6-Day Rwanda Uganda Safari – Gorillas, Chimps, Wildlife

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

Airport pickup, Kigali city tour, transfer to Mgahinga National Park

After your arrival, our Professional English-speaking driver-guide will pick you up and take you on a city tour of Kigali, visiting the Genocide Memorial Centre, the main market, the Presidential Palace Museum, and artisan shops. Following the tour, you'll proceed on a scenic 3-hour drive to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Uganda, enjoying stunning views along the way. Lunch will be served en route, with arrival expected late in the afternoon. You will cross the border into Uganda and overnight at a property close to Mgahinga NP where you will undertake golden monkey trekking the next day.

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:

Travellers Rest Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located 1-2hr drive from Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Golden Monkey Tracking in Mgahinga NP, transfer to Bwindi

Uganda is renowned for its rich primate diversity, and the golden monkey is a highlight not to miss. After a 45-minute to 1-hour drive to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, you'll receive a briefing and be led by a ranger-guide on an adventure to encounter these stunning creatures. Spend an hour in their presence, marveling at their beauty. Afterwards, transfer to your accommodation at the edge of Bwindi National Park, where you'll prepare for an unforgettable gorilla trekking experience.

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:

Rushaga Gorilla Haven's Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Bwindi Gorilla Trekking, relax on return

After breakfast, head to the rangers' post for a briefing, then trek into Bwindi Forest to encounter mountain gorillas. The trek duration (4-8 hours) and terrain depend on the gorillas' movements. Spend an unforgettable hour with these gentle giants once you find them. A packed lunch will be provided to keep you energized throughout the strenuous gorilla trekking activity. Return to the lodge to relax. Optional: Visit a local community in the evening (additional fee applies).

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Rushaga Gorilla Haven's Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Tranfer to Queen Elizabeth via Ishasha area for tree- climbing lions, connect to Kasenyi plains

Rise early for breakfast, then head to Ishasha sector in Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for tree-climbing lions. Enjoy a game drive in search of these majestic creatures, with a 60-70% chance of spotting them. Witnessing them perched in trees is breathtakingly picturesque. After the drive, transfer to your accommodation in the north sector for rest. Optionally, take a late afternoon game drive in the Kasenyi plains.

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:

Enshama Game Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Game drive and boat trip in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Start the day with breakfast, then proceed on a morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains, spotting Cape buffalos, elephants, lions, and other wildlife. Return to your accommodation for rest and lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a 2-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, witnessing hippos, elephants, crocodiles, and various bird species. Afterwards, choose to either relax at the lodge or take a late afternoon game drive before returning.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)

Accommodation:

Enshama Game Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Chimp tracking in Kalinzu Forest Reserve, transfer to Entebbe for Departure

Start the day with an early breakfast, then proceed to Kalinzu Forest Reserve for a chimpanzee trekking adventure. After a briefing, track the chimps and spend an hour observing their behavior in their natural habitat. The experience typically lasts 1-3 hours. After the chimp trek, drive to Entebbe airport for your flight (departing 7:30 PM or later), with a stop at the Equator line in Kayabwe for memorable photos.

Main Destination:

Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe, Uganda)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

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