Uganda & Rwanda Safari Tour: Wildlife, Gorilla Trekking & Culture

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, our company guide will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel. There, you will check in, have dinner, and enjoy a comfortable night.

Wake up early, have breakfast, and set off for Lake Mburo National Park in Western Uganda. Have a short stopover at the equator. Lake Mburo is a hidden gem, home to impalas, zebras, topis, giraffes, elands, kobs, and a wide variety of bird species.
Upon arrival, enjoy lunch and relax at the lodge. In the evening, embark on a game drive to spot zebras, impalas, topis, elands, buffaloes, leopards, and more. Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

After breakfast, embark on a morning game drive in Lake Mburo National Park, where you will encounter wildlife up close, including impalas, zebras, topis, giraffes, elands, kobs, and a variety of bird species.
Later, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, with a lunch stop in Mbarara en route. The Park is set on the floor of the Rift Valley and backed by the towering Rwenzori Mountains, and boasts stunning landscapes of rolling hills dotted with ancient craters.

Enjoy an early breakfast, then head out at 7:00 am for a 3–4-hour morning game drive to encounter a variety of animals including elephants, hippos, lions and kobs.

In the afternoon, take a 3-hour boat tour along the Kazinga Channel, which connects Lakes Edward and George. Operated by experts, you can expect to see hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, and a variety of birds such as African skimmers, pelicans, spoonbills, and bee-eaters—great for close-up photos.

After an early breakfast, drive to Kyambura Gorge for an exciting 2–4-hour chimpanzee trekking adventure. Accompanied by a ranger, you will enter the forest in search of the chimpanzees, and once found, spend an unforgettable hour observing them in their natural habitat.

After chimpanzee tracking, you will drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park the home of mountain Gorillas with hot lunch enroute. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is a UNESCO Natural World Heritage site and one of the world's richest biological and botanical regions. The forest covers an area of 331 km2 at the southwestern edge of the western Rift Valley.

Wake up early, enjoy breakfast, and then go to the gathering center for the briefing session regarding gorilla trekking rules and procedures. After the briefing, embark on a 3-6-hour trek passing through village gardens and dense jungle until you locate the gorillas. Once located, maintain a 7-meter distance to protect the gorillas’ health. Spend one unforgettable hour observing these gentle giants—females with young, young males, and the dominant silverback—feeding, playing, or resting.

After the trek, return to the lodge for a restful evening.

After breakfast, set off on a 4-hour drive to Musanze in northern Rwanda, enjoying scenic views along the way. Upon arrival, visit the Iby'Iwacu Cultural Village, where you will experience cultural performances that showcase the rich history, culture, and traditions of the Rwandan people.

After breakfast, spend the day exploring Kigali with visits to key sites of economic, social, and cultural significance. Highlights include the Kigali Genocide Memorial, local craft markets, and the Kandt House Museum.

On the final day of your Uganda–Rwanda safari, you will be transferred to Kigali International Airport for your departure flight.