12 Days / 11 Nights – Best of Uganda & Rwanda Safari
Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe – Uganda
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide and transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, recovering from your journey and preparing for the adventure ahead.
Overnight: The Boma Hotel Entebbe
Meals: Lunch & Dinner is optional (depending on arrival time)
Day 2: Entebbe – Murchison Falls National Park
After an early breakfast, depart Entebbe and drive north-west to Murchison Falls National Park. En route, stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided walking safari to track Uganda’s rhinos on foot. Continue to the park and proceed to your lodge.
Overnight: Twiga Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Murchison Falls National Park
Enjoy a morning game drive on the northern bank of the Nile, home to elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, lions, and various antelope species. In the afternoon, take a scenic boat cruise along the Nile to the base of the powerful Murchison Falls, with excellent wildlife viewing along the riverbanks.
Overnight: Twiga Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Murchison Falls – Kibale Forest National Park
After breakfast, depart Murchison Falls and drive south to Kibale Forest National Park. The journey passes through picturesque countryside, tea plantations, and rural villages. Arrive in the afternoon and relax at the lodge.
Overnight: Turaco Treetops Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Kibale Forest – Chimpanzee Tracking
This morning, head into Kibale Forest for a guided chimpanzee trekking experience, offering close encounters with chimpanzees and other primate species. The afternoon is at leisure to relax at the lodge or enjoy the surrounding forest environment.
Overnight: Turaco Treetops Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Kibale – Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, drive south to Queen Elizabeth National Park, reaching the remote Ishasha sector. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in search of lions, elephants, and buffaloes.
Overnight: Marafiki Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Queen Elizabeth National Park – Kazinga Channel After breakfast, enjoy a morning boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, spotting hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of birdlife along the waterway. Afterwards, drive south-west to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, passing through rolling hills and terraced landscapes. Arrive at your lodge near the gorilla trekking sector.
Overnight: Enjojo Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Enjoy a morning breakfast. Thereafter, drive south-west to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, passing through rolling hills and terraced landscapes. Arrive at your lodge near the gorilla trekking sector.
Overnight: Gorilla Safari Lodge in a Chalet
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 9: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
Today is the highlight of your Uganda safari. After an early breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing before embarking on a guided gorilla trekking experience. Spend an unforgettable hour observing a habituated gorilla family in the forest. Return to the lodge to relax.
Overnight: Gorilla Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10: Bwindi – Volcanoes National Park (Rwanda)
After breakfast, depart Bwindi and proceed to the Uganda–Rwanda border for immigration formalities. Continue to Volcanoes National Park in northern Rwanda, enjoying scenic views of the Virunga Mountains en route. Arrive at your lodge in the afternoon.
Overnight: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 11: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
This morning, transfer to Volcanoes National Park headquarters for a briefing before starting your Rwanda gorilla trekking experience. Spend a magical hour with a habituated gorilla family. Return to the lodge in the afternoon to relax and reflect on this once-in-a-lifetime encounter.
Overnight: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 12: Volcanoes National Park – Kigali (Departure)
After breakfast, drive to Kigali. Depending on flight time, you may enjoy a short Kigali city tour before transferring to Kigali International Airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your combined Uganda & Rwanda safari.
Quotation (Per Person)
| Category | Cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pax (Solo) | US $7,948 |
| 2 Pax (Sharing) | US $5,510 |
| 4 Pax (Sharing) | US $4,497 |
| 6 Pax (Sharing) | US $3,999 |
| Single Supplement | US $947 |
Additional Permit Costs (Per Person)
| Permit / Activity | Additional Cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| Gorilla Permit – Uganda | US $800 |
| Gorilla Permit – Rwanda | US $1,500 |
| Chimpanzee Trekking Permit | US $250 |
Meals: Breakfast
Safari Includes
- Airport transfers
- Gorilla trekking permit (subject to availability)
- All ground transfers
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Lodge accommodation as specified
- Meals as per itinerary
❌ What’s Not Included
- International flights
- Uganda visa fee
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities / Tips
- Optional activities and personal expenses
- Travel Insurance
- Drinks/ alcoholic drinks
- Other meals
Please note:
- Prices are valid for 2026; this is an example program which can be tailored to your wishes.
- The package is flexible and can be tailored to fit your budget requirements.
- The Gorilla Tracking included in this safari depends on the availability of gorilla trekking permits at the time of booking. These permits are strictly limited and sold out in advance, especially during peak seasons of Christmas and school holidays. We therefore strongly recommend booking early.
- The safari indicated here is essentially an offer. Changes in the course of the journey, the duration of your tour, the number of travelers, as well as the choice of accommodation are subject to availability, although we always endeavor to stick as closely as possible to this programme. For the majority of itineraries, we can offer luxury, midrange or budget versions of this safari upon request.
- Sometimes it is not possible to adhere to the travel plan as described in this itinerary, due to weather and road conditions, authority regulations, organizational requirements, etc. Occasionally, the planned route of the tour has to change according to the situation on the ground. We must therefore explicitly refuse liability for adherence to the journey plan.
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