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Rwanda Uganda Gorillas Chimpanzees and Wildlife
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Safari Summary
Everything you need to judge this tour properly
Use this first section to sense-check route strength, price, and core trip facts before you move into the full itinerary, inclusions, and booking details.
Quick Answer
What this safari actually gives you
This safari includes 10 days in Bwindi in Uganda from $3,135 per person, with accommodation, transport, and planning context laid out clearly so you can judge whether the trip fits your dates, budget, and safari priorities before you enquire.
Safari Details
10-Day Rwanda Uganda Gorillas Chimpanzees and Wildlife itinerary and trip highlights
Review the full 10-Day Rwanda Uganda Gorillas Chimpanzees and Wildlife itinerary, including route planning, park sequence, accommodation rhythm, what's included, and key booking details for travelers comparing 10-day safari, covering Bwindi, in Uganda, from $3,135 per person.
This 10-day RwandaUganda safari is a great opportunity to explore some of the most diverse wildlife in Africa, spectacular scenery (even though the world's longest river, the Nile River, originates from this country), and memorable cultural experiences. The great vacation spot off the beaten track, and Uganda’s wildlife destinations including Murchison Falls, Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth, Kigali city and volcanoes National Parks, are perfect for an ideal African safari.
Why this route feels stronger than a standard package
Explore Bwindi, Kibale, Murchison Falls
Safari Route & Parks
Geographical coverage, park sequence, and how the itinerary unfolds across different safari areas.
This 10-day Rwanda Uganda safari is a great opportunity to explore some of the most diverse wildlife in Africa, spectacular scenery (even though the world's longest river, the Nile River, originates from this country), and memorable cultural experiences. The great vacation spot off the beaten track, and Uganda’s wildlife destinations including Murchison Falls, Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth, Kigali city and volcanoes National Parks, are perfect for an ideal African safari.
Duration & Accommodation Rhythm
How many days, how the itinerary paces, and what accommodation experience you'll have each night.
10 day safari. This is a longer route with more room for multiple wildlife areas and a slower pace.
What's Included & Excluded
Breakdown of meals, activities, accommodation, transport, and what travelers budget separately.
Usually included
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle
- Park entrance fees
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Meals as specified
- Bottled water during game drives
Usually excluded
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities
Pricing & Budget Context
Cost breakdown, per-person rates, seasonal pricing, and value proposition of this safari route.
Indicative pricing starts from $3,135 per person. Final cost depends on season, rooming, transport style, and what is included on the route.
Safari Fit Guide
Is this the right safari for you?
We break down the trip pace, who it suits, and what the route really feels like so you can decide if it aligns with your travel style.
Who This Safari Is For
- Travelers who want enough time for the route to feel rewarding rather than rushed.
- Couples, milestone travelers, or private guests prioritizing stronger lodge comfort and smoother logistics.
Considerations
- Travelers who only have a very short travel window.
- Travelers who want to avoid most overland transfers and prefer a fully fly-in structure.
- Travelers who are purely shopping for the lowest-price safari rather than route quality and comfort.
Route Pace at a Glance
Pace
Lower-paced route with 10 days.
Drive Times
Expect some medium transfer days, but a well-paced route should still leave room for meaningful game viewing.
Accommodation Style
Premium lodges or high-end tented camps with stronger room comfort and smoother logistics.
Day-By-Day Itinerary
How the route unfolds on the ground
Read this section for the actual rhythm of the safari, not just the list of stops. It helps you judge how much time goes into game drives, transfers, lodge downtime, and overall route flow.
Day Day 1
Day 1 Exploration
Arrival (See Getting There for more details) - Arrival (See Getting There for more details): You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day Day 2
Day 2 Exploration
Day 1 - Arrival and transfer to your hotel: Upon arrival, our tour guide will welcome and brief you at the airport before transferring you to the hotel. This is a 20-minute drive time from the airport to the hotel. You will also meet our representative for a meet and greet and have a detailed perusal of the itinerary and the terms and conditions.
Day Day 3
Day 3 Exploration
Day 2 - Kigali City Tour and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park: On this day, your assigned driver guide will pick you up from your designated address in Kigali and head for the Kigali city tour where you will visit the Kigali genocide memorial site, markets, museum, and other historical monuments. Later proceed to Volcanoes National Park located in the north of Rwanda via magnificent terraced hills with views of a clear picture of the landscape and altitude of the countryside. You will have a relaxed evening at the lodge as you get prepared for the next day’s adventure.
Day Day 4
Day 4 Exploration
Day 3 - Golden Monkey Tracking and Drive to Bwindi Forest National Park: On this day, have an early morning breakfast and drive to the park offices for the briefing, there start the golden monkey tracking in the forest. This activity starts at 7 am at the Park headquarters where you will head to the forest with other tourists in search of the endangered Golden monkey. This takes about 4 hours or more of the Golden monkey tracking adventure inclusive of one hour stay near to them where you view them rolling on the Bamboo stems and present themselves with no shyness as it has been worked on through habituation and see the sights of their silver patch. From there you will transfer to the Gorilla land which is Bwindi Impenetrable forest National Park in Uganda. The road trip takes you through the beautiful kigezi land with dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day Day 5
Day 5 Exploration
Day 4 - Gorilla trekking and community visit: After breakfast, converge at the park headquarters for a briefing and gorilla group allocation. In a group of 8 trackers, you will be led by a game ranger in the company of several porters to a gorilla group specified on the permit earlier secured for you. Upon encountering the gorilla family, you will be allowed an hour to view and take photographs before returning to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. Afternoon activities, including a community walk, may be organized for you. Later, head for dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Day Day 6
Day 6 Exploration
Day 5 - Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park: In the morning, you will be transferred to Queen Elizabeth NP with en route game viewing in the Ishasha sector for the tree-climbing lions. Later, proceed to the lodge for lunch as you get ready for an afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel. This natural 32km-long (20 mi) channel joins the 2 lakes. Lake George is in the east whose overall depth is 2.4m, and it is a 250 sq km stretch into Lake Edward (2,000 sq km) in the west. The banks of the Kazinga Channel attract large numbers of mammals and birds. Expect big mammals including hippos, elephants, buffaloes, waterbucks, etc. Both migratory and savannah birds are found in large numbers along this channel.
Day Day 7
Day 7 Exploration
Day 6 - Morning game drive and transfer to Kibale National Park: After a cup of coffee, hit the Kasenyi track to catch up with the early risers, including the cats, as they return from their night hunt. The plenty of wildlife in this area will captivate you on this early morning game drive. On return, you will transfer to Kibale with an en route visit to the crater lakes region of Ndali and Kasende. In the evening, you may go for a nature walk in the Bigodi Wetland for primate and bird watching.
Day Day 8
Day 8 Exploration
Day 7 - Chimpanzee trekking and Bigodi Swamp walk: Kibale National Park is the primate capital of East Africa. Chimpanzee trekking is a fulfilling adventure that takes you deep in the tropical forest across streams of water. You might have sightings of red-tailed monkeys, black-and-white colobus monkeys, butterflies, and birds calling from the canopies while on this safari. With the help of your guide, you will locate the chimps. Enjoy picture moments and watch them as they play and feed. In the afternoon, you will visit the Bigodi village and wetland known for its rich diversity of birds and primates, depending on the time available. By taking this tour, you are contributing to the development of this community because the proceeds are used to build schools and offer small loans.
Day Day 9
Day 9 Exploration
Day 8 - Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park: This day is for a long drive to Murchison Falls National Park via Masindi. The 361 km distance from Kibale Forest to Murchison Falls National Park can take between 4 to 5 hours as the Murram Road has been upgraded. The picturesque drive along the banks of Lake Albert offers a beautiful and very scenic view of the Western Rift Valley.
Day Day 10
Day 10 Exploration
Day 9 - Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise: After an early breakfast, our driver-guide will pick you up for the early game drive. Explore the major game trails, especially in the Northern bank, for good game spotting including lots of elephants, lions, giraffes, antelopes, jackals, hyenas, Uganda kobs, waterbucks, Jackson's hartebeests, and hopefully the elusive leopards among others. Later on, enjoy your lunch break and some relaxation. Later, we set out for the afternoon boat ride on the Victoria Nile which is the highlight of any Murchison Falls safari as you get to spot lots of animals at a close range. You will spot lots of hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and many other animals that come to drink water, refresh, and cool themselves off in the scorching sun. See other animals eating the fresh grass along the river banks. Drive to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day Day 11
Day 11 Exploration
Day 10 - Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and transfer to Kampala or Entebbe: After breakfast, transfer back to Kampala with an en-route visit to the top of the falls for sightseeing. You may track rhinos in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Nakasongora if it is part of your safari package. Depending on the return travel arrangement, your tour guide will transfer you straight to Entebbe.
Day Day 12
Day 12 Exploration
End of tour (See Getting There for more details) - End of tour (See Getting There for more details): Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Pricing Guide
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Use these per-person rates to compare travel windows, group sizes, and any single-room uplift. The live estimator in the booking panel then helps you model your likely total more accurately.
| Travel Window | Rate per Person |
|---|---|
| Standard Rate | USD $3,135 per person |
Inclusions
What the safari price covers and what it does not
This is the practical budget section. Use it to separate the true trip cost from extras you may need to allow for separately.
Included in the rate
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle
- Park entrance fees
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Meals as specified
- Bottled water during game drives
Budget for separately
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities
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