Ultimate Primate and Wildlife Safari across Rwanda & Uganda

6 Days | 5 Nights

From $2,965 / person

Your trip overview

On this unforgettable safari adventure, you’ll journey through the heart of East Africa and enjoy close encounters with some of the continent’s most iconic wildlife.

Golden Monkeys in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park – playful, energetic, and rare.
Mountain Gorillas in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – a once-in-a-lifetime moment with the gentle giants of the forest.

Big Game Viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park – elephants, lions, buffalos, hippos, and more await you in Uganda’s most diverse park.

Optional Chimpanzee Tracking in Kyambura Gorge – descend into the “Valley of Apes” for a chance to see our closest relatives in their natural habitat.

Relaxation at Lake Bunyonyi – unwind with serene lake views, surrounded by terraced hills and the calls of exotic birds.
This journey offers the perfect blend of adventure, primate trekking, wildlife safaris, and relaxation – crafted for the discerning traveler seeking both excitement and tranquility.

Trip Destinations

where to visit

Volcanoes National Park

Rwanda

Bwindi National Park

Uganda

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Uganda

Lake Bunyonyi

Uganda

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Organizing a safari in Rwanda, can be overwhelming due to the many choices available for transport, accommodation, and activities.

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Full Itinerary

Day by Day

Day 1: Kigali City Tour and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

You’ll be picked up from your hotel in Kigali and start your adventure with a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial to learn about Rwanda and its evolution to one of the fastest-growing economies on the African continent.

You’ll depart from Kigali for a scenic road trip to Volcanoes National Park in the Virunga Mountains. The journey takes about 4 hours, offering picturesque views of the Virunga massive mountains. You will check into your lodge for a delicious dinner and rest for an exciting day of trekking through the forest the next day.

Accommodation: Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
Mid-range lodge just outside Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)

Where to stay

Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge

Mid-range Lodge

Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge

Mid-range Lodge

Day 2: Golden Monkey Trekking and Transfer to Bwindi National Park

After an early breakfast, you will drive to the visitor center to attend a briefing session conducted by park rangers about the guidelines to follow while tracking golden monkeys as well as gorillas depending on which option you choose. After the briefing, you’ll head into the jungle accompanied by experienced trackers to this serene tropical rainforest.

Once the golden monkeys have been located, you will spend a magical hour observing them up close. You’ll learn about their behavior, social structure, and conservation efforts to protect them. You’ll have a late transfer to the border of Rwanda-Uganda where you will continue to drive to Bwindi for your gorilla tracking adventure.

Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the edge of the forest (Please note that accommodation on this day depends on where your gorilla permits have been purchased or where you are trekking gorillas from).

Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
Mid-range lodge just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda)

Where to stay

Rushaga Gorilla Lodge

Mid–range Lodge

Rushaga Gorilla Lodge

Mid–range Lodge

Day 3: Gorilla Trekking and Community Visit

After your early breakfast (7:00 am), you will have a short drive to the UWA briefing center where you will be taken through the dos and don’ts while tracking gorillas. After you have been allocated a gorilla family in a group of 8 pax, you will be led by the armed ranger guides off the forest to search for the gorillas.

When gorillas have been located, you will have one full hour of viewing them as they go on with their daily lives at a distance of 7-10 meters. After gorilla tracking, you will drive back to the lodge and relax at the lodge. If time allows, you will have a community tour as you conclude the day. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the lodge.

Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
Mid-range lodge just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda)

Where to stay

Rushaga Gorilla Lodge

Mid–range Lodge

Rushaga Gorilla Lodge

Mid–range Lodge

Day 4: Drive through Ishasha for your Evening Kazinga Boat Cruise

After your breakfast, you’ll transfer to Kasenyi plains through the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth famous for the tree-climbing lions. You’ll drive through to Kasenyi Plains for your afternoon Kazinga boat cruise.

If time allows, you will have a game drive in Kasenyi plains looking for wildlife such as elephants, leopards, lions, kobs, waterbuck, and cape buffalos among others. Your dinner and overnight stay in the middle of the park.

Accommodation: Lake Munyanyange Caves Lodge
Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda)

Where to stay

Lake Munyanyange Caves Lodge

Mid–range Lodge

Lake Munyanyange Caves Lodge

Mid–range Lodge

Day 5: Optional Chimpanzee Trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

After your early breakfast (6:30 am) you transfer to Kasenyi Plains for your morning game before you depart to Lake Bunyonyi. Kindly note there is an option for chimpanzee trekking (100$ per person per permit) just in case you would like to add chimps to this primates expedition. After your morning game drive, you’ll transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Bunyonyi Overland Resort
Budget resort located at Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)

Where to stay

Bunyonyi Overland Resort

Budget resort

Bunyonyi Overland Resort

Budget resort

Day 6: Explore Bunyonyi and Transfer back to Kigali

After a relaxed morning with optional lodge activities on the lake. You will depart from Lake Bunyonyi to Kigali for your international flight.

The transfer is about 3 hours with about an hour spent on crossing the border to Rwanda. End of the tour.

Rates Per Person

Start dates	Solo 1 Room	2+ people Sharing Rooms
Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025	$3,375	$2,965
Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026	$3,375	$2,965

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Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

Park fees (for non-residents)

Gorilla trekking permit (1 per person, non-resident)

Chimpanzee tracking permit (1 per person, non-resident)

All activities as outlined in the itinerary (unless marked as optional)

All accommodations during the tour (unless listed as an upgrade)

Professional English-speaking driver/guide

All ground transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle

All government taxes and VAT

Round-trip airport transfers

Meals as specified in the day-by-day itinerary

Drinks as specified in the day-by-day itinerary

Exclusions

International flights (to/from your home country)

Additional accommodation before the tour begins or after it ends

Tips & gratuities (Recommended: USD $10 per person per day)

Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees

Some meals (as specified in the day-by-day itinerary)

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Ultimate Primate and Wildlife Safari across Rwanda & Uganda

6 Days | 5 Nights

Your trip overview

Trip Destinations

where to visit

Volcanoes National Park

Bwindi National Park

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Lake Bunyonyi

Planning Your Safari

Reviews and Rates

Full Itinerary

Day by Day

Where to stay

Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge

Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge

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Rushaga Gorilla Lodge

Rushaga Gorilla Lodge

Where to stay

Rushaga Gorilla Lodge

Rushaga Gorilla Lodge

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Lake Munyanyange Caves Lodge

Lake Munyanyange Caves Lodge

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Bunyonyi Overland Resort

Bunyonyi Overland Resort

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