Accra, Botswana

11-Day Luxury Rwanda Uganda Gorilla Habituation Safari

4.9 / 5 · 15 reviews Offered by Bujuku Eco Tours & Travel 11-Day

Overview

The 11 Days tour gives you an exhilarating adventure in both Rwanda and Uganda. The primates safari starts in Rwanda with a brief tour of the Kigali city and later Golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes national park located North of the Kigali city in Musanze. The trip hence proceeds to Uganda for the mountain gorilla habituation experience and chimpanzee tracking in queen Elizabeth national park where after, end the trip with a flight at Entebbe international airport.

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Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

11-Day

Route

Kigali to Entebbe (City)

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

Country & park

Botswana

Style

Shared safari

Group size

1-12 travelers

Starts

Any day if available

Minimum age

15 years

Activities

game drives, gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking & boat trip

Accommodation

Park Inn by Radisson Kigali - Mid-range 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

Solo travelers

Can join this group tour

Rates

Rates Per Person

USD

Start datesSingle2+ people

Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 n/a* USD $6,760 USD

Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 n/a* USD $6,760 USD

Jan 1, 2028 - Dec 31, 2028 n/a* USD $6,760 USD

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Important To Know

This tour is not available to single travelers or groups larger than 3 people.

This group tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run.

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

This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).

This tour accepts children who are 15 years and older. Children under 18 receive a discount.

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Route

country Rwanda

Start Kigali (Day 1)

Day 2 Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

country Uganda

Day 3-5 Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)

Day 6 Lake Bunyonyi

Day 7-8 Queen Elizabeth NP

Day 9 Kyambura Gorge (Chimps)

Day 10 Queen Elizabeth NP

End Entebbe (City) (Day 11)

Tour Features

Luxury tour

This luxury tour uses lodges and hotels.

Shared tour

On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 3 people per vehicle.

Can start any day

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

Cannot be customized

The contents of this tour cannot be changed.

Not for single travelers

Single travelers cannot join this group tour and it requires a minimum of 2 people to run.

Minimum age of 15 years

The minimum age for this tour is 15 years.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives, gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking & boat trip

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

Park Inn by Radisson Kigali

Mid-range hotel in Kigali (Rwanda) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Day 2

Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge

Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Day 3-5

Four Gorillas Lodge

Luxury lodge just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Day 6

Arcadia Lodge Lake Bunyonyi

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

All Meals Included

Day 7

Ishasha Wilderness Camp

Luxury tented bush camp (with rustic facilities) inside Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP, Uganda) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Day 8-10

Mweya Safari Lodge

Luxury lodge inside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Day 11

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

Arrival in Kigali and transfer to your hotel for an overnight

You will be met by your driver guide at Kigali international airport and transferred to your hotel in Kigali for an overnight. Welcome to Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda, Known as the city of the a thousand hills, the safest and cleanest city in Africa. Dinner and overnight in Kigali. Mid-range hotel located in Kigali (Rwanda) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Kigali (Rwanda) Stay: Park Inn by Radisson Kigali Mid-range hotel located in Kigali (Rwanda) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Pick up from Kigali and transfer to Kinigi Musanze in Rwanda

You will enjoy a city tour around Kigali visiting 2-3 of places like the Nyandungu Eco park, the Gisozi genocide memorial museum, the Kigali convention centre, the Nyamirambo women’s centre Thereafter transfer to Kinigi in Musanze for an overnight and preparation for Golden monkey tracking the next morning in the Volcanoes national park. Dinner and overnight in Kinigi, Musanze. Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas) Stay: Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Golden Monkey tracking in Volcanoes national park and transfer to Bwindi forest

Have an early morning breakfast and depart your hotel in Musanze for Kinigi Volcanoes park head quarters at 6:30am Kigali Time to be ready for briefing at the park head quarters by 07:00am. Your driver guide will drop you at the starting point after briefing to start off your Golden monkey tracking experience in the Virunga mountains. Hiking takes 2-4 hours and you are allowed 1 hour observed the golden monkeys once you locate them during the hike. Later return to the base to be picked by your guide to return to your lodge for a hot lunch. Transfer later in the afternoon to Bwindi forest national park through Cyanika border enjoying the beautiful views of the towering Virunga mountains from the road. Arrive in Bwindi forest in the evening to check in and have some rest. Dinner and overnight in Bwindi forest. Luxury lodge just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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

Day 4

Batwa cultural experience, village walk and coffee experience

You will have an afternoon Batwa community visit to experience the forest life of the Batwa (Pygmy people). During the 2-hour experience, you will learn about the Batwa history and their eviction from the forests in the early 1990s. Before their removal, the Batwa livelihoods solely depended on the forest economy, mainly through hunting and fruit gathering. The Batwa community experience offers a glimpse into this marginalized community’s historical lifestyles from the perspective of village life. The community experience will showcase cultural norms, singing, dancing and coffee making experience. The revenue raised from the community tour goes directly to support the livelihood needs of the Batwa households. Dinner and overnight in Bwindi forest. Luxury lodge just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Gorilla habituation experience in Bwindi forest

You will have an early morning breakfast and thereafter be transferred by your driver guide to the park headquarters where park rangers will brief you about the regulations for gorilla trekking in Bwindi national park and also you will be divided into a group of 8 visitors. You will be led by a ranger and a team of researchers to start trekking of these gentle giants. After you encounter these gentle giants, you are allowed to spend six hours together with researchers and trackers as you study and observe these magnificent mountain gorillas close up in their natural habitat. Principally hikers will love the trek in the beautiful ecosystem of the park. But overall, this will be a unique and unforgettable experience! After the gorilla habituation, you will be given a certificate for succeeding a gorilla trek in Uganda/bwindi then transfer back to your lodge. Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas) Dinner and overnight in Bwindi forest. Luxury lodge just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Forest walk and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Have breakfast at your lodge and prepare to go on a nature walk to the forest, visit the Kanyanyondo waterfalls in Rushaga. The forest walk and community visit to the falls takes 3-4 hours. Return to your lodge to check out and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi Dinner and overnight at Lake Bunyonyi. 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 7

Transfer from Lake Bunyonyi to Ishasha sector Queen Elizabeth national park

You will have a morning canoe/boat island visit to explore some of the 29 islands of Lake Bunyonyi. The boat island visit takes 2-3 hours as you soak in the breeze from Lake Bunyonyi. Check out of your lodge for transfer to Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth national park through Ruhiija – Buhoma sector of Bwindi. The road transfer will take 3-4 hours depending on the weather. Dinner and overnight in Ishasha, Queen Elizabeth national park. Luxury tented bush camp (with rustic facilities) inside Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP, Uganda) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda) Stay: Ishasha Wilderness Camp Luxury tented bush camp (with rustic facilities) inside Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP, Uganda) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Game drive in Ishasha sector and afternoon transfer to the Mweya peninsula through Kazinga channel

Have an early morning breakfast and head out for a morning game drive in the vast Ishasha wilderness. This is a common place for spotting lions lying up in trees as the day heats up. Explore the banks of the Rivers from Ishasha to Ntungwe and the shores of Lake Edward. Proceed from Ishasha to Kazinga channel in the afternoon as you head for an overnight at the Mweya Peninsula. Dinner and overnight in Queen Elizabeth national park. Luxury lodge located inside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda) Stay: Mweya Safari Lodge Luxury lodge located inside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura gorge of Queen Elizabeth national park

You will wake up at 6:00 and have breakfast by 6:30am. And transfer to Kyambura gorge for briefing as you prepare for chimpanzee trekking. Join other visitors and start the walk down the gorge in search of chimpanzees. Chimpanzee tracking takes 1-4 hours and you spend an hour with the chimpanzees. Return to your lodge for lunch and an afternoon rest. After lunch, you will be transferred to Kasenyi sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park for a late afternoon game drive. During the game drive, you will drive via the various channel tracks in search of Lions, Elephants, Buffaloes, Leopards, antelopes and several bird life. Dinner and overnight in Queen Elizabeth national park. Luxury lodge located inside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Kyambura Gorge (Chimps) Stay: Mweya Safari Lodge Luxury lodge located inside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10

Final game drive with crater lakes exploration in Queen Elizabeth national park

Have an early morning breakfast and head out for a morning game drive to search for Big cats and early raisers in the savanna Return to Kazinga channel for lunch and an afternoon 2 hours boat cruise to see various wild animals by the water. In the late afternoon, you head out to view and explore the crater lakes in Queen Elizabeth national park Dinner and overnight in Queen Elizabeth national park. Luxury lodge located inside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 11

Transfer from Queen Elizabeth national park to Entebbe for a departure

Have an early morning breakfast before checking out from your lodge to transfer back to Entebbe for Departure. The drive from Queen Elizabeth to Entebbe is an 8-9 hours drive. You will have a stopover at the equator crossing point in Kayabwe to relax, take photos and have a lunch break before proceeding to the airport. This will definitely mark the end of your 11 Days Rwanda Uganda trip. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Entebbe (City, 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)

Drinking water (On all days)

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

Bujuku Eco Tours & Travel

4.9 operator rating 15 reviews

Bujuku Eco Tours and Travel Ltd is a Uganda Tour Operator that offers the best budget safaris and Luxury East Africa safaris i.e; Uganda, Rwanda safari packages & custom holiday packages with Chimpanzee and Gorilla trekking, Mountain climbing, Birding excursions, Game drives, Boat cruises, sightseeing & hotels activities, Wildlife safaris, visa processing, guiding and Airport transfers.

Office In

Uganda

Size

10-20 employees (Founded in 2018)

Tour Types

Customizable private tours and fixed group tours

Destinations

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

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Traveler feedback

Reviews

4.90 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

Johnson our guide was an exceptional human being who took pride in showing us his country.

Johnson was our guide and driver for our 12 days in Uganda. I had asked for specific activities for all our days. This was my 3rd time in Uganda. He helped plan every day, so it was full and exciting. Our days were planned to the maximum. I wanted to hike, explore the mountain trails, eat local fruits, visit my friends in Kasese and make a trip to the local hospital to visit a small child we support. Our 3 days of safari trips were wonderful. He even accommodated me when I asked if we could share our jeep with children we support. One morning on the way to Queen Elizabeth NP there was a man with his stranded motor bike standing on the side of the road. Johnson stopped and asked if he was OK. He told us it was not safe standing alone on the road near the QENP area. He offered to give the man enough gasoline to get him into town to the station. Many persons might not have stopped. I was very impressed with his willingness to help this person. He even offered to pay a bill for me because I did not have the correct amount. I cannot tell you how much I was impressed with this young man. I plan to see him for my next trip back to Uganda.

Bev Cavera · United States

Verified

Very good quality of the service for reasonable price including security.

Excelent team and professional guides. Friendly people. Well managed. Clear communication and correct deal. Fast, faultless and flexible organisation and arrangement. We did a trek in January 2024 in Rwenzori mountains, started from Kasanzi region through camps of Kasanzi, Bekambo, Lami, John Maata hut, Elena hut to Margherita peak, then back to John Maata hut through Irene lake hut and out of the park along the Central cirquit, Bujuku and Mubuku river with lunch in Nyabitaba hut. 7 days, 6 nights in the mountains. We had 2 guides, cooks, porters and 2 rangers. Vladi, Czechia.

Vladimir · Czech Republic

Verified

Fantastic

Had a fantastic time climbing Margherita Peak! Polite, Knowledgeable, well-organized team. Hope to be back!

Raphael · United Kingdom

Verified

Incredible, amazing, professional

Reliable, great communication, incredible people, so kind, everything was amazing and I can’t wait to come back!!!!

Katby · United States

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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 accepts children who are 15 years and older. Children under 18 receive a discount.

Can this tour start on my preferred date?

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

Can the itinerary be customized?

The contents of this tour cannot be changed.

Where do travelers stay during this tour?

Park Inn by Radisson Kigali - Mid-range 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 Bujuku Eco Tours & Travel , not SafariBookings.

This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.

This group tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run.

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.

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