14-Day Uganda & Rwanda

Overview Discover the breathtaking beauty of Uganda and Rwanda on this unforgettable 14-day safari. This journey takes you through East Africa’s finest national parks, offering unforgettable encounters with mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, the Big Five, golden monkeys, spectacular waterfalls, crater lakes, and vibrant local cultures. Duration: 14 Days / 13 Nights Countries: Uganda & Rwanda Safari Type: Wildlife, Primates, Nature & Cultural Experience

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be welcomed by your professional safari guide. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a guided city tour including the Kigali Genocide Memorial, local craft markets, and vibrant neighborhoods. Accommodation: Kigali Serena Hotel / Heaven Boutique Hotel (or similar) Meal Plan: Dinner

After breakfast, drive through Rwanda’s beautiful rolling hills to Volcanoes National Park. Visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund before relaxing at your lodge. Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge / Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge (or similar) Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Enjoy an exciting Golden Monkey tracking experience in Volcanoes National Park followed by an afternoon visit to the scenic Twin Lakes of Burera and Ruhondo. Accommodation: Same lodge Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, cross the Cyanika border into Uganda and continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. Optional community walk in the afternoon. Accommodation: Four Gorillas Lodge / Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge / Buhoma Haven Lodge (or similar) Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After an early briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers, begin one of Africa’s greatest wildlife adventures—tracking endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Spend one magical hour observing the gorilla family. Afternoon relaxation at the lodge. Accommodation: Same lodge Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Drive through the Ishasha Sector, famous for its tree-climbing lions. Enjoy an afternoon game drive while searching for elephants, buffaloes, antelopes and lions. Accommodation: Buffalo Safari Lodge / Elephant Plains Lodge / Twin Lakes Safari Lodge (or similar) Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Begin the day with a sunrise game drive before enjoying one of Africa’s finest wildlife boat cruises along the Kazinga Channel, famous for hippos, crocodiles, elephants and abundant birdlife. Accommodation: Same lodge Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Drive to Kibale Forest through picturesque tea plantations and crater lakes. Optional Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary walk. Accommodation: Turaco Treetops / Chimpundu Lodge / Isunga Lodge (or similar) Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Track wild chimpanzees in Kibale Forest before visiting Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, renowned for monkeys, birds and community tourism. Accommodation: Same lodge Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Drive north through Uganda’s countryside to Murchison Falls National Park. Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge / Twiga Safari Lodge / Murchison River Lodge (or similar) Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Morning game drive on the northern bank in search of lions, giraffes, elephants, buffaloes and leopards. After lunch, enjoy a Nile boat cruise to the base of the magnificent Murchison Falls before visiting the Top of the Falls. Accommodation: Same lodge Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Depart Murchison Falls and stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an exciting rhino tracking experience on foot before continuing to Entebbe. Accommodation: Papyrus Guest House / Best Western Premier Garden Hotel (or similar) Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Enjoy a relaxed day exploring Entebbe’s attractions, including: * Uganda Wildlife Education Centre * Entebbe Botanical Gardens * Local craft market * Optional sunset cruise on Lake Victoria Accommodation: Same hotel Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy some leisure time before your transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight. Meal Plan: Breakfast Safari Highlights * Kigali City Tour * Volcanoes National Park * Golden Monkey Tracking * Twin Lakes Visit * Bwindi Gorilla Trekking * Ishasha Tree-Climbing Lions * Queen Elizabeth National Park * Kazinga Channel Boat Safari * Kibale Chimpanzee Tracking * Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary * Murchison Falls National Park * Nile Boat Cruise * Top of the Falls * Ziwa Rhino Tracking * Entebbe City Tour * Lake Victoria Experience