6-Day Rwanda Uganda Wildlife Safari

RWANDA-6-DAY-RW-2026

$2,100 / person

Total Price

6 Days

Trek Duration

2-6 travelers

Group Size

Day-by-Day Itinerary

A cross-border safari combining Rwanda's gorilla trekking with Uganda's savanna wildlife in one efficient loop.

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali

Arrive in Kigali, Rwanda, met by your driver-guide for a city orientation drive including the Kigali Genocide Memorial (optional) before transferring to Volcanoes National Park in the afternoon.

Kigali city orientation
Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Overnight: Lodge, Volcanoes National Park

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

Early briefing at park headquarters followed by trekking through bamboo and montane forest on the slopes of the Virunga volcanoes to find your gorilla family, spending an unforgettable hour observing them.

Gorilla trekking on Virunga slopes

Overnight: Lodge, Volcanoes National Park

Day 3: Cross into Uganda via Cyanika/Katuna Border

Morning drive across the Rwanda-Uganda border, continuing north toward Queen Elizabeth National Park, arriving by evening.

Scenic border crossing
Views over Lake Bunyonyi region

Overnight: Lodge, Queen Elizabeth NP

Day 4: Queen Elizabeth Game Drive & Boat Cruise

Morning game drive across the Kasenyi plains spotting lion, elephant, and buffalo, followed by an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel among hippos and waterbirds.

Kasenyi game drive
Kazinga Channel boat cruise

Overnight: Lodge, Queen Elizabeth NP

Day 5: Transfer to Kampala

Morning at leisure with an optional crater lakes drive before the journey back to Kampala, arriving in the evening.

Crater lakes scenic route

Overnight: Lodge, Kampala

Day 6: Departure

Free morning for last-minute shopping at Kampala craft markets before your airport transfer and departure.

Craft market shopping

Overnight: Departure

What's Included

✓ 1 gorilla permit (Rwanda)
✓ Border transfer
✓ Queen Elizabeth game drive
✓ Private vehicle
✓ Driver-guide
✓ Lodge accommodation, 5 nights
✓ All meals
✓ Park fees

Not Included

- Flights
- Visa fees for both countries
- Tips

Trip Details

DifficultyModerate

Best ForTravelers wanting two countries and both gorillas and big game

Countryrwanda

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