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12-Day Uganda Rwanda Gorilla and Wildlife Adventure

Offered by: USD Safari Tours

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Journey Snapshot

🗺 Uganda, Rwanda ⏱ 12 days 🚙 4x4 Pop-up Roof

entebbe murchison falls NP Kibale NP Queen elizabeth NP Bwindi impenetrable NP(Gorillas) mgahin

Overview Day by Day Rates Inclusions Getting There Offered By

Discover the incredible wildlife and natural beauty of Uganda and Rwanda on a twelve-day adventure. Trek through lush forests to encounter mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, and other primates, while enjoying exciting game drives, scenic landscapes, and rich cultural encounters. Perfect for tourists seeking gorilla trekking, wildlife, nature, and unforgettable East African adventures.

Route

Start	entebbe (Day 1)
Day 2	murchison falls NP
Day 3	Kibale NP
Day 4	Queen elizabeth NP
Day 5	Bwindi impenetrable NP(Gorillas)
End	mgahin

Tour Features

Day 1:Entebbe to Murchison Falls via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary Day 2:Game Drive and Boat Cruise - Murchison Falls National Park Day 3:Transfer to Kibale National Park Day 4:Chimpanzee Trekking and Bigodi Community Walk Day 5:Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National Park Day 6:Game Drive and Boat Safari - Queen Elizabeth National Park Day 7:Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi via Ishasha Sector Day 8:Gorilla Trekking - Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Day 9:Bwindi to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park Day 10:Golden Monkey Trekking - Mgahinga to Volcanoes National Park (Rwanda) Day 11:Optional Rwanda Gorilla Trek or Mount Bisoke Hike Day 12:Volcanoes National Park to Kigali - City Tour and Departure

Activities & Transportation

Route: entebbe, murchison falls NP, Kibale NP, Queen elizabeth NP, Bwindi impenetrable NP(Gorillas), mgahin
Duration: 12 days
Getting around: 4x4 safari vehicle (pop-up roof)
Transfers: airport pick-up & drop-off can be included

Accommodation & Meals

Day

Accommodation

Meals

1

Pakuba Safari Lodge> Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP (Uganda)

Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

2

Pakuba Safari Lodge> Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP (Uganda)

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

3

Chimpanzee Forest Lodge> Mid-range guest house just outside Kibale NP (Chimps, Uganda)

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

4

Chimpanzee Forest Lodge> Mid-range guest house just outside Kibale NP (Chimps, Uganda)

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

5

The Bush Lodge>Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda)

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

6

The Bush Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda)

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

7

Bakiga Lodge >Mid-range lodge just outside Ruhija (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda)

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

8

Bakiga Lodge> Mid-range lodge just outside Ruhija (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda)

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

9

Travellers Rest Hotel> Mid-range hotel1-2hr drive from Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas, Uganda)

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

10

Mountain Gorilla View Lodge> Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

11

Mountain Gorilla View Lodge Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

12

No accommodation

Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day by Day

Day 1 Entebbe to Murchison Falls via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

⏱Morning 🏨Pakuba Safari Lodge> Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP (Uganda) 🍽Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

After an early morning breakfast at your hotel in Entebbe, meet your driver-guide and set off for Murchison Falls National Park. Drive through Luweero and Masindi, stopping at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino trekking. Continue to Masindi for lunch, then proceed to the top of Murchison Falls where the Nile crashes through a narrow gorge before plunging 45 meters below. The scenic viewpoints here offer one of the park's most iconic sights. Arrive at your lodge for dinner and relaxation. Overnight at Pakuba Safari Lodge or simila

Day 2 Game Drive and Boat Cruise - Murchison Falls National Park

⏱Morning 🏨Pakuba Safari Lodge> Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP (Uganda) 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Enjoy an early morning game drive on the northern banks of the Nile where elephants, buffaloes, lions, and giraffes roam. After lunch, take a boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls, spotting hippos, crocodiles, and colorful birdlife along the way. Capture the power of the world's most powerful waterfall before returning to your lodge. Overnight at Pakuba Safari Lodge or similar.

Day 3 Transfer to Kibale National Park

⏱Morning 🏨Chimpanzee Forest Lodge> Mid-range guest house just outside Kibale NP (Chimps, Uganda) 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

After breakfast, drive south through the Albertine Rift Valley and scenic tea plantations to Kibale Forest National Park, renowned for its rich primate population. The route offers stunning countryside views and vibrant local villages. Arrive at the lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Overnight at Chimpanzee Forest Lodge or similar.

Day 4 Chimpanzee Trekking and Bigodi Community Walk

⏱Morning 🏨Chimpanzee Forest Lodge> Mid-range guest house just outside Kibale NP (Chimps, Uganda) 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Begin your day with a guided chimpanzee trekking experience in Kibale Forest, home to over 1,400 chimpanzees and 13 primate species. Observe these intelligent creatures in their natural habitat as they forage, groom, and communicate. In the afternoon, take a community and swamp walk at Bigodi to learn about traditional lifestyles and local conservation efforts. Overnight at Chimpanzee Forest Lodge or similar.

Day 5 Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National Park

⏱Morning 🏨The Bush Lodge>Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda) 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

After a relaxed breakfast, enjoy a crater lakes drive offering spectacular views of volcanic lakes and the Rwenzori Mountains. Continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for its diverse ecosystems and abundant wildlife. Stop briefly at the Equator line for photos before heading to your lodge. Overnight at Bush Lodge or similar.

Day 6 Game Drive and Boat Safari - Queen Elizabeth National Park

⏱Morning 🏨The Bush Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda) 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Embark on a morning game drive across the Kasenyi Plains where predators like lions and leopards hunt among Uganda kobs and buffalo herds. After lunch, enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, a natural link between Lake Edward and Lake George. Watch elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and hundreds of bird species gathering at the water's edge. Overnight at Bush Lodge or similar.

Day 7 Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi via Ishasha Sector

⏱Morning 🏨Bakiga Lodge >Mid-range lodge just outside Ruhija (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda) 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Depart after breakfast for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. En route, explore the Ishasha sector, famous for its tree-climbing lions resting in fig trees. Continue to Bwindi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for hosting nearly half of the world's remaining mountain gorillas. Overnight at Bakiga Lodge or similar.

Day 8 Gorilla Trekking - Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

⏱Morning 🏨Bakiga Lodge> Mid-range lodge just outside Ruhija (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda) 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

After a morning briefing, venture deep into the rainforest with experienced guides in search of mountain gorillas. Trekking can take several hours depending on the gorilla family's movement, but the reward is an hour observing these gentle giants up close. Return to your lodge for relaxation and reflection on this life-changing experience. Overnight at Bakiga Lodge or similar.

Day 9 Bwindi to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

⏱Morning 🏨Travellers Rest Hotel> Mid-range hotel1-2hr drive from Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas, Uganda) 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

After breakfast, travel through the scenic Kigezi Highlands, known as the "Switzerland of Africa." Enjoy views of rolling hills, terraced farms, and the Virunga volcanic chain as you reach Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, the smallest but most dramatic park in Uganda. Overnight at Travelers Rest Hotel or similar.

Day 10 Golden Monkey Trekking - Mgahinga to Volcanoes National Park (Rwanda)

⏱Morning 🏨Mountain Gorilla View Lodge> Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Start early with a briefing at Ntebeko Visitor Center before hiking in search of the rare golden monkeys. Spend an hour observing their playful behavior and social interactions before returning. Cross into Rwanda and drive to Volcanoes National Park, home of the famous Dian Fossey research area. Overnight at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge or similar.

Day 11 Optional Rwanda Gorilla Trek or Mount Bisoke Hike

⏱Morning 🏨Mountain Gorilla View Lodge Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Choose between trekking Rwanda's mountain gorillas (permit required at USD 1,500) or hiking Mount Bisoke, which features a spectacular crater lake at its summit. Both options offer an exhilarating adventure through the lush volcanic terrain of Volcanoes National Park. Overnight at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge or similar.

Day 12 Volcanoes National Park to Kigali - City Tour and Departure

⏱Morning 🏨No accommodation 🍽Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

After breakfast, drive to Kigali for a brief city tour. Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial to pay respects to the victims of the 1994 genocide. Depending on your schedule, your driver will drop you at your preferred location or Kigali International Airport for your outbound flight home marking the end of the tour. End.