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10-Day Uganda and Rwanda Primate Safari- Gorillas

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10-Day Uganda and Rwanda Primate Safari- Gorillas
10-Day Uganda and Rwanda Primate Safari- Gorillas
10-Day Uganda and Rwanda Primate Safari- Gorillas
10-Day Uganda and Rwanda Primate Safari- Gorillas

10-Day Uganda and Rwanda Primate Safari- Gorillas and Chimpanzees

Experience an unforgettable 10-Day Uganda and Rwanda Primate Safari with World Blossom Safaris, exploring two of East Africa’s most beautiful destinations. This incredible adventure combines mountain gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, wildlife viewing, beautiful landscapes and authentic African cultural experiences.

Your journey begins in Rwanda, the Land of a Thousand Hills, where you will explore Kigali and experience mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park. You will then cross into Uganda, the Pearl of Africa, for another unforgettable gorilla encounter in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest National Park and wildlife viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

This 10-Day Uganda and Rwanda Primate Safari is perfect for wildlife enthusiasts, couples, families, photographers and adventure seekers looking for an extraordinary African experience.

With World Blossom Safaris, you enjoy a private 4×4 safari vehicle, an experienced English-speaking driver-guide, comfortable accommodation and professionally organized trekking experiences.

Safari highlights

Detailed 10-day Uganda and Rwanda primate safari itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali – Rwanda

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be welcomed by your professional World Blossom Safaris driver-guide. Transfer to your hotel in Kigali and relax after your international flight.

Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy an optional Kigali city tour, visiting the Kigali Genocide Memorial, local craft markets and other interesting places around the city.

  • Destination: Kigali

  • Accommodation: Hotel in Kigali

  • Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Kigali to Volcanoes National Park

After breakfast, depart Kigali and travel north towards Volcanoes National Park, one of Africa’s most famous mountain gorilla destinations.

Enjoy beautiful views of Rwanda’s rolling hills, traditional villages and green agricultural landscapes along the way.

Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and relax. Your guide will brief you about the following day’s mountain gorilla trekking experience.

  • Destination: Volcanoes National Park

  • Accommodation: Lodge near Volcanoes National Park

  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 3: Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

Today is one of the major highlights of your 10-Day Uganda and Rwanda Primate Safari.

After an early breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters for a briefing by experienced park rangers. You will then enter the beautiful rainforest in search of an endangered mountain gorilla family.

The trek can take several hours depending on the location of the gorillas. Once you find them, enjoy one unforgettable hour observing these magnificent primates in their natural habitat.

Watch the young gorillas playing, mothers caring for their babies and the dominant silverback protecting his family.

After the experience, return to your lodge for relaxation and dinner.

  • Destination: Volcanoes National Park

  • Activity: Mountain gorilla trekking

  • Accommodation: Lodge near Volcanoes National Park

  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 4: Volcanoes National Park to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – Uganda

After breakfast, depart Rwanda and drive towards Uganda through the Cyanika border crossing.

Enjoy spectacular views of the Virunga region as you cross into the Pearl of Africa. Continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most important habitats for endangered mountain gorillas.

Arrive at your lodge, check in and relax as you prepare for another unforgettable gorilla trekking adventure.

  • Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

  • Accommodation: Lodge in Bwindi

  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 5: Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Wake up early and enjoy breakfast before heading to the park headquarters for your gorilla trekking briefing.

Accompanied by experienced Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers, enter the dense tropical rainforest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family.

Bwindi offers an extraordinary opportunity to observe mountain gorillas surrounded by ancient forest, beautiful vegetation and rich biodiversity.

Once you locate the gorillas, spend one hour observing their behavior, taking photographs and enjoying this incredible wildlife encounter.

Return to your lodge after trekking for relaxation.

This second gorilla experience makes your 10-Day Uganda and Rwanda Primate Safari particularly special, giving you an opportunity to experience mountain gorilla trekking in two different countries.

  • Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

  • Accommodation: Lodge in Bwindi

  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 6: Bwindi to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, leave Bwindi and drive towards Queen Elizabeth National Park, enjoying beautiful scenery through southwestern Uganda.

Depending on your route, you may pass through the Ishasha sector, famous for its tree-climbing lions. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed, but the area offers excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing.

Arrive at your lodge, check in and enjoy the surrounding wilderness.

  • Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park

  • Accommodation: Safari lodge in Queen Elizabeth

  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 7: Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Start your day with an early morning game drive across the Kasenyi plains in search of African wildlife.

Look out for elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kob, waterbucks, warthogs and different bird species. You may also encounter lions and leopards.

In the afternoon, enjoy a memorable boat cruise along the famous Kazinga Channel, which connects Lake Edward and Lake George.

The cruise offers excellent opportunities to see large concentrations of hippos, crocodiles, elephants and water birds along the riverbanks.

Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

  • Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park

  • Activities: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise

  • Accommodation: Safari lodge in Queen Elizabeth

  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 8: Queen Elizabeth National Park to Kibale Forest National Park

After breakfast, depart Queen Elizabeth National Park and drive towards Kibale Forest National Park, popularly known as the primate capital of the world.

Enjoy scenic views of crater lakes, tea plantations, local communities and the beautiful countryside of western Uganda.

Arrive at your lodge near Kibale Forest, check in and relax. Your guide will explain the chimpanzee tracking arrangements for the next morning.

  • Destination: Kibale Forest National Park

  • Accommodation: Lodge near Kibale Forest

  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 9: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest National Park

Today is another major highlight of your 10-Day Uganda and Rwanda Primate Safari.

After an early breakfast, proceed to the Kibale Forest visitor centre for a briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers.

Enter the tropical rainforest in search of habituated chimpanzees. Listen to their loud calls echoing through the forest as you follow their movements through the trees.

Once you locate the chimpanzees, enjoy an incredible opportunity to observe them feeding, grooming, playing and interacting with one another.

After chimpanzee tracking, you can enjoy an optional guided walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, famous for its birds, monkeys and community-based tourism.

Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

  • Destination: Kibale Forest National Park

  • Activities: Chimpanzee tracking and optional Bigodi Wetland walk

  • Accommodation: Lodge near Kibale Forest

  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 10: Kibale Forest to Entebbe – Departure

After breakfast, check out and begin your journey towards Entebbe.

Enjoy the beautiful countryside, local villages and scenic landscapes along the way. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have a lunch stop before proceeding to Entebbe International Airport.

Your driver-guide will drop you off at the airport for your international departure, marking the end of your unforgettable 10-Day Uganda and Rwanda Primate Safari with World Blossom Safaris.

  • Destination: Entebbe International Airport

  • Activity: Transfer and departure

  • Meals: Breakfast and lunch, depending on flight schedule

What is included?

  • Airport pick-up and drop-off.

  • Private 4&#