11-Day Uganda and Rwanda Primates and Wildlife Safari

Connect Rwanda’s volcanic highlands with Uganda’s forests, river safaris and open plains. This longer journey travels from Kigali to Entebbe, giving the route a natural direction rather than returning along the same roads.

Your safari at a glance

• Route: Kigali → Volcanoes → Bwindi → Queen Elizabeth → Hoima → Murchison → Entebbe
• Stay: 10 hotel and lodge nights
• A good fit for: First-time East Africa visitors who want primates and savannah wildlife in one holiday.

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali

Meet your guide and transfer to your hotel.

Day 2: Kigali to Volcanoes

Explore a selected city stop before travelling north.

Day 3: Golden monkeys and Uganda

Trek golden monkeys, then cross into Uganda.

Day 4: Bwindi gorilla trekking

Spend the day around your ranger-led gorilla trek.

Day 5: More time in Bwindi

Enjoy a forest walk and a locally hosted community visit.

Day 6: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Travel through Ishasha towards the northern park area.

Day 7: Game drive and Kazinga

Combine a morning wildlife drive with a channel boat trip.

Day 8: Kyambura and Hoima

Take the scheduled chimpanzee activity, then continue north.

Day 9: Murchison Falls

Travel into the park with an afternoon wildlife drive.

Day 10: Nile boat safari

Explore by road and by boat near the falls.

Day 11: Ziwa and Entebbe

Visit the falls viewpoint and track rhinos at Ziwa before continuing to Entebbe.

What the safari includes

Ten nights, private road transport, driver-guide, one Bwindi gorilla permit, golden monkey and Kyambura chimpanzee activities, scheduled park visits and boat trips, and meals in the confirmed plan.

Price and booking details

The displayed price is an indicative starting rate in US dollars. Your travel dates, party size, room arrangements and activity availability determine the final total. The final two days involve substantial road travel. This route includes Uganda gorilla trekking, not a separate Rwanda gorilla permit.

Before payment, ask Tavira for the named accommodation, meal plan, included activities and complete price for your party. International flights, visas, travel insurance and personal expenses are excluded unless explicitly listed in your written booking confirmation.

Plan your departure

Send your preferred dates, number of travellers, arrival point and room preferences using BOOK YOUR AFRICA SAFARI. Tell us about any walking or accessibility needs before selecting a forest activity. Bookings are confirmed only after availability and the final arrangements have been agreed.

Explore more Africa safari packages or contact the Tavira team to discuss this route.