10 Days Uganda–Rwanda Safari

Uganda and Rwanda · Wildlife & Primate Safari

10 Days Uganda–Rwanda Safari

Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi, Lake Kivu & Kigali10 Days / 9 Nights$4,325
Duration: 10 Days / 9 NightsType: Wildlife & Primate SafariAvailability: Available year-round — gorilla and chimp permits must be booked well in advance

About This Journey

This ten-day Uganda–Rwanda journey combines savannah Big Five game viewing with world-class primate encounters. Start at Murchison Falls with Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and the Nile, track chimpanzees in Kibale and visit the Bigodi community, explore Queen Elizabeth's plains and Kazinga Channel, trek mountain gorillas in Bwindi, then cross into Rwanda for Lake Kivu and a Kigali city tour. Kitum Cave Safaris handles all permits, cross-border logistics, mid-range lodges, and a dedicated 4x4 driver-guide throughout.

Journey Details

Destination
Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi, Lake Kivu & Kigali
Accommodation
Pakuba Safari Lodge · Isunga Lodge · Bush Lodge · Bakiga Lodge · Paradise Malahide · Cormoran Lodge (9 nights mid-range)
Transport
4x4 Land Cruiser with professional driver-guide; route Entebbe–Murchison–Kibale–Queen Elizabeth–Bwindi–Kisoro–Lake Kivu–Kigali (~1,600 km)
From
$4,325

per person · deposit $1,298 (30%)

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Day by Day

Itinerary

After breakfast, pick-up from Entebbe or your hotel and transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Kampala–Masindi (approximately 4 hours). Stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary — a conservation area for endangered black rhinos (rhino tracking optional). Continue to the park and visit the top of the falls, where the Nile narrows through a rift valley chasm. Check in at the lodge for overnight.

Early breakfast, then a morning game drive across the park's expansive plains — lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, and antelope. After lunch, a boat safari along the Victoria Nile to the base of the falls, passing schools of hippos, crocodiles, and waterbirds (approximately 3 hours). Optional evening game drive. Overnight at the lodge.

After breakfast, transfer to Kibale National Park — one of Africa's best primate destinations (approximately 5–6 hours through scenic countryside and tea plantations). Lunch break in Fort Portal, then continue to the park. Check in, relax, and prepare for chimpanzee tracking tomorrow.

After breakfast, briefing at the park office, then trek into the forest with experienced guides to find a habituated chimpanzee troop. Spend quality time observing their social interactions. After lunch, a community walk to nearby Bigodi village — interact with local people, learn traditional customs, and enjoy dance and music performances showcasing the region's cultural heritage.

After breakfast, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park with a photo stop at the Kikorongo equator monument. Check in at the lodge and relax. Evening game drive on the Kasenyi plains — search for lions, elephants, buffalo, and other wildlife until sunset.

Morning game drive — lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and antelope on the savannah. After lunch, a 3-hour boat safari on the Kazinga Channel — hippos, crocodiles, elephants and buffalo along the shores, plus waterbucks, Uganda kobs, warthogs, fish eagles, kingfishers, and abundant birdlife.

Morning game drive in the Ishasha sector, renowned for rare tree-climbing lions. Continue the scenic drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (approximately 4–5 hours) with lunch en route. Check in at the lodge and prepare for gorilla trekking tomorrow.

Early breakfast, then gorilla trekking in Bwindi with experienced rangers through dense forest until you find a habituated family — spend one hour with the gentle giants. Receive your certificate, then cross into Rwanda via the Kyanika border to Gisenyi on Lake Kivu. Check in at the lakeside resort and unwind.

After breakfast, a scenic boat safari on Lake Kivu — visit Napoleon Island, home to fruit bats, and a traditional fishing village to observe local methods. Transfer to Kigali (approximately 3–4 hours). Check in at the lodge and relax.

After early breakfast, visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial, the Belgian peacekeepers memorial, and vibrant cultural markets for insight into Rwanda's history and resilience. Transfer to Kigali International Airport for your departure — end of trip.

What's Included

  • Gorilla permit (Bwindi Impenetrable National Park)
  • Chimpanzee permit (Kibale National Park)
  • Park entrance fees (Murchison, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi)
  • 9 nights mid-range accommodation with daily breakfast
  • 4x4 Land Cruiser, fuel, and professional driver-guide
  • Cross-border COMESA insurance
  • Boat safaris (Nile, Kazinga Channel, Lake Kivu)
  • Kigali city tour
  • Bigodi community cultural visit
  • East Africa Tourist Visa (Uganda–Rwanda)
  • Mineral water whilst on safari
  • All activities listed in the itinerary

What's Not Included

  • Lunch and dinner (available at extra cost — breakfast is included)
  • International flights
  • Personal items and laundry
  • Tips for guides and lodge staff
  • Soft drinks and alcoholic drinks
  • Travel insurance
  • Optional rhino tracking at Ziwa (on request)
  • Optional activities not mentioned

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Best Time to Visit

June to September and December to February offer the best game viewing and forest trekking conditions. Year-round departures available.

What to Bring

  • Valid passport and East Africa Tourist Visa (Uganda–Rwanda)
  • Sturdy waterproof hiking boots for gorilla and chimp treks
  • Long trousers and neutral-coloured clothing
  • Light rain jacket, daypack, and sun protection
  • Insect repellent and reusable water bottle
  • Binoculars and camera (no flash during primate viewing)
  • Yellow fever certificate (recommended)
  • Travel insurance documents

Pricing

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$4,325per person

Approximate display rates — final amount confirmed at booking

USD

$4,325

UGX

USh 16,435,000

KES

Ksh 557,925

EUR

3.979 €

Per person mid-range, foreign non-resident rates. Big Five safari plus gorilla and chimpanzee trekking. Breakfast included; lunch and dinner extra.

Secure with a 30% deposit ($1,298) — balance due before travel.

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Breakfast is included. Lunch and dinner are available throughout the journey at extra cost — lodges and restaurants along the route serve them, and we can help you arrange them.

Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth National Park offer strong chances of lions, leopards, elephants, and buffalo. Rhinos are visited at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary en route to Murchison — rhino tracking on foot is an optional add-on.

Yes — your Bwindi gorilla permit and Kibale chimpanzee permit are included in the quoted price for foreign non-residents.

After gorilla trekking in Bwindi, you cross from Uganda into Rwanda at the Kyanika border near Kisoro and continue to Lake Kivu and Kigali. We handle COMESA insurance and border formalities.

Pick-up is from Entebbe or your Kampala hotel on Day 1. The trip ends at Kigali International Airport on Day 10 after the city tour.

Visa/Mastercard, mobile money (MTN & Airtel), and bank transfer. We send payment instructions after you inquire. Online card checkout is being set up.

Important Information

  • Trip starts in Entebbe/Kampala and ends in Kigali — book flights accordingly
  • Gorilla and chimp permits included — reserve months in advance
  • Rhino tracking at Ziwa is optional and priced separately on request
  • Minimum age for gorilla trekking is 15 years

Booking Requirements

  • Valid passport (6+ months validity)
  • East Africa Tourist Visa or individual Uganda/Rwanda visas
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate recommended
  • Travel insurance strongly recommended

Cancellation Policy

Deposit refundable up to 45 days before departure minus admin fees. Gorilla and chimp permits are subject to national park authority policies once issued.

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