15-Day Rwanda Uganda Kenya Gorillas and Wildlife Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Kigali Rwanda

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be welcomed by your professional safari guide and transferred to your hotel in Kigali. Rwanda’s capital is renowned for its cleanliness, safety, organized streets and welcoming atmosphere, making it an excellent introduction to your East African adventure. After check-in, the remainder of the day is free to relax after your international flight, enjoy the hotel facilities, or take an optional short walk around the neighborhood depending on your arrival time. Overnight: Hotel des Mille Collines or similar.

Main Destination:

Kigali (Rwanda)

Accommodation:

Hotel des Mille Collines

• Luxury hotel located in Kigali (Rwanda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Kigali Genocide Memorial and Transfer to Uganda

After breakfast, visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial for a guided experience offering important insight into Rwanda’s history, resilience and reconciliation journey. Afterwards, begin your scenic drive toward southwestern Uganda and the gorilla region. The journey takes you through Rwanda’s beautiful rolling hills, terraced farmland and rural communities before crossing the border into Uganda. Continue toward the Lake Mulehe area, enjoying spectacular countryside views along the way. Overnight: Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge or similar.

Main Destination:

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August and December to January (Gorilla trekking is easiest)

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

Best Weather Jun to Aug and Dec to Jan (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Mgahinga Gorilla NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeNone

BuffaloOccasional

ElephantRare

LeopardRare

White RhinoNone

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GiraffeNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodgeless than 1hr drive from Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas, Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Golden Monkey Trekking in Mgahinga National Park

After an early breakfast, drive to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for your golden monkey trekking adventure. Following a briefing by the park rangers, enter the bamboo and montane forest in search of the endangered golden monkeys. The trek provides an exciting opportunity to observe these lively primates feeding, climbing and moving through the forest. After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. The afternoon is free for rest or an optional community experience. Overnight: Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge or similar.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest)

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeRare

ElephantRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodgeless than 1hr drive from Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

After an early breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters for a briefing before beginning your gorilla trekking adventure in Bwindi/Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Accompanied by experienced guides and trackers, hike through the dense forest in search of a habituated gorilla family. Once located, spend up to one magical hour observing these remarkable primates in their natural habitat. After trekking, drive to Lake Bunyonyi, surrounded by terraced hills and picturesque islands. Overnight: Arcadia Cottages or similar.

Main Destination:

Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)

Accommodation:

Arcadia Lodge Lake Bunyonyi

• Mid-range lodge located at Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Bunyonyi to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, depart Lake Bunyonyi and travel north toward Queen Elizabeth National Park. The scenic journey passes through rolling hills, crater lakes, farmlands and rural communities. Upon arrival, enjoy a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, which connects Lake Edward and Lake George. The cruise provides excellent opportunities to see hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes and abundant birdlife along the shoreline. Overnight: Mweya Safari Lodge or similar.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather June to July and January to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloCommon

HippoAbundant

LeopardOccasional

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Mweya Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Queen Elizabeth Game Drive and Transfer to Kibale

Begin with an early morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park when wildlife is most active. Explore the savannah plains in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, warthogs and numerous bird species. After the game drive, continue towards Kibale Forest National Park through scenic countryside and tea-growing areas. Kibale is famous for its remarkable primate diversity and is one of Africa’s premier destinations for chimpanzee trekking. Overnight: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge or similar.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Chimp trekking is easiest)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather January to February and June to July (Least rain)

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ChimpanzeeCommon

ElephantOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

LionVery Rare

LeopardVery Rare

HippoRare

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Chimpanzee Forest Lodge

• Mid-range guest house just outside Kibale NP (Chimps, Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Chimpanzee Trekking and Bigodi Wetland Walk

After breakfast, head to the Kibale Forest briefing point for your chimpanzee trekking experience. Following a ranger briefing, enter the rainforest with experienced guides and trackers to search for habituated chimpanzee communities. Along the trail, you may encounter other primates, colorful birds, butterflies and other forest species. In the afternoon, visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a guided nature and community walk, learning about local livelihoods, traditional practices and community conservation. Overnight: Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse or similar.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

Chimpanzee Forest Lodge

• Mid-range guest house just outside Kibale NP (Chimps, Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

Enjoy an early breakfast before beginning the long but rewarding journey to Murchison Falls National Park. Travel through Uganda’s changing landscapes, rural communities and agricultural areas while heading north. Upon reaching the Murchison Falls area, visit the Top of the Falls, where the mighty Nile River is forced through a narrow gorge before plunging downstream. Enjoy the spectacular scenery before proceeding to your lodge for dinner and relaxation. Overnight: Paraa Safari Lodge or similar.

Main Destination:

Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)

Best Time To Visit December to February (Easier to spot animals)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather June and July (Less rain and lower temperatures)

Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloCommon

HippoAbundant

Show more

LeopardOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Paraa Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP (Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Game Drives and Boat Cruise in Murchison Falls

Spend a full day exploring Murchison Falls National Park with game drives and a boat cruise. Begin with an early morning game drive across the northern savannah plains, searching for elephants, giraffes, lions, buffaloes, hartebeests and other wildlife. Later, take a boat cruise along the Victoria Nile toward the base of Murchison Falls. The riverbanks offer excellent opportunities to see hippos, crocodiles, elephants and numerous bird species before returning to the lodge. Overnight: Paraa Safari Lodge or similar.

Main Destination:

Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)

Accommodation:

Paraa Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP (Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Murchison Falls to Sipi Falls

After breakfast, depart Murchison Falls National Park with packed lunch and travel east towards the Mount Elgon region. As you approach the Sipi Falls area, the journey becomes increasingly scenic, with spectacular views of the waterfalls cascading down the slopes of Mount Elgon, surrounding valleys, rolling hills and coffee-growing landscapes. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and enjoy the peaceful highland atmosphere. The remainder of the day is free to relax and enjoy the surroundings. Overnight: Sipi Heritage Lodge or similar.

Main Destination:

Sipi Falls (Highlight, Uganda)

Accommodation:

Sipi Heritage Lodge

• Mid-range lodgeat Sipi Falls (Highlight, Uganda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Sipi Falls to Lake Nakuru Kenya

Enjoy a very early breakfast and depart Sipi Falls with a packed lunch for the journey into Kenya. Complete the necessary border formalities before continuing toward Lake Nakuru National Park. The park is renowned for its diverse wildlife and birdlife, including white and black rhinoceros, Rothschild’s giraffes, buffaloes, lions and flamingos when conditions are favorable. Overnight: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge or similar.

Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Park (Kenya)

Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)

High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)

Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

Show more

LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, taking advantage of the cooler hours when wildlife is generally active. Afterwards, depart for the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve, traveling through the scenic Great Rift Valley and rural Kenyan landscapes. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and relax. Overnight: Masai Mara Sopa Lodge or similar.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and August to October (For wildebeest migration)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

Show more

BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full Day Safari in Masai Mara

After an early breakfast, depart with packed lunches for a full-day safari in the Masai Mara National Reserve. Explore the vast savannah plains, riverine areas and wildlife-rich habitats in search of lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest and many other species. Depending on the season, you may also witness the Great Migration. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated location before continuing your wildlife exploration and returning to the lodge in the evening. Overnight: Masai Mara Sopa Lodge or similar.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Mara Balloon Safari and Transfer to Nairobi

Rise early for an unforgettable hot-air balloon safari over the Masai Mara. Floating above the reserve at sunrise provides a unique perspective of the landscape and wildlife, followed by a traditional bush breakfast after landing. Afterwards, begin the journey to Nairobi. Enjoy scenic views of the Kenyan countryside and sections of the Great Rift Valley before arriving in Nairobi for check-in and relaxation. Overnight: Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence Nairobi Arboretum or similar.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City, Kenya)

Accommodation:

Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum

• Luxury hotel in Nairobi (City, Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Departure from Nairobi

Depending on your international flight schedule, enjoy a leisurely breakfast and some free time at the hotel. Later, meet your safari guide and transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in time for your outbound flight. Your 15-day Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya adventure comes to an end after an extraordinary journey featuring cultural experiences, gorilla and primate trekking, scenic landscapes and unforgettable African wildlife encounters. End of Safari.

Main Destination:

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi, Kenya)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.