14 Days Uganda-Rwanda Safari – Gorilla Trekking
The 14 days Uganda-Rwanda safari package offers the best highlights in both countries, notably Primate, Culture and Savana wilderness. Major safari activities include gorilla trekking, game drives, chimpanzee and golden monkey tracking, boat cruise, among others. Visit the best national parks in Uganda and Rwanda including Murchison Falls national park, Kibale national park, Queen Elizabeth national park, Bwindi impenetrable national park, Volcanoes national park and Akagera national park.
14 Days Uganda-Rwanda Safari – Gorilla Trekking Highlights
Day 1: Arrival Entebbe Airport and transfer to Kampala
Day 2: Transfer to Murchison falls
Day 3: Game drive and afternoon boat cruise
Day 4: Transfer to Kibale Forest NP
Day 5: Chimp trekking & a nature walk
Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP
Day 7: Game drive and boat cruise
Day 8: Game drive and transfer to Bwindi NP
Day 9: Gorilla trekking adventure
Day 10: Transfer to Volcanoes NP in Rwanda
Day 11: Golden monkey tracking and transfer to Kigali
Golden Monkey Trekking Volcanos
Day 12: Transfer to Akagera NP and boat cruise
Day 13: Full day game drives in Akagera NP
Day 14: Transfer back to Kigali for departure
14 Days Uganda-Rwanda Safari Details
Day 1 of 14 Days Uganda-Rwanda Safari, Arrival Entebbe Airport and transfer to Kampala.
Upon your arrival, you will be welcomed by our company guide who will
transfer you from Entebbe international airport to Kampala at your selected
accommodation. Dinner and overnight stay at Le Petit Village (luxury)/
Cassia lodge (deluxe)/ Savannah Suites (budget).
Day 2: Transfer to Murchison falls.
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Murchison falls national park with a scenic drive to the park and lunch en route. An en route visit to Ziwa Rhino sanctuary for Rhino tracking is highly rewarding. A 2 hours drive to the top of Murchison falls will make your highlight of this day. A remarkable sight and sound of the Nile crushing through a narrow gorge is one of the world wonders. Dinner and overnight stay at Kabalega wilderness Lodge (luxury)/ Pakuba Safari lodge (deluxe).
Day 3: Game drive and afternoon boat cruise.
Wake up for an early morning game drive anticipating to see a variety of animals like buffalos, elephants, lions and several antelope species. Later return to your lodge for breakfast and lunch and in the afternoon a boat cruise up to the bottom of the falls brings you closer to Hippos, crocodiles and a plethora of migratory birds along the banks of Albert Nile. Return to the lodge in the evening for an overnight stay .
Day 4 of 14 Days Uganda-Rwanda Safari, Transfer to Kibale Forest NP.
In the morning transfer to Kibale forest NP with a relaxed drive through the verdant country side enjoying views of the crop plantations and the rift valley escarpment. Overnight at Chimpanzee Guest house (budget)/ Turacco Tree tops (deluxe)/ Crater Safari lodge/ Papaya Lake lodge (luxury)
Day 5: Chimp trekking & a nature walk.
Proceed to Kanyanchu for briefing from the park warden as you prepare for chimpanzee tracking. Other primates you expect to encounter in this tropical rainforest include the grey checked mangabeys, L’Hoest, red-tailed and the vervet monkeys. In the afternoon a nature walk in the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary mainly for birds such as the beautiful blue turaco is worth undertaking.
Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda
After breakfast, embark on a scenic transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda’s most popular safari destinations. Upon arrival, enjoy an unforgettable boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, a major highlight of the park. This thrilling experience offers excellent wildlife viewing opportunities, including hippos, elephants, buffaloes, crocodiles, and a rich variety of bird species—both migratory and Albertine Rift endemics. In the evening, relax with dinner and overnight at Katara Lodge (luxury), Park View Lodge, or Enganzi Lodge (deluxe).
Day 7: Game Drive and Boat Cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Start your morning with an exciting game drive in the Kasenyi plains, a prime wildlife area famous for sightings of lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and numerous antelope species. After the safari, return to the lodge for breakfast and relaxation. In the afternoon, continue your adventure with another boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, or opt for chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge or Karinju Forest for a chance to encounter these playful primates in their natural habitat.
Day 8: Game drive and transfer to Bwind National Park
In the morning after a relaxed breakfast, set off or game Drives in Ishasha sector in search of tree climbing lions. Depending on the day’s weather, you may be lucky to find lions near the road or enter deep in park in search for them. Proceed through the rolling beautiful hills of Kigezi to Bwindi NP. Overnight stay at Mahogany Springs (luxury) / Bwindi Lodge, etc
Day 9 : Gorilla trekking adventure.
You will head to the park headquarters after your breakfast with packed lunch to be briefed about the dos and don’ts while with the gorillas then proceed to track the gorillas. On return, you will be driven back to your lodge
Day 10: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
Begin your journey with a scenic transfer across the Chanika border into Rwanda, heading to the world-renowned Volcanoes National Park—home of the mountain gorillas. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Virunga Volcanoes en route. Upon arrival, check in for dinner and an overnight stay at your preferred accommodation: Muhabura Hotel (budget), Davinci Lodge (deluxe), Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, or Tiloreza Volcanoes Eco Lodge (luxury).
Day 11: Golden Monkey Tracking and Transfer to Kigali
Start your day at 8:00 am with a briefing at Volcanoes National Park headquarters before setting out for an exciting golden monkey or mountain gorilla tracking experience. Witness these rare primates in their natural habitat and capture unforgettable moments. After the trek, transfer back to Kigali for an overnight stay at your selected hotel—Five to Five Hotel (deluxe) or Kigali Serena Hotel (luxury)
Day 12: Transfer to Akagera NP and boat cruise
In the morning you will be transferred to Akagera NP. On arrival in the park, take a game drive for wildlife viewing. In the afternoon, a boat cruise on L.Akagera is highly reawrding. Overnight at Ruzizi Tented lodge (luxury)/ Akagera game lodge (deluxe)
Day 13: Full day game drives in Akagera NP
You will have the whole day for game drives in Akagera NP. The northern sector of the park larger concentrations of wildlife species including the big five mammals are quite a great attraction to most visitors.
Day 14: Transfer back to Kigali for departure
On the final day, enjoy a comfortable morning transfer back to Kigali. Relax and take in the scenic drive as you return from your unforgettable adventure. Upon arrival in Kigali, you’ll be dropped off at your preferred location—either your hotel for an extended stay or directly at the airport for your departure flight. This smooth and convenient Kigali transfer ensures a stress-free end to your Rwanda safari experience, leaving you with lasting memories of your journey
14 Days Uganda-Rwanda Safari Includes and Excludes
Tour Inclusions
• Gorilla Permits
• Park Entrance Fees
• Relevant Government Taxes
• Full Board Accommodation
• Full-time English speaking Driver/Guide
• Ground Transportation by a 4×4 safari vehicle
• Airport transfer, as long as your flight is on the same day on which the safari ends
Tour Exclusions:
• Airfares
• Visa Fees
• Personal Insurance
• Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, tips, laundry, telephone, cigarettes, accommodation & meals not indicated in the itinerary are optional
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