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Experience the beauty of Rwanda and Uganda on this unforgettable 14-day journey through two of East Africa’s most rewarding destinations. From Rwanda’s rolling hills and beautiful tea plantations to Uganda’s forests, savannahs, and wildlife-rich national parks, this adventure brings together nature, culture, wildlife, and meaningful encounters.
The journey begins in Kigali before taking you to Nyungwe Forest for chimpanzee trekking and a memorable canopy walk. Continue to Volcanoes National Park for golden monkey trekking before crossing into Uganda for the unforgettable gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi.
Along the way, enjoy game drives in Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls National Parks, search for tree-climbing lions in Ishasha, explore the Bigodi Wetlands, visit the top of Murchison Falls, and track rhinos at Zziwa. It is a journey filled with beautiful landscapes, close wildlife encounters, and memories that will stay with you long after you return home.
What to Expect:
Tea tour, chimpanzee trekking, canopy walk, Dian Fossey Museum or Twin Lakes boat ride, golden monkey trekking, gorilla trekking, game drives, Bigodi Wetlands excursion, Murchison Falls experience, and rhino tracking.
The Roads Trip
Uganda and Rwanda offer beautiful scenic journeys, from smooth highways to winding roads through the countryside and mountainous areas. Some sections of the safari may include rural dirt roads and park tracks, which can be bumpy at times. Wild Hunters Safari therefore uses a well-maintained safari Land Cruiser suitable for long journeys and rougher park roads.
Permits
Gorilla, chimpanzee, and golden monkey permits have limited availability and are issued on a first-come, first-served basis. We always do our best to secure the required permits. Where necessary, the itinerary or trekking sector may be adjusted to match permit availability without changing the overall tour duration.
Booking Confirmation
- Permit fees for gorilla, chimpanzee, or golden monkey trekking require 100% upfront payment.
- 30% of the remaining tour value is required after deducting permit fees.
- Bookings made less than one month before travel require 100% upfront payment.
Final Payment
All outstanding balances should be cleared no later than two weeks before the start of the safari.
Cancellation Policy
- 10% cancellation fee if cancelled 90+ days before the safari.
- 30% cancellation fee if cancelled 45–90 days before the safari.
- 50% cancellation fee if cancelled 22–44 days before the safari.
- 80% cancellation fee if cancelled 8–21 days before the safari.
- 100% cancellation fee if cancelled 7 days or less before the safari.
- 100% cancellation fee for no-shows.
Summary
- Day 1 – Arrival in Kigali, Rwanda
- Day 2 – Transfer to Nyungwe and Tea Experience
- Day 3 – Chimpanzee Trekking and Canopy Walk
- Day 4 – Transfer to Volcanoes and Afternoon Experience
- Day 5 – Golden Monkey Trekking and Transfer to Bwindi
- Day 6 – Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest
- Day 7 – Transfer to Ishasha and Tree-Climbing Lions
- Day 8 – More Ishasha and Kasenyi Game Drive
- Day 9 – Kasenyi Game Drive and Kazinga Channel
- Day 10 – Game Drive and Bigodi Wetlands
- Day 11 – Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
- Day 12 – Full-Day Game Drives in Murchison Falls
- Day 13 – Game Drive and Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary
- Day 14 – Rhino Tracking and Departure
Itineraries
Day 1
Arrival in Kigali, Rwanda
Welcome to Rwanda, the Land of a Thousand Hills. After clearing immigration at Kigali International Airport, you will meet your Wild Hunters Safari guide, who will warmly welcome you and transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day is kept relaxed so you can recover from your journey and settle into your new surroundings. If you arrive early and feel ready to explore, you may take an optional walking experience in Kigali, visit Kimironko Market, or discover local art at Inema Art Center, Niyo Arts Gallery, or Caplaki Crafts Village. Otherwise, enjoy a quiet evening, have dinner, and rest well.
Accommodation: Eagles view lodge – Budget Level
Meals: Dinner
Transfer Time: Approx. 20 minutes
Day 2
Transfer to Nyungwe and Tea Experience
After breakfast, we leave Kigali and travel towards Nyungwe Forest National Park in southwestern Rwanda. The journey takes you through beautiful countryside and changing landscapes as we move closer to the forest. Upon arrival, check in, enjoy lunch, and take some time to rest. In the afternoon, we head to Gisakura Tea Estate for a special crop-to-cup experience. Walk through the green tea fields, learn how tea is picked and processed, and enjoy a tasting session. It is a simple but memorable way to connect with Rwanda beyond wildlife. Later, return to the accommodation, freshen up, enjoy dinner, and relax.
Accommodation: Maravilla Kivu Resort – Budget Level
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transfer Time: Approx. 5–6 hours
Day 3
Chimpanzee Trekking and Canopy Walk
Today brings an exciting encounter with Rwanda’s chimpanzees in Nyungwe Forest. After breakfast, transfer to the trekking point for a briefing before entering the forest with your ranger-guide. As you walk through the forest, keep your eyes open for chimpanzees moving through the trees and enjoy the feeling of being close to nature. After the trek, return to the accommodation for lunch and some rest. In the afternoon, head to Uwinka Information Centre for the canopy walk. The trail hangs high above the forest and offers beautiful views of the trees, surrounding communities, and distant landscapes. Return later for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Maravilla Kivu Resort – Budget Level
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transfer Time: N/A
Day 4
Transfer to Volcanoes and Afternoon Experience
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast before travelling towards Volcanoes National Park in northern Rwanda. The journey takes you through Rwanda’s beautiful rolling hills and countryside, giving you plenty of scenic views along the way. After arriving at your accommodation, enjoy lunch and some time to rest. In the afternoon, choose between two memorable experiences. You may visit the Dian Fossey Museum and learn about her work with mountain gorillas, or take a traditional boat ride on the Twin Lakes and enjoy the peaceful scenery and local culture. After your chosen activity, return to the accommodation, freshen up, have dinner, and rest for tomorrow’s adventure.
Accommodation: La Palme Hotel – Budget Level
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transfer Time: Approx. 5–6 hours
Day 5
Golden Monkey Trekking and Transfer to Bwindi
Rise early and enjoy a quick breakfast before heading to the Volcanoes National Park headquarters for your trekking briefing. Soon after, begin your golden monkey adventure with your ranger-guide. These playful primates are quick, curious, and full of energy as they move through the bamboo forest. Watching them leap, feed, and interact is a joyful experience that will stay with you. After the trek, continue towards Cyanika Border Post, and enter the pearl of Africa. Cross into Uganda and continue through breathtaking views of the Kisoro region to your accommodation near Bwindi, relax and prepare for tomorrow’s unforgettable gorilla trekking adventure.
Accommodation: Bakiga Lodge – Budget Level
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transfer Time: Approx. 4–5 hours
Day 6
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest
Today is one of the most special days of your journey: gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. After breakfast, collect your packed lunch and head to the ranger post for a briefing on the trekking rules. The trek begins around 8:00am and may take three to eight hours depending on the movement of the gorillas. The forest can be steep, rugged, and muddy, but every step becomes worthwhile when you finally meet these gentle giants. You will spend one unforgettable hour observing the gorilla family in its natural home. After the experience, receive your trekking certificate, return to the accommodation, and rest after this emotional adventure.
Accommodation: Bakiga Lodge– Budget Level
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transfer Time: N/A
Day 7
Transfer to Ishasha and Tree-Climbing Lions
After a relaxed breakfast, leave Bwindi and travel to the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. This beautiful area is famous for its tree-climbing lions, and today we search for these remarkable cats during a game drive. Seeing a lion resting high in a tree is never guaranteed, but when it happens, the moment can be truly unforgettable. Along the way, keep watching for elephants, buffaloes, topis, Uganda kobs, leopards, hyenas, and birds. After exploring Ishasha, continue to your accommodation, check in, and enjoy a peaceful evening. Take time to appreciate the wild surroundings and the memories already made.
Accommodation: Enjojo Lodge – Safari Tent – Budget Level
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transfer Time: Approx. 4–5 hours
Day 8
More Ishasha and Kasenyi Game Drive
Today offers another chance to enjoy Ishasha before continuing north through Queen Elizabeth National Park. If yesterday’s lion sighting was not successful, we can return to the area and search again. After breakfast and checkout, continue towards northern Queen Elizabeth and check in at the lodge. After lunch and some rest, head out for an afternoon game drive in the Kasenyi Plains, known for its open savannah and wildlife. Look for lions, elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, and possibly leopards. Alternatively, you may choose the optional crater drive, offering beautiful views of lakes, volcanic features, the Rift Valley escarpment, and the Kazinga Channel.
Accommodation: Bush lodge – Budget Level
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transfer Time: Approx. 3 hours
Day 9
Kasenyi Game Drive and Kazinga Channel
Begin the day with breakfast before heading into the Kasenyi Plains for a morning game drive. The open savannah gives you a good chance to see lions, elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, and possibly leopards. Take your time enjoying the wildlife and peaceful beauty of Queen Elizabeth National Park. After the drive, return to the accommodation for lunch and some rest. In the afternoon, continue to the Kazinga Channel for a two-hour boat cruise connecting Lakes George and Edward. From the water, enjoy close views of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and many birds along the shoreline. Later, return to the lodge, freshen up, have dinner, and relax.
Accommodation: Bush lodge – Budget Level
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transfer Time: N/A
Day 10
Game Drive and Bigodi Wetlands
After breakfast, enjoy one final morning game drive in the Kasenyi Plains before travelling towards Kibale Forest National Park. The journey takes you through beautiful countryside and changing landscapes. Upon arrival, check in, enjoy lunch, and take some time to rest. Later, head out for the Bigodi Wetlands excursion, a community-led walk through a beautiful conservation area near Kibale. Look for red-tailed monkeys, black-and-white colobus monkeys, L’Hoest’s monkeys, and colourful birds. Alternatively, chimpanzee tracking can be arranged at an additional cost with a prior permit. After the experience, return to the lodge, enjoy dinner, and relax for the night.
Accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp – Budget Level
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transfer Time: Approx. 2 hours
Day 11
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
After breakfast, check out and begin the long journey from Kibale towards Murchison Falls National Park, travelling through Hoima. The road offers changing views of Uganda’s countryside, villages, green fields, and local communities. Although the journey is long, the scenery gives you plenty to enjoy along the way. We will have lunch en route before continuing north. A visit to the top of Murchison Falls can be included, where you can feel the power of the Nile as it forces through the narrow gorge. If time allows, a shallow game drive en route to the accommodation may also be possible. Later, check in, enjoy dinner, and rest.
Accommodation: Fort Murchison – Budget Level
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transfer Time: Approx. 7 hours
Day 12
Full-Day Game Drives in Murchison Falls
Today is dedicated to exploring Murchison Falls National Park with morning and afternoon game drives. After breakfast, head into the savannah in search of buffaloes, Jackson’s hartebeests, elephants, lions, giraffes, leopards, hyenas, and other wildlife. The wide grasslands create wonderful opportunities for game viewing and photography, while the changing scenery keeps the experience exciting. To save time, you may enjoy lunch at Red Chilli before returning to the park for the afternoon drive. If you would like another experience, an optional boat trip upstream towards the falls can be arranged at an extra cost. Later, return to the lodge, freshen up, enjoy dinner, and relax.
Accommodation: Fort Murchison – Budget Level
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transfer Time: Approx. 25–30 minutes to/from the park gate
Day 13
Game Drive and Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary
After breakfast, enjoy one more game drive in Murchison Falls National Park before travelling towards Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Keep your eyes open for buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, lions, hartebeests, and other wildlife during the final drive. We then continue towards Zziwa, an important conservation project helping to protect Uganda’s rhino population. Upon arrival, check in and enjoy some time to rest. In the late afternoon, head out for a guided nature walk around the sanctuary. The walk offers a slower and more personal way to experience the area, with opportunities to enjoy wildlife, fresh air, and peaceful scenery. Later, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Zziwa Guesthouse – Budget Level
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transfer Time: Approx. 3 hours
Day 14
Rhino Tracking and Departure
After breakfast, head to the visitors’ centre for a briefing before beginning your final wildlife experience: an hour of on-foot rhino tracking. Walking alongside the ranger, you will have the chance to see these powerful animals from a closer perspective while learning more about their protection. After this memorable experience, we begin the journey to Entebbe. Enjoy lunch along the way and take time to reflect on the incredible journey through Rwanda and Uganda. If your flight is late, an optional visit to Entebbe Botanical Gardens or a sunset cruise on Lake Victoria may be considered at an extra cost. Later, continue to the airport for your flight, recommended for 18:00 or later. Thank you for travelling with Wild Hunters Safari.
Accommodation: Recommended on Request
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Transfer Time: Approx. 4 hours
Price Includes
- Accommodation as specified in the itinerary
- Meals as indicated in the daily programme
- Transportation in a comfortable safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide
- Applicable national park entrance fees
- Gorilla trekking permit for each participating traveller
- Activities specified in the itinerary, except those listed as optional
- Visit Uganda and Rwanda
- Bottled drinking water during the safari
- Airport/hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Border crossing
Price Excludes
- Activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Optional activities and experiences
- Personal travel insurance
- Telephone calls and bar expenses
- Driver-guide gratuities
- Laundry and other personal expenses
- International and domestic flight tickets
- Souvenirs and personal shopping
- East African entry visa
- Extra meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary
- Any increase in government taxes, park fees or permit costs
- Any other services of a persona
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