25-Day East Africa Safari Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania

Explore Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania on an unforgettable 25-day East Africa safari with World Blossom Safaris. Discover mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, the Big Five, the Great Migration region, breathtaking landscapes, vibrant cultures and some of Africa’s most remarkable national parks on one incredible journey.

Tour Overview

• Tour Name: 25-Day East Africa Safari Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania
• Duration: 25 Days / 24 Nights
• Destinations: Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania
• Tour Type: Private wildlife, primate, cultural and adventure safari
• Accommodation: Budget, midrange or luxury options
• Transport: Private 4×4 safari vehicle in Rwanda and Uganda, with suitable transfers and safari vehicles in Tanzania
• Starting Point: Kigali, Rwanda
• Ending Point: Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport, Tanzania
• Best For: Couples, families, wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, honeymooners and private groups
• Tour Operator: World Blossom Safaris

Why Choose This 25-Day East Africa Safari Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania?

This 25-day East Africa safari Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania combines the region’s most memorable wildlife encounters with extraordinary primate experiences and cultural discoveries. Travel through Rwanda’s rolling hills, explore Uganda’s tropical rainforests and savannah parks, and experience Tanzania’s world-famous wildlife destinations.

With World Blossom Safaris, you can enjoy a personalized itinerary, professional English-speaking driver-guides, carefully selected accommodation and assistance with arranging essential permits and activities.

Highlights include:

• Explore Kigali and learn about Rwanda’s history and culture.
• Search for elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes and other wildlife in Akagera National Park.
• Track chimpanzees in Uganda’s Kibale Forest.
• Enjoy game drives and a boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
• Experience mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
• Visit Lake Bunyonyi and discover Uganda’s beautiful highland scenery.
• Explore Tarangire National Park and its famous elephant herds.
• Discover the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater.
• Explore the Serengeti ecosystem in search of lions, cheetahs, leopards and migrating wildebeest.
• Experience East African communities, local traditions and scenic countryside.

Detailed 25-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali, Rwanda

Arrive at Kigali International Airport, where your World Blossom Safaris representative will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, relax at the hotel or enjoy a short introduction to Kigali.

Your guide will brief you about the upcoming 25-day East Africa safari Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania, including travel arrangements, park activities and practical preparations.

Accommodation: Hotel in Kigali
Meals: Depending on arrival time and hotel plan

Day 2: Kigali City Tour and Transfer to Akagera National Park

After breakfast, explore Kigali on a guided city tour. Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial to learn about Rwanda’s history and its journey toward reconciliation and development. Depending on your interests and available time, discover local markets, craft centres and other cultural attractions.

Later, travel east toward Akagera National Park, a beautiful conservation area featuring savannah plains, lakes, wetlands and woodland.

Accommodation: Lodge near or in Akagera National Park
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 3: Wildlife Safari in Akagera National Park

Spend the day exploring Akagera National Park on guided game drives. Look for elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, antelopes and other wildlife. With luck, you may also encounter lions, rhinos and leopards.

Depending on your chosen itinerary and park arrangements, a boat excursion on Lake Ihema may offer opportunities to see hippos, crocodiles and waterbirds.

Akagera introduces you to Rwanda’s diverse wildlife before continuing your 25-day East Africa safari Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania toward the forests and savannahs of Uganda.

Accommodation: Lodge near or in Akagera National Park
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 4: Transfer from Akagera to Kigali and Cross into Uganda

After breakfast, drive back toward Kigali and continue to Uganda through the appropriate border crossing, subject to the agreed route and entry requirements.

Enjoy views of Rwanda’s terraced hills and Uganda’s green countryside along the way. Complete immigration formalities and proceed to your overnight destination in southwestern Uganda.

Accommodation: Hotel or lodge in southwestern Uganda
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 5: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, travel toward Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda’s best-known wildlife destinations. The journey passes through rural communities, cultivated hills and scenic landscapes.

Arrive at your lodge and relax before the next day’s wildlife activities. If time permits, enjoy a short evening game drive or a community experience arranged in advance.

Accommodation: Lodge in or near Queen Elizabeth National Park
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 6: Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Start with an early morning game drive across the Kasenyi plains in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kob, warthogs and other savannah wildlife.

In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, known for its concentrations of hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes and waterbirds. This is an excellent opportunity for wildlife photography.

Accommodation: Lodge in or near Queen Elizabeth National Park
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 7: Ishasha Sector and Transfer to Bwindi

After breakfast, travel through the Ishasha sector, famous for its tree-climbing lions, although sightings cannot be guaranteed. Look for elephants, buffaloes, antelopes and other wildlife along the way.

Continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to endangered mountain gorillas. Arrive at your lodge, prepare for the next day’s trek and receive a briefing about gorilla trekking requirements.

Accommodation: Lodge near your assigned Bwindi gorilla trekking sector
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 8: Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

Today is one of the major highlights of your 25-day East Africa safari Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania. After an early breakfast, report to the designated gorilla trekking headquarters for registration and a briefing from Uganda Wildlife Authority staff.

Enter the forest with trained guides and trackers to search for a habituated mountain gorilla family. Trekking duration and difficulty vary depending on the gorillas’ location and the terrain. Once the group is found, visitors are normally allowed one hour with the gorillas under the applicable rules.

Return to your lodge to relax and reflect on this extraordinary wildlife encounter.

Accommodation: Lodge near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Important: Gorilla permits are limited and should be secured well in advance. The itinerary must match your confirmed permit date and trekking sector.

Day 9: Bwindi to Lake Bunyonyi

Enjoy breakfast before transferring to Lake Bunyonyi, one of Uganda’s most scenic lakes. Its terraced hills, green islands and peaceful atmosphere provide a relaxing contrast to the rainforest.

Spend the afternoon enjoying the views, taking a guided canoe trip if available, visiting nearby communities or simply relaxing at your accommodation.

Accommodation: Lakeside lodge at Lake Bunyonyi
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 10: Lake Bunyonyi to Kibale Forest National Park

After breakfast, begin the journey toward Kibale Forest National Park, Uganda’s celebrated chimpanzee-tracking destination. Enjoy changing landscapes, rural settlements and views of the countryside during the drive.

Arrive at your lodge near Kibale and prepare for the following day’s primate experience.

Accommodation: Lodge near Kibale Forest National Park
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 11: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest

After breakfast, report to the designated briefing point for your guided chimpanzee-tracking experience. Walk through the tropical forest with experienced guides and search for chimpanzees in their natural habitat.

Kibale is also home to other primates, forest birds and diverse plant life. Your guide will explain the forest ecosystem and the conservation efforts that help protect these species.

Return to your lodge after the activity. Depending on time and availability, you may add a Bigodi Wetland community and nature walk.

Accommodation: Lodge near Kibale Forest National Park
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 12: Kibale to Entebbe

After breakfast, begin your journey to Entebbe, passing through Uganda’s countryside and communities. Enjoy planned stops for refreshments, lunch and photographs where suitable.

Arrive in Entebbe and relax at your hotel. This overnight stop helps prepare for the next stage of your East African journey.

Accommodation: Hotel in Entebbe
Meals: Breakfast and lunch, with dinner according to your hotel plan

Day 13: Flight from Entebbe to Tanzania and Transfer to Arusha

Transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your scheduled flight to Tanzania, subject to available flight routes and connections. Depending on the flight schedule, you may arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport or another agreed airport.

Meet your Tanzanian representative and transfer to Arusha, the gateway to the northern safari circuit. Spend the evening at leisure and receive a briefing about your upcoming wildlife safari.

Accommodation: Hotel in Arusha
Meals: Breakfast and dinner, subject to flight arrangements

Day 14: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees and wildlife-rich river ecosystem.

Enjoy a game drive through the park in search of elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes and predators. Tarangire’s wildlife viewing varies with the season, particularly as animals move in response to water and food availability.

Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp in the Tarangire/Karatu area
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 15: Full-Day Wildlife Safari in Tarangire

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