Overview
This 13 Days Uganda Rwanda Gorilla Safari is a phenomenal cross-border journey featuring double mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi and Volcanoes, chimpanzee trekking in Kibale and Nyungwe, Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth wildlife with boat cruises, Batwa and Iby'Iwacu cultural experiences, and the Nyungwe canopy walk.
Explore more of our gorilla trekking safaris or see the related 17 Days Virunga Circuit Safari.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrival & Transfer to Murchison Falls
Arrive and transfer to Murchison Falls National Park, stopping at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking. Dinner and overnight.
Game Viewing & Launch Trip
Morning game drive and an afternoon launch trip on the Nile to the base of Murchison Falls. Dinner and overnight.
Transfer to Kibale Forest
Drive to Kibale Forest National Park, the primate capital. Dinner and overnight.
Chimp Trekking & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth
Track chimpanzees in Kibale, then continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Dinner and overnight.
Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Cruise
Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. Dinner and overnight.
Ishasha to Bwindi
Game drive in the Ishasha sector for tree-climbing lions, then transfer to Bwindi. Dinner and overnight.
Gorilla Trekking & Batwa Community
Trek the mountain gorillas of Bwindi, followed by a Batwa community cultural experience. Dinner and overnight.
Transfer to Rwanda & Kigali City Tour
Cross into Rwanda and enjoy a Kigali city tour including the Genocide Memorial. Dinner and overnight.
Gorilla Trekking & Iby'Iwacu Village
A second gorilla trek in Volcanoes National Park, then a visit to the Iby'Iwacu cultural village. Dinner and overnight.
Transfer to Nyungwe Forest
Drive south to Nyungwe Forest National Park. Dinner and overnight.
Chimpanzee Trekking
Track chimpanzees through Nyungwe rainforest. Dinner and overnight.
Canopy Walk & Nature Walks
Experience the canopy walk and forest nature trails. Dinner and overnight.
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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