Overview
This 10 Days Uganda and Rwanda Primate Tour and Wildlife Safari combines the highlights of both countries - chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest, big-game viewing and a Kazinga Channel cruise in Queen Elizabeth, mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi, a canoe excursion on Lake Mutanda, and the Virunga volcanoes and Lake Kivu in Rwanda.
Explore more of our gorilla trekking safaris or see the related 17 Days Virunga Circuit Safari.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrival at Entebbe International Airport
Met on arrival at Entebbe International Airport and transferred to your accommodation in Entebbe. Overnight.
Entebbe to Kibale Forest National Park
Drive west to Fort Portal, base for Kibale Forest National Park, with its varied tropical forest, 70 mammal and 13 primate species. Afternoon crater-lakes walk. Dinner and overnight.
Chimpanzee Tracking to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Track chimpanzees in Kibale Forest, learning about the flora and fauna, then drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Dinner and overnight.
Queen Elizabeth - Kazinga Channel & Game Drives
A full day in Queen Elizabeth with morning game drive and an afternoon boat cruise on the wildlife-rich Kazinga Channel. Dinner and overnight.
To Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Drive south through the Ishasha sector, famous for tree-climbing lions, to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Dinner and overnight.
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
Trek into the ancient forest to spend a magical hour with a habituated mountain gorilla family. Dinner and overnight.
Walking Safari & Canoe on Lake Mutanda
Enjoy a walking safari and a traditional dug-out canoe excursion on scenic Lake Mutanda. Dinner and overnight.
Cross into Rwanda - Dian Fossey Hike
Cross into Rwanda and hike to the Karisoke Research Centre and Dian Fossey's grave on the slopes of the Virungas. Dinner and overnight.
Volcanoes & Lake Kivu
Visit local community projects and continue to Gisenyi on the shores of Lake Kivu to relax. Dinner and overnight.
Gisenyi to Kigali & Departure
Transfer to Kigali International Airport for your departure flight.
What's Included
✓ Included
- ✓ Gorilla permit
- ✓ Chimpanzee permit
- ✓ All accommodation
- ✓ All meals as specified
- ✓ Transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle
- ✓ English-speaking driver-guide
- ✓ Park entrance fees
✗ Excluded
- ✗ International flights
- ✗ Travel insurance
- ✗ Beverages
- ✗ Tips and gratuities
- ✗ Items of a personal nature
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