9-Day Rwanda & Uganda Primate & Wildlife Safari

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide and transferred to your hotel. Kigali is often described as one of Africa’s cleanest and most welcoming cities. Depending on your arrival time, relax and settle in as you prepare for the journey ahead.

After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of Kigali. Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial for a meaningful insight into Rwanda’s history and resilience. You may also explore local craft markets and scenic viewpoints across the city’s rolling hills.

After lunch, continue north to Volcanoes National Park. The drive is incredibly scenic, with terraced hills, vibrant villages, and the dramatic Virunga volcanoes rising in the distance.

Begin the day with a briefing before heading into the forest for golden monkey tracking. These lively primates are a joy to observe as they leap through the bamboo.

Later, hike to the former Karisoke Research Centre founded by Dian Fossey. Learn about her remarkable conservation legacy while taking in sweeping views of the volcanoes.

In the afternoon, visit the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village for an authentic cultural experience filled with traditional music, dance, storytelling, and local heritage.

After breakfast, drive toward the Cyanika border and cross into Uganda. Continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the endangered mountain gorillas.

The journey is rich with beautiful highland scenery, terraced hills, and rural life.

Today is the highlight of your journey.

After an early briefing, head into Bwindi Forest to track a habituated gorilla family. The trek can be challenging but deeply rewarding. Once found, you will spend one unforgettable hour in their presence—watching them feed, play, and interact.

In the afternoon, visit the Batwa community to learn about their ancient forest traditions, culture, and way of life.

After breakfast, travel north to Queen Elizabeth National Park. This scenic drive passes crater lakes, tea plantations, and rolling hills before opening into savannah landscapes.

Arrive and enjoy a relaxed evening at your lodge.

Start your day with a morning game drive across the Kasenyi Plains, where you may encounter elephants, lions, buffaloes, antelope, and more.

In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel—one of the best places in Africa to see large concentrations of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and birdlife up close.

After breakfast, journey to Lake Mburo National Park. Arrive in time for lunch, then head out for an evening game drive through its peaceful acacia landscapes.

Lake Mburo is known for zebras, giraffes, impalas, and a rich variety of birdlife.

Begin your final day with a guided walking safari—an intimate and refreshing way to experience the wild on foot.

After breakfast, return to Entebbe. En route, stop at the Equator for photos and a relaxed lunch before continuing to the airport for your departure.