10 days Rwanda Uganda combined adventure is by far one of the best safari experiences which ushers you into distinct tourist sites in Rwanda and Uganda. This package covers gorilla trekking in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the Southwest just close to border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park in the Northwest.
It also includes game drives for you to sight wildlife species such as giraffes, leopard, antelopes, birds, elephants and a launch/boat cruise to the bottom of Murchison Falls National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park. Your trip will begin from Kampala capital city of Uganda and end in Kigali capital city of Rwanda.
Activities to do on 10 days Rwanda Uganda combined adventure
- Game drive in Murchison Falls National Park
- Launch/Boat cruise to the bottom of Murchison Falls
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park & Volcanoes National Park
- Golden monkey tracking in Volcanoes National Park
- Visit to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
- Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest National Park
- Visit to Amabere Ganyinamwiru
- Kigali city tour
Brief itinerary of your 10 days Rwanda Uganda combined adventure
Day 1: Travel to Murchison Falls National Park
Day 2: Game drive and boat cruise in Murchison Falls National Park
Day 3: Leave Murchison Falls for Kibale Forest National Park
Day 4: Chimpanzee tracking and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 5: Game drive and boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 6: Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 7: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 8: Drive to Volcanoes National Park
Day 9: Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Day 10: Golden monkey tracking and drive to Kigali
Detailed itinerary of your 10 days Rwanda Uganda combined adventure
Day 1: Travel to Murchison Falls National Park
On arrival at Entebbe International Airport, meet your tour leader for a warm welcome to Uganda-the pearl of Africa and later, briefing on what you should expect on this adventure. After, leave Entebbe, drive via Kampala through Luweero-Masindi to Kichumbanyobo gate-the southern park gate of Murchison Falls National Park. Your journey will cover about 4 to 5 hours however, you will pay a visit to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to track rhinos. Lunch will be offered to you at a hotel in Masindi Town before you get to Murchison Falls National Park.
Accommodation in Murchison Falls National Park
Luxury: Paraa Lodge, Nile Safari Lodge
Mid-range: Heritage Lodge, Pakuba Safari Lodge
Budget: Heritage Safari Lodge, Red Chili Rest Camp
Day 2: Game drive and boat cruise in Murchison Falls National Park
Wake up to be served breakfast and after, you will have a morning game drive for you to sight wildlife species like the Rothschild giraffes, lions, elephants, leopards, hartebeest, birds, Uganda Kobs, Oribis, warthogs to mention but a few. This will be done in a 4×4 safari car and you will spend about 2-3 hour.
After, make a return trip to the lodge to have lunch. At 2:00pm, engage in an exciting boat/launch trip to the bottom of Murchison Falls. This safari park boasts of unique attractions and on a boat cruise, expect to see hippos, crocodiles, water birds and opportunity to take the best pictures of Murchison Falls at a distance.
Accommodation in Murchison Falls National Park
Luxury: Paraa Lodge, Nile Safari Lodge
Mid-range: Heritage Lodge, Pakuba Safari Lodge
Budget: Heritage Safari Lodge, Red Chili Rest Camp
Day 3: Leave Murchison Falls for Kibale Forest National Park
Have breakfast early in the morning and after, your day 3 of 10 days Rwanda Uganda combined adventure will involve you driving via Hoima to Fort Portal to Kibale Forest National Park about 7-9 hours’ road trip. Lunch will be offered at a hotel in Hoima then you proceed to the lodge to relax, dine and a spend a night.
Accommodation in Kibale Forest National Park
Luxury: Primate Lodge, Papaya Lake Lodge
Mid-range: Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse, Chimps Nest
Budget: Lake Nkuruba Nature Reserve & Community Campsite
Day 4: Chimpanzee tracking and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Your day will start with an early morning breakfast and after, leave your lodge for briefing on chimpanzee tracking guidelines at Kanyanchu Visitor Center. This will start from 7:00am and at 8:00am, the park ranger guide will be assigned to you to take you through a search for chimpanzees. The trek may last you between 2 and 4 hours but it comes with amazing sight over other primates like L’Hoest monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, vervet monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys as well as birds.
Walk back to the lodge after 1 hour of magical encounter, photography to relax, share your experiences and enjoy lunch. Later, check out of the lodge ready to drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. En-route, pay a visit to Amabere Ganyinamwiru caves and also the stunning waterfalls plus the nearby Crater Lakes. After, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park to check in the lodge for dinner and a night stay.
Accommodation in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge, Katara Lodge
Mid-range: Twin Lakes Lodge, Ihamba Safari Lodge
Budget: Bush Lodge, Mweya Hostel
Day 5: Game drive and boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park
The 5th day of your 10 days Rwanda Uganda combined adventures commences with a hot cup of tea or coffee and after, meet your guide well-prepared to go on a game drive via Kasenyi Plains. The 2 to 3 hours’ game tour lets you spot wildlife like lions, buffaloes, leopards, Kobs, waterbucks, bush elephants, birds and a lot more. Drive back after your thrilling game viewing experience to have lunch at the lodge.
At 2:00pm, go on a boat cruise through Kazinga Channel. This watersport takes about 2 to 3 hours and lets you sight hippos, crocodiles, water birds and many others. Return to chill, dine and spend a night at the safari lodge you reserved.
Accommodation in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge, Katara Lodge
Mid-range: Twin Lakes Lodge, Ihamba Safari Lodge
Budget: Bush Lodge, Mweya Hostel
Day 6: Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Leave Queen Elizabeth National Park for Bwindi after breakfast and checking out of the lodge. Your trip takes you via Ishasha sector where you will spot the tree climbing lions and this is what makes this tour amazing. Continue to southwestern Uganda with lunch along the way at Savanna Resort.
Accommodation in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Luxury: Buhoma Lodge, Chameleon Hill Lodge
Mid-range: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge, Gorilla Mist Camp
Budget: Nshongi Camp, Buhoma Community Rest Camp
Day 7: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Enjoy your breakfast and later, connect to headquarters to be briefed on what to be followed while on a trek to see mountain gorillas. This adventure starts at 8:00am with an experienced park ranger guide covering about 2 to 6 hours. When you come across mountain gorilla group, you will be allowed to spend 1 hour on a face to face encounter with these humble apes, take pictures and then return to the lodge.
Accommodation in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Luxury: Buhoma Lodge, Chameleon Hill Lodge
Mid-range: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge, Gorilla Mist Camp
Budget: Nshongi Camp, Buhoma Community Rest Camp
Day 8: Drive to Volcanoes National Park
Check out of the lodge in Bwindi for Volcanoes National Park. Drive via Katuna or Chanika border to Ruhengeri and this is 3-4 hours’ drive.
Accommodation in Volcanoes National Park
Luxury: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, Bisate Lodge
Mid-range: Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
Budget: Hotel Muhabura
Day 9: Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Enjoy your breakfast and later, leave the lodge for briefing on gorilla trekking rules and regulations. Today, you will trek gorilla families in Volcanoes National Park which is set in Northwestern Rwanda. Gorilla trek adventure here takes about 2-6 hours including 1 hour of magical encounter. Later, walk back to relax and in the evening, pay a visit to Iby’Iwacu Cultural Center to enjoy the unique dances, music performances of the Rwandese, learn about their lifestyles, traditions and a lot more.
Accommodation in Volcanoes National Park
Luxury: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, Bisate Lodge
Mid-range: Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
Budget: Hotel Muhabura
Day 10: Golden monkey tracking and drive to Kigali
Wake up early to have breakfast and later, assemble at Kinigi park headquarters for briefing on golden monkey tracking rules and regulations. A track to view golden monkeys lasts for 2 to 4 hours including 1 hour of photography and magical encounter. After, return and check out of the lodge ready to make a return trip to Kigali.
End of the 10 days Rwanda Uganda combined adventure
The package includes
- Ground transport
- Gorilla permits
- Chimpanzee permits
- 9 nights and meals
- Bottled drinking water
- Relevant government taxes
- Fulltime English-speaking driver guide
- Activities in the travel plan apart from the optional ones
- Golden monkey permits
The package excludes
- Tips
- Visa fees
- Airfares
- Insurance
- Cigarettes
- Souvenirs
- Telephone calls
- Laundry service
- Optional activities