Duration
6-Day
Accra, Botswana
6-Day Ultimate Apes and Wildlife Rwanda-Uganda Safari
Overview
This is a wildlife lover's dream trip spanning two countries: the Rwanda and Uganda wildlife tour. Explore the wonders of volcanic landscapes, track the endangered mountain gorillas, golden monkeys, and chimpanzees to see them in their natural habitat. Spot leopards, lions, buffalo, hippos, and elephants on game drives and boat cruises through Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Kigali to Kigali (Kigali)
Via Volcanoes NP (Gorillas), Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas), Queen Elizabeth NP
Country & park
Botswana
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
16 years
Activities
game drives, gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking & boat trip
Accommodation
Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge - Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda) – Lunch & Dinner Included
Meals
Lunch & Dinner Included; All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
$3,168 USD
$2,915 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
$3,168 USD
$2,915 USD
Before booking
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 accepts children who are 16 years and older. Children under 17 are free.
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Route
country
Rwanda
Start
Kigali (Day 1)
Day 1
Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)
country
Uganda
Day 2-3
Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Day 4
Queen Elizabeth NP
Day 5
Lake Bunyonyi
country
Rwanda
End
Kigali (Kigali) (Day 6)
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges and resorts.
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.
16
Minimum age of 16 years
The minimum age for this tour is 16 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives, gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking & boat trip
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle & pop-up roof minivan
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle & pop-up roof minivan
Book your own international flights when using this operator
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1
Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda) – Lunch & Dinner Included
Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 2-3
Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
Mid-range lodge just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4
Lake Munyanyange Caves Lodge
Mid-range lodge just outside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5
Bunyonyi Overland Resort
Budget resort at Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 6
End of tour
(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
Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
You will be met by our driver guide at the Kigali Airport and proceed with the guided tour to the fast-growing neighbourhoods of Kigali that are changing the face of the city. There is an opportunity to visit the presidential museum which is the residence of two of the former Presidents of Rwanda. Here you will have an opportunity to learn a bit about the political history of Rwanda. We will drive through the older commercial and residential areas with a major stop at Kigali Genocide Memorial Site commemorating the 1994 Rwandan Genocide. Stop for lunch then drive to Musanze. If time allows, you will visit two twin Lakes Burera and Ruhondo. Their deep blue waters ringed by steep hills and tall waterfalls with the outlines of the nearby Virunga Volcanoes provide a spectacular backdrop. Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda) Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas) Stay: Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda) Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinks not included
Day 2
Golden Monkey Trekking (Visit the Dian Fossey Memorial) & Transfer to Bwindi Forest
Wake up for an early breakfast and transfer to the park head offices in Kinigi by 7:00 am. Join other golden monkeys trekkers and meet the ranger guide for a few minutes to talk about the activity and the park. At 8:00 am, you'll transfer to the trailhead just outside the park. Enjoy great views of the mountain scenery as you start your trek into the park to find the golden monkeys. The golden monkeys live near the edge of the park in the bamboo forests where the ground is relatively flat and easy to trek. Find the monkeys and follow them as they feed, noticing how they skillfully pick the young bamboo leaves from the tip of the bamboo tree. They may also move out of the park into the potato fields. How they love the potatoes! After an amazing one hour with the golden monkeys, you will return to the trailhead and drive back to the lodge for lunch. Thereafter, head to the border where after clearing we will proceed to Bwindi. 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 3
Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Cultural Experience at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After early morning breakfast, walk to the park headquarters for a briefing on the dos and don’ts during gorilla tracking. Thereafter, you will proceed to the gorilla trail. Gorilla tracking normally lasts between 2 to 8 hours or even a day to encounter the gorillas. However, you'll be allowed to stay in the presence of these awesome apes for at least an hour. It is advisable that you carry packed lunch, which will be provided, as one cannot determine how long it may take to encounter the mountain gorillas. After this thrilling activity, you will head back to the lodge for lunch and relaxation then later head out for the Batwa cultural tour (Community Tours). 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 4
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park through Ishasha Sector in Search of Tree-Climbing Lions
Ishasha sector for tree climbing lions: On the way from Bwindi, we will drive through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, popularly known for the tree-climbing lions. While the sighting of the tree-climbing lions is not 100% guaranteed, a stopover at Ishasha is worth a visit! After the Ishasha game drive, proceed to the Mweya Peninsular of Queen Elizabeth for a boat cruise experience on the Kazinga Channel. Kazinga Channel boat cruise: If time permits, join the Kazinga Channel boat cruise for an afternoon of wild game viewing. You will spot crocodiles, buffaloes, elephants, and a wide range of bird species on the channel waters. After the Kazinga Channel boat cruise, drive to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay. 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: Lake Munyanyange Caves Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
Mornimg Game Drive, Chimpanzee Tracking at Kalinzu Forest and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Kasenyi Plains game drive: You will start the day with an early morning breakfast at the lodge. Afterwards, we'll proceed to the famed Kasenyi Plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park to spot various species of wild animals. Kasenyi Plains dwell in the vast savannahs of the Albertine Rift in Queen Elizabeth National Park. It will be a morning full of adventure as you will also visit the Kalinzu Forest for chimpanzee tracking before you head out to Lake Bunyonyi. Expect to encounter lions, herds of buffalos, elephants, Uganda kobs, topi, and bushbucks. While spotting the "Big Five" in the park is not guaranteed, on a lucky day, you may site leopards to make it to the "Big Four." After the game drive, drive to Lake Bunyonyi for activities and relaxation. Budget resort located at Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda) Stay: Bunyonyi Overland Resort Budget resort located at Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6
Lake Bunyonyi Activities and Transfer to Kigali-End of Safari
After breakfast, you will take a boat ride on this lake to tour different islands. Then we will head to another border, this time the Katuna border to cross to Rwanda. Upon reaching, we will do a Kigali city tour starting off with the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre visit. We will check different city landmarks and craft markets. Thereafter, be transferred to Kigali Airport to catch your departure flight back home. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Kigali International Airport (Kigali, Rwanda) 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 and ends in Kigali
Book your own international flights when using this operator
Fly to/from Kigali Airport (KGL - 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
Lulu Safaris Uganda
5.0 operator rating
193 reviews
The primary objective of lulu Safaris is to give a tourist or tour groups the adventure of a lifetime by sharing the natural wonders Africa has to offer. We plan unique Gorilla and (OR) Chimpanzee tracking safaris, wildlife safaris (Cheetah Encounter, Elephant Encounter, A walk with Lions, Great Wildebeest migration safaris in either Maasai Mara or Serengeti National Park) and a lot more
Office In
Uganda
Size
5-10 employees (Founded in 2019)
Member Of
ATTA, UTB & UWA
Tour Types
Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
Destinations
Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda
Traveler feedback
Reviews
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Excellent 6-day tour in Rwanda and Uganda with my guideSmith
I just finished my 6-day tour in Rwanda and Uganda booked with Lulu Safaris. My guide was Smith and he was just the best, nothing was too much trouble. Smith picked me up from Kigali and in 6 days we went to Nyungwe for canopy walking and ziplining. After this we continued to Volcanoes where I did hike to Dian Fossey's grave, then to Bwindi to see gorillas. After this to Queen Elizabeth, where I even saw lions! I did a chim trekking and Lake Bunyonyi. Accommodations were high quality and food really good and I had no problem to find vegetarian options. My tour was just absolutely amazing thanks to Smith and Lulu Safaris. As a female solo traveller I encourage everybody to go explore this beautiful countries.
Maria · Finland
Very good
The experience with Lulu Safari was excellent from the very first inquiry. Communication was always smooth and quick, both by email and WhatsApp, resolving all our doubts and guiding us through the trip planning. Upon arriving in Uganda, everything flowed even better. We were greeted by Derrik and Viktor, who from the first moment made us feel like we were in the hands of true professionals. We had a few minor issues with some accommodations, but they were resolved immediately. Derrik and Viktor always acted quickly, kindly, and practically, seeking the best alternative to ensure our comfort and peace of mind. At our accommodation in Bwindi, on my birthday, they took care of notifying the lodge so they could surprise me with a decorated room, and during dinner, they sang "Happy Birthday" to me. It was a beautiful and very meaningful gesture. But what truly made this trip unique was the human and professional quality of Derrik and Viktor. They were both punctual, kind, attentive, and extremely considerate. During the long journeys, they constantly asked if we needed breaks, always adapting to our pace and providing attentive, respectful, and very pleasant support. Viktor also speaks Spanish, which greatly facilitated communication and allowed us to perfectly understand all the explanations and knowledge that Derrik shared. We highly recommend requesting Derrik and Viktor as your guides when booking with Lulu Safari. They made our trip unforgettable, and we felt accompanied by two exceptional people, both professionally and personally. Uganda is a wonderful country that is well worth visiting, and doing so with guides like them makes all the difference. (automatic translation from Spanish)
Javiera Mora · Chile
Top-Notch Experience
We had an absolutely incredible experience with Lulu Safaris! From start to finish, everything was so well-organised, smooth, and truly memorable. I am especially grateful to our guides, CAESAR and MARK who made the entire journey exceptional. Both of them were warm, knowledgeable, and incredibly professional. They went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable, informed, and enjoying every moment. Their passion for their work and their genuine care for guests really stood out. I felt safe, welcomed, and fully satisfied throughout the trip. I am extremely happy with the service I received and would gladly recommend LULU SAFARIS to anyone looking for a fantastic adventure. Special thanks once again to CAESAR and MARK — you made this experience unforgettable!
Donald Munanu · Uganda
Excellent trip, amazing guide
Lulu provided an truly exceptional trip through five national parks in Uganda! My guide Elvis, was extremely knowledgeable, personable, accommodating, and professional. I wholeheartedly recommend him. Uganda is an absolutely amazing country teeming with wildlife and culture that I'll undoubtedly visit again. When I do go, I will definitely use Lulu. I can't say enough about how amazing Lulu made the experience. Thank you.
Ryan · United States
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
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 16 years and older. Children under 17 are free.
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?
Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge - Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda) – Lunch & Dinner Included. Meals: Lunch & Dinner Included
Where does this tour start and end?
This tour starts and ends in Kigali
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Lulu 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.
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