From Entebbe: 12-Day Uganda and Rwanda Safari Tour

Experience thrilling game drives, trek through lush forests in search of chimpanzees and gorillas, and immerse yourself in the culture and history of the region. Explore Kigali on a guided city tour.
Day 1: Entebbe/Kampala → Murchison Falls NP

Begin your adventure with a pickup in Entebbe or Kampala and drive to Murchison Falls National Park. Stop at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a rhino tracking experience. Enjoy lunch en route and check in at your lodge.

Day 2: Murchison Falls

Start your day with a morning game drive, followed by a Nile boat cruise to the base of the falls. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at your lodge.

Day 3: Murchison → Budongo Forest

Visit the top of Murchison Falls before driving to Budongo Forest (Kaniyo Pabidi) for a chimpanzee trekking experience. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at your lodge.

Day 4: Budongo → Semuliki

After breakfast, embark on a scenic drive via Fort Portal. Spend the evening relaxing at your lodge near Semuliki.

Day 5: Semuliki National Park

Visit the Sempaya hot springs, take a forest walk and birdwatch along the Kirumia trail, and enjoy a local community experience. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at your lodge.

Day 6: Semuliki → Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Depart early for a full-day scenic drive via Ishasha, with an optional stop to see the tree-climbing lions. Check in at your lodge and prepare for gorilla trekking.

Day 7: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

After an early breakfast, transfer to the briefing point for your gorilla trekking adventure, which lasts from about 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, depending on the gorillas’ location. Spend the afternoon relaxing at your lodge.

Day 8: Bwindi → Lake Bunyonyi

Take a scenic 2-hour drive to Lake Bunyonyi. Enjoy a canoe trip or island visit and relax by the lake.

Day 9: Bunyonyi → Volcanoes NP, Rwanda

Cross the Cyanika border with assistance and drive to Musanze. Enjoy a cultural experience upon arrival.

Day 10: Golden Monkey Trekking & Culture

After an early breakfast, go golden monkey trekking. Return for lunch, then enjoy an afternoon Iby'Iwacu cultural experience.

Day 11: Volcanoes → Kigali

Drive to Kigali for a city tour, including the Genocide Memorial and local markets. Opt for a coffee or cultural experience.

Day 12: Kigali → Airport

Enjoy breakfast and free time, depending on your flight schedule, before your airport transfer.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.