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7-Day Uganda & Rwanda Gorilla, Wildlife & Cultural Safari

Offered by: USD Safari Tours

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Journey Snapshot

🗺 Uganda, Rwanda ⏱ 7 days 🚙 4x4 Pop-up Roof

Entebbe Queen Elizabeth NP Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas) Volcanoes NP (Gorillas) Kigali

Overview Day by Day Rates Inclusions Getting There Offered By

Experience the best of Uganda and Rwanda on a seven-day cross-border safari combining unforgettable gorilla trekking, exciting wildlife encounters, and authentic cultural experiences. Visit Queen Elizabeth National Park for thrilling game drives and a scenic Kazinga Channel boat cruise, then continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for an extraordinary encounter with mountain gorillas in their natural forest habitat. Continue into Rwanda to discover the spectacular landscapes of the Virunga Mountains, enjoy more primate experiences, and connect with local communities and cultural traditions. This journey gives tourists an exciting combination of gorillas, wildlife, culture, nature, scenic landscapes, and East African adventure across two remarkable countries.

Route

Start	Entebbe (Day 1)
Day 2	Queen Elizabeth NP
Day 3	Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Day 4	Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)
End	Kigali

Tour Features

Day 1:Arrival in Entebbe (Uganda) Day 2:Entebbe to Queen Elizabeth National Park - Savannah & Sunset Safari Day 3:Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise Day 4:Ishasha Tree-Climbing Lions & Transfer to Bwindi Day 5:Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi & Batwa Cultural Experience Day 6:Cross into Rwanda - Volcanoes National Park & Golden Monkeys Day 7:King Palace Museum, Kigali City Tour & Departure

Activities & Transportation

Route: Entebbe, Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Volcanoes NP (Gorillas), Kigali
Duration: 7 days
Getting around: 4x4 safari vehicle (pop-up roof)
Transfers: airport pick-up & drop-off can be included

Accommodation & Meals

Day

Accommodation

Meals

1

2 Friends Beach Hotel Mid-range hotel in Entebbe (City, Uganda)

Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

2

Elephant Hab Lodge> Mid-range lodge just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps, Uganda)

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

3

Elephant Hab Lodge Mid-range >lodge just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps, Uganda)

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

4

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge >Mid-range lodge just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda)

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

5

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge> Mid-range lodge just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda)

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

6

Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

7

No accommodation

Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day by Day

Day 1 Arrival in Entebbe (Uganda)

⏱Morning 🏨2 Friends Beach Hotel Mid-range hotel in Entebbe (City, Uganda) 🍽Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Welcome to Entebbe, a tranquil lakeside town perched on the shores of Lake Victoria. Your personal guide will greet you at the airport and transfer you to your cozy midrange lodge surrounded by tropical gardens. Depending on your arrival time, explore the lively local craft markets or simply relax and breathe in the warm Ugandan air as you prepare for the adventure ahead.

Day 2 Entebbe to Queen Elizabeth National Park - Savannah & Sunset Safari

⏱Morning 🏨Elephant Hab Lodge> Mid-range lodge just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps, Uganda) 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

After breakfast, embark on a scenic drive southwest to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda's most popular wildlife haven. The journey takes you through rolling hills, banana plantations, and rural villages, offering glimpses of authentic local life. Arrive in time for an evening game drive across the Kasenyi plains - golden in the fading light - where elephants gather, buffaloes graze lazily, and lions patrol the tall grass in search of prey. As the sun dips below the Rwenzori Mountains, you'll feel the true heartbeat of the African wild.

Day 3 Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

⏱Morning 🏨Elephant Hab Lodge Mid-range >lodge just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps, Uganda) 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Today's drive takes you through the Ishasha sector, a remote region of Queen Elizabeth famous for its tree-climbing lions. Keep your camera ready - you might spot these majestic cats lounging on the fig tree branches, a sight found almost nowhere else on Earth. Continue into the lush, misty highlands of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to nearly half of the world's remaining mountain gorillas. The landscape changes dramatically - from savannah to deep, ancient rainforest teeming with birdlife.

Day 4 Ishasha Tree-Climbing Lions & Transfer to Bwindi

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

Today's drive takes you through the Ishasha sector, a remote region of Queen Elizabeth famous for its tree-climbing lions. Keep your camera ready - you might spot these majestic cats lounging on the fig tree branches, a sight found almost nowhere else on Earth. Continue into the lush, misty highlands of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to nearly half of the world's remaining mountain gorillas. The landscape changes dramatically - from savannah to deep, ancient rainforest teeming with birdlife.

Day 5 Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi & Batwa Cultural Experience

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

Rise early for the ultimate adventure - gorilla trekking! After a briefing from park rangers, you'll hike through Bwindi's thick vegetation, the air filled with birdsong and the scent of earth and moss. The moment you encounter a gorilla family - watching a silverback beat his chest, a mother cradle her infant, juveniles tumbling in play - will stay with you forever. After this emotional experience, return for a hot meal, then enjoy an optional Batwa cultural visit, learning how the forest's original inhabitants hunted, foraged, and lived in harmony with nature.

Day 6 Cross into Rwanda - Volcanoes National Park & Golden Monkeys

⏱Morning 🏨Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda) 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

After breakfast, cross the border into Rwanda - "The Land of a Thousand Hills." Your journey winds through stunning terraced landscapes before arriving in Volcanoes National Park, home to the Virunga Mountains. In the afternoon, embark on a Golden Monkey tracking adventure, following playful troops of these rare primates as they swing through the bamboo forests. Their bright orange fur and lively energy make them a delight to watch. Later, unwind at your lodge nestled at the base of the volcanoes, enjoying the cool mountain air and breathtaking views.

Day 7 King Palace Museum, Kigali City Tour & Departure

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

After breakfast, travel to Nyanza, where you'll visit the King's Palace Museum, a fascinating reconstruction of Rwanda's traditional royal compound. Learn about ancient customs, meet the famous royal Inyambo long-horned cattle, and gain insight into Rwanda's pre-colonial heritage. Continue to Kigali, one of Africa's cleanest and most vibrant capitals. Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial, a deeply moving site that honors the victims and celebrates Rwanda's incredible journey of unity and renewal. Depending on time, browse local art galleries or craft markets before your transfer to Kigali International Airport.