10 Days Uganda–Rwanda Wildlife & Gorilla Safari

Detailed Safari Itinerary Day 1 – Arrival in Entebbe, Uganda Your adventure begins upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, where our professional safari guide warmly welcomes you. After a briefing about your journey, transfer to your comfortable hotel overlooking the shores of Lake Victoria. Spend the remainder of the day relaxing after your international flight or enjoy an optional evening stroll along the lake. Accommodation: Entebbe Meals: Dinner ________________________________________ Day 2 – Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park After breakfast, depart for Uganda's largest and oldest national park. The scenic drive passes bustling towns, lush countryside, and traditional villages before reaching Murchison Falls National Park. Visit the spectacular Top of the Falls, where the world's longest river squeezes through a narrow seven-meter gorge before plunging over 40 meters into the Devil's Cauldron, creating one of Africa's most powerful waterfalls. Keep an eye out for baboons, monkeys, and various bird species along the way. Driving Time: Approximately 6–7 hours Accommodation: Murchison Falls National Park Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner ________________________________________ Day 3 – Morning Game Drive & Nile Boat Safari Rise early for an exciting game drive across the northern plains, where the golden morning light offers excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. Look out for: • Lions • Elephants • Rothschild's giraffes • Buffaloes • Uganda kobs • Jackson's hartebeests • Oribis • Hyenas • Leopards (occasionally) In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing boat cruise along the Victoria Nile to the base of Murchison Falls. The riverbanks teem with hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and countless bird species including African fish eagles and kingfishers. The boat offers one of the best wildlife photography experiences in Uganda. Accommodation: Murchison Falls National Park Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner ________________________________________ Day 4 – Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park After breakfast, journey south through Uganda's picturesque countryside toward Queen Elizabeth National Park. Along the route, admire tea plantations, crater lakes, rolling hills, and traditional farming communities before arriving at your lodge in time to relax and enjoy spectacular sunset views over the savannah. The changing landscapes make this one of the most scenic drives in Uganda. Driving Time: Approximately 7–8 hours Accommodation: Queen Elizabeth National Park Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner ________________________________________ Day 5 – Kasenyi Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise Begin the day with an early morning game drive across the famous Kasenyi Plains, one of Uganda's premier wildlife viewing areas. Possible sightings include: • Lions • Elephants • Buffaloes • Uganda kobs • Waterbucks • Warthogs • Hyenas • Leopards (with luck) After lunch, board a boat for a cruise along the Kazinga Channel, a natural waterway connecting Lakes Edward and George. This channel hosts one of Africa's highest concentrations of hippos alongside enormous Nile crocodiles, elephants bathing along the shoreline, buffalo herds, and over 600 recorded bird species. Accommodation: Queen Elizabeth National Park Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner ________________________________________ Day 6 – Chimpanzee Trekking & Transfer to Bwindi Start the morning with an unforgettable chimpanzee tracking experience in either Kyambura Gorge or Kalinzu Forest. Follow experienced guides through tropical forest as you search for our closest living relatives. Watching chimpanzees communicate, feed, and swing effortlessly through the canopy is both exciting and educational. After lunch, continue through the beautiful Kigezi Highlands toward Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, passing terraced hillsides often referred to as the "Switzerland of Africa." Accommodation: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner ________________________________________ Day 7 – Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Today marks one of Africa's greatest wildlife experiences. Following a briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers, venture into the dense rainforest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family. The trek may last anywhere from 2 to 8 hours depending on the gorillas' location, but the reward is extraordinary: spending one magical hour observing these gentle giants as they interact, forage, groom, and care for their young. This intimate encounter is often described as life-changing and remains the highlight of many African safaris. After the trek, return to your lodge for relaxation and reflection. Accommodation: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner ________________________________________ Day 8 – Cross into Rwanda & Transfer to Volcanoes National Park After breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive through the spectacular Virunga region before crossing the Uganda–Rwanda border. As you enter Rwanda, the landscape transforms into rolling green hills, immaculate villages, and breathtaking volcanic scenery that has earned the country its nickname, "The Land of a Thousand Hills." Arrive at Volcanoes National Park and spend the afternoon relaxing while enjoying magnificent views of the Virunga Volcanoes. Optional cultural visits to nearby communities may also be arranged. Accommodation: Volcanoes National Park Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner ________________________________________ Day 9 – Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda & Kigali City Tour Experience a second extraordinary gorilla trekking adventure, this time within Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park. Comparing gorilla families and forest environments in both Uganda and Rwanda offers a unique perspective on conservation efforts across the region. After your trek, transfer to Kigali, one of Africa's cleanest and most modern cities. Visit: • Ellen DeGeneres Gorilla Conservation Campus • Kigali Genocide Memorial (optional) • Local craft markets • City viewpoints • Cultural centers Enjoy an evening exploring Rwanda's vibrant capital before your final night. Accommodation: Kigali Meals: Breakfast & Lunch ________________________________________ Day 10 – Departure from Kigali After breakfast, depending on your flight schedule, enjoy some leisure time before transferring to Kigali International Airport. Depart with unforgettable memories of gorillas, wildlife, stunning landscapes, warm hospitality, and two remarkable East African nations that have inspired travelers from around the world. Meals: Breakfast