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10 Days Luxury Uganda and Rwanda Gorilla Safari

Duration 10 Days
Destination Uganda and Rwanda
Trip Type Gorilla trekking

Overview

10 Days Luxury Uganda and Rwanda Gorilla Safari

10 Days Luxury Uganda and Rwanda Gorilla Safari is a premium cross-border journey designed for you to experience Uganda and Rwanda’s best primate adventures with luxury lodges, private guiding and smooth travel planning. The safari features chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park, gorilla trekking in Uganda, gorilla trekking in Rwanda, golden monkey trekking and peaceful Lake Kivu relaxation.

Your journey starts in Entebbe with a luxury overnight stay atLake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa before flying to Kasese and continuing to Kibale Forest National Park. In Kibale, you will stay at Tabebuia Resort and enjoy chimpanzee trekking in one of Uganda’s finest primate destinations before transferring to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for Uganda’s gorilla trekking experience while staying at Four Gorillas.

After Bwindi, you will cross into Rwanda and continue to Volcanoes National Park, where you will stay at Sambora Kinigi for Rwanda gorilla trekking and golden monkey trekking. The safari then continues to Lake Kivu for a relaxing stay at Serena Kivu before ending in Kigali with a city experience and departure drop-off. This itinerary is ideal if you want primates, comfort, scenic landscapes, private guiding and a well-paced Uganda and Rwanda safari.

Trip Outline

  • Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe
  • Day 2: Fly to Kasese and Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
  • Day 3: Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale Forest National Park
  • Day 4: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
  • Day 5: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
  • Day 6: Cross from Uganda to Rwanda and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
  • Day 7: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
  • Day 8: Golden Monkey Trekking and Transfer to Lake Kivu
  • Day 9: Lake Kivu Relaxation and Transfer to Kigali
  • Day 10: Kigali City Experience and Departure Drop-off

Detailed Itinerary: 10 Days Luxury Uganda and Rwanda Gorilla Safari

Your 10 Days Luxury Uganda and Rwanda Gorilla Safari begins with arrival at Entebbe International Airport, where you will be welcomed by your professional driver-guide. After arrival assistance, you will transfer to Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa for check-in, relaxation and overnight stay.
This first day is kept relaxed so you can rest after your international flight and prepare for the journey ahead. Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy the hotel atmosphere, lake views and peaceful surroundings before dinner.

Meal Plan: Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa

After breakfast at Serena Kigo, you will transfer to the airport for your domestic flight from Entebbe to Kasese. This flight reduces the long road journey and gives you a smooth luxury start to western Uganda.
On arrival at Kasese Airstrip, you will be welcomed and transferred by private vehicle to Kibale Forest National Park. You will check in at Tabebuia Resort, where you will spend the rest of the day relaxing and preparing for chimpanzee trekking the following morning.

Accommodation: Tabebuia Resort

After breakfast at Tabebuia Resort, your guide will transfer you to Kibale Forest National Park for chimpanzee trekking. You will attend a briefing before entering the forest with experienced guides in search of chimpanzees.
Once the chimpanzees are located, you will spend time watching them feed, move, call and interact in their natural forest habitat. Kibale is one of Uganda’s best primate destinations, making this experience an important highlight of your safari.
After the trek, you will return to Tabebuia Resort for lunch and a short rest. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a cultural experience around the Kibale community, where you learn about local traditions, daily life, farming practices and the connection between the nearby communities and the forest.

Accommodation: Tabebuia Resort

After breakfast at Tabebuia Resort, you will check out and begin your scenic transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The journey takes you through western Uganda’s beautiful countryside, rolling hills, farmlands and local communities.
On arrival in Bwindi, you will check in at Four Gorillas. The evening is for relaxation as you enjoy the peaceful forest setting and prepare for your Uganda gorilla trekking experience the next day.

Accommodation: Four Gorillas

After an early breakfast at Four Gorillas, your guide will transfer you to the gorilla trekking briefing point in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The ranger guides will explain the trekking rules, safety guidelines and what to expect before you enter the forest.
You will then trek through Bwindi’s thick forest in search of a mountain gorilla family. Once the gorillas are found, you will spend one unforgettable hour observing them as they feed, rest, groom and move through their natural habitat.
After the trek, you will return to Four Gorillas for lunch, relaxation and overnight.

Accommodation: Four Gorillas

After breakfast at Four Gorillas, you will check out and begin the cross-border journey from Uganda to Rwanda. You will be assisted with the border crossing before continuing toward Volcanoes National Park in northern Rwanda.
The route offers beautiful views of southwestern Uganda and Rwanda’s rolling hills. On arrival near Volcanoes National Park, you will check in at Sambora Kinigi and spend the evening relaxing before your Rwanda gorilla trekking experience.

Accommodation: Sambora Kinigi

After an early breakfast at Sambora Kinigi, your guide will transfer you to the Volcanoes National Park headquarters for registration and briefing. You will be assigned a gorilla family before entering the forest with experienced ranger guides.
Volcanoes National Park offers a different gorilla trekking experience from Bwindi, with bamboo forest, volcanic slopes and beautiful mountain scenery. Once the gorillas are located, you will spend one unforgettable hour watching them in their natural habitat.
After the trek, you will return to Sambora Kinigi for lunch, relaxation, dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Sambora Kinigi

After breakfast, you will return to Volcanoes National Park for golden monkey trekking. This experience takes you into the bamboo forest, where golden monkeys are often seen feeding, jumping and moving actively through the vegetation.
After the golden monkey experience, you will return for refreshment and later transfer to Lake Kivu. On arrival, you will check in at Serena Kivu for a relaxing lakeside stay. The evening is free for rest, lake views and peaceful relaxation.

Accommodation: Serena Kivu

After breakfast at Serena Kivu, you will enjoy a relaxed morning by Lake Kivu. This is a beautiful time to enjoy the calm lake atmosphere, fresh air, scenic views and peaceful surroundings after the primate experiences.
Later, you will transfer to Kigali, Rwanda’s clean and organized capital city. On arrival, you will check in at Kigali Serena Hotel for your final overnight stay. The evening is for relaxation before your departure day.

Accommodation: Kigali Serena Hotel

After breakfast at Kigali Serena Hotel, you will enjoy a Kigali city experience depending on your flight schedule. This may include selected cultural and historical highlights, local markets or scenic city areas.
After the city experience, you will be transferred to Kigali International Airport for your departure flight. This marks the end of your 10 Days Luxury Uganda and Rwanda Gorilla Safari.

Inclusions

  • Luxury accommodation during the safari
  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Domestic flight from Entebbe to Kasese
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle for ground transfers
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • Chimpanzee trekking permit in Kibale Forest National Park
  • Uganda gorilla trekking permit
  • Rwanda gorilla trekking permit
  • Golden monkey trekking permit
  • Lake Kivu relaxation experience
  • Kigali city experience
  • Cross-border assistance between Uganda and Rwanda
  • Bottled drinking water during the safari
  • Pickup in Entebbe and drop-off in Kigali

Exclusions

  • International flights
  • Uganda visa and Rwanda visa or East Africa Tourist Visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities

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Frequently Asked Questions about 10 Days Luxury Uganda and Rwanda Gorilla Safari

The safari includes luxury accommodation, meals as mentioned in the itinerary, domestic flight from Entebbe to Kasese, private 4x4 ground transfers, professional English-speaking driver-guide, chimpanzee trekking permit, Uganda gorilla trekking permit, Rwanda gorilla trekking permit, golden monkey trekking permit, Kibale cultural experience, Lake Kivu relaxation, Kigali city experience, bottled drinking water, pickup in Entebbe and drop-off in Kigali.

The 10 Days Luxury Uganda and Rwanda Gorilla Safari starts in Entebbe, Uganda. You will be picked up from Entebbe International Airport or your hotel before beginning the journey with a luxury overnight stay at Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort and Spa.

This safari ends in Kigali, Rwanda. On the last day, you will enjoy a Kigali city experience before being dropped off at Kigali International Airport or your preferred hotel in Kigali.

You will stay at Serena Kigo in Entebbe, Tabebuia Resort near Kibale Forest National Park, Four Gorillas near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Sambora Kinigi near Volcanoes National Park, Serena Kivu at Lake Kivu and Kigali Serena Hotel in Kigali.

Yes, chimpanzee trekking is included in Kibale Forest National Park. You will enter the forest with experienced guides and spend time observing chimpanzees as they feed, move, call and interact in their natural habitat.

Yes, the safari includes a cultural experience around the Kibale community after lunch on the chimpanzee trekking day. This gives you a chance to learn about local traditions, daily life, farming practices and the connection between the community and the forest.

Yes, the 10 Days Luxury Uganda and Rwanda Gorilla Safari includes gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. You will trek with ranger guides and spend one unforgettable hour with a mountain gorilla family after they are located.

Yes, gorilla trekking in Rwanda is included in Volcanoes National Park. This gives you a second gorilla trekking experience and allows you to compare Uganda’s Bwindi Forest with Rwanda’s volcanic forest landscape.

Yes, golden monkey trekking is included in Volcanoes National Park. This activity adds another exciting primate experience before you continue to Lake Kivu for relaxation.

Yes, the 10 Days Luxury Uganda and Rwanda Gorilla Safari can be customized depending on your travel dates, lodge preference, permit availability, arrival time and interests. Extra nights, upgraded experiences, additional gorilla trekking, private charter flights or more time at Lake Kivu can also be added.

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