13-Day Uganda & Rwanda Primate & Big 5 Adventure Safari

13-Day Uganda & Rwanda Primate & Big 5 Adventure Safari

• Duration : 13 Days / 12 Nights
• Max People : 8
• Adventure Tour

Embark on a 13-day Uganda & Rwanda Primate & Big 5 Adventure Safari, a truly unique East African journey that blends extraordinary wildlife encounters, immersive cultural experiences, and breathtaking landscapes. This cross-border safari is crafted for travelers seeking the very best of Uganda and Rwanda — from the richest primate habitats to classic African savannah game reserves — all in one seamless adventure.

This safari begins in Entebbe, Uganda, where your professional guide will welcome you and begin the drive into the heart of Uganda’s wild landscapes. Your first destination is the Mabamba Swamp, a globally renowned birding site and home of the elusive shoebill stork, a bucket-list bird species for wildlife enthusiasts. Beyond birds, the swamp’s papyrus channels provide stunning scenery that marks the start of your adventure.

The following days take you through a series of iconic Ugandan parks. Visit Jinja, the adrenaline capital of East Africa, before heading to Ziwa Rhino Ranch to track the last wild rhinos of Uganda on foot. Continue into Murchison Falls National Park, where the mighty Nile gushes through a narrow gorge — a powerful sight not to be missed. Here, enjoy classic game drives and a boat cruise on the Nile River, revealing hippos, crocodiles, water birds, and elephants.

Next, you explore the primates of Kibale National Park, one of Africa’s best places for chimpanzee trekking. The dense rainforest is rich with biodiversity, offering superb wildlife viewing, including a variety of monkey species and birdlife.

Heading southwest, the safari arrives at Queen Elizabeth National Park, where thrilling game drives and scenic landscapes await. Explore the Ishasha sector, famous for its tree-climbing lions, and take a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel — one of Africa’s most productive wildlife water corridors.

Perhaps the most exhilarating phase of this safari is the gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest — a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its critically endangered mountain gorillas. With expert guides and rangers, you’ll trek through mystical forests in search of gorilla families, observing their social behavior and intimate moments.

Your journey then crosses into Rwanda for another gorilla experience in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, followed by a final trek into Volcanoes National Park — the heartland of mountain gorilla conservation. Conclude this remarkable itinerary with a day in Kigali, where you can reflect on your adventure and visit cultural landmarks before departure.

This safari offers not just wildlife sightings but the opportunity to connect deeply with Africa’s natural heritage, cultures, and magnificent biodiversity — a true celebration of East Africa’s wild spirit. 

Facilities

• Staff Lounge
• Wifi

Travel Styles

• Activities
• Cultural
• Nature & Adventure
• Special Interest

Itinerary Overview