12 Days Uganda and Rwanda Safari: Gorilla Trekking, Chimpanzees and Wildlife

Discover the best of Uganda and Rwanda on this unforgettable 12-day safari through East Africa. This journey combines mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park with chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest, wildlife viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and authentic cultural experiences.

From lush tropical forests to spectacular volcanic landscapes and African savannahs, this safari offers an exceptional opportunity to experience the region’s remarkable wildlife and natural beauty.

12-Day Uganda and Rwanda Safari Highlights

• Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda
• Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
• Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest National Park
• Game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park
• Boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel
• Wildlife viewing in the Ishasha sector
• Golden monkey tracking or Dian Fossey hiking experience
• Cultural encounters and Kigali city tour

Detailed 12-Day Uganda and Rwanda Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe – Transfer to Kampala

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, where your safari guide will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in Kampala. Relax and prepare for your Uganda and Rwanda adventure.

Day 2: Kampala – Kibale Forest National Park

Travel westwards through Uganda’s beautiful countryside to Kibale Forest National Park, famous for its rich primate diversity and habituated chimpanzee communities. Enjoy scenic views and cultural encounters along the way.

Day 3: Chimpanzee Tracking – Queen Elizabeth National Park

Enjoy a guided chimpanzee tracking experience in Kibale Forest. Afterward, visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a nature walk before continuing to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Day 4: Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Explore Queen Elizabeth National Park on a morning game drive in search of elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, lions and other wildlife. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, renowned for its hippos, crocodiles and abundant birdlife.

Day 5: Queen Elizabeth National Park – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Drive through the Ishasha sector, famous for its occasional sightings of tree-climbing lions. Continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to endangered mountain gorillas.

Day 6: Uganda Gorilla Trekking Experience

Enjoy an unforgettable mountain gorilla trekking adventure in Bwindi. Accompanied by experienced park rangers, hike through the forest in search of a habituated gorilla family. Once located, visitors are allowed a maximum of one hour with the gorillas.

Day 7: Bwindi – Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

After breakfast, travel towards Rwanda through the scenic southwestern highlands. Cross into Rwanda and continue to Volcanoes National Park, home to the endangered mountain gorillas.

Day 8: Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda

Experience a second mountain gorilla trek in Volcanoes National Park. Accompanied by park guides, explore the forested slopes of the Virunga Mountains in search of a habituated gorilla family.

Day 9: Golden Monkey Tracking or Dian Fossey Hike

Choose between tracking the endangered golden monkeys in Volcanoes National Park or hiking to the Dian Fossey research site and her former Karisoke Research Centre. Both activities offer a deeper appreciation of Rwanda’s conservation heritage.

Day 10: Volcanoes National Park – Lake Kivu

Enjoy a scenic drive from the Volcanoes region towards Lake Kivu. Relax along the lakeshore and enjoy the beautiful scenery, with an optional boat excursion depending on your schedule.

Day 11: Lake Kivu – Kigali City Tour

Travel to Kigali and explore Rwanda’s capital. Depending on your schedule, visit Kigali Genocide Memorial and other important cultural and historical sites before spending the night in Kigali.

Day 12: Departure from Kigali

Enjoy breakfast before transferring to Kigali International Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your Uganda and Rwanda safari.

Safari Inclusions

• Uganda and Rwanda gorilla trekking permits
• Chimpanzee tracking permit
• Accommodation and meals as specified in the final itinerary
• 4×4 safari vehicle and ground transportation
• Professional English-speaking safari guide
• Park entrance fees for included activities
• Airport transfers
• Relevant government taxes

Safari Exclusions

• International flights
• Uganda and Rwanda visa fees
• Travel and medical insurance
• Optional activities not included in the package
• Personal expenses, drinks and gratuities

Book Your 12-Day Uganda and Rwanda Safari

Experience two remarkable gorilla trekking destinations in one memorable journey. Book your 12 Days Uganda and Rwanda Safari with Book Gorilla Tracking and explore the forests, wildlife, landscapes and cultures of these two beautiful East African countries.

Contact our safari team to customize your itinerary and receive a quotation.