Discover two amazing countries in Africa, Uganda and Rwanda, on a tailormade safari tour and vacation!

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Discover two amazing countries in Africa, Uganda and Rwanda, on a tailormade safari tour and vacation!

This Uganda and Rwanda trip will give you the best in both countries in 12 short days of safari. You will visit the prime areas in Uganda and Rwanda getting a good glimpse in the life in these two countries with a long history of neighborliness.    

Safari Highlights:

  • Track Rhinos in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
  • Game drives
  • Top of Murchison falls
  • Boat safaris on River Nile, Kazinga  Channel and Lake Kivu
  • Canopy Walk in Nyungwe Forest
  • Photo session & shopping at the Equator
     

 

Trip summary

  • Travel style Tailor-made travel
  • Departure Entebbe
  • End Kigali
  • Countries
    • Uganda
    • Rwanda
  • City
    • Kampala
    • Murchison Falls
    • Kibale
    • Queen Elizabeth National Park
    • Ruhengeri
    • Lake Kivu
    • Nyungwe National Park
    • Kigali
  • Theme Safari and Natural Parks
  • Accommodation Standard
  • Flight Excluded
  • Guide Included
  • The tour has met our standards

Detailed itinerary

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  • 1
    Arrival for the Uganda – Rwanda Wildlife tour
    Day 1

    Your tour will start in Uganda on arrival through Entebbe international airport. You will be welcomed and picked by your guide and transferred to the hotel for overnight.

    Visited places:
    • Entebbe
    • Kampala
  • 2
    Rhino trekking in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
    Day 2

    In the morning after our breakfast, we leave for Murchison falls national park with stopover at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary that reintroduced the rhinos back into Uganda after they became extinct in Murchison falls NP due to poaching. Thereafter we proceed to our lodge for overnight in the park. We shall have lunch along the way too.

    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included.
     

    Visited places:
    • Kampala
    • Murchison Falls
    Accommodation offered:
  • 3
    Wildlife Safari in Murchison falls national park
    Day 3

    This park is the largest of the parks in the country. Murchison falls NP is home to a variety of wildlife from mammals, birds, reptiles, insects etc. The big mammals that you are likely to see on a game drive include, Lions, Leopard, Elephants, Giraffe, Warthog, buffaloes, Jacksons hartebeest,  and the afternoon will be spent on a boat cruise along the Victoria Nile.

    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

    Visited places:
    • Murchison Falls
    Accommodation offered:
  • 4
    Transfer to Kibale national park
    Day 4

    The journey to Kibale forest will take you through Uganda's countryside and roadside markets giving you a view of Uganda beyond the wildlife to the daily lives of the people.

    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
     

    Visited places:
    • Murchison Falls
    • Kibale
    Accommodation offered:
  • 5
    Chimp trekking in Kibale Forest
    Day 5

    Today you shall get to enjoy this primate activity that happens in the tropical forest which is alive with life of different inhabitants. You will first receive a briefing from the ranger guide on how to behave while in forest trekking the chimps. The entire activity can take up to 6 hours depending on where the chimps are in relation to briefing point. You are allowed 1 hour with the chimps to observe them and take pictures.

    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

    Visited places:
    • Kibale
    Accommodation offered:
  • 6
    Transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park – Boat safari
    Day 6

    After an exciting day yesterday, we leave for Queen Elizabeth national park enjoying the view of crater lakes and tea plantations. The Rwenzori mountains are at a distance inviting you for a hike on your next safari. Arrive in the park in time for a boat safari on Kazinga channel.

    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

    Visited places:
    • Kibale
    • Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • 7
    Transfer to Ishasha – for Tree Climbing Lions
    Day 7

    This southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park called Ishasha is famous for tree climbing lions. After a short game drive in Kasenyi, we leave for Ishasha to search for the tree climbing lions.

    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

    Visited places:
    • Queen Elizabeth National Park
    Accommodation offered:
  • 8
    Transfer to Rwanda - Volcanoes national park
    Day 8

    Gorilla tracking is one activity on most peoples bucket list and If you have watched 'Gorillas in the Mist', then you know what to expect at Volcanoes national park. We transfer from Ishasha and cross over to Rwanda arriving later that night.

    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
     

    Visited places:
    • Queen Elizabeth National Park
    • Ruhengeri
    Accommodation offered:
  • 9
    Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes national park
    Day 9

    Gorilla Trekking is one of the major highlights for most people on this trip - coming face to face with the gigantic mountain gorillas in the Virunga ranges. Enjoy Rwandan coffee and traditional dances as you wait to start the briefing session. After being divided into different groups, meet up with your ranger guide and start the trek to search for the gorillas. For some groups you have to drive a distance before the starting point.

    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
     

    Visited places:
    • Ruhengeri
    Accommodation offered:
  • 10
    Lake Kivu boat ride
    Day 10

    For a relaxing time, we transfer to Lake Kivu, which is the perfect way of reminiscing your gorilla experience. Take a swim, boat trip or take a short community tour.

    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
     

    Visited places:
    • Ruhengeri
    • Lake Kivu
    Accommodation offered:
  • 11
    Nyungwe forest canopy walk
    Day 11

    Today we leave for the major rain catchment area in Rwanda - Nyungwe forest. This ancient forest is home to several bird species and 13 primates. There is a beautiful canopy walk which you will experience while here.

    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
     

    Visited places:
    • Lake Kivu
    • Nyungwe National Park
    Accommodation offered:
  • 12
    End of the Uganda Rwanda Wildlife Safari
    Day 12

    Like they say, all good things come to an end. The driver guide will transfer you to the airport. Breakfast & Lunch.
     

    Visited places:
    • Nyungwe National Park
    • Kigali
  • Prices and conditions

    Price includes
    • Gorilla permit
    • Chimpanzee permit
    • Park entrance
    • Ground transport per 4WD custom made for safari
    • Community activities
    • Boat trips
    • Bottled water in the safari vehicle
    • Full board accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary
    • Service of an English-speaking driver guide
    • Driver allowances and park fees for vehicle and driver
    • All mentioned activities except for the optional ones
       
    Price does not include
    • Extras at the accommodation i.e. drinks, telephone, laundry etc.
    • Tips to porters and driver/ guide
    • Insurance
    • Flights

    Availability of accommodation, permits and activities is not guaranteed until confirmation.