A one-way journey from Kigali to Entebbe that links the two best gorilla destinations in Africa with savannah wildlife and chimpanzees. You trek gorillas in Rwanda and Uganda, cruise the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park and track chimpanzees in Kibale Forest.
We arrange your driver-guide, accommodation and park permits, and every itinerary can be adjusted to your dates, interests and budget. Contact us for a personal quote.
Airport pick-up and transfer to your hotel. Optional visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial. Dinner and overnight.
Drive to Musanze, about 2 to 2.5 hours, and settle in near the park. Overnight.
Trek to your gorilla family in Volcanoes National Park for one hour of observation. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight.
Cross the border at Cyanika with our assistance and continue to Bwindi, about 4 to 6 hours in total. Overnight.
Trek to a Bwindi gorilla family and spend one hour with them. Return to your lodge. Overnight.
Drive north through the Ishasha sector, where tree-climbing lions are sometimes found, to Queen Elizabeth National Park. A full day on the road. Overnight.
Morning game drive for elephants, buffaloes and Uganda kob, then an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel to see hippos and water birds. Overnight.
Drive north to Kibale, about 3 to 4 hours, with the Rwenzori Mountains in view on a clear day. Overnight.
Trek to a habituated chimpanzee community and spend one hour with them, then enjoy an optional guided walk in the Bigodi Wetland. Overnight.
Drive to Entebbe, about 6 to 7 hours depending on traffic, for your flight home.
- Airport pick-up and drop-off in Kigali
- 4x4 safari vehicle with an experienced driver-guide
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water during the trip
- Gorilla trekking permits for Rwanda and Uganda, arranged by us
- Chimpanzee trekking permit in Kibale
- Queen Elizabeth National Park fees and Kazinga Channel boat cruise
- Border-crossing assistance
- Accommodation for 9 nights
- International flights
- Uganda and Rwanda visa or East Africa Tourist Visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips for guides, rangers and staff
- Alcoholic drinks and personal expenses
- Optional activities such as golden monkey tracking or porters
- Domestic flights unless confirmed in your quote
Gorilla trekking is possible all year. The dry seasons from June to September and from December to February are the easiest for trekking, and the rainy months bring fewer visitors.
You will need to meet the entry rules for both Uganda and Rwanda. Check the current visa options for your nationality, including the East Africa Tourist Visa, before you travel. Speak to your doctor or a travel clinic about vaccinations and malaria prevention.
Yes. We arrange your gorilla trekking permit for your travel date. Permits are date-specific and paid in full at booking, so book early for the dry months. The minimum age for gorilla trekking is 15.
Yes. Tell us your dates, interests, group size and budget, and we will adjust the itinerary, accommodation level and pace to suit you. Every trip is tailor-made, and we provide a personal quote.