Luxury
9 Days Luxury Uganda and Rwanda Gorilla Chimpanzee and Wildlife Safari
Duration
9 Days
Destination
Uganda and Rwanda
Trip Type
Gorilla trekking and wildlife
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9 Days Luxury Uganda and Rwanda Gorilla, Chimpanzee and Wildlife Safari
9 Days Luxury Uganda and Rwanda Gorilla, Chimpanzee and Wildlife Safari is a premium cross-border journey designed for travelers who want to experience the best of Uganda and Rwanda in one well-planned luxury itinerary. This safari combines Kibale chimpanzee trekking, classic wildlife viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi gorilla trekking and a second gorilla trekking experience in Rwanda. It is carefully arranged with luxury lodges, private guiding, domestic flight support and a helicopter or private charter transfer to make the journey smoother and more comfortable.
The safari begins in Entebbe with a domestic flight to Kasese, reducing the long road journey to western Uganda. From there, guests continue to Kibale Forest National Park for chimpanzee trekking, one of Uganda’s most rewarding primate experiences. The journey then continues to Queen Elizabeth National Park for a game drive and Kazinga Channel boat safari, giving travelers a chance to enjoy elephants, buffaloes, lions, hippos, crocodiles, antelopes and rich birdlife in Uganda’s savannah landscapes.
After the wildlife experience, the safari proceeds to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for gorilla trekking in Uganda. This gives guests an unforgettable forest encounter with mountain gorillas before crossing into Rwanda for a luxury overnight stay at Kigali Serena Hotel. The Rwanda section then continues by helicopter or private charter transfer to Volcanoes National Park, where guests enjoy Rwanda gorilla trekking in a scenic volcanic landscape.
This itinerary is ideal for couples, honeymooners, solo travelers and luxury guests who want a complete Uganda and Rwanda safari with primates, wildlife, premium lodges, private guiding and reduced long-distance driving. It offers a beautiful balance of chimpanzees, gorillas, savannah wildlife and cross-border adventure while keeping the experience comfortable, exclusive and well-paced.
Trip Outline
- Day 1: Fly from Entebbe to Kasese and Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
- Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale Forest National Park
- Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Day 4: Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Safari
- Day 5: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Day 6: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi and Transfer to Kigali
- Day 7: Helicopter or Private Charter Transfer from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park
- Day 8: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
- Day 9: Return to Kigali for Departure Drop-off
Detailed Itinerary: 9 Days Luxury Uganda and Rwanda Gorilla, Chimpanzee and Wildlife Safari
Your 9 Days Luxury Uganda and Rwanda Gorilla, Chimpanzee and Wildlife Safari begins with pickup in Entebbe and assistance for your domestic flight to Kasese Airstrip. This flight helps reduce the long road journey to western Uganda and gives the safari a smooth luxury start.
On arrival at Kasese Airstrip, you will be welcomed by your driver-guide and transferred by private vehicle to the Kibale Forest region. You will check in at Kyaninga Lodge, a beautiful luxury lodge known for its peaceful setting, scenic views and easy access to Kibale Forest National Park. The rest of the day is for relaxation as you prepare for chimpanzee trekking the next morning.
Accommodation: Kyaninga Lodge
After breakfast at Kyaninga Lodge, your guide will transfer you to Kibale Forest National Park for chimpanzee trekking. You will first attend a briefing by the park guides before entering the forest in search of chimpanzees.
Kibale Forest is one of the best places in Uganda for chimpanzee trekking, and the experience gives you a chance to observe chimpanzees as they feed, move, call and interact in their natural habitat. After the trek, you will return to the lodge for lunch and enjoy a relaxed afternoon at leisure.
Accommodation: Kyaninga Lodge
After breakfast, you will check out and begin the scenic transfer from Kibale Forest National Park to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The journey takes you through beautiful western Uganda landscapes, crater lake scenery, farmlands, tea plantations and countryside views.
On arrival in Queen Elizabeth National Park, you will check in at Elephant Plains Lodge. This luxury lodge offers beautiful views and a comfortable setting close to the park’s main wildlife areas. The rest of the day is for relaxation as you prepare for your wildlife safari experience.
Accommodation: Elephant Plains Lodge
After an early breakfast at Elephant Plains Lodge, you will head out for a morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park. The game drive gives you a chance to search for wildlife such as elephants, buffaloes, lions, antelopes, warthogs and different bird species.
You will return to the lodge for lunch and a short rest. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a Kazinga Channel boat safari, one of the best wildlife experiences in Uganda. The boat safari offers excellent chances to see hippos, crocodiles, water birds and animals coming to the channel to drink.
Accommodation: Elephant Plains Lodge
After breakfast at Elephant Plains Lodge, you will check out and begin your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Depending on the route and timing, you may pass through the Ishasha sector, an area known for its tree-climbing lions, before continuing toward the southern side of Bwindi.
The journey offers beautiful countryside views, rolling hills and local villages as you approach one of Africa’s most famous gorilla trekking destinations. On arrival in the Nkuringo region, you will check in at Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge and spend the evening relaxing as you prepare for gorilla trekking the following morning.
Accommodation: Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge
After an early breakfast at Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge, your guide will transfer you to the gorilla trekking briefing point in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The park rangers will explain the trekking rules, safety guidelines and what to expect before you enter the forest.
You will trek through Bwindi’s thick forest in search of a mountain gorilla family. Once the gorillas are located, you will spend one unforgettable hour observing them as they feed, rest, groom and move through their natural habitat. This is one of the biggest highlights of the safari and offers a powerful Uganda gorilla trekking experience.
After the trek, you will return to the lodge for refreshment and lunch before beginning the cross-border transfer to Kigali, Rwanda. On arrival in Kigali, you will check in at Kigali Serena Hotel for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Kigali Serena Hotel
After breakfast at Kigali Serena Hotel, you will be assisted with your helicopter or private charter transfer from Kigali to the Volcanoes region. This luxury transfer helps reduce road travel and gives the Rwanda section of the safari a smooth and exclusive start.
On arrival near Volcanoes National Park, you will transfer to One and Only Gorilla’s Nest for check-in and relaxation. The rest of the day is kept calm so you can enjoy the lodge setting, volcanic scenery and peaceful atmosphere before your Rwanda gorilla trekking experience.
Accommodation: One and Only Gorilla’s Nest
After an early breakfast at One and Only Gorilla’s Nest, your guide will transfer you to the Volcanoes National Park headquarters for registration and briefing. The park team will explain the trekking rules before assigning you to a gorilla family.
You will then enter the forest with experienced ranger guides in search of mountain gorillas. Volcanoes National Park offers a beautiful gorilla trekking setting with bamboo forest, volcanic slopes and mountain views. Once the gorillas are found, you will spend one unforgettable hour watching them in their natural habitat.
After the trek, you will return to One and Only Gorilla’s Nest for lunch, relaxation, dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: One and Only Gorilla’s Nest
After breakfast at One and Only Gorilla’s Nest, you will check out and return to Kigali. The drive gives you another chance to enjoy Rwanda’s rolling hills, clean countryside towns and beautiful mountain scenery.
On arrival in Kigali, you will be dropped off at Kigali International Airport for your departure flight or at Kigali Serena Hotel, depending on your onward travel plan. This marks the end of your 9 Days Luxury Uganda and Rwanda Gorilla, Chimpanzee and Wildlife Safari.
Inclusions
- Luxury accommodation during the safari
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
- Domestic flight from Entebbe to Kasese
- Helicopter or private charter transfer from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park
- 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
- Game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Kazinga Channel boat safari
- 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 9 Days Luxury Uganda and Rwanda Gorilla, Chimpanzee and Wildlife Safari
The safari includes luxury accommodation, meals as mentioned in the itinerary, domestic flight from Entebbe to Kasese, helicopter or private charter transfer from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park, private ground transfers, professional English-speaking driver-guide, chimpanzee trekking permit, Uganda gorilla trekking permit, Rwanda gorilla trekking permit, Queen Elizabeth game drive, Kazinga Channel boat safari, bottled drinking water, pickup in Entebbe and drop-off in Kigali.
The 9 Days Luxury Uganda and Rwanda Gorilla, Chimpanzee and Wildlife Safari starts in Entebbe, Uganda. Guests are picked up from Entebbe International Airport or a hotel in Entebbe before connecting to the domestic flight to Kasese.
The safari ends in Kigali, Rwanda. After gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, guests return to Kigali for departure drop-off at Kigali International Airport or Kigali Serena Hotel.
This safari visits Kibale Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Kigali and Volcanoes National Park. It combines chimpanzees, savannah wildlife and gorilla trekking in both Uganda and Rwanda.
Yes, chimpanzee trekking is included in Kibale Forest National Park. Guests enter the forest with experienced guides to search for chimpanzees and observe them as they feed, move and interact in their natural habitat.
Yes, the 9 Days Luxury Uganda and Rwanda Gorilla, Chimpanzee and Wildlife Safari includes gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Guests trek with ranger guides and spend one unforgettable hour with a mountain gorilla family after they are located.
Yes, the safari includes gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. This gives travelers a second gorilla trekking experience and allows them to compare Uganda and Rwanda gorilla trekking in one luxury journey.
Yes, wildlife viewing is included in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Guests enjoy a game drive and Kazinga Channel boat safari with chances to see elephants, buffaloes, lions, hippos, crocodiles, antelopes and many bird species.
The planned luxury lodges are Kyaninga Lodge near Kibale Forest National Park, Elephant Plains Lodge near Queen Elizabeth National Park, Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Kigali Serena Hotel in Kigali and One and Only Gorilla’s Nest near Volcanoes National Park.
Yes, the 9 Days Luxury Uganda and Rwanda Gorilla, Chimpanzee and Wildlife Safari can be customized depending on travel dates, lodge preference, permit availability, flight schedule and guest interests. Extra nights, upgraded lodges, cultural experiences, additional wildlife activities or more time in Kigali can also be added.
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