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CROSS-BORDER SAFARI

10 Days Uganda Rwanda Safari

The Ultimate East Africa Twin-Country Adventure

Gorilla Trekking
Lake Bunyonyi
Big Five Game
10
Days
2
Countries
5
National Parks
6
Max Group
Duration
10 Days / 9 Nights
Trip Type
Wildlife & Primates
Location
Uganda & Rwanda
Group Size
Max 6
Accommodation
Safari Lodges
Highlights

Tour Highlights

Two gorilla treks: Bwindi (Uganda) and Volcanoes (Rwanda)
Queen Elizabeth game drives and Kazinga Channel cruise
Tree-climbing lions in Ishasha
Batwa cultural trail in Bwindi
Canoe ride on Lake Bunyonyi
Kigali city tour and Genocide Memorial
Day by Day

Your Itinerary

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1
Arrive Entebbe
Airport pickup and overnight in Entebbe.
Welcome at Entebbe International Airport. Transfer to hotel for overnight and briefing.
Overnight: Imperial Resort Beach Hotel
2
Entebbe to Queen Elizabeth NP
Drive south, afternoon Kazinga Channel boat cruise.
Drive south (6 hours) to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Afternoon Kazinga Channel boat cruise spotting hippos, elephants, and crocodiles.
Overnight: Mweya Safari Lodge
3
Queen Elizabeth Game Drives
Full day Kasenyi & Ishasha game drives.
Morning Kasenyi plains game drive for lions, elephants, buffalo. Afternoon Ishasha sector game drive.
Overnight: Mweya Safari Lodge
4
Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi
Transfer to Bwindi, afternoon Batwa cultural trail.
Drive to Bwindi (3 hours). Afternoon Batwa indigenous cultural trail and village visit.
Overnight: Buhoma Community Bandas
5
Gorilla Trekking Uganda
Morning trek in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Early morning gorilla trek briefing and trek into Bwindi. Find a gorilla family and spend one hour observing.
Overnight: Buhoma Community Bandas
6
Bwindi to Lake Bunyonyi
Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, canoe ride and island visits.
Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi (2 hours). Afternoon canoe ride on Africa’s second deepest lake, visiting local islands.
Overnight: Bunyonyi Overland Resort
7
Cross to Rwanda & Volcanoes NP
Cross Cyanika border, drive to Volcanoes National Park.
Cross the Cyanika border into Rwanda. Drive to Volcanoes National Park (4 hours). Cultural village visit.
Overnight: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
8
Gorilla Trekking Rwanda
Trek Volcanoes NP for second gorilla encounter.
Trek Volcanoes National Park for mountain gorillas. Compare your Uganda and Rwanda experiences. One hour with gorilla family.
Overnight: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
9
Volcanoes to Kigali
Drive to Kigali, city tour and Genocide Memorial.
Drive to Kigali (3 hours). City tour including Genocide Memorial and local markets.
Overnight: Kigali Serena Hotel
10
Depart Kigali
Transfer to Kigali airport for departure.
Transfer to Kigali International Airport for departure flight. End of epic cross-border safari.
End of safari
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Tour Packages

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Standard
$4,800 / person
  • Uganda and Rwanda gorilla trekking permits
  • Professional English-speaking driver guide
  • 4x4 safari vehicle transport
  • 9 nights accommodation, full board as per itinerary
  • Park entry fees
  • Kazinga Channel boat cruise
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Premium
$7,600 / person
  • Uganda and Rwanda gorilla trekking permits
  • Private English-speaking driver guide
  • Private 4x4 Land Cruiser
  • 9 nights accommodation, full board as per itinerary
  • Park entry fees
  • Kazinga Channel boat cruise
  • Airport or hotel pickup and drop-off
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Package Details

What's Included

Everything you need

Included

  • Uganda and Rwanda gorilla trekking permits
  • All ground transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle
  • English-speaking professional driver guide
  • 9 nights accommodation, full board as per itinerary
  • Kazinga Channel boat cruise
  • Lake Bunyonyi canoe ride
  • Bottled drinking water during drives
  • All park entrance fees

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Visas
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Alcoholic and bottled drinks
  • Personal expenses
Testimonials

What Our Travelers Say

“Seeing the silverback up close was the most incredible wildlife experience of my life. The whole day was perfectly organized — from pickup in Kigali to the trek itself. Worth every penny!”

E
Emma Richardson
Bristol, United Kingdom

“A once-in-a-lifetime experience. The trek through the bamboo forest was magical, and spending an hour with the gorilla family left me speechless. NatureNest made it effortless.”

M
Marco De Luca
Milan, Italy

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