Uganda to Rwanda: Gorilla Treks & Safari Drives - 8 Days
Who is this trip for
Genders
- Female65%
- Male35%
Average age
Start / End
- Kampala
- Kigali
Physical rating
Group size
1 - 12Meals included
15Highlights
- Admire a family of mountain gorillas in their natural habitat
- Trek to see chimpanzees in Uganda
- Keep your eyes peeled for the plentiful elephant and hippo populations in Queen Elizabeth National Park
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Summary
There’s a wealth of adventure to be had in both Uganda and Rwanda, especially now that tourists are beginning to rediscover this region. We keep this trip small and intimate to create a deep connection with this captivating land. Of course, there’ll be trekking to spot chimps and gorillas, and wildlife drives through Queen Elizabeth National Park to see elephants and hippos, but we’ll also visit the genocide museum for a closer look at the recent history of the region. Trust us: Uganda and Rwanda will stay in your memory for a very long time.
Itinerary
Day 1
Kampala
Arriving early? Pre-book Nile River Whitewater Rafting in Jinja on Day 1, and be back in time for your evening welcome meeting. We strongly advise arriving one night earlier to facilitate the activity's early start.
Day 2
Kampala/Fort Portal
Take the scenic route to Fort Portal at the edge of Kibale National Park. Spend the night on a guest farm listening to the sounds of monkeys and birds.
Day 3
Kibale National Park
Opt to venture deep into the wetlands to spot more wildlife on a guided walk through the Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary.
Day 4
Kibale NP/Queen Elizabeth NP
Queen Elizabeth National Park is characterized by open savannah, large areas of swamp around Lake George, the extensive Maramagambo Forest in the southeast, and the forested Kyambura Gorge along the border with Kyambura Game Reserve.
Day 5
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Enjoy a wildlife safari drive with possible sightings of buffaloes, waterbucks, warthogs, lions, leopards, hyenas, giant forest hogs, and elephants.
Day 6
Queen Elizabeth NP/Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Enjoy the scenic drive south, with views of forests, volcanoes and lakes. Spend the night on the edge of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Day 7
Gorilla Trekking
Head into Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to meet the park ranger/guide for orientation. Embark on the trek, which can vary in length and difficulty, depending on the location of the gorilla family that's being visited. Spend 1 hr (max) observing these beautiful and endangered creatures, a truly privileged experience. Trek back and return to town. Enjoy free time in the afternoon.
Day 8
Bwindi/Kigali
Cross the border into Rwanda, then head to the capital city, Kigali. Visit the genocide museum to learn more about the dark history of this fascinating country. Enjoy lunch at the the tour operator supported Nyamirambo Women's Centre.
What's Included
Accommodation
Standard hotel (1 nt), simple furnished tents/rooms (6 nts).
Meals
Breakfasts: 7, Lunches: 4, Dinners: 4
Vegetarian options are available on all meals throughout the adventure.
Vegetarian options availableLocal Guide
GuidedThis adventure is led by a local guide throughout. The main language of this adventure is English. Please contact us for other languages available.
Wifi
Wifi is available during the adventure. In some areas and / or accommodation / transport Wifi may be free.
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Customer reviews & ratings
A great itinerary which provided some great experiences . Great group and the CEOs were top notch. Itineraries are good with a nice mix of activities either included or optional.
Renuka Oct, 2024 VerifiedExcellent trip. Highly recommend. The gorillas and chimpanzees were amazing. The game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park perhaps a little disappointing as we only saw one big cat, but I did this trip for the apes, not the game. Would be nice to spend a bit more time in Rwanda. The trip was amazing, exactly what I was expecting. I'd recommend to anyone.
Annabelle Oct, 2024 Verified
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