7 Days Uganda & Rwanda Safari | Gorillas & Wildlife Safari

Looking for a rewarding 7-day safari in Africa that will leave you wanting more time at every destination? Book this 7-day combo safari in Uganda and Rwanda. By the end of the trip, you will have seen almost all the key wildlife species in the region.

Expect to encounter primates such as gorillas and chimpanzees, mammals like lions, buffaloes, elephants, zebras, giraffes, and many kinds of antelopes. You will also spot beautiful birds including the crested crane and the Rwenzori turaco, as well as aquatic animals like crocodiles and hippos.

This safari takes you through Nyungwe National Park in Rwanda, and Bwindi Impenetrable and Queen Elizabeth National Parks in Uganda. The adventure begins in Rwanda and ends in Uganda.

7-Day Uganda Rwanda Safari Highlights

Day 1: Pickup & Kigali city Tour
Day 2: Transfer to Nyungwe national park
Day 3: Chimpanzee trekking and canopy walk
Day 4: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 5: Gorilla trekking & cultural escapade
Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park: en-route tree climbing lion safari at Ishasha sector
Day 7: Morning game drive & departure

Detailed 7-Day Uganda Rwanda Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Pickup & Kigali city Tour

Our company representative will meet you at the agreed location, whether at the airport or your hotel, for a briefing and the start of your 7-day adventure. He will explain the important rules for each destination and give you an overview of the activities you will take part in.

Afterward, enjoy a Kigali city tour, either by car or on foot, through one of the cleanest cities in Africa. You will visit local markets to buy a few items for your trip, exchange money for local currency, and interact with local traders.

After the tour, have lunch and then spend the evening at the Genocide Memorial, where you will watch documentaries and listen to talks about the 1994 conflict. End the day with a delicious dinner and a peaceful night’s rest at your hotel.

Day 2: Transfer to Nyungwe national park

At daybreak, you will have a tasty cup of coffee at the hotel, before setting off for a 4-5 hours’ drive to Chimpanzee trekking and canopy walk in Nyungwe National Park; a smooth drive through a very scenic route, marked by undulating hills, plantations, and crystal clear waters.

You will have an option of an en-route stopover to watch some of the interesting destinations known to the guide, as well as the other for lunch, before proceeding to your lodge for a relaxed evening, followed by dinner and a nap.

Day 3: Chimpanzee trekking and canopy walk

Today, you will begin with a cup of coffee at the lodge, followed by a 1–6-hour chimpanzee trekking experience after a short briefing and registration. Chimpanzees are humans’ closest relatives, sharing about 98% of our DNA, as well as similar behavior and appearance.

During the trek, you will pass through beautiful forest vegetation and may also see reptiles and other primates such as colobus monkeys and grey-cheeked monkeys. You will spend one hour watching the chimpanzees feed, play, and relax before stopping for lunch.

After lunch, enjoy a canopy walk along a 7-meter-high suspended bridge, the only one of its kind in Africa. From here, you can enjoy clear views of the park, see primates jumping in the treetops, and watch different bird species. Later, return to the lodge for dinner and a good night’s rest.

Day 4: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Early morning, you will enjoy a tasty breakfast meal at the lodge, before checking out for a 5-6 hours’ drive to Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via the magnificent Cyanika border post for registration, followed by lunch.

You will cross while seeing the rolling hills, flourishing plantations, and lush plantations, as well as listening to very interesting stories about the gentle apes, the unique country of Uganda, and much more. This day ends at the lodge with dinner and a calm night.

Day 5: Gorilla trekking & cultural escapade

After an early morning breakfast, you will go to the park headquarters for a briefing by the park rangers. The gorilla trek will then begin and may take between 1 to 8 hours, depending on the location of the gorilla family. Once you find them, you will spend an extra hour watching these gentle apes as they play, rest, build nests, or pose for photos.

During the trek, you will also see different tree species, other primates, reptiles, and the beautiful scenery of the forest.

After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch, followed by an afternoon cultural visit to the Batwa pygmies. End the day with dinner and a peaceful night’s rest.

Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park: en-route tree climbing lion safari at Ishasha sector

After a peaceful night, you will wake up for a tasty breakfast meal at the lodge, followed by a scenic drive to queen Elizabeth national park; a medley of wonders via the famous Ishasha sector, home to the Tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector. You will stop at the sector for a 3-4 hours’ lion trekking.

During this period of adventure, chances are that you will spot one or more lions on the tree branches resting on the tree branches, or hunting in the vast Ishasha sector. Thereafter, you will have a lunch break, before proceeding to your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and then supper.

Day 7: Morning game drive & departure

You will start the day with an early morning game drive through different parts of the park in search of animals that are active at dawn. Look out for lions, leopards, buffaloes, warthogs, antelopes, vultures, and many bird species as they move through the open savannah grasslands.

After the game drive, enjoy a bush breakfast before returning to the lodge to check out. You will then begin a 5–6-hour drive to Entebbe International Airport for your flight or travel back to Kigali.

If you are heading to Entebbe, you will stop at the Equator to see the water demonstration, have lunch, and take memorable photos before continuing your journey.