10 Days Uganda Rwanda Safari
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Overview
The 10 days Uganda Rwanda safari is an exceptional cross-border adventure that blends primate trekking, savannah wildlife, scenic lakes, and cultural encounters across two of East Africa’s most rewarding destinations. This itinerary is ideal for travelers seeking a comprehensive safari that combines Uganda’s rich biodiversity and primate experiences with Rwanda’s dramatic volcanic landscapes and refined tourism infrastructure.
The safari starts in Uganda, exploring Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, before crossing into Rwanda to experience Volcanoes National Park and Kigali City. The journey concludes in Kigali, making travel logistics smooth and efficient.
Tour Highlights
- Day 1: Transfer from Kampala or Entebbe to Murchison Falls National Park
- Day 2: Game Drive and Boat Safari in Murchison Falls National Park
- Day 3: Transfer from Murchison Falls National Park to Kibale Forest National Park
- Day 4: Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale Forest and Bigodi Swamp Walk
- Day 5: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and Kazinga Channel Boat Safari
- Day 6: Game Drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park and Transfer to Bwindi
- Day 7: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Day 8: Transfer from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to Volcanoes National Park
- Rwanda
- Day 9: Gorilla or Golden Monkey Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
- Day 10: Transfer to Kigali City and Departure
Detailed Itinerary: 10 Days Uganda Rwanda Safari
Day 1: Transfer from Kampala or Entebbe to Murchison Falls National Park
Early in the morning, your professional safari guide will pick you up from your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe for a full briefing about the 10 days Uganda Rwanda safari. The drive north includes a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for guided rhino tracking on foot, offering a rare opportunity to see Uganda’s only wild rhinos.
After lunch, the journey continues to Murchison Falls National Park. On arrival, you visit the top of the iconic Murchison Falls, where the Nile River forces its way through a narrow gorge before plunging dramatically below. You then transfer to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation options include Red Chilli Rest Camp or Parkside Safari Lodge for budget travelers, Murchison River Lodge or Pakuba Safari Lodge for mid-range comfort, and Paraa Safari Lodge or Nile Safari Lodge for luxury accommodation.
Day 2: Game Drive and Boat Safari in Murchison Falls National Park
After an early breakfast, you head out for a morning game drive on the northern bank of the Nile. This area offers excellent wildlife viewing, with common sightings including elephants, Rothschild’s giraffes, Cape buffaloes, lions, hyenas, hartebeests, and occasionally leopards.
You return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation before embarking on an afternoon boat safari along the Nile to the base of Murchison Falls. The cruise provides close encounters with hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, and abundant birdlife. Dinner and overnight are spent at the lodge.
Day 3: Transfer from Murchison Falls National Park to Kibale Forest National Park
After breakfast, you depart Murchison Falls and begin a scenic drive southwest toward Kibale Forest National Park. The journey passes through rural villages, rolling countryside, and tea plantations around Fort Portal, offering beautiful landscapes and cultural insights.
Arrival is in the late afternoon, followed by lodge check-in, dinner, and overnight stay. Accommodation options include Chimpanzee Forest Guest House for budget travelers, Kibale Forest Camp for mid-range stays, and Primate Lodge Kibale for luxury accommodation.
Day 4: Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale Forest and Bigodi Swamp Walk
The day begins early with breakfast before heading to the park headquarters for a briefing on chimpanzee trekking. Accompanied by experienced ranger guides, you enter the forest in search of habituated chimpanzee families, observing their social behavior and interactions in the wild.
After lunch, you enjoy a guided Bigodi Swamp walk, a community-based experience known for rich birdlife, monkeys, and cultural encounters with local communities. You return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and Kazinga Channel Boat Safari
After breakfast, you transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, enjoying scenic views of crater lakes along the way. Upon arrival, you check in to your lodge and enjoy lunch before heading out for an afternoon boat safari on the Kazinga Channel.
The Kazinga Channel is famous for its dense concentration of hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and diverse bird species. After the boat safari, you return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Accommodation options include Bush Lodge for budget stays, Twin Lakes Safari Lodge for mid-range comfort, and Mweya Safari Lodge for luxury accommodation.
Day 6: Game Drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park and Transfer to Bwindi
An early breakfast is followed by a morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains, an area known for lion sightings, Uganda kob, elephants, and buffaloes. After the drive, you return to the lodge for lunch.
In the afternoon, you depart for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, passing through the Ishasha sector, famous for its rare tree-climbing lions. If conditions allow, you enjoy a short game drive in Ishasha before continuing to Bwindi for dinner and overnight stay. Accommodation options include Broadbill Forest Camp for budget travelers and Chameleon Hill Lodge or similar for luxury stays.
Day 7: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
This day marks the highlight of the safari. After an early breakfast, you transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking rules and safety guidelines. Guided by armed rangers and trackers, you enter the dense forest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family.
Once located, you are allowed to spend one unforgettable hour observing the gorillas in their natural habitat. After the trek, you return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. Dinner and overnight are spent at the lodge.
Day 8: Transfer from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
After breakfast, you begin the cross-border transfer to Rwanda via the Cyanika border. The drive offers spectacular views of rolling hills, terraced farmland, and volcanic landscapes as you enter Rwanda.
On arrival near Volcanoes National Park, you check into your lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Accommodation options include Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge for budget travelers, Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge for mid-range stays, and Virunga Lodge or Bisate Lodge for luxury accommodation.
Day 9: Gorilla or Golden Monkey Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
After an early breakfast, you proceed to the Volcanoes National Park headquarters for a briefing before your primate trekking activity. Depending on preference and permit availability, you either track mountain gorillas or golden monkeys, both offering memorable wildlife encounters.
After the trek, you return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the afternoon, you may visit the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village for a cultural experience showcasing traditional Rwandan life. Dinner and overnight are spent at the lodge.
Day 10: Transfer to Kigali City and Departure
After breakfast, you transfer to Kigali City. Depending on your flight schedule, you may enjoy a short Kigali city tour, visiting key cultural and historical sites. Lunch is enjoyed in the city before transfer to Kigali International Airport, marking the end of the 10 days Uganda Rwanda safari.
Safari Includes
- Safari Park fees
- All Tour activities
- All Tour accommodation
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation ( To & From )
- All Taxes/VAT
- Everyday Meals ( As specified )
- Drinking water ( On all days )
Safari Excludes
- International flights ( From / to home )
- Additional Accommodation
- Tips
- Personal items(Souvenirs
- etc.)
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Gov increase of taxes and/or park fees
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10 Days Uganda Rwanda Safari
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