Duration
8-Day
Accra, Botswana
8-Day Uganda and Rwanda Safari
Overview
Embark on this 8-day safari through Uganda and Rwanda's stunning landscapes. The tour will start in Entebbe or Kampala, and you will travel to the west of Uganda. Venture into the savannah plains, later explore Bwindi, cross to Rwanda and visit Volcanoes National Park for golden monkeys and ride on the beautiful Twin Lakes. The safari will end the trip in Kigali with a short city tour.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Entebbe to Kigali (Day 7-8)
Via Queen Elizabeth NP, Kalinzu FR (Chimps), 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 & boat trip
Accommodation
The Bush Lodge - Mid-range lodge just outside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda)
Meals
Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals 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
n/a* USD
$6,574 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 2 people.
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
Uganda
Start
Entebbe (Day 1)
Day 1-2
Queen Elizabeth NP
Day 3
Kalinzu FR (Chimps)
Day 4
Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
country
Rwanda
Day 5
Ruhengeri (City)
Day 6
Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)
End
Kigali (Day 7-8)
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.
Not for solo travelers
Solo travelers cannot 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 & boat trip
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
This operator can book your international flights
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1-2
The Bush Lodge
Mid-range lodge just outside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda)
Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included
Day 3-4
Gorilla Valley Lodge
Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda) without fences – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5
Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge
Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Ruhengeri (City, Rwanda) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 6
Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge
Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 7
Hotel des Mille Collines
Luxury hotel in Kigali (Rwanda) – Breakfast & Lunch Included
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day 8
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
Pick up from Entebbe and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park
This day will start with a pick up from Entebbe or Kampala, from your residence or hotel at 6 am. Meet your safari driver, have a briefing of the safari and set off to Queen Elizabeth National Park. After a few hours of the drive, you will stopover at the equator briefly, proceed to Mbarara where you will have an enroute lunch. Upon arrival at the park, you will be driven to your accommodation and check in. Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda) Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda) Stay: The Bush Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda) Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 2
Morning game drive and boat ride on Kazinga channel in the afternoon
After an early morning breakfast at the lodge, you will set off for a game drive around the plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park. The game drive gives you a chance to search for lions, leopards, elephants, Topi, defassa waterbuck, Uganda kob, giant forest hog, Cape buffalo, and many birds. The game drive will take approximately 4 hours. In the afternoon, you will enjoy the exciting 2 hour boat cruise on Kazinga Channel which connects two lakes, Lake George and Lake Edward. The trip takes you through possibly the highest concentration of hippos and other animals may be seen drinking at the channel shores and is also a great activity for photography, bird watching and game viewing. Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda) All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda) Stay: The Bush Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda) Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 3
Chimpanzee tracking in Kalinzu forest, drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast at the lodge, you will check out and drive to Kalinzu forest for chimpanzee tracking. Kalinzu forest is located near Queen Elizabeth national park and is one of the close places to see chimpanzees. You will be required to be at the offices of Kalinzu early in the morning and start the trek right after the briefing. When you come across the chimpanzees, you will spend an hour in their presence. From here, you will exit the forest and head to Bwindi in the southwest. Upon arrival, check in to your accommodation, have dinner and later rest. Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda) without fences All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Kalinzu Forest Reserve (Chimps) Stay: Gorilla Valley Lodge Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda) without fences Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 4
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi
After an early breakfast, you will be transferred to the park headquarters from where you shall be briefed, meet the team you will be heading with into the forest and later set off. The Gorilla trekking experience takes 3-4 hours including the one hour allocated to watch and observe the gorillas. After the trek, you will slowly walk back to meet your driver, pick up your trekking certificate from the park offices, and return to the lodge for relaxation. In the evening, you will go for a community tour and spend some time with the Batwa. These are ex-hunters and gatherers who lived in the Bwindi forest with the mountain gorillas back then. They narrate stories of their history and entertain visitors with traditional practices like dances and making fire with sticks among others. Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda) without fences All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas) Stay: Gorilla Valley Lodge Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda) without fences Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 5
Drive To Cyanika Border, transfer to Volcanoes National Park
After breakfast at the lodge, you will check out of your accommodation and drive to the Cyanika border. Go through immigration for clearance and cross over to Rwanda. You will proceed to Volcanoes National Park. Upon arrival at the lodge, check in, have lunch and later visit Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund for a self-guided tour. Return to the lodge and relax. Later, have dinner and overnight at the lodge. Mid-range lodgeless than 1hr drive from Ruhengeri (City, Rwanda) All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Ruhengeri (City, Rwanda) Stay: Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge Mid-range lodgeless than 1hr drive from Ruhengeri (City, Rwanda) Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 6
Golden monkey trekking, twin lakes tour
Enjoy your morning breakfast and drive to the park headquarters for a briefing about golden monkey trekking. Then set off for the activity. When you come across the monkeys, you will spend an hour with them as they jump from one tree to another. Later, return to the lodge for early lunch and go for the twin lakes tour, starting with a short boat ride to the Island where you will chill, enjoy the views of the surroundings and the Virunga mountains at a distance. After the relaxation and fun, drive back to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda) All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
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 Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 7
The Gorilla Guardians experience and transfer to Kigali
You will have breakfast at the lodge, then head to the Gorilla Guardians village to meet the ex-poachers who are today involved in programs that contribute towards tourism and conservation. They will entertain you with performances of cultural music and dance and the traditional way of the Rwandan wedding. You have an option to go for a second gorilla trek, this time around in Volcanoes National Park. Later, you will set off to Kigali with lunch in Musanze or enroute depending on the time or setting after the cultural experience. Luxury hotel located in Kigali (Rwanda) Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Kigali (Rwanda) Stay: Hotel des Mille Collines Luxury hotel located in Kigali (Rwanda) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 8
Visit the Genocide memorial and departure
On this last day of your 8-day cross-country safari, you will have breakfast at your hotel, check out of the hotel and drive to the Kigali Genocide Memorial to learn about the 1994 Rwanda genocide. If you have some more time before your departure time, you can add Kimironko market to this day’s program so that you can shop for some souvenirs. Your safari driver will drop you off at Kigali International Airport or your hotel. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Kigali (Rwanda) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
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
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Getting There
This tour starts in Entebbe, Uganda and ends in Kigali, Rwanda
This operator can book your international flights
Fly to Entebbe Airport (EBB - Check price)
Fly back 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
Triple Legacy Travels
5.0 operator rating
11 reviews
Built on a strong foundation of exploring places, Triple Legacy Travels specializes in crafting exceptional safari experiences across East Africa. We go beyond simply showcasing the region, and help you connect with its true essence. Our safaris feature mountain gorilla experiences, wildlife and primate trips, cultural tours, and other adventure activities. At Triple Legacy Travels, we give African trips a meaningful purpose by bringing together visitors, youth and local communities.
Office In
Rwanda
Size
1-5 employees (Founded in 2024)
Member Of
RTTA & RDB
Tour Types
Custom mid-range tours that can start every day
Destinations
Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda
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 minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
The Bush Lodge - Mid-range lodge just outside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda). Meals: Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included; Day 2: 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
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Triple Legacy Travels , 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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