6 Days Best of Uganda Safari from Rwanda
This 6 Days Best of Uganda Safari from Rwanda provides an opportunity to encounter golden monkeys in Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda before traveling to Uganda for gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Other major highlights of the 6-day tour are wildlife game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park and chimpanzee trekking at Kalinzu Forest Reserve. The 6-day tour can start and end in Kigali, Rwanda, but it can also start and end in Kampala or Entebbe, Uganda.
Your Uganda Safari from Rwanda seamlessly combines gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest with game drives across Queen Elizabeth National Park's sweeping plains. The diverse ecosystems you'll explore showcase the region's extraordinary biodiversity, from golden monkeys in the bamboo forests of Rwanda to hippos lounging in Uganda's Kazinga Channel.
This exclusive Uganda Safari from Rwanda provides intimate wildlife encounters while immersing you in the local Banyarwanda and Bakiga cultures. Travel through stunning landscapes including the Virunga Mountains and Albertine Rift Valley, staying at carefully selected accommodations that complement your authentic safari experience in the "Pearl of Africa."
Tour highlights
Kigali City Tour and Genocide Memorial Visit
Golden Monkey trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Kazinga Channel boat safari
Chimpanzee trekking in Kalinzu Forest Reserve
Cultural experiences at Ibyi'wacu Cultural Village
Cross-border journey through the scenic Virunga landscape
Price Includes:
- Gorilla Tracking Permit
- Chimpanzee Tracking Permit
- Golden Monkey Tracking Permit
- Park entrance fees for all national parks and reserves
- All activities as mentioned in the itinerary
- Ground transport in custom 4x4 safari vehicle
- Bottled water during game drives and treks
- Full board accommodation as specified
- Services of professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Driver allowances and park fees
- Border crossing assistance
Price Excludes:
- Rwanda and Uganda entry visas
- International and internal flights
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, communications)
- Optional activities not mentioned
- Laundry services
- Tips and gratuities for guides and staff
- Travel and medical insurance
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Items of personal nature
Itinary in details
- Day1Pick Up from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park
Your Uganda Safari from Rwanda begins in Kigali where your guide meets you for a moving visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, documenting Rwanda's tragic history. The Uganda Safari from Rwanda continues with a scenic 3-hour drive (94km) north to Musanze, gateway to Volcanoes National Park, known locally as "Parc National des Volcans." Your afternoon Uganda Safari from Rwanda experience includes visiting Ibyi'wacu Cultural Village to engage with traditional Rwandan culture through dance, crafts, and stories shared by the Banyarwanda people.
- Day2Golden Monkey Trek and Transfer to Bwindi National Park
The second day of your Uganda Safari from Rwanda begins with an early morning golden monkey trek in the bamboo forests of Volcanoes National Park. This Uganda Safari from Rwanda adventure takes approximately 3 hours as you search for these playful primates in their natural habitat. After lunch, your Uganda Safari from Rwanda continues with a 4-hour (120km) cross-border journey via Cyanika border post to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, arriving at Rushaga sector in time for dinner and overnight.
- Day3Gorilla Trekking at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Today's highlight of your Uganda Safari from Rwanda is the unforgettable mountain gorilla tracking experience in Bwindi's ancient forest. Your Uganda Safari from Rwanda brings you face-to-face with endangered mountain gorillas after a 30-minute briefing at park headquarters and a trek ranging from 1-6 hours through dense foliage. The afternoon of your Uganda Safari from Rwanda allows time to rest at your accommodation or explore the local Bakiga community village, just 15 minutes from Rushaga, to learn about traditional practices and daily life.
- Day4Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park for Game Drive
Your Uganda Safari from Rwanda transitions today from forest to savannah as you embark on a 4–5-hour (170km) journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park through the stunning Kigezi Highlands. This segment of your Uganda Safari from Rwanda includes passing through Ishasha sector, famous for its tree-climbing lions. The afternoon Uganda Safari from Rwanda activity features a 3-hour game drive across Kasenyi Plains, where Uganda kobs gather on the savannah nicknamed "Enkombe" by locals, offering excellent opportunities to spot lions and elephants.
- Day5Kasenyi Plains Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Trip
The fifth day of your Uganda Safari from Rwanda begins with an early morning game drive across Kasenyi Plains, the perfect time to catch predators on the hunt. Your Uganda Safari from Rwanda continues with a remarkable 2-hour boat cruise along the 40km Kazinga Channel, locally called "Omwiga," connecting Lakes Edward and George. The evening Uganda Safari from Rwanda experience offers time to relax at your accommodation overlooking the savannah, where elephants and buffaloes can often be spotted from your private veranda.
- Day6Chimpanzee Trekking at Kalinzu Forest and Drive to Kigali
The final day of your Uganda Safari from Rwanda features a morning chimpanzee trek in Kalinzu Forest Reserve, a 30-minute from Queen Elizabeth National Park. This Uganda Safari from Rwanda activity typically takes 3-4 hours as you track a habituated community of approximately 80 chimpanzees through the forest. Your Uganda Safari from Rwanda concludes with a 6-7 hour (350km) return journey to Kigali, passing through the scenic Rwanda-Uganda border at Katuna/Gatuna and arriving in the evening to complete your cross-border wildlife adventure.