At Africa Adventure Safaris we organize an 11 Days Uganda – Rwanda Gorilla Safari. In Uganda, the package includes tours to Kibale Forest, Elizabeth, and Bwindi Forest national parks. In Rwanda, our safari packages include Volcanoes national park and Lake Kivu on the border with DR Congo. Expect to encounter mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, angulates, cats, and birds in great numbers with this wildlife safari. The itinerary begins either from Entebbe airport in Uganda or Kigali international airport in Rwanda depending on the wishes of the guest.
11 Days Uganda – Rwanda Gorilla Safari – Trip Highlights
Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe International Airport for the 11 days Uganda & Rwanda wildlife safari.
Day 2: Leave Kampala for Kibale Forest National Park
Day 3: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest National Park. Enjoy Nature Walks and Birding at Kibale Forest.
Day 4: Wildlife Safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 5: Chimp Tracking in Kyambura
Day 6: The Ishasha tree-climbing lions
Day 7: Gorilla trekking – Bwindi gorilla tracking safari
Day 8: Transfer to Rwanda via Kisoro
Day 9: Gorilla Tracking in Volcano National Park
Day 10: Tour Lake Kivu
Day 11: Kigali City Tour & Transfer to Kigali Airport.
11 Days Uganda – Rwanda Gorilla Safari – Detailed
Day 1: Uganda – Uganda Rwanda Wildlife Safari
As you commence an 11 days Uganda – Rwanda gorilla safari, our tour guide will welcome you at either Entebbe or Kigali International Airports. You will check-in at a hotel in either Entebbe or Kampala.
After lunch at the island seize an opportunity to feed the chimps. Chimps are very playful. The young chimps are willing to walk hand in hand with the guests. Return to Entebbe in the evening. Have dinner and overnight at 2Friends Beach Hotel
Day 2: Kibale Forest National Park
After your breakfast, transfer to western Uganda by road to Kibale Forest National park. You will have your lunch in Fort Portal. Move to Ndali Lodge for a nature walk to the numerous crater lakes in the area while you interact with the local community. A traditional dance can be arranged for you on your request. Dinner and overnight at Ndali Safari Lodge/ Sky Tree House (FB)
Day 3: Chimpanzee Trekking and Birding in Kibale Forest
Enjoy an early morning breakfast and transfer to Kanyanchu Visitors’ Centre for a briefing on chimp tracking. There are over 90% chances of seeing chimpanzees. deep in the rainforest.
Kibale Chimps
Kibale Forest is a primates’ haven, with 13 species recorded, the highest total for any Ugandan national park. The 9 diurnal primates resident in Kibale National park include vervet, red-tailed; L’Hoest’s and blue monkeys, red colobus, grey-cheeked mangabey, black-and-white colobus, olive baboon and chimpanzees.
About 335 bird species exist in Kibale Forest including four species recorded nowhere else in Uganda: Nahan’s Franklin, blue-headed bee-eater, Cassin’s Spine-tail and Masked Apalis. The best bird watching spot is Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, where a four-hour trail has been laid out. A perfect birding guide will be able to show you several localized species. Dinner and overnight at Ndali Safari Lodge / Rwenzori view Guest House / Sky Tree House. (FB)
Day 4: Wildlife tour in QENP
Take an early breakfast and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. A game drive along the way to Mweya peninsula is highly rewarding. Expect to see elephants, buffaloes, hippos, bushbucks, waterbucks, Uganda kob, warthogs, etc as you drive through the park.
Enjoy lunch at Mweya Safari Lodge go for a boat cruise along Kazinga Channel. The wildlife along the banks of the channel that flock the water channel in the afternoon is overwhelming. Dinner and overnight at Park View Safari Lodge / Mweya Safari Lodge
Day 5: Chimp tracking in Kyambura
On this day, travel to Kyambura Gorge for chimpanzee tracking. In the afternoon enjoy a nature walk in the Maramagambo Forest to the bat-cave. The sight of the huge pythons feasting on the thousands of bats in this place is exciting. Dinner and overnight at Park View Safari Lodge / Mweya Safari Lodge (FB)
Day 6: The Ishasha tree-climbing lions
Transfer to Bwindi en route Ishasha Plains for its celebrated residents, the lions – one of the few populations in Africa that habitually climb trees. The fringing riparian forest accommodates a sizeable number of black-and-white colobus monkeys, bushbuck, and a satisfactory variety of birds including localised Cassin’s grey flycatcher, broad-billed roller, and the black bee-eater among others. Proceed to Bwindi for your late lunch at the lodge. Dinner and overnight at Mahogany Springs / Buhoma Community Bandas. (FB)
Day 7: Gorilla trekking – Bwindi gorilla tracking safari
After an early morning breakfast, walk to the nearby park headquarters for a briefing from the park rangers on the day’s gorilla trekking.
Bwindi Gorillas
The time of meeting these habituated gorillas ranges between an hour and 5 hours depending on their movement in the forest. You will be allowed to stay with the gorillas interacting for an hour. This is a very exciting moment as you interact with these closest relatives of mankind. Meeting these awesome primates is the highlight of any Uganda-Rwanda safari. Dinner and overnight at Mahogany Springs / Buhoma Community Bandas. (FB)
Day 8: Rwanda Safari
Take your morning breakfast and transfer to Rwanda via Kisoro. Traversing the Kigezi Highlands commonly referred to as “The Switzerland of Africa” offer an excellent panoramic view. The meanders before crossing over to Rwanda’s Virunga ranges flanked by women and children balancing their garden harvests on their heads and backs is an experience of some sort. Dinner and overnight at Gorilla Nest Lodge / Gorilla Solution Lodge / Mountain Gorilla View Lodge (FB)
Day 9: Gorilla Tracking in Volcano National Park
In the morning, transfer to Volcanoes National Park headquarters for a briefing before undertaking gorilla tracking at 9.00 am local time. Gorilla trekking may take you between 2 to 8 hours. Chances of meeting the mountain gorillas are over 98%. Thanks to the work of Dr Dian Fossey, the gorilla tourism in Rwanda would never be what it is now. After the gorilla trekking experience, leave PNV for Lake Kivu. Dinner and overnight at Lake Kivu Serena Hotel / Hotel Gorillas Lake kivu.
Day 10: Lake Kivu
Undertake a morning boat ride on the Lake Kivu. You can participate in several adventure activities including visits to local farms, coffee gardens, local beer brewing, or go birding along the lake shore. In the evening, transfer to Kigali, the capital of Rwanda. Overnight at Kigali Serena Hotel / Urban Boutique Hotel / Chez Lando.
Day 11: End of Uganda – Rwanda Safari
On this day, depending on return flight bookings, transfer back either via Entebbe or Kigali International airports. Dinner and overnight at Sheraton Hotel / Hotel Serena / Forest Resort Lweza
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Tour Inclusions
- Transportation from the meeting to the departure point
- Expert, English-speaking local driver/guide
- All accommodations while on tour
- Meal as indicated in the itinerary
- Park Entrance fees
- 1 Chimpanzee Tracking permit
- All Activity Fees included in the tour itinerary
- Pre-tour briefing and itinerary document, maps and postcards
Tour exclusions
- International flight ( can be arranged if required )
- Visa and personal insurance
- Drinks, tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, etc.).
- Any item or activity not mentioned in the tour package.