: Bunyonyi Safari Camp
- Budget: Bunyonyi Overland Resort
Spend the morning exploring Lake Bunyonyi, then cross back into Rwanda, arriving at Volcanoes National Park by late afternoon. Enjoy scenic views of the Virunga volcanoes along the way.
Accommodation
- Luxury: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
- Mid-range: Da Vinci Lodge
- Budget: The Garden Place Hotel
Another unforgettable gorilla trekking experience—this time in Volcanoes National Park! The lush rainforest and steep terrain add to the thrill of encountering a second gorilla family in the wild.
After lunch, visit the Iby’iwacu Cultural Village, where you’ll experience Rwandan traditional dance, drumming, and storytelling.
Accommodation
- Luxury: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
- Mid-range: Da Vinci Lodge
- Budget: The Garden Place Hotel
Spend the morning tracking golden monkeys, an endangered primate species unique to the Virunga mountains. These playful creatures are fun to watch as they leap between trees and forage on the forest floor.
After lunch, visit Ruhondo and Burera twin lakes, offering stunning photo opportunities and a peaceful nature experience.
Accommodation:
- Luxury: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
- Mid-range: Da Vinci Lodge
- Budget: The Garden Place Hotel
After breakfast, we drive 3 hours back to Kigali. If time allows, enjoy a city tour, including the Kigali Genocide Memorial, local markets, and art galleries. After lunch, transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
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