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7-Day Rwanda Uganda Wildlife Safari via Lake Mburo
RWANDA-7-DAY-RW-2026
$2,450 / person
Total Price
7 Days
Trek Duration
2-6 travelers
Group Size
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Our 6-day cross-border classic extended with a Lake Mburo stop for zebra, impala, and relaxed savanna scenery.
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Day 1: Arrival in Kigali
Arrive in Kigali and transfer to Volcanoes National Park, with an afternoon city tour en route including the genocide memorial (optional).
- Kigali city tour
Overnight: Lodge, Volcanoes National Park
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Day 2: Gorilla Trekking
Full gorilla trekking day through the Virunga foothills, spending an hour with your habituated gorilla family.
- Gorilla trekking
Overnight: Lodge, Volcanoes National Park
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Day 3: Cross into Uganda toward Lake Mburo
Cross the border and drive toward Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda's compact savanna reserve, arriving in the afternoon for a game drive spotting zebra and eland.
- Border crossing
- Lake Mburo afternoon game drive
Overnight: Lodge, Lake Mburo
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Day 4: Lake Mburo Boat Ride & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth
Morning boat ride on Lake Mburo spotting hippos and crocodiles, then continue driving to Queen Elizabeth National Park, arriving by evening.
- Lake Mburo boat ride
Overnight: Lodge, Queen Elizabeth NP
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Day 5: Queen Elizabeth Game Drive & Kazinga Cruise
Morning game drive on the Kasenyi plains followed by an afternoon Kazinga Channel boat cruise among hippos, buffalo, and elephants.
- Kasenyi game drive
- Kazinga Channel cruise
Overnight: Lodge, Queen Elizabeth NP
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Day 6: Transfer to Kampala
Scenic drive back to Kampala via the crater lakes region, arriving in the evening.
- Crater lakes drive
Overnight: Lodge, Kampala
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Day 7: Departure
Free morning for shopping and relaxation before your airport transfer and departure flight.
- Free morning at leisure
Overnight: Departure
What's Included
- ✓ 1 gorilla permit (Rwanda)
- ✓ Border transfer
- ✓ Lake Mburo game drive & boat ride
- ✓ Queen Elizabeth game drive
- ✓ Private vehicle
- ✓ Driver-guide
- ✓ Lodge accommodation, 6 nights
- ✓ All meals
- ✓ Park fees
Not Included
- - Flights
- - Visa fees
- - Tips
Trip Details
DifficultyModerate
Best ForTravelers wanting the cross-border safari with an added savanna stop
Countryrwanda
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