15 Days Uganda and Rwanda Safari
Trip overview
A tailored journey that lets you trek gorillas in both Uganda and Rwanda and enjoy Big Five game viewing in the savannah parks.
What you will experience
- Gorilla trekking in Uganda
- Gorilla trekking in Rwanda
- Big Five game viewing
Parks we can include
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park: home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas.
- Kibale National Park: Uganda’s best-known park for chimpanzee trekking.
- Queen Elizabeth National Park: savannah wildlife, Kazinga Channel boat safaris and the tree-climbing lions of Ishasha.
- Murchison Falls National Park: Uganda’s largest and oldest conservation area, with game drives and Nile boat cruises.
- Volcanoes National Park: mountain gorilla trekking, golden monkeys, volcano hiking and the Dian Fossey story.
- Nyungwe Forest National Park: a vast montane rainforest for chimpanzee trekking, canopy walks and birdwatching.
- Akagera National Park: Rwanda’s only savannah national park, home to the Big Five.
Your day-by-day plan: we prepare this around your dates, group size and lodge preferences. Send us an inquiry and we will share it with your price.
What your price covers
Usually included
- Gorilla trekking permit (1 per person)
- Park entrance and ranger fees
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle
- English-speaking driver-guide
- Accommodation as per your itinerary
- Meals as per your itinerary
- Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
- Government taxes
Usually not included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic and extra drinks
- Tips and gratuities
Your written quote confirms exactly what is included for your trip.
Good to know
A gorilla trekking permit is required for every trekker and should be booked in advance because daily availability is limited. Contact us early so we can check dates for you.
Uganda: a year-round destination. The dry seasons from June to September and December to February are best for gorilla trekking and wildlife.
Rwanda: a year-round destination. June to September and December to February are the dry seasons, with ideal conditions for gorilla trekking.
Requirements vary by nationality and can change. We will help you confirm visas and health requirements when we prepare your trip. See our Travel Info guide for Uganda.
Bring lightweight clothing, a light rain jacket, comfortable hiking boots, sunscreen, insect repellent, a hat, binoculars and a camera. Long trousers and long-sleeved shirts are recommended for forest trekking.
Plan this safari
Price on request
Why travel with us
- Guaranteed Gorilla Permits
- Comfortable 4x4 Safari Vehicles
- Handpicked Safari Lodges
- Local Expert Guides
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Meet your local guide
I am Hamza, founder of Gorillas In Paradise Safaris. Born and raised in Uganda, I have spent years guiding travelers through our forests, savannahs and hidden gems.
My mission is simple: to give you an authentic, unforgettable safari while supporting local communities and protecting wildlife. Every safari booked with us helps support vulnerable children through Lights of Kazinga Orphanage.
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