10-Day Uganda and Rwanda Gorillas & Safari Combo
This is our East African combination tour, crossing from Uganda into Rwanda. It pairs Murchison Falls and chimpanzee tracking in Kibale with gorilla trekking in both Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Volcanoes National Park, plus Lake Kivu and a Kigali city tour before departure.
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park
Travel north to Murchison Falls for the first nights of the safari.
- 2
Murchison Falls National Park
Game drives and a boat cruise on the Victoria Nile.
- 3
Murchison Falls
Further game viewing before continuing south.
- 4
Kibale Forest National Park
Transfer to Kibale for the primate section of the trip.
- 5
Kibale — chimpanzee tracking
Guided chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest.
- 6
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Drive to Bwindi in preparation for gorilla trekking.
- 7
Bwindi — gorilla trekking
An hour with a habituated mountain gorilla family.
- 8
Cross into Rwanda — Lake Kivu
Border crossing into Rwanda and an afternoon at Lake Kivu.
- 9
Volcanoes National Park — gorilla trekking
A second gorilla trek, this time in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park.
- 10
Kigali city tour — departure
Kigali city tour before your departure flight.
Trip details
- Countries covered
- Uganda and Rwanda
- Group size
- 2–8 people
- Accommodation
- Mid-range to luxury lodges, twin or double sharing.
- Meals
- 9 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 9 dinners
- Transportation
- Private 4x4 with a cross-border driver-guide. Airport transfers included.
Activities
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Volcanoes National Park
- Golden monkey tracking
- Game drives in Akagera National Park
- Boat trip on Lake Kivu
- Cultural visits
What's included
- Accommodation as listed
- All meals as listed
- Park fees
- Two gorilla permits (US$800 Uganda and US$1,500 Rwanda)
- Game drives
- Guides
- Drinking water
Not included
- Flights
- Visas (US$50 Uganda and US$50 Rwanda)
- Travel insurance
- Tips
Cancellation policy for this tour
- 45 or more days before travel: 75% refund.
- 30–44 days before travel: 50% refund.
- Fewer than 30 days before travel: non-refundable.
- Permits are non-refundable once booked.
See our refund and cancellation policy for full details.
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- Duration
- 8 days / 7 nights
- Group size
- 2–10 people
From US$3,000 / person