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7-Day Rwanda Safari & Uganda Trips: Gorillas, Chimps & Wildlife Adventure

Murchison

Tour Overview

This 7-day cross-border safari blends Rwanda’s elegance and Uganda’s wild spirit a journey from Kigali’s vibrant charm to the misty Volcanoes National Park, onward to Uganda’s Murchison Falls and Kibale’s rainforest. Encounter mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, rhinos, and Africa’s Big Five, while connecting with East Africa’s people and breath-taking landscapes.
Destination Countries: Rwanda & Uganda
Tour Type: Primate & Wildlife Safari
Best Time to Travel: June – September | December – February

Tour Highlights

Kigali city exploration & cultural experience

Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park

Dian Fossey Tomb & Karisoke Research Centre visit

Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Game drives & boat safari in Murchison Falls National Park

Hike to the top of the Murchison Falls

Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park

Cultural immersion with local communities

Scenic drives & photography along the Great Rift Valley

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Kigali International Airport – Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Arrive at Kigali International Airport and meet your Altric Africar Safaris guide. Enjoy a short Kigali city tour, visiting the Genocide Memorial and local markets before heading to Volcanoes National Park. Dinner and overnight with views of the Virunga ranges.

Meal Plan: Dinner

Accommodation: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel / Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking & Dian Fossey Tomb Hike

Early breakfast, then head to the park headquarters for a briefing before the once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking experience. Spend an hour with a gorilla family in their misty mountain habitat. After lunch, hike to Dian Fossey’s Tomb to honor her conservation legacy.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Same as Day 1

Day 3: Transfer to Uganda – Visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Proceed to Murchison Falls

Depart Volcanoes after breakfast, cross into Uganda via Cyanika border, and drive to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an exciting rhino tracking walk. Continue to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and oldest conservation area.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge / Murchison River Lodge

Day 4: Game Drive & Boat Safari on the Nile

Enjoy an early game drive through the savannah plains in search of lions, elephants, giraffes, leopards, and buffalo. In the afternoon, take a boat cruise on the Nile to the base of the falls — a perfect spot for hippos, crocodiles, and birdwatching.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Same as Day 3

Day 5: Hike to the Top of the Falls – Transfer to Kibale National Park

After breakfast, take a guided hike to the top of Murchison Falls, where the Nile forces through a narrow gorge with spectacular power. Continue the scenic drive through Fort Portal to Kibale National Park, the “Primate Capital of the World.”

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Turaco Treetops / Chimpanzee Forest Lodge

Day 6: Chimpanzee Trekking & Cultural Experience

Head for morning chimpanzee trekking in Kibale’s lush rainforest. Watch playful chimps and other primates such as red-tailed and colobus monkeys. In the afternoon, enjoy a community cultural experience, visiting local craftspeople and learning traditional dances.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Same as Day 5

Day 7: Transfer to Entebbe – Departure

After breakfast, embark on a scenic drive to Entebbe via Kampala. Depending on your flight time, enjoy an optional stop at local craft markets. Drop-off at Entebbe International Airport for departure.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch

Price Includes

  • Airport transfers (arrival & departure)
  • Transportation in a 4x4 Safari Vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • Accommodation as per itinerary
  • All park entry fees and permits (Gorilla & Chimpanzee)
  • Game drives and boat cruises
  • Rhino tracking at Ziwa Sanctuary
  • Dian Fossey Tomb hike fee
  • All meals as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Bottled drinking water in the vehicle

Price Excludes

  • International flights
  • Rwanda–Uganda Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities to guides and porters
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, phone calls)