Duration
7-Day
Accra, Botswana
7-Day Primate & Wildlife Epic Safari in Rwanda - Uganda
Overview
This tour takes you for gorilla trekking and a wildlife tour to Uganda and Rwanda, including visits to Volcanoes and Bwindi Impenetrable National Parks. The tour also features a wildlife encounter in Lake Mburo National Park and chimpanzee trekking at Kyambura Gorge. To ease travel between Rwanda and Uganda, you can get an East African Visa on arrival at Kigali International Airport or apply online through the Rwanda Immigration website.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Kigali to Entebbe
Via Genocide Memorial (Kigali), Volcanoes NP (Gorillas), Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Country & park
Botswana
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
15 years
Activities
game drives, gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking, walking safaris (with an armed guide) & boat trip
Accommodation
Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge - 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
$4,169 USD
$3,073 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
$4,169 USD
$3,073 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 15 years and older.
Quote flow
Request Guidance
We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators ()
Requests are sent directly to the tour operator
If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
Route
country
Rwanda
Start
Kigali (Day 1)
Day 1
Genocide Memorial (Kigali)
Day 2
Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)
country
Uganda
Day 3
Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Day 4
Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)
Day 5
Queen Elizabeth NP
Day 6
Kyambura Gorge (Chimps)
Day 7
Lake Mburo NP
End
Entebbe (Day 7)
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges.
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 changes to this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
15
Minimum age of 15 years
The minimum age for this tour is 15 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives, gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking, walking safaris (with an armed guide) & boat trip
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Book your own international flights when using this operator
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1
Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge
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 4-5
The Bush Lodge
Mid-range lodge just outside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 6
Mpogo Safari Lodge
Luxury lodge just outside Lake Mburo NP (Uganda) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 7
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
Arrival at Kigali Airport, Kigali City Tour and Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Our driver-guide will pick you up from the Airport at 8:00 am or earlier to start the 3-hour journey to Volcanoes National Park. Before embarking on the journey, you will go for a tour of 4 places within the city. These include the genocide memorial Centre in Kigali, the main city market, the former presidential palace museum, and artisan shops for souvenirs. After the city tour, you will start the journey to Volcanoes National Park. The journey to Volcanoes National Park is short but rewarding. You will be rewarded with amazing scenery and beautiful countryside. From the amazing volcanoes and beautiful hills of Rwanda to the thick forests, expect a real treat if you love nature. Lunch will be taken along the way, and you should reach late in the afternoon. Once you reach your hotel, you'll check in, shower, and relax as you prepare for Golden Monkey tracking the next day. Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda) Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Kigali Genocide Memorial (Kigali, Rwanda) Stay: Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda) Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Golden Monkey Trekking in Volcanoes NP & Ibya Iwacu Cultural Village, Connect to Bwindi in Uganda
After your breakfast, you will head straight to the Volcanoes National Park offices for a briefing on golden monkey trekking. The rangers will share with you information about the park, the creatures therein, the golden monkey troops, how to behave around Golden monkeys, and what to expect. Golden monkey tracking in Volcanoes National Park usually takes between 3 and 5 hours. They are easy to locate because of their vocal nature. Their groups are also more dramatic compared to those of gorillas. Expect an hour full of action with the golden monkeys once you locate them. Take as many photos as you wish and then return to the accommodation. Return to the accommodation to have lunch. Later, you'll cross the border to Uganda, arriving in Bwindi in the evening to relax at the lodge in preparation for the ultimate 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: Volcanoes 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
Bwindi Gorilla Trekking, Visit the Batwa Community Trail
After an early morning breakfast, you’ll transfer to the ranger station for a briefing. Here, you will be guided on the dos and don’ts during your interaction with the gorillas. Following the briefing, you will be accompanied by a senior ranger guide as you hike into the forest in search of the gorillas. Once located, you will typically spend an hour with them, observing these incredible creatures from a close distance of about 10 meters. After the experience, you’ll return to the lodge and spend the evening with the Batwa people. 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 Via Ishasha Area
After breakfast, you’ll drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, which is home to elephants, lions, hippos, buffalo, and baboons. You will go on a game drive in the afternoon. While exploring, keep an eye out for the unique tree-climbing lions, a rare sight in Africa. You will also have the chance to see some of Uganda’s largest elephant herds, buffalo herds, and numerous antelope species. Your overnight stay will be at the lodge. Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP, Uganda) Stay: The Bush Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
Queen's Morning Game Drive and a Boat Cruise in Afternoon
After an early breakfast, you’ll embark on a morning game drive through the Kasenyi Plains, which is a prime spot for predators hunting their prey. This drive offers excellent opportunities to observe animals like jackals, bushbucks, forest hogs, buffalo, elephants, and kob as they go about their daily routines. In the afternoon, you'll take a scenic boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, known for its abundance of wildlife and birdlife. A Ugandan wildlife safari is often considered incomplete without this experience, as the channel attracts a large concentration of animals and birds coming to quench their thirst. The boat safari provides a close-up view of these creatures in their natural habitat. After the cruise, you will enjoy an evening game drive as you return to the lodge for 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: The Bush Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6
Chimpazee Tracking in Kyambura Gorge, Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
After an early morning breakfast, you’ll transfer to Kyambura Gorge to track chimpanzees in this dramatic landscape located on the eastern side of Queen Elizabeth National Park, about 35 kilometers from the lodge. The gorge is home to the park's only primates and serves as an essential water source for a variety of wildlife. Surrounded by savannah, the gorge is famous for its dense primate population, including chimpanzees, red-tailed monkeys, black-and-white colobus, baboons, and vervet monkeys. The gorge is also known for its variety of bird species, including various falcons, the blue-headed bee-eater, and the African finfoot. Later, you will transfer to Lake Mburo National Park. Your overnight stay will be at the lodge. Luxury lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP (Uganda) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Kyambura Gorge (Chimps) Stay: Mpogo Safari Lodge Luxury lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP (Uganda) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 7
Mburo's Morning Walking Safari, Transfer to Entebbe to Catch Flight
You'll begin the day with a walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park, an excellent way to experience wildlife without the noise of a vehicle engine. Walking allows you to immerse yourself in nature, hearing the sounds of the wilderness and observing wildlife up close. You’re likely to encounter animals such as warthogs, topis, impalas, duikers, bushbucks, waterbucks, and zebras. The number and variety of animals can vary depending on the season and grazing conditions, as they tend to gather where the grass is lushest. Watching animals on foot is peaceful and a totally different experience from being on a game drive— zebras may come towards you to check out the strange “relative without stripes.” You’ll return to the lodge for breakfast. Then, you'll transfer back to Entebbe, marking the conclusion of your tour. Your guide will drop you at your planned destination or transfer you to the airport for your departure flight. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Lake Mburo National Park (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
Book your own international flights when using this operator
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
Firante Gorilla Treks
5.0 operator rating
10 reviews
Welcome to Firante Gorilla Treks, a Uganda-based tour operator dedicated to providing unforgettable wildlife and cultural experiences in East Africa. Our team is passionate about sharing the region's natural beauty and rich cultural heritage with travellers from around the world. We are committed to responsible tourism practices, ensuring that our safaris not only thrill and inspire our clients but also contribute to the conservation of our precious environment and support local communities.
Office In
Uganda
Size
5-10 employees (Founded in 2018)
Member Of
UTB & UWA
Tour Types
Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
Destinations
Rwanda, Uganda
Traveler feedback
Reviews
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Extremely Amazing
What an amazing experience in Rwanda. All thanks to Firante treks. They met all our expectations on our 6 day tour. The accommodations, tour guide and transport was top notch. Thanks for a great and special arrangement. Hope to book with you again.
Cassim · United States
Best Trip Ever!!!
We had a 7 day tour in Uganda and made the best decision in choosing to work with Firante treks. With Ronnie's support, our decision making process was made easy. Our driver Brian is knowledgeable, he really know what he is doing. We had so much fun with Brian, he would go an extra mile to ensure we were happy and comfortable. Uganda is beautiful, the climate, people and the parks are amazing. We had one of the best trips of our life. I highly recommend Firante treks.
Patrick K · United Kingdom
Brian was professional, well-organized, and attentive to every detail.
Our tour program organized by Ronnie gave us a very nice experience of what Uganda has to offer. Our guide Brian was Knowledgeable of this region and the wild game. We had amazing moments during our safari with Brian and would highly recommend firante for your Uganda tour.
Frank · United States
We had a great experience on our 7-day Uganda safari, Firante Gorilla treks are beyond amazing!
We had a very good experience with Firante Gorilla treks and Kelly as our guide. We loved the clean accommodation and the staff that were so welcoming, we felt at home in all the lodges that we stayed. Our guide took good care of us and he was so well informed, I recommend this experience to anyone travelling to Uganda.
Monica · United Kingdom
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 15 years and older.
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 changes to this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge - Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda) – Lunch & Dinner Included. Meals: Lunch & Dinner 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
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Firante Gorilla Treks, 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 Firante Gorilla Treks.
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