7 Days Uganda Rwanda Safari: Safari Highlights

Day 1 of the 7 Days Uganda Rwanda Safari: Arrive in Uganda – Entebbe International Airport & transfer to Kampala. If early, do Kampala City tour

Day 2 of the 7 Days Uganda Rwanda Safari: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Make a stop at Uganda Equator Crossing Kayabwe and Igongo Cultural Center

Day 3 of the 7 Days Uganda Rwanda Safari: Do gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and attend to the Batwa / Bakiga Performances at the Lodge.

Day 4 of the 7 Days Uganda Rwanda Safari: Transfer to Rwanda (Volcanoes National Park). Drive along the magical Virunga Mountain chain

Day 5 of the 7 Days Uganda Rwanda Safari: Do gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)

Day 6 of the 7 Days Uganda Rwanda Safari: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park, lunch stop at Igongo Cultural Center en route, and do an evening game walking safari upon arrival.

Day 7 of the 7 Days Uganda Rwanda Safari: Transfer to Kampala and depart through Entebbe International Airport

7 Days Uganda Rwanda Safari: Detailed Safari Itinerary

Day 1 of the 7 Days Uganda Rwanda Safari: Arrive in Uganda – Entebbe International Airport & transfer to Kampala. If early, do Kampala city tour.

Kampala City Tour

Arrive at Entebbe international airport. You will be met by our Staff from Prime Uganda Safaris & Tours who will transfer you to your hotel. After checking depending on your arrival time, embark on the Kampala city tour and visit prominent places like Namugongo martyrs shrine, Bahai temple, Uganda Museum, Makerere University, Kasubi tombs, Iteso cultural dance near Kasubi, Namirembe and Rubaga cathedral, Buganda Kingdom Palace plus the Kabaka’s lake, shopping arcades in town and craft shops including National theater. Dinner and overnight stay at your Hotel.

Accommodation: Upmarket / Luxury: Kampala Sheraton Hotel, Midrange / Standard: Cassia Lodge, Budget / Basic: Buziga Country Resort, Camping at Back Packers Hostel

Day 2 of the 7 Days Uganda Rwanda Safari: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Make a stop at Uganda Equator Crossing Kayabwe and Igongo Cultural Center.

Igongo Cultural Center Uganda

Drive early morning towards the west from Kampala and have a stopover at the equator for photographs, Proceed to Bwindi making a traditional lunch stop at the Igongo Cultural Museum where organically produced food is served freshly in a local touch not compromising the standards. You continue on the drive to arrive in Bwindi in the evening for relaxation, dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Upmarket / Luxury: Chameleon Hill Lodge, Midrange / Standard: Gorilla Mist Camp, Budget / Basic: Broadbill Forest Camp, Wild Camping

Day 3 of the 7 Days Uganda Rwanda Safari: Do gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and attend to the Batwa / Bakiga Performances at the Lodge.

You will have an early morning entry into the Uganda mountain gorilla sanctuary. The rainforest is spectacular as it offers a dramatic, heavily forested, and dense landscape crisscrossed by numerous animal trails, allowing access for tourists. Recorded mammals here include; the endangered mountain gorilla, elephants, black-fronted duikers, bushbucks, leopards, giant forest hogs as well as other animals. This park is best known for the fascinating gorillas trekking safari, where the time is taken and terrain varies according to the movements of these marvelous primates. The thrill of spending time with and observing these gentle giant gorillas is a rare, moving, awesome and exciting adventure that will leave you with long-lasting memories of a truly Uganda gorilla safari unique experience. The gorillas are shy and peaceful animals and it is an unforgettable experience to watch and photograph them as they interact with each other. From the encounter, you connect back to the lodge for relaxation and in the evening you attend to the local traditional performances including the energetic dances for the Bakiga and the songs of the Batwa detailing their heritage. Retreat for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Upmarket / Luxury: Chameleon Hill Lodge, Midrange / Standard: Gorilla Mist Camp, Budget / Basic: Broadbill Forest Camp, Wild Camping

Day 4 of the 7 Days Uganda Rwanda Safari: Transfer to Rwanda (Volcanoes National Park). Drive along the magical Virunga Mountain chain.

Embark on your 7 Days Rwanda Gorilla Safari after breakfast; drive to Kisoro and cross the Rwandan Border to Ruhengeri. The views of the Kigezi Highlands combined with the Virunga Mountain chain make your drive to Volcanoes beyond the ordinary. You can undertake a boat cruise on the twin lakes of Burela and Ruhondo where you interact with the local fishermen and do sight-seeing on the lake.

Accommodation: Upmarket / Luxury: Mount Gorilla View Lodge, Midrange / Standard: Hotel La Palme, Budget / Basic: Muhabura Hotel, Camping

Day 5 of the 7 Days Uganda Rwanda Safari: Do gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda).

Canoeing on Lake Bunyonyi

You will be early for a briefing by the guide at Kinigi Park headquarters in the Volcanoes National Park. The early arrival offers you the opportunity to explore the Kinyarwanda traditional performances and also the hot cup of coffee that will enable you to cope up with the coldness of the Mountains. After gorilla family allocation, you connect to the trailhead to embark on the trekking encounter. The trek takes you to the Volcanoes exploring the steep mountain slopes covered with lush flora which supports not only gorillas but other fauna like buffaloes and duikers. The birds are also in existence including the Albertine endemics. The eventual encounter with the gorillas as they forage and socialize is rewarding. The views of the gigantic silverback with its impressive silver patch and frightening eyes along with the young ones preferring to play most of the time make the trekking encounter memorable. Retreat from the activity and embark on the transfer to Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda) driving along the scenic Virunga massif and the views of Kigezi Highlands. Retire for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Upmarket / Luxury: Mount Gorilla View Lodge, Midrange / Standard: Hotel La Palme, Budget / Basic: Muhabura Hotel, Wild Camping

Day 6 of the 7 Days Uganda Rwanda Safari: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park, lunch stop at Igongo Cultural Center en route, and do an evening game walking safari upon arrival.

Nature Walks in Lake Mburo National Park in Uganda

Your safari to Uganda resumes after an early breakfast. You will drive to Lake Mburo National Park passing through the lush green countryside landscapes of southwestern Uganda before approaching Mbarara town – the largest in the sub-region where you will proceed for 12km to make a stop at Igongo Cultural Center for traditional lunch. After lunch, you proceed for 33km to Lake Mburo National Park entering through the Sanga gate. Upon arrival, embark on an evening game walking safari exploring the park’s savannah landscapes dotted with acacia associated flora. The walk offers you opportunities to explore herds of zebra, Cape buffalo, Rothschild giraffe, Impala, eland, the oribi, and topi before settling for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.

Accommodation: Upmarket / Luxury: Mihingo Safari Lodge, Midrange / Standard: Arcadia Cottages Mburo, Budget / Basic: Eagles Nest, Wild Camping

Day 7 of the 7 Days Uganda Rwanda Safari: Transfer to Kampala and depart through Entebbe International Airport

After early breakfast, head to Kampala 240km about 3 – 4 hours’ drive passing through the traditional rangelands of Banyankole pastoralists with their long-horned cattle and a mixture of the exotic ones. You continue in the drive to Kampala before making another stop at Uganda Equator crossing Kayabwe for amazing photo shoots and water experiments that justify the geographical divide between the northern and southern hemispheres. Proceed for 77km to Kampala and more 40km to Entebbe International Airport for your flight departure back home.

END of the 7 Days Uganda Rwanda Safari, Gorilla Trekking, Chimpanzee Tracking, Wildlife Viewing & Community Tour.