How challenging is the tour?

It is an adventurous journey with moderate to challenging hikes

What accommodations are available?

The tour combines comfortable lodges and simple accommodations

What health precautions are necessary?

Vaccinations (e.g., yellow fever) and malaria prophylaxis are recommended

What documents are required?

A passport, valid for at least 6 months, and a visa for Uganda (can be obtained at the border).

How do you want to travel?

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Safari 14 days

Rwanda & Uganda - Gorilla Safari & Wildlife Adventure

Experience the kingdom of animals on a small group trip through Rwanda & Uganda. Safari in Akagera National Park, encounter with gorillas in Bwindi National Park and tree-climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

2 countries 4 of the Big Five max. 4 guests from € 5,190

Dates and price

The Journey

Rwanda & Uganda - Small Group Safari Tour

Rwanda and Uganda The Kingdom of Animals! With this journey through Rwanda and Uganda, we travel into the Kingdom of Animals. We start in the Akagera National Park to Lake Mburo via Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Duration: 14 days
Sleeping: Tent or lodge
Group: 2 to 4 guests
Safari days: 4 of 15
Demands: Moderate

2 countries: Rwanda Uganda

Misty rainforest with tall flowering plants and dense green canopy

Elephants and other wildlife grazing along a lake shoreline with a tour boat cruising past

A chimpanzee looking sideways amid green forest foliage

A small herd of impalas standing close together in tall grass

Rwanda & Uganda - Gorilla Safari & Wildlife Adventure

from € 5,190 / Person

14 Days from 4 Intermediate

Select your date

13 Jun. 2027 to 26 Jun. 2027

29 Aug. 2027 to 11 Sep. 2027

Additional options

Gorilla Permit one-time / per person

€869

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Big Five 4 of 5 on this route

Lion Named in the itinerary
Leopard Named in the itinerary
Elephant Named in the itinerary
Rhino Not on this route
Buffalo Named in the itinerary

Also along the way

Giraffe
Zebra
Mountain gorilla
Chimpanzee
Antelope

01 Adventure in the Akagera National Park

Adventure in the Akagera National Park

Experience exciting safaris and discover elephants, giraffes, and lions in Rwanda's largest national park.

02 Gorilla trekking in Bwindi

Gorilla trekking in Bwindi

Encounter the majestic gorillas in the heart of Bwindi National Park - an unforgettable experience!

03 Experiencing climbing lions

Experiencing climbing lions

Look for the unique tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha Wilderness section of Queen Elizabeth Park.

04 Boat trip on the Kazinga Channel

Boat trip on the Kazinga Channel

Enjoy a relaxing boat tour and observe numerous bird species and buffaloes grazing by the water.

05 Kibale and Lake Mburo: pure nature

Kibale and Lake Mburo: pure nature

In Kibale National Park, you encounter chimpanzees in their natural environment. You also discover unique wildlife such as zebras and eland antelopes in Lake Mburo National Park. Accompanied by experienced guides, you collect unforgettable memories as you hike through these impressive landscapes and observe animals drinking at the lake during boat tours. A true paradise for nature and animal lovers!

Days 1-15

Route map of Rwanda and Uganda marking national parks and the safari route — Airport - Transfer to the hotel

Airport - Transfer to the hotel

You will be picked up at the airport in Kigali/Rwanda by our staff. You will then drive directly to Akagera National Park where you will also stay overnight.

A park ranger with a rifle and walking stick beside local children on a green hillside — Akagera National Park - Safari

Akagera National Park - Safari

In the morning and in the afternoon, you go on the prowl for elephants, buffalo, giraffes, and lions. The Akagera National Park is the largest park in Rwanda and includes all types of landscapes: savanna, wetlands, lakes, and forest. Relaxation is available in the lodge's pool.

Akagera National Park - Muzanze/Lake Kivu

After breakfast, the drive goes through the "thousand hills of Rwanda" to Musanze.

Musanze (Volcanoes Park)

We are going to the park headquarters early. After a short introduction, your tour today will either be to the rare Golden Monkeys (Diademed Monkeys) or on narrow paths uphill into the world of Dian Fossey. It is not unlikely that you will encounter a gorilla along the way. Keep in mind that for the Dian Fossey Trail you will ascend to an altitude of over 2,800 m. Both tours have a trekking character!

Alternatively to hiking in Volcano National Park:

a relaxing day at Lake Kivu, in a small, simple but nice lodge. Optional boat trip on Lake Kivu.

Musanze (Lake Kivu) - Border-Bwindi

Once again, it starts early. The journey takes us across the border to Uganda (visa at the border for 50 US$) and to Bwindi I National Park and takes about 4 1/2 hours depending on road conditions and border formalities.

Bwindi National Park - Gorilla Tour

Early rising and trip to the headquarters. There will be another introduction with rules of conduct regarding the gorillas. Depending on the gorilla family, the search can become very exhausting and lengthy as we move in a tropical climate and sometimes go cross-country. Please clarify with us before the trip which gorilla group is suitable for you! The encounter with the gorillas will remain an unforgettable experience despite all the hardships. Lunch as a picnic. Depending on the duration of the gorilla tour, you may still visit a Batwa/Pygmy village or the center for cultural dances in the afternoon. Mainly children will show you the expressiveness of African dance here.

Bwindi National Park - Ishasha Wilderness - Queen Elizabeth National Park

In the morning we drive to the southern part of the park, the Ishasha Wilderness. This part of Queen Elizabeth National Park is known for its tree-climbing lions (weather dependent). Lunch in the park. Weiterfahrt nach.

Questions about the tour itinerary?

Our tour guide is happy to answer any questions about the day-by-day route, stops, and details.

Ishasha Wilderness - Queen Elizabeth National Park

Safari in the park, further search for lions and leopards.

Queen Elizabeth National Park - Safari and Boat Tour

After breakfast, first animal observations in the park. The park is notable for its tall trees, Euphorbias that serve as perches for various birds. After lunch, we continued our safari on the Kazinga Channel by boat. Here you can see various species of herons, kingfishers, cormorants, storks, and above all, the African fish eagle reigns. Herds of buffalo use the channel for a cool bath.

Queen Elizabeth National Park - Kibale National Park

Morning safari, then continued journey to Kibale National Park. Lunch at the lodge.

Kibale Forest National Park - Chimpanzee Tracking

Early breakfast, then drive to the park visitor center where your local guides are already waiting for you. After a short introduction, you will go in search of chimpanzees in the forest. You will initially move along paths, then mostly off-road, but it is not hilly. In the late afternoon, you will visit the Bigodi Wetland, a very bird and primate-rich wetland with a lot of papyrus. Caution, the boardwalks can be slippery and wet!

Kibale Forest National Park - Lake Mburo National Park

After breakfast, you will drive to Lake Mburo National Park. Even before the park boundaries, we will see zebras grazing together with cattle. Only in this Ugandan park can you see the “striped horses” and eland antelopes.

Lake Mburo National Park

Getting up early is on the agenda, today we will hike for about 2 hours with a game warden through the park. Afterwards breakfast at the lodge and rest. In the afternoon, boat tour on the lake, where we will be able to observe animals drinking and the African fish eagle fishing.

Lake Mburo National Park - Entebbe

The last time we set off for wildlife tracking. After lunch, we drive back to Kampala/Entebbe. Departure in the late evening. If only the next day (Day 15), an additional night is needed.

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Oliver B.

The tour through Rwanda and Uganda was clearly structured, especially the organization of the activities in Akagera National Park and the gorilla trekking in Bw...

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Die Tour durch Ruanda und Uganda war klar strukturiert, insbesondere die Organisation der Aktivitäten im Akagera Nationalpark und dem Gorilla-Trekking im Bwindi Nationalpark. Die Verbindung von Safari-Erlebnissen mit der Bootsfahrt auf dem Kazinga Kanal und der Besichtigung der Baumkletternden Löwen im Queen Elizabeth Nationalpark war gut abgestimmt. Mit maximal vier Personen in der Gruppe ergab sich eine intensive Betreuung durch den Reiseleiter, was den Ablauf durchdacht und nachvollziehbar machte.

PRICE

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€ 5,190 / person

Additional Options

Gorilla Permit / Person € 869

Trip includes

Accommodation and full board
Transport in a 4x4 minibus or Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
English-speaking tour guide, German-speaking available on request (for an extra charge)
All park entrances and administration fees
2 boat trips
Drinking water during the trips
Fuel costs
Transport to/from airport in Rwanda/Uganda
1 gorilla permit and 1 chimpanzee permit

Flights & Airport Fees
Visa Fees (approx. 100€)
Beverages during meals
Personal expenses (souvenirs, tips, etc.)
Price for porter/carrier during trekking
Travel health insurance (mandatory!)
Everything not listed under included services

FAQS

How challenging is the tour?

It is an adventurous journey with moderate to challenging hikes
What accommodations are available?

The tour combines comfortable lodges and simple accommodations
What health precautions are necessary?

Vaccinations (e.g., yellow fever) and malaria prophylaxis are recommended
What documents are required?

A passport, valid for at least 6 months, and a visa for Uganda (can be obtained at the border).

OVERCROSS note on itinerary

The above travel description is a non-binding online proposal and does not represent a binding travel itinerary. We expressly reserve the right to make changes to the route, schedule, and accommodations (§ 651d BGB in conjunction with Art. 250 EGBGB). The terms and conditions of OVERCROSS apply.
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