Rwanda Uganda Tours & Safaris | Gorillas, Chimps & Wildlife
Best Rwanda-Uganda tours and safaris offer iconic mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi (Uganda) and Volcanoes National Park (Rwanda), often combined with wildlife viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park and chimpanzee tracking in Kibale or Nyungwe. Top Rwanda Uganda Tours packages range from 3-day short gorilla trekking to 7-16 day comprehensive Rwanda Uganda safaris.
Top Combined Tour Options (Rwanda & Uganda)
- 10-14 Day Best of Rwanda & Uganda: Usually starts in Kigali, covers Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi (Uganda) and Volcanoes National Park (Rwanda), plus tree-climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park and Chimpanzees in Kibale.
- 7-Day Uganda-Rwanda Primate & Wildlife Safari: Features trekking in Mgahinga/Bwindi and wildlife viewing, often including Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation.
- 3-Day Gorilla Trek via Kigali: Popular “short-track” option involving a 4-hour drive from Kigali to Bwindi (Uganda) for trekking, avoiding longer trips from Entebbe.
- 16-Day Rwanda & Uganda Adventure: Covers the full range of national parks, ideal for deep exploration of both countries’ wildlife and culture.
Key Rwanda Uganda Tour Highlights
- Gorilla Trekking: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Uganda) and Volcanoes National Park (Rwanda) are the prime spots.
- Chimpanzee Tracking: Nyungwe Forest National Park (Rwanda) or Kibale National Park (Uganda).
- Wildlife Viewing: Akagera National Park (Rwanda) for Big Five, and Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda) for tree-climbing lions.
- Cultural & Scenic: Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village (Rwanda) and boat trips on the Kazinga Channel (Uganda).
5-Day Uganda And Rwanda Safari
This Combined Uganda And Rwanda Tours are designed for travelers who want to visit Uganda and Rwanda. Because the primates prefer to wander deep into the forest during particular months of the year, the Nyungwe forest in Rwanda is not very trustworthy for Chimpanzee Trekking. Trackers may have to spend the entire day looking for chimpanzees and there’s also a chance you won’t see them at all.
2-Week Uganda And Rwanda
A 2-week Uganda and Rwanda itinerary combines prime mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi (Uganda) and Volcanoes National Park (Rwanda) with chimpanzee tracking in Kibale and savanna safaris in Queen Elizabeth National Park. This route typically includes a 7-8 day Ugandan safari, crossing into Rwanda for final tracking and Kigali city tour.
Great Apes of Uganda And Rwanda
11-Day Walking With The Great Apes of Uganda And Rwanda | Gorillas, Chimpanzees and Golden monkeys, give you an opportunity to encounter chimpanzees and mountain gorillas in the wild as you journey deep into the lush hills of Uganda and Rwanda. Observe these wonderful creatures with a primatologist and track gorillas in the forests of Bwindi and the Volcanoes.
3-Weeks Uganda Rwanda Safari
Three weeks is an ideal duration to investigate the rich culture and diverse fauna of Rwanda and Uganda. Explore the capitals of both nations, embark on game drives and chimpanzee hikes through six national parks, and navigate to the source of the Nile River. Additional highlights encompass a visit to a Rwandan village to gain insight into the local lifestyle, an ascent to the summit of Murchison Falls, and a selection of activities in Jinja, ranging from whitewater rafting to bungee jumping.
7-Day Double Gorilla Trekking
A 7-day Double Gorilla trekking is an intensive primate adventure, typically combining treks in both Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park and Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (or two different sectors of Bwindi) within a week, offering twice the chance to see mountain gorillas plus other activities like chimp tracking, canopy walks, cultural visits, and game drives, showcasing different park environments and gorilla families.
7-Day Rwanda Uganda Safari
A Seven-day Uganda Rwanda safari itinerary offers a condensed, high-intensity safari focusing on mountain gorillas and primates, starting in Kigali and ending in Kigali or Kampala. Key activities include gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park (Rwanda) and gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Uganda), with game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park and cultural tours, spanning roughly two days in Rwanda and five in Uganda.
8-Day Uganda to Rwanda
An 8-day Uganda to Rwanda safari offers a compact, high-octane primate and wildlife experience, typically covering Kibale (chimps), Queen Elizabeth (game drives), and Bwindi (gorillas). Starting in Entebbe and ending Kigali, this 8-Day Uganda to Rwanda tour combines tracking, boat cruises, and cultural encounters, often featuring scenic drives across both countries.
Uganda Safaris From Kigali
Uganda safaris from Kigali are popular, especially for gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, and are often structured as multi-day trips that can include other activities like chimp trekking or game drives. These safaris start with a drive from Kigali, often via the Katuna/Gatuna border crossing into Uganda, and then return to Kigali at the end.








