10-Day Rwanda Wildlife & Adventure Safari with Uganda Gorilla Trekking
Uganda & Rwanda 10 Days / 9 Nights 1-6 people
$5,530 per person (02 travelers)
Overview
This 10-day Rwanda Wildlife Safari with Uganda Gorilla Trekking combines wildlife viewing, chimpanzee tracking, cultural experiences in Rwanda, and mountain gorilla encounters.
You explore Akagera National Park’s savannah plains for wildlife viewing before tracking chimpanzees in Nyungwe National Park’s dense forests.
The itinerary includes a visit to Ibyacu Cultural Village in Kinigi, Musanze, where you experience Rwanda’s rich cultural heritage through local interactions and traditional customs.
The safari then crosses into Uganda, the Pearl of Africa, for gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and encounters with mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.
Quick Safari Notes
- This safari covers two countries, Rwanda and Uganda, and begins and ends in Kigali, with airport or hotel pick-up and drop-off included.
- It is a fully guided safari with a professional Tour Guide accompanying you throughout the journey.
- Activities involved in this safari include game drives, a boat trip, gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, a canopy walk, a Kigali City Tour, and cultural experiences.
- The safari follows a fixed itinerary, with accommodation and some activities booked and paid for in advance. Late changes are subject to availability and may incur additional charges.
- Gorilla trekking is a safari highlight, involving a 2–5-hour trek through Bwindi’s steep forest terrain. Travelers should be in good physical condition for this activity.
- The safari suits groups, couples, solo travelers, and families with children. However, chimpanzee tracking and gorilla trekking are restricted to persons aged 12 and 16, respectively.
- Accommodations quoted for this safari range from budget to mid-range, including guesthouses, cottages, and tented camps that provide clean and comfortable lodging.
- Travel between destinations is by 4x4 Toyota safari vehicle with a pop-up roof, providing comfortable transportation and excellent wildlife viewing opportunities.
Itinerary
The company guide warmly welcomes you upon arrival at Kigali International Airport and transfers you to your pre-booked hotel in Kigali.
Along the way, enjoy Kigali’s scenic landscapes and vibrant city life as you begin your Rwandan adventure.
Meal Plan: Dinner
After an early breakfast, you travel for 2–3 hours to Akagera National Park, enjoying scenic views of the surrounding hills and undulating plains along the way.
Upon arrival, enjoy a game drive through Akagera’s savannah plains, where you may encounter elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, lions, leopards, monkeys, and diverse bird species.
In the afternoon, take a shared boat trip on Lake Ihema to see hippos, crocodiles, and diverse waterbirds, including African fish eagles and pied kingfishers.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
In the morning, enjoy another game drive in Akagera National Park, exploring its savannah plains and discovering more of the park’s diverse wildlife.
After the game drive, travel for approximately 2.5 hours to Kigali for a city tour, including a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, which honors the victims of the 1994 Genocide.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, travel from Kigali to Nyungwe National Park, enjoying scenic views along the way. En route, visit the Royal Palace Museum in Huye to learn about Rwanda’s history, culture, and traditions.
After lunch, resume your journey to Nyungwe. Upon arrival, spend the evening relaxing at the lodge and enjoying the peaceful forest surroundings.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After an early breakfast, drive to the briefing centre for a ranger briefing before trekking through Nyungwe Forest in search of chimpanzees.
Once you locate the chimpanzees, spend one hour observing them. As you walk back, you may also encounter other primates and bird species.
After the chimpanzee trek, return to the lodge for lunch and a few hours of relaxation.
In the afternoon, drive to Uwinka Visitors’ Centre for a 3:00 PM canopy walk, enjoying panoramic views of Nyungwe Forest and its surrounding landscape.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, embark on a 4-hour drive from Nyungwe National Park to Lake Kivu (Gisenyi), enjoying scenic views of Rwanda’s hilly terrain and stunning Lake Kivu islands along the way.
Upon arrival, have lunch and relax at the lodge. Optional activities are available on or near Lake Kivu, including fishing, boat rides, kayaking, nature walks, and coffee plantation tours (not included).
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Check out of the lodge and drive for about 2 hours to Musanze for a cultural experience at Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village, located near Volcanoes National Park.
At the cultural village, experience Rwanda’s culture and traditions through demonstrations, storytelling, traditional performances, and hands-on activities that offer insight into daily life.
Note: If time permits, you can enjoy any of the optional activities available in and around Musanze after the Iby’Iwacu cultural experience (not included). These include biking, cycling, and guided community walks.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today, cross into Uganda after seven days of exploring Rwanda and travel to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to a significant population of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas.
Upon arrival, relax at the lodge or enjoy an optional community walk around nearby homesteads (not included), offering insight into local daily life and traditions.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After an early breakfast, drive to the collection centre for the 8:00 AM briefing. You are then assigned a habituated gorilla family before trekking through Bwindi’s steep, densely forested slopes in search of the gorillas.
Once you locate the gorillas, spend one hour observing them and taking photos as they go about their daily activities before returning to the lodge to relax.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Your 10-day safari concludes with a 5-6-hour drive from Bwindi to the airport in Kigali, enjoying scenic views of Rwanda’s undulating hills and countryside along the way.
Note: This 10-day safari can also end in Entebbe, Uganda. Schedule your departure flight between 10:00 PM and 11:00 PM to allow for the 9–10-hour drive from Bwindi to Entebbe.
Safari Highlights
- Enjoy an exciting game drive in Akagera National Park and discover its diverse wildlife.
- Take a nature walk through local communities and gain first-hand insight into their daily lives and traditions.
- Track chimpanzees in Nyungwe National Park and observe their fascinating behaviours and social interactions.
- Enjoy breathtaking landscapes and stunning views along the way.
- Experience Rwanda’s culture and traditions through hands-on cultural activities at Iby’Iwacu.
- Relax along the scenic shores of Lake Kivu.
- Walk above the forest canopy in Nyungwe National Park and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
- Trek through the dense forests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for an unforgettable encounter with endangered mountain gorillas.
Price Per Person (USD)
| 1 Pax | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7585 | 5530 | 5120 | 4560 | 4520 | 4280 |
Price Includes
- Gorilla tracking permit in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Accommodation for 9 nights as indicated in the itinerary
- Road transport using 4 X 4 Safari Vehicle
- Services of the English speaking guide/driver
- All meals as stipulated during the safari period
- Entrance fees to all the parks indicated in the itinerary
- Bottled water in the safari vehicle
- Game drive in Akagera National Park
- Chimpanzee tracking permit in Nyungwe National Park
- Canopy walk in Nyungwe Forest
- Cultural experiences and community walks as indicated in the itinerary
- Airport transfers
Price Excludes
- International travel to/from Kigali or Entebbe.
- Personal /travel insurance
- Entry Visa fees into Rwanda and Uganda
- Domestic flights (if required)
- Payment charges (when using online payment methods)
- Tips (gratuity) to guides (recommended)
- All activities indicated as optional
Accommodations
| Nights | Destination | Lodge/Hotel | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Night 1 | Kigali City | Five to Five Hotel | Standard |
| Night 2 | Akagera National Park | Akagera Safari Camp | Mid-Range |
| Night 3 | Kigali City | Flame Tree Village | Mid-Range |
| Nights 4 & 5 | Nyungwe National Park | Nyungwe Top View Hotel | Mid-Range |
| Night 6 | Lake Kivu - Gisenyi | Paradise Malahide | Mid-Range |
| Night 7 | Volcanoes National Park | Mountain Gorilla View Lodge | Mid-Range |
| Nights 8 & 9 | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | Gorilla Valley Lodge | Mid-Range |
Accommodation is subject to availability at the time of booking. If the quoted accommodation is unavailable, we arrange a similar-standard alternative and notify you before confirmation.
Preferred accommodation or upgrades can be requested to suit your preferences, though such changes may affect the tour cost.
Please contact us for special accommodation requests.Safari Highlights
- Enjoy an exciting game drive in Akagera National Park and discover its diverse wildlife.
- Take a nature walk through local communities and gain first-hand insight into their daily lives and traditions.
- Track chimpanzees in Nyungwe National Park and observe their fascinating behaviours and social interactions.
- Enjoy breathtaking landscapes and stunning views along the way.
- Experience Rwanda’s culture and traditions through hands-on cultural activities at Iby’Iwacu.
- Relax along the scenic shores of Lake Kivu.
- Walk above the forest canopy in Nyungwe National Park and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
- Trek through the dense forests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for an unforgettable encounter with endangered mountain gorillas.
