10-Day Rwanda & Uganda Gorilla Safari
Two Countries. Two Gorilla Habitats. One Unforgettable Journey.
About This Safari
Begin in the clean, green hills of Kigali — one of Africa's most livable capitals — and end ten days later at a lakeside camp in Uganda, carrying memories that will reshape how you see the natural world. This cross-border safari is built around a single, transformative experience: coming face to face with mountain gorillas. You'll trek them in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, with optional gorilla tracking in Rwanda's misty Volcanoes National Park — home of the legendary Dian Fossey. In between, you'll cross an ancient border on foot, spend a full day with the extraordinary Bakiga people, search for tree-climbing lions in Ishasha, glide down the Kazinga Channel as hippos yawn at your boat, trek chimpanzees through a jungle gorge, and farewell Uganda with a papyrus-canoe encounter with the prehistoric shoebill stork. Few trips pack this much into ten days. Fewer still do it across two countries.
Tour Highlights
Gorilla trek in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Forest — permit included
Explore Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park, home of Dian Fossey's research
Optional gorilla tracking and golden monkey trekking in Rwanda
Immersive overnight with the Bakiga people — full board cultural exchange
Hunt for tree-climbing lions on game drives in Ishasha
Afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel — hippos, crocs, kingfishers
Chimpanzee trekking in the Kyambura Gorge
Mabamba swamp canoe in search of the rare shoebill stork
Cross-border adventure through the East African highlands
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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Welcome to Rwanda — one of Africa's great success stories. Your guide meets you at Kigali International Airport and transfers you to your comfortable guesthouse in the heart of the city. Kigali is compact, safe, and surprisingly vibrant: take an evening stroll through the hilly streets, sample some Rwandan coffee, and let the warmth of East Africa settle over you. Tomorrow the gorilla highlands await. Tonight, rest — you've earned the adventure ahead.
Day Highlights
- •First taste of Rwanda's remarkable capital
- •Rest and orientation
- •Meet your guide
Activities
- ✓Airport pickup and welcome
- ✓Transfer to accommodation in Kigali
- ✓Optional evening walk through Kigali's hilltop neighbourhoods
- ✓Evening briefing on the journey ahead
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Pricing & What's Included
Group Pricing
Price per person (USD)
Uganda gorilla permit ($800) included. Rwanda gorilla tracking optional (+$1,500). Price per person varies by group size.
What's Included
Not Included
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about this safari
Yes — you will need entry visas for both countries. Rwanda visas are available on arrival or via the Rwanda e-visa portal. Uganda visas cost $50 and must be applied for online before travel. Both countries participate in the East Africa Tourist Visa scheme, which allows a single $100 visa covering Rwanda, Uganda, and Kenya — often the most cost-effective option. We advise on the best option when you book.
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