17 days experiencing the best of Rwanda and Uganda with incredible wildlife and luxury accommodation.
Start your trip with a night in Kigali and an introduction to Rwanda’s tragic past with a visit to the Genocide Museum. Next, head off to Akagera National Park to start experiencing the splendours of Rwanda today. Spend two nights here and enjoy a boat cruise and a game drive with a chance to spot animals such as hyenas, elephants, various buffalo and lions. Next, head to the Twin Lakes of Burera and Ruhondo surrounded by the Virunga high hills. Spend two nights here visiting a local village and spending a day gorilla trekking in Virunga NP. From here, you will cross into Uganda and spend two nights in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, visiting local villages and going in search of Golden monkeys. Next, you will visit Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for some gorilla trekking in Uganda. Next head to Queen Elizabeth National Park where you will spend two nights and enjoy some game drives in search of wildlife including antelopes, elephants, buffalos, and lions. Spend two nights in Lake Mburo, heading out on more game drives both during the day and the night to give you the best chance of spotting a wide variety of animals. You will finish your trip with three nights in Jinja, the source of the Nile. Here you can take part in some exhilarating activities including white water rafting along the Nile and quad biking.
Go gorilla trekking in Virunga National Park followed by a cultural visit to the Batwa Village.
Go golden monkey trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
See more gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for one of the world’s most iconic wildlife encounters.
Enjoy game drives and a boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park, spotting elephants, hippos and big cats.
Go white-water rafting on the River Nile from your luxury private island lodge.
Enjoy a sunset boat cruise and wildlife viewing in Akagera National Park.
Rwanda and Uganda’s national parks are open in every season. While the dry seasons (June–September and December–February) offer the easiest trekking conditions, the lush green rainy seasons bring vibrant scenery, fewer crowds and equally rewarding wildlife encounters.
We just returned from our tailor-made Uganda and Rwanda adventure and it was unforgettable. Seeing gorillas in both Volcanoes and Bwindi, spotting chimpanzees in Nyungwe and Kibale, and exploring Kigali and Kampala made for a perfectly balanced adventure we’ll never forget.
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Upon arrival in Rwanda, you'll be picked up from the airport and taken to your hotel for the night.
In the afternoon, visit Kigali Genocide Museum, a poignant reminder of the 1994 tragedy while highlighting Rwanda’s remarkable recovery and resilience.
Today you'll be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the Akagera National Park, where you'll stay for the next two nights.
In the evening, enjoy a guided sunset boat cruise across Akagera’s forest-fringed lake, where you may spot hippos, crocodiles, buffalo and a dazzling variety of birdlife, from African fish eagles to the rare shoebill stork.
Today, you'll travel to Rwnda's twin lakes. On route to your next hotel, stop by the Iby’lwacu Cultural Village, a chance to explore the traditional rural life of Rwandans.
Spend the day trekking through the lush forests of Virunga National Park in the Democratic Repulic of Congo in search of endangered mountain gorillas, an unforgettable encounter with these gentle giants in their natural habitat. In the afternoon, visit the Batwa Cultural Village to learn about the traditions, stories and way of life of one of the region’s oldest indigenous communities.
Today, you'll be transferred to the Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Uganda, where you will stay for the next two nights.
Embark on a full-day trek in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park to track the rare and playful golden monkeys, found only in the Virunga massif. Along the way, enjoy scenic bamboo forests, volcanic landscapes, and the chance to observe these lively primates as they feed, leap, and interact in their natural habitat.
Today, you'll travel to your next lodge in Uganda, where you'll stay for the next two nights.
This morning, you'll rise early for one of the most thrilling wildlife experiences on the planet - tracking mountain gorillas. The trek can take anywhere from two to six hours, but the experience is unforgettable. Accompanied by an experienced ranger, you'll gain fascinating insights into the region's flora and fauna, as well as the remarkable lives of these majestic gorillas.
Today, you'll enjoy a scenic journey to the Queen Elizabeth National Park.
In the evening, set off on a game drive, where golden light and cooler air set the stage for spotting elephants, buffalo, antelopes and even big cats as the sun sets over the savannah.
Today, you'll be transferred to Lake Mburo National Park, where you'll stay for the next two nights.
In the evening, set off on a game drive to spot herds of zebras, buffalos, hippos and crocodiles and many more intereting animals.
Get up early in the morning for an exciting game drive before returning to the hotel for a hearty breakfast.
In the afternoon, enjoy a boat ride on Lake Mburo. The Lake attracts various species of bird species including flame head Barbet, Long-tailed Zitting Cisticola (Tabora), White-backed Night Heron and white winged warbler among others.
Today you'll continue your journey to Jinja, where you'll stay for the next three nights. Your lodge sits on a unique private island mid-stream within the mighty River Nile in Uganda.
Spend the morning on an exhilarating quad biking adventure, exploring scenic trails around Jinja and taking in views of the Nile and local villages. In the afternoon, enjoy a private guided tour of Jinja, discovering the town’s rich history, vibrant markets and cultural landmarks.
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