7-Day Giants of the Wild Uganda Rwanda Gorilla and Wildlife Safari
6:00 am: You’ll have an early breakfast at the lodge, then proceed to the park headquarters in time for your gorilla trek briefing at 7:00 am. You will be transferred to the trailhead, where you will join others and start your guided walk at 8:00 am. Volcanoes National Park is the Rwandan section of the great volcanic massif called the Virunga Mountains that straddles the borders of Rwanda, Uganda, and the DRC. The massif covers a huge area of over 8,000km², encompassing six active and three extinct volcanoes. There is no other wildlife experience quite like an encounter with mountain gorillas. That precious hour spent in their company watching the group playing, teasing each other, eating, just like we do. After this exciting experience, you will transfer to your lodge for lunch and to clean your boots. Following lunch, you will check out of the lodge and drive back to Kigali International Airport, bid farewell to your driver-guide, and proceed to check in for your outbound flight Embark on a 7-day adventure through Rwanda and Uganda, exploring iconic wildlife destinations. Trek through the misty mountains of Volcanoes and Bwindi Impenetrable Nat Parks to see rare mountain gorillas, and experience thrilling game drives in Queen Elizabeth and Lake Mburo National Parks. This cross-country safari offers a unique opportunity to connect with primates in their natural habitat and witness East Africa’s diverse beauty. Perfect for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts alike..
Tour Plan
You will meet our guide at the airport and begin the day with a moving visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, honoring the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Depart the bustling capital and journey north through Rwanda’s lush hills and vibrant towns (~2.5 hours) to Volcanoes National Park, famous for Dian Fossey’s groundbreaking gorilla research. After check-in and lunch, explore the Ellen DeGeneres Gorilla Fund Campus & Museum, followed by a cultural visit to the Gorilla Guardian Village.
This morning go for an included Golden Monkey Trekking and or opt to upgrade for Mountain Gorilla Trekking that requires an additional $1,500 USD for the gorilla permit. After an early breakfast, transfer to Kinigi Park HQ for a briefing before heading into the rainforest to track a habituated gorilla family. Spend an unforgettable hour observing them up close. Afterwards, cross into Uganda and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Enjoy another morning of gorilla trekking, this time in Uganda’s dense and mystical Bwindi Forest. Accompanied by an experienced ranger, hike through the forest in search of gorillas. Once found, enjoy a close encounter from a distance of about 10 meters, watching their natural behavior. Return to the lodge in the afternoon.
After breakfast, set off for Queen Elizabeth National Park, a haven for diverse wildlife. In the afternoon, embark on your first game drive—look out for elephants, lions, hippos, buffalo, and the elusive tree-climbing lions.
Start with a dawn game drive across the Kasenyi Plains, home to predators and prey alike—jackals, warthogs, Uganda kob, and more. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat safari on the Kazinga Channel, famed for its high concentration of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and waterbirds. End the day with a relaxing game viewing drive back to the camp.
Following an early morning breakfast Transfer early to Kalinzu Forest for an exhilarating chimpanzee trek. After the trek, drive to Lake Mburo National Park, a serene park known for its savannah, acacia woodlands, and abundant plains wildlife.
Experience the park on foot during a morning walking safari, where you may encounter zebras, impalas, topis, warthogs, and more, all in peaceful silence. Afterwords, transfer to Entebbe marking an end of your tour. Your driver/guide will drop you at your preferred hotel in Entebbe or at the airport for your outbound flight.
Included
- Park fees
- Chimp permits
- All activities
- All accommodation
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals
- Drinking water
Excluded
- International flights
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips
- Personal items
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Rates
Start Dates | 2 Pax |
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May 2025 – Dec 31, 2025 | $3,290 |
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