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10-Day Uganda and Rwanda Gorilla Wildlife Safari
RWANDA-10-DAY-U-2026
$3,600 / person
Total Price
10 Days
Trek Duration
2-8 travelers
Group Size
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Two countries, two gorilla treks, and a full circuit of savanna parks — our most complete gorilla-focused cross-border journey.
1
Day 1: Kampala to Bwindi
Depart Kampala for the drive south to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, arriving by evening for check-in.
- Scenic southwestern drive
Overnight: Lodge, Bwindi
2
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Uganda
Full gorilla trekking day in Bwindi, spending an hour with your assigned gorilla family.
- Uganda gorilla trekking
Overnight: Lodge, Bwindi
3
Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth
Drive north through the Ishasha sector spotting tree-climbing lions, continuing to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
- Ishasha tree-climbing lions
Overnight: Lodge, Queen Elizabeth NP
4
Day 4: Queen Elizabeth Game Drive & Kazinga Cruise
Morning game drive on the Kasenyi plains and afternoon Kazinga Channel boat cruise among hippos and elephants.
- Kasenyi game drive
- Kazinga Channel cruise
Overnight: Lodge, Queen Elizabeth NP
5
Day 5: Transfer to Kigali, Rwanda
Cross the border into Rwanda, driving toward Kigali with an optional city tour including the genocide memorial.
- Border crossing
- Kigali city tour
Overnight: Hotel, Kigali
6
Day 6: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Drive north to Volcanoes National Park, arriving in the afternoon with time to relax ahead of the following day's gorilla trek.
- Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Overnight: Lodge, Volcanoes National Park
7
Day 7: Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda
Full gorilla trekking day on the slopes of the Virunga volcanoes, spending an hour with a second, different gorilla family.
- Rwanda gorilla trekking
Overnight: Lodge, Volcanoes National Park
8
Day 8: Golden Monkey Trekking (Optional) & Rest
Optional golden monkey tracking in the bamboo forest, or a relaxed day exploring local Musanze town and craft markets.
- Optional golden monkey trekking
Overnight: Lodge, Volcanoes National Park
9
Day 9: Return to Kigali
Drive back to Kigali with a stop at Lake Kivu's scenic shoreline for lunch, arriving in the city by evening.
- Lake Kivu shoreline stop
Overnight: Hotel, Kigali
10
Day 10: Departure
Free morning for shopping at Kigali's craft markets before your airport transfer and departure flight.
- Kigali craft market shopping
Overnight: Departure
What's Included
- ✓ 2 gorilla permits (Uganda + Rwanda)
- ✓ Border transfers
- ✓ Queen Elizabeth game drive & boat cruise
- ✓ Private vehicle
- ✓ Driver-guide
- ✓ Lodge accommodation, 9 nights
- ✓ All meals
- ✓ Park fees
Not Included
- - Flights
- - Visa fees for both countries
- - Tips
Trip Details
DifficultyModerate
Best ForTravelers wanting maximum gorilla time across both countries
Countryrwanda
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