12-Day Gorilla and Wildlife Safari in Uganda and Rwanda

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park en route Rhino Sanctuary

Day 1Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park en route Rhino Sanctuary Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park en route Rhino Sanctuary After breakfast, you will be transferred to Murchison Falls National Park via the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary where you will have the opportunity to trek the rhinos. Rhino trekking is done on foot and takes about 1 and a half hours. You will have lunch and later be driven to Murchison Falls National Park. On arrival, you will be taken to the lodge for relaxation awaiting dinner. Main Destination: Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda) Best Time To Visit December to February (Easier to spot animals) High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda) Best Weather June and July (Less rain and lower temperatures) Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP ChimpanzeeOccasional ElephantCommon GiraffeCommon LionCommon BuffaloCommon HippoAbundant Show more LeopardOccasional White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone CheetahNone ZebraNone WildebeestNone Wild DogNone Accommodation: Fort Murchison Lodge (Room) Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP (Uganda) +4 Photos +3 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Morning Game Drive, Boat Safari and Hike to the Top of Falls

Day 2Morning Game Drive, Boat Safari and Hike to the Top of Falls Morning Game Drive, Boat Safari and Hike to the Top of Falls You'll embark on a game drive early morning on the northern bank of the River Nile. You can expect to view elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, lions, leopards, different species of antelopes, and many tropical birds during the game drive. You will see cape buffalos, Roth child’s giraffes, hartebeests, waterbucks, oribis, bushbucks, bohor reedbucks, hyenas and if you are lucky, the leopard. After lunch, you'll enjoy a boat ride upstream the calm Victoria Nile to the base of the falls where you will see the River Nile said to be the 2nd longest river in the world. You will also view the hippos and crocodiles. You may also spot many birds like the goliath heron, Egyptian goose, pelican bee-eater, kingfisher, hornbill, cormorant, and the rare shoebill stork. After the boat safari, you will hike to the top of the falls. From here, you will have a wonderful view and fantastic photo opportunities. You will return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. Main Destination: Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda) Accommodation: Fort Murchison Lodge (Room) Mid-range lodge located just outside Murchison Falls NP (Uganda) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Transfer to Kibale National Park

Day 3Transfer to Kibale National Park Transfer to Kibale National Park You'll depart for Kibale Forest National Park after your morning breakfast driving south via Hoima. You will enjoy the scenic features of tea plantations in Fort Portal. You will have a stopover in Fort Portal for lunch en route. Then, you'll drive one more hour to the lodge. You will enjoy a community walk and later return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. Main Destination: Kibale National Park (Chimps) Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Chimp trekking is easiest) High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda) Best Weather January to February and June to July (Least rain) Wildlife in Kibale NP ChimpanzeeCommon ElephantOccasional BuffaloOccasional LionVery Rare LeopardVery Rare HippoRare Show more GiraffeNone White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone CheetahNone ZebraNone WildebeestNone Accommodation: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge Mid-range guest house just outside Kibale NP (Chimps, Uganda) +2 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale National Park

Day 4Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale National Park Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale National Park After breakfast, you will visit Kibale Forest National Park. The park boasts the highest number of primate species in the world, including the chimpanzees with approximately 5,000 chimpanzees living in the wild in Uganda. The park's most famous of its 13 species of primates is the chimpanzee. It is also a home of species like the rare I’Hoest’s monkey, the black and white Colobus, the blue monkey, the grey-cheeked mangabey, the red-tailed monkey, and the olive baboon among others. The walk takes 2-3 hours. After lunch, you'll go for a Bigodi swamp walk where you may see a variety of bird species and other smaller mammals. You will also enjoy a community tour. Main Destination: Kibale National Park (Chimps) Accommodation: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge Mid-range guest house just outside Kibale NP (Chimps, Uganda) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Day 5Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park You will depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park in the morning where you’ll spot the ranges of Mount Rwenzori en route. As you go through the game park, you may spot some animals like elephants, buffaloes, bushbucks, and Uganda Kob, antelopes, and warthogs, among others. After lunch, you will enjoy the unique 2-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. It is a 42 km channel that joins Lake Edward and Lake George. The boat ride offers an excellent platform for photography along which you will encounter several hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and over 500 bird species. Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda) Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Dry seasons) High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda) Best Weather June to July and January to February (Less rainfall) Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP ChimpanzeeOccasional ElephantCommon LionCommon BuffaloCommon HippoAbundant LeopardOccasional Show more GiraffeNone White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone CheetahNone ZebraNone WildebeestNone Wild DogNone Accommodation: The Baboon Safari Resort Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda) +9 Photos +8 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Full-Day in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Day 6Full-Day in Queen Elizabeth National Park Full-Day in Queen Elizabeth National Park You'll have an early morning game drive where you may have an opportunity to see lions, leopards, giant forest hogs, Cape buffalos, elephants, defassa waterbucks, Uganda kobs, topis, and bushbucks among others. In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the Ishasha sector in search of tree-climbing lions. Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda) Accommodation: The Baboon Safari Resort Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 7Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park You'll have another morning game drive through the park and thereafter proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest passing through the Kigezi Highlands with its terraced hillside and winding roads. You will enjoy the beautiful scenery of Kigezi terraced hills en route. Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas) Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest) High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce) Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall) Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP GorillaCommon ChimpanzeeRare ElephantRare White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone LionNone Show more GiraffeNone LeopardNone CheetahNone BuffaloNone ZebraNone WildebeestNone HippoNone Accommodation: Gorilla Mist Camp Mid-range lodge just outside Ruhija (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda) +7 Photos +6 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 8Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park After breakfast, you'll transfer to the park headquarters where you will be briefed about gorilla trekking. Bwindi National Park is renowned for its impressive mountain gorillas, although it is unpredictable how long you will track them before finding them since it all depends on their movement. You will be availed with walking sticks by the park rangers. Once spotted, you are allowed to spend only one hour with the gorillas for conservation purposes. The ranger guide will brief you on how to conduct yourself while in the presence of the gentle giants. In the evening, you'll proceed to the village for an optional cultural walk to interact with the local people and participate in captivating traditional performances. Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas) Accommodation: Gorilla Mist Camp Mid-range lodge just outside Ruhija (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Day 9Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi You'll depart for Lake Bunyonyi after breakfast, the 2nd deepest lake in Africa. Dotted with small islands with steep-sided and terraced shores. You can go canoeing in locally made canoes, swim, or just sunbathe. It’s a favorite stop for birders. You will check out several islands like Bwama Island good for birders or you could take a nature walk along shore on one of the islands helping you to appreciate a variety of small birds or just relax. Main Destination: Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda) Accommodation: Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda) +2 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Transfer to Akagera National Park

Day 10Transfer to Akagera National Park Transfer to Akagera National Park After breakfast, you will be transferred to Akagera National Park via the Katuna border, which is comprised of wetland, savannah, and woodland. You will arrive in the afternoon and will enjoy a sunset boat ride on Lake Ihema. You will be taken to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay afterward. Main Destination: Akagera National Park (Rwanda) Best Time To Visit June to September and mid-December to mid-February (It is drier and wildlife is easier to spot) High Season June to September (The park is busiest at weekends) Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot) Wildlife in Akagera NP GiraffeCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant HippoAbundant White RhinoOccasional LionOccasional Show more ElephantOccasional Black RhinoRare LeopardRare HyenaRare CheetahNone WildebeestNone Wild DogNone Accommodation: Akagera Rhino Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Akagera NP (Rwanda) +5 Photos +4 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Full-Day Game Drives in Akagera National Park

Day 11Full-Day Game Drives in Akagera National Park Full-Day Game Drives in Akagera National Park You will spend the full day in the park in search of lions, elephants, buffalos, Masai giraffes, and many others. You will also search for more animals including gazelles, impalas, baboons, oribi, Butchel’s zebras, topi, bush babies, leopards, bush bucks, and elands. In the evening, you will return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. Main Destination: Akagera National Park (Rwanda) Accommodation: Akagera Rhino Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Akagera NP (Rwanda) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Kigali

Day 12Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Kigali Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Kigali After breakfast, you will enjoy a morning game drive in the park and afterward be transferred to Kigali. You will enjoy a city tour and afterward transferred to the airport for departure. Main Destination: Kigali (Rwanda) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred, you can contact the operator directly Next: Request a Quote Request a Quote Disclaimer This tour is offered by Mega Wild Safaris , not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings. If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change. The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability. If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.