Uganda to Rwanda: Gorilla Treks & Safari Drives
10 days, Kampala to Kigali
Itinerary
Day 1Kampala/Jinja
Start early in Kampala and drive to Jinja, the adventure capital of Uganda.
Meet at the tour's starting point in Kampala and have a short information meeting with your CEO and fellow travellers before the drive to Jinja.
Spend a free afternoon here and opt for a group welcome dinner in the evening.
This trip starts in Kampala on Day 1 at 8am so we recommend you arrive a day early. We can help you arrange a transfer from Entebbe airport if needed and also a night of pre-tour accommodation in Kampala. Arriving early and spending an extra night in Kampala will ensure you are ready to meet your group at 8am on Day 1.
Accommodation in Jinja is in simple furnished tents with shared bathroom facilities.
Welcome Meeting
Meet your CEO and fellow group members and learn more about the upcoming itinerary. Fill out some paperwork and get ready for the adventure.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Free Time
Start exploring this adventure capital.
Day 2Jinja
Enjoy a free day in Jinja. Opt to go whitewater rafting, bungee jumping, quad biking, and more. In the evening, opt for a sunset cruise.
Your Discover Moment
There's plenty to see and do in Jinja, and we wanted to make sure that you had some time to take it all in. Feel free to relax or try optional activities like whitewater rafting, horseback riding, and quad biking. Your CEO has more ideas if you need them. Just ask!
Optional Activities - Day 2 HideShow
Nile River Rafting
115-125USD per personDid you know the Nile River starts here? Get out and raft it! Enjoy an exhilarating and thrilling whitewater rafting trip down Grade 5 rapids.
Horseback Riding
Saddle up and explore the area from a new perspective.
Quad Biking
105USD per personGet ready for lots of fun on this exhilarating quad biking tour safari. Ride along the banks of the Nile River through forests, farms and villages.
Bungee Jumping
145USD per personIf adrenaline is your thing, strap in and leap off for a fantastic experience.
Nile River Sunset Cruise
30USD per personNothing beats an African sunset over the Nile. Salute the end of another great day with good company, good food, and an ice cold cocktail.
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BreakfastDay 3Jinja/Fort Portal
Take the scenic route to Fort Portal at the edge of Kibale National Park. Spend the night on a guest farm listening to the sounds of monkeys and birds.
Accommodation in Fort Portal is on a farm in simple furnished tents with shared bathroom facilities.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 4Kibale National Park
Explore the evergreen rainforest and trek to spot chimps in the morning or afternoon.
Chimpanzee Trek
Embark on a chimp trek with a park ranger/guide. See more than just chimpanzees in their natural environment. Learn about the ecosystem and keep an eye out for other animals. Although chimp sightings are not guaranteed, visitors stand a good chance of hearing and seeing our distant cousins as they are not bothered by humans watching their daily behaviour.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 5Kibale National Park/Queen Elizabeth National Park
Continue on to Queen Elizabeth NP, stopping at the equator. Head out on a wildlife safari drive in the evening. Keep your eyes peeled for warthogs, elephants, buffalo, five different species of primates, and hippos.
Queen Elizabeth National Park is characterized by open savannah, large areas of swamp around Lake George, the extensive Maramagambo Forest in the southeast, and the forested Kyambura Gorge along the border with Kyambura Game Reserve.
Accommodation in Queen Elizabeth NP is in simple furnished tents with shared bathroom facilities.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Queen Elizabeth National Park Wildlife Safari Drive
Enjoy a wildlife safari drive inside Queen Elizabeth National Park. The park is home to Uganda's largest wildlife populations. Keep an eye out for buffalo, elephants, hippos, hyenas, lions, warthogs, and the elusive leopards.
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Breakfast | DinnerDay 6Queen Elizabeth National Park
Take an early morning wildlife safari drive and enjoy lunch inside the park. Opt for an evening cruise along the Kazinga Channel.
Explore the national park with a chimp trek in search of the playful primates. Enjoy a safari drive with possible sightings of buffaloes, waterbucks, warthogs, lions, leopards, hyenas, giant forest hogs, and elephants.
Queen Elizabeth National Park Wildlife Safari Drive
Enjoy a wildlife safari drive inside Queen Elizabeth National Park. The park is home to Uganda's largest wildlife populations. Keep an eye out for buffalo, elephants, hippos, hyenas, lions, warthogs, and the elusive leopards.
Free Time
Don't waste a minute— start exploring.
Optional Activities - Day 6 HideShow
Kazinga Channel Cruise
30USD per personTake a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, a waterway inside Queen Elizabeth National Park that connects Lake George and Lake Edward. Look out for a variety of wildlife who are drawn to the channel shores. Spot birds, crocodiles, hippos, and reptiles.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 7Queen Elizabeth National Park/Musanze
Cross the border into Rwanda and continue to Musanze, formerly Ruhengeri, the gateway to Volcanoes National Park.
Accommodation in Musanze is a standard hotel.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Border Crossing (Rwanda - Uganda)
Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 8Gorilla Trekking
Rise early for the tour's main highlight – gorilla trekking!
Head into Volcanoes National Park to meet the park ranger/guide for orientation. Embark on the trek, which can vary in length and difficulty, depending on the location of the gorilla family that's being visited. Spend 1 hr (max) observing these beautiful and endangered creatures, a truly privileged experience. Trek back and return to town. Enjoy free time in the afternoon.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Gorilla Trekking
Depart early and transfer to the national park to meet the park ranger/guide for orientation. Embark on the trek, which can vary in length and difficulty, depending on the location of the gorilla family that's being visited. Spend an hour observing these beautiful and endangered creatures. Trek back and return to the hotel.
Free Time
Explore more of the area.
Optional Activities - Day 8 HideShow
Porter Hire
20USD per personHire a local porter to carry your day pack throughout the trek, giving you more ease on your journey.
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BreakfastDay 9Musanze/Kigali
Head to Rwanda's capital city, Kigali. Visit the genocide museum to learn more about the dark history of this fascinating country.
Accommodation in Kigali is a standard hotel.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Kigali Genocide Memorial Visit
Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre, which serves as a permanent memorial to those who fell victim to the genocide in 1994. The centre opened on the tenth anniversary of the Rwandan Genocide, in April 2004, and was built on a site where more than 250,000 people are buried.
Please note that content at the Memorial Centre shows the harsh reality of the genocide.
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BreakfastDay 10Kigali
Depart at any time.