Rwanda & Uganda, at your own pace.
Begin in Kigali and travel through Rwanda’s volcanic highlands into Uganda. Twelve days bring together golden monkeys, mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, classic safari and the waters of the Nile.
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A fuller journey through both countries.
This longer combination links Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park with Uganda’s forests, savannah and waterfalls. Start in Kigali and finish in Entebbe, with different wildlife experiences along the way.
Three primates
Golden monkeys, gorillas and chimpanzees.
Classic safari
Explore Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls.
Rhino tracking
Walk with a ranger at Ziwa.
River journeys
Kazinga Channel, the Nile and birding by canoe.
12 days.
Your journey.
A simple outline of how the journey unfolds. We will shape the timing, stays and finer details around you.
Welcome to Kigali
Meet your guide on arrival and transfer to your hotel. Settle in for your first evening in Rwanda.
Kigali to Volcanoes National Park
Explore Kigali, including the Genocide Memorial, before traveling to Volcanoes National Park. Settle into your lodge in the highlands.
Golden monkeys and into Uganda
Trek golden monkeys in Rwanda before crossing the Cyanika border into Uganda. Continue to your lodge near Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
Gorilla trekking in Mgahinga
Set out for your mountain gorilla trek in Mgahinga. AFTERWARD, relax at your lodge; a cultural visit can be discussed as an optional addition.
Ishasha and Queen Elizabeth National Park
Travel to Ishasha in the southern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Enjoy an afternoon game drive, looking for its tree-climbing lions and other wildlife.
Game drive and Kazinga Channel
Take a morning game drive in Ishasha before continuing toward Mweya. Join a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel in the afternoon.
From Queen Elizabeth to Kibale
Begin with a game drive before traveling to the outskirts of Kibale Forest. Settle into your lodge ahead of your chimpanzee encounter.
Chimpanzees and onwards to Hoima
Trek chimpanzees in Kibale Forest, then continue to Hoima for an overnight stop on the journey toward Murchison Falls.
Into Murchison Falls National Park
Travel to Murchison Falls, with a visit to the top of the falls along the way. Explore on an afternoon game drive before settling into your lodge.
Safari beside the Nile
Enjoy an early game drive and an afternoon boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls. Discover the park from both land and water.
Rhino tracking at Ziwa
Travel to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Join a ranger for rhino tracking on foot, then spend the night nearby.
Birding and return to Entebbe
A morning canoe excursion offers an opportunity to look for shoebill and other birds. Continue to Entebbe for your onward arrangements.
The outline is just
the beginning.
Choose comfortable, characterful accommodation, something exceptional, or a mix of both. Add another night, slow the pace or combine this journey with a longer safari.
We will confirm the permits, activities and travel timings as we prepare your personalized proposal. Your detailed itinerary and lodge information will follow in Safari Portal.
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