Akagera National Park, Botswana

14-Day Rwanda and Uganda with Gorillas, Chimps & Big Five

4.8 / 5 · 175 reviews Offered by NGONI Safaris Uganda 14-Day

Overview

This incredible 14-day adventure in Rwanda and Uganda combined offers the opportunity for once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounters. You'll visit the Genocide Memorial, Akagera National Park for wildlife in Rwanda then continue to Uganda for gorilla and chimp trekking. You will also have the opportunity to have a safari at Murchison Falls National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park.

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Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

14-Day

Route

Kigali to Entebbe (Entebbe)

Via Akagera NP, Lake Bunyonyi, Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)

Country & park

Botswana / Akagera National Park

Style

Mid-range safari

Group size

1-12 travelers

Starts

Any day if available

Minimum age

18 years

Activities

game drives, gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking & nature hikes/walks

Accommodation

Hotel des Mille Collines - Luxury hotel in Kigali (Rwanda) – All Meals Included

Meals

All Meals Included; Breakfast & Lunch Included

Pickup

Airport transfer included

Booking

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Currency

USD

Rates

Rates Per Person

USD

Start datesSingle2+ people

Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 $6,600 USD $5,500 USD

Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 $6,600 USD $5,500 USD

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Important To Know

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.

This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).

This tour is unavailable for children.

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Route

country Rwanda

Start Kigali (Day 1)

Day 2-3 Akagera NP

country Uganda

Day 4 Lake Bunyonyi

Day 5-6 Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)

Day 7 Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)

Day 8-9 Queen Elizabeth NP

Day 10-11 Kibale NP (Chimps)

Day 12-13 Murchison Falls NP

End Entebbe (Entebbe) (Day 14)

Tour Features

Mid-range tour

This mid-range tour uses lodges and hotels.

Private tour

This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Suitable for solo travelers

Solo travelers can book this private tour.

Minimum age of 18 years

The minimum age for this tour is 18 years.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives, gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking & nature hikes/walks

Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle

Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle

This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Day 1

Hotel des Mille Collines

Luxury hotel in Kigali (Rwanda) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Day 2-3

Mantis Akagera Game Lodge

Luxury lodge inside Akagera NP (Rwanda) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Day 4

Arcadia Lodge Lake Bunyonyi

Mid-range lodge at Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Day 5-6

Rushaga Gorilla Lodge

Mid-range lodge just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Day 7

Topi Lodge

Mid-range lodge just outside Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP, Uganda) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Day 8-9

Buffalo Safari Lodge

Mid-range lodge just outside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Day 10-11

Turaco Treetops Lodge

Mid-range lodge bordering Kibale NP (Chimps, Uganda) without fences – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Day 12-13

Pakuba Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge inside Murchison Falls NP (Uganda) – All Meals Included +11 Photos +10 Photos

Mid-range lodge inside Murchison Falls NP (Uganda) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Day 14

End of tour

No accommodation

(No accommodation)

Breakfast & Lunch Included

Day By Day

Tour step

Arrival

You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Arrive in Kigali

You'll board your international flight to Rwanda’s capital, Kigali. Once you arrive, you will be swiftly escorted by a Ngoni Safaris representative who will transfer you to your chosen accommodation. As this is your first day, you will have time to leisurely explore Rwanda’s lively city. If you have an early landing, then you’ll have an opportunity to visit the bustling local markets and the Caplaki Craft Co-operative where you’ll find local craftsmen in wooden huts. They'll be selling handicrafts, including jewellery, paintings, batik, fabrics, wood carvings, traditional masks, baskets, bags, scarves and beading. Luxury hotel located in Kigali (Rwanda) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Kigali (Rwanda) Stay: Hotel des Mille Collines Luxury hotel located in Kigali (Rwanda) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Visit the Genocide Memorial and then Transfer to Akagera National Park

You will be picked up from your hotel/lodge by a Ngoni Safaris guide who will drive you to the Genocide Memorial before continuing to Akagera National Park which is about two hours away from Kigali. You will have lunch at the lodge and enjoy a boat ride on Lake Ihema in the afternoon. Luxury lodge located inside Akagera NP (Rwanda) All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Destination: Akagera National Park (Rwanda) Stay: Mantis Akagera Game Lodge Luxury lodge located inside Akagera NP (Rwanda) Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Game Drive at Akagera National Park

You will start the day with an early morning game drive through the park in search of lions, elephants, buffalos, Masai giraffes and many others. You will return to the lodge for lunch. You will have another game drive in the afternoon in search of more animals including gazelles, impala, baboons, oribi, Butchel’s zebras, topis, bush babies, leopards, bushbucks, and elands. Luxury lodge located inside Akagera NP (Rwanda) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Akagera National Park (Rwanda) Stay: Mantis Akagera Game Lodge Luxury lodge located inside Akagera NP (Rwanda) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for Relaxation

You will have breakfast and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. Lake Bunyonyi is framed by lush, green-terraced hills that reach a height of (2,200 – 2,478m) with 29 islands of various shapes and sizes scattered across the water. This makes it most magical — you could admire them all day. You shall have an exciting boat ride on Lake Bunyonyi. In the afternoon, you may have optional activities; a canoe boat ride, a swim in the Bilharzia free lake, you may also explore a nearby village. Residents are happy about your visit and are open to explaining their daily lives. Mid-range lodge located at Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda) Stay: Arcadia Lodge Lake Bunyonyi Mid-range lodge located at Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Boat Rides at Lake Bunyonyi then Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

You will be up and have your breakfast served then have a morning canoe boat on Lake Bunyonyi. Thereafter, transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Bwindi is a big habitat for mountain gorillas in Uganda (harbouring an estimated 400 mountain gorillas—roughly half of the world’s population), including several habituated groups, that can be tracked. With a strenuous day ahead, you will do less on arrival but just check in your accommodation and relax as you prepare for the Bwindi gorilla trekking experience the following day. Mid-range lodge just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas) Stay: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge Mid-range lodge just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

You will wake up early morning, have breakfast and have a briefing before entering the forest for gorilla tracking. Encountering the rare and endangered mountain gorillas of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is an experience of a lifetime. Half of the world’s population of gorillas live under the mist-covered canopies of Uganda’s oldest and most biologically diverse rainforest. In the company of an experienced park ranger, you will be tracking the whereabouts of one of the nine habituated family groups who live in the park. Depending on the location of the gorillas on any given day, the walk can take anywhere from 2 to 7 hours. Once the family of gorillas has been located, you'll settle into your surroundings and enjoy the hour you have to quietly observe these fascinating primates whose habits and mannerisms remind us so much of our own. If time and energy allow, you will visit the Batwa people and learn about their culture, way of life and know their origin. Mid-range lodge just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Transfer to Ishasha Sector for Tree-Climbing Lions

You'll have breakfast then set off to Ishasha Sector—famously known for its resident tree-climbing lions. The chance of spotting these lions is about 70% though sometimes they are really hard to spot (most especially when they’re down in the grassland looking for prey). Hoping you get the chance to spot them, the sight will be spectacular! You will also be able to see other wildlife such as the Uganda kob, Cape buffalos, elephants and warthogs in addition to the tree-climbing lions. Thereafter, you'll head to the accommodation for relaxation, dinner and later an overnight stay. Mid-range lodge just outside Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP, Uganda) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP, Uganda) Stay: Topi Lodge Mid-range lodge just outside Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP, Uganda) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park

You will have breakfast then transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will arrive at your accommodation, check in, have lunch, relax at the hotel and then head for an evening game drive. The park is home to 618 bird species which is the 6th highest diversity in the world and the highest in Africa making it a perfect destination for Uganda birding safaris, in addition to 10 primate species like chimpanzees and 95 mammals including big game. Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda) Stay: Buffalo Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise at Kazinga Channel

You'll wake up early and have your breakfast. You will then proceed for a morning game drive in the park, along the Kasenyi Plains and be on the look for lions, elephants, leopards (though hard to spot), bushbucks, Cape buffaloes, waterbucks, giant forest hogs, Uganda kobs among others. You'll return to your accommodation for some rest time and lunch. In the afternoon, you will go for your boat cruise at Kazinga Channel and then transfer to Kibale National Park. Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10

Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

After early morning breakfast, we will pick you up from a hotel or guesthouse of your choice in Entebbe or Kampala and leave for Kibale National Park. We will stop on the way for lunch and beautiful scenery. In the afternoon, you will arrive at Kibale National Park, sleeping with the noises of the tropical rainforest. Mid-range lodge bordering Kibale NP (Chimps, Uganda) without fences All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Kibale National Park (Chimps) Stay: Turaco Treetops Lodge Mid-range lodge bordering Kibale NP (Chimps, Uganda) without fences Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 11

Chimp Tracking and the Bigodi Swamp Walk

You will have breakfast and head to the trekking point where you will receive some briefing on the dos and don’ts during chimp trekking. Thereafter, you will proceed to trek the chimps in the Kibale Forest. An experienced ranger guide will take you chimp tracking and you will marvel at the sights of primates here. Once you locate the chimpanzees, you will have a full hour with them. You will return to your accommodation for some rest time and lunch. Later, you will go out for the Bigodi swamp walk. The Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary is a fascinating area, located in the Magombe swamp. This area is recognized for its extensive array of biodiversity among which are several primate species like the baboons, black and white Colobus monkeys, vervet monkeys and the L’Hoest monkey. The Bigodi is also a paradise for bird watchers. Among the major bird species within the sanctuary is the grand blue turaco. Mid-range lodge bordering Kibale NP (Chimps, Uganda) without fences All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 12

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

After breakfast, you will set off for the drive to Murchison Falls National Park. You will be there at around lunchtime. When you have finished your lunch, it is time to experience the top of the falls. It is an amazing feeling to stand there enjoying the view and hearing the water roar. You will have a relaxed evening at the lodge. Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP (Uganda) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda) Stay: Pakuba Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP (Uganda) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 13

Morning Game Drives and Boat Cruise and Murchison Falls National Park

After an early breakfast, it is time to explore the park. On the game drive, you will spot as many animals as possible. While driving through the park, you can come eye-to-eye with the African animal kingdom. Hopefully, you see them all; elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, lions, leopards, different species of antelope and many tropical birds. They are all there! A professional ranger with extensive knowledge of the park and its inhabitants will join you in your car. The park is especially known for its massive elephant population, the huge array of bird species and big herds of buffalo. The afternoon boat safari towards Murchison Falls is a very special activity. It takes approximately 3 hours and goes along the Victoria Nile to the base of the Falls. You can imagine; this boat safari will show you breathtaking scenery. Mid-range lodge located inside Murchison Falls NP (Uganda) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 14

Transfer to Ziwa for Rhino Tracking then Entebbe Airport

After breakfast, you will transfer to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking. After rhino tracking, you will have your lunch and then start your journey to Entebbe Airport for your flight. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe, Uganda) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tour step

End of tour

Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.

Included

Park fees (For non-residents)

Gorilla permits(One per person, non-resident)

Chimp permits(One per person, non-resident)

All activities (Unless labeled as optional)

All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)

A professional driver/guide

All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)

All Taxes/VAT

Roundtrip airport transfer

Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Excluded

International flights (From/to home)

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)

Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Getting There

This tour starts in Kigali, Rwanda and ends in Entebbe, Uganda

This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself

Fly to Kigali Airport (KGL - Check price)

Fly back from Entebbe Airport (EBB - Check price)

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Offered by

NGONI Safaris Uganda

4.8 operator rating 175 reviews

We prioritize ourselves as leading sellers of adventure safaris and tours in Uganda and East Africa as a whole. Our adventure safaris give you a gateway to do Gorilla tracking in Uganda and Rwanda, Chimpanzee tracking, Wildlife viewing, Mountain hiking, White water rafting, Scenic viewing tours, birding watching, launch cruise,Sport fishing and photography. Our expert knowledge, experience and passion for our customers allow us to create personalized and luxurious adventure safaris.

Office In

Uganda

Size

10-20 employees (Founded in 2010)

Member Of

AUTO, UTB & UWA

Tour Types

Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day

Destinations

Burundi, Congo (DRC), Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda

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Traveler feedback

Reviews

4.80 average

Overall

5.0/5

Communication

5.0/5

Accuracy

5.0/5

Value

5.0/5

Safety clarity

5.0/5

Cultural value

5.0/5

Verified

Magical /spectacular—a truly transformative adventure filled with breathtaking wildlife encounters

Our safari with Ngoni Safaris was nothing short of spectacular—a truly transformative adventure filled with breathtaking wildlife encounters, impeccable daily service from Reagan our personal guide , driver , who’s role included seamless logistics that exceeded every expectation, making it the trip of a lifetime with memories we'll cherish forever. From trekking with gorillas , cheetahs and rhinos to intimate moments with lions, elephants, hippos and more, every game drive / boat safari was magical. Our guide Reagan was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate and brought the wilderness alive with his knowledge and made us feel completely safe and immersed. We highly recommend Ngoni Safaris to anyone dreaming of an authentic, unforgettable African adventure.

Michelle · Nicaragua

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Once in a lifetime Experience

It was an absolutely fantastic experience. The diversity of this trip is incredible and hard to beat; we saw the Big 5 and much more. But meeting the gorillas was definitely the highlight for us. The trip was perfectly planned by Ngoni, and they took care of all our needs during the trip. We didn't have to worry about a thing. A big thank you also goes to our wonderful guide Hillary, who had extensive knowledge about his country, animals and culture. We had a lot of fun together and can only recommend him. This trip was a 10/10!

Felix · Germany

Verified

Excellent, reliable tour organization

It was a fantastic trip, far exceeding all our expectations. Precise organization, first-class accommodations, maximum service, excellent guide. The standard tour was fine tuned according to our interest and request. Sedrick was very flexible, managing changes due to our flight schedule change and offered accomodation upgrades during our trip. Our guide Mubarack is the best!

Lajos Klein · Hungary

Verified

Perfect

A perfect trip! Guide Reagan was a top-quality professional! To sum it up, I now consider myself to have a friend in Uganda!

Vilmar · Brazil

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Tour FAQs

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Are rates charged per person?

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.

Which currency is this tour priced in?

This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).

Can children join this tour?

This tour is unavailable for children.

Can this tour start on my preferred date?

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can the itinerary be customized?

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Where do travelers stay during this tour?

Hotel des Mille Collines - Luxury hotel in Kigali (Rwanda) – All Meals Included. Meals: All Meals Included

Are airport transfers included?

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

How does the quote request work?

We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators () Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly

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Disclaimer

This tour is offered by NGONI Safaris Uganda, 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.

Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.

This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of NGONI Safaris Uganda.

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