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11 Days / 10 Nights Uganda + RwandaLuxury Safari

11 Days Great Apes of Uganda & Rwanda

An in-depth 11-day journey focused on East Africa’s most sought-after primate experiences across Uganda and Rwanda

Journey typemixed
Best seasonYear-round (Best ; june-september & December- February)
Duration11 Days / 10 Nights
CountriesUganda + Rwanda
Overview

Crafted for you, not a brochure.

Gorillas • Chimpanzees • Golden Monkeys Across Two Countries Uganda & Rwanda Great Apes • Rainforest Systems • Volcano Landscapes • Cross-Border Safari This cross-border expedition is designed to explore the full spectrum of East Africa’s primate experiences, combining chimpanzee tracking in tropical forests, golden monkey encounters in volcanic highlands, and gorilla trekking in both Uganda and Rwanda. The journey is structured to build intensity and diversity while maintaining logical geographic flow.

Private 4×4 vehicle and dedicated guide
Hand-picked luxury or ultra-luxury lodges
Flexible daily rhythm — no fixed coach schedule
Permits and park fees arranged in advance
24/7 in-country support from our Kampala team
Day by day
Day 1

Day 1 | Arrival in Entebbe

Private Welcome & Transition Arrival and assisted transfer. Included Experiences VIP meet-and-greet Private transfer Safari briefing Featured Accommodation Entebbe Forest Lodge Room Category: Luxury Suite Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast

Day 2

Day 2 | Entebbe → Kibale Forest National Park

Primate Territory Entry Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park. Included Experiences Scenic drive (5–6 hrs) Landscape transition Featured Accommodation Turaco Treetops Room Category: Forest Room Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 3

Day 3 | Kibale Forest National Park

Chimpanzee Tracking Experience Included Experiences Chimpanzee tracking permit Ranger-guided tracking Optional Bigodi wetland walk

Day 4

Day 4 | Kibale → Queen Elizabeth National Park

Savannah Transition Included Experiences Private transfer Optional game drive Featured Accommodation Kyambura Gorge Lodge Room Category: Luxury Banda Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 5

Day 5 | Queen Elizabeth National Park

Kazinga Channel & Wildlife Included Experiences Morning game drive Kazinga Channel boat safari

Day 6

Day 6 | Queen Elizabeth (Ishasha) → Bwindi

Tree-Climbing Lions & Gorilla Entry Transfer via Ishasha sector to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Included Experiences Ishasha game drive Scenic transfer Trek briefing Featured Accommodation Bwindi Lodge Room Category: Deluxe Cottage Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 7

Day 7 | Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Gorilla Trekking (Uganda) Included Experiences Gorilla trekking permit Ranger-guided trek Porter support

Day 8

Day 8 | Bwindi → Volcanoes National Park (Rwanda)

Cross-Border Gorilla Circuit Transfer to Volcanoes National Park. Included Experiences Cross-border transfer Scenic Virunga landscapes Featured Accommodation Sambora gorilla lodge Room Category: Deluxe Room Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 9

Day 9 | Volcanoes National Park

Golden Monkey Tracking Included Experiences Golden monkey tracking Optional cultural visit

Day 10

Day 10 | Volcanoes National Park

Optional Second Gorilla Trek or Leisure Option A: Second gorilla trek (Rwanda) Option B: Leisure / nature walk

Day 11

Day 11 | Volcanoes → Kigali

Departure Transfer to Kigali. Included Experiences Private transfer Airport assistance

Daily order flexes with weather, wildlife movements and your pace, your guide adapts in real time.

Lodges & camps
This itinerary features a curated mix of strategically located lodges and immersive forest properties, including Entebbe Forest Lodge for a calm arrival transition; Turaco Treetops offering direct access to chimpanzee territory; Kyambura Gorge Lodge positioned above a dramatic wildlife corridor; Bwindi Lodge providing immediate proximity to gorilla trekking; and Sambora gorilla lodge serving as a convenient base for Volcanoes National Park together balancing comfort, location efficiency, and seamless cross-border movement.

Final properties are named on your written proposal, we hold options while you refine dates.

Includes & excludes
Included
  • All park and reserve entry fees
  • Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • All meals as specified in your proposal
  • Airport meet & greet and transfers as listed
Not included
  • International flights to/from East Africa
  • Visas and immigration fees
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Premium beverages and laundry unless noted
  • Gratuities for guides, trackers and lodge staff
  • Personal expenses and optional activities

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