10 Days Combined Uganda Rwanda Safari
10 Days Combined Uganda and Rwanda Safari is one of the moderate East African safari enabling different travelers from any dimensions of the world to combine a visit within both Uganda and Rwanda. This 10 days combined Uganda and Rwanda safari consists of 10 days and 9 nights starting from Rwanda with a city tour then connects to Volcanoes national park for gorilla trekking and golden monkey trekking. After exploring volcanoes national park, transfer to Uganda where you will visit queen Elizabeth national park for tree climbing lions and the boat cruise on Kazinga channel, visit Kibale a home of primates for chimpanzee trekking, and finally enjoy the game drive in the oldest and largest national park in Uganda, Murchison falls national park before transferring to kampala / Entebbe for departures. This implies that this 10 days combined Uganda and Rwanda safari starts in Kigali and ends in Kampala / Entebbe allowing fully exploration of two different countries.

Highlights of 10 days combined Uganda and Rwanda safari
- Day 1: Arrival and Kigali city tour
- Day 2 : Visit genocide memorial sites and Transfer to volcanoes national park
- Day 3: Gorilla trekking
- Day 4: Golden monkey trekking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National park
- Day 5: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise
- Day 6: Transfer to Kibale Forest National park
- Day 7: Chimpanzee trekking
- Day 8:Transfer Murchison falls national park
- Day 9: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise
- Day 10: Rhino trekking and Transfer to Kampala for departures.
Detailed Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and Kigali city tour
- Arrival and Kigali city tour: on day one of 10 days combined Uganda and Rwanda safari, you will be picked up from Kigali international airport by our company representatives then be driven to Kigali city for late lunch and the have a brief evening Kigali city tour where you will visit some markets and craft shops. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Visit Genocide Memorial sites and Transfer to Volcanoes National park
- Visit genocide memorial sites: on day 2 of 10 days combined Uganda and Rwanda safari, you will wake up on a cup of coffee, check out of the lodge and then meet with your driver for visit to genocide memorial sites where you will visit different sites that were put in place to commemorate the Rwandese who lost their lives during the bloody genocide in 1994. After the genocide tour, you will have an enroute Lunch and transfer to Volcanoes national park
- Transfer to Volcanoes national park: as soon as you arrive in Volcanoes national park, you will pass via the park head offices to pick the gorilla trekking permits and then proceed to the lodge for check in Dinner and overnight.
- Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Gorilla trekking
- Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes national park: on 3rd day, you will have an early morning game drive, have your packed lunchbox and be transferred to the park headquarters for a briefing about the does and don’ts while on a gorilla trekking adventure. After the briefing you will be guided and guarded in the forest as you trace for the habituated mountain gorillas and then spend one hour in their presence. Return to the lodge for dinner and have an overnight stay.
- Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4: Golden monkey trekking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National park
- Golden monkey trekking: on day 4 of 10 days combined Uganda and Rwanda safari, you will have a morning breakfast and then transfer to the park headquarters for golden monkey trekking briefing before setting off to the forest for a golden monkey trek. After trekking golden monkeys, return to the lodge for lunch.
- Transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park: After having your lunch, check out of the lodge and have a transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park in Uganda via Ishasha sector for a chance to encounter tree climbing lions. Once you arrive at the lodge, you will check in at the lodge, enjoy your dinner and have an overnight.
- Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 5: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise
- Morning game drive: this game drive is conducted in Kasenyi plains. On this day 5 of 10 days combined Uganda and Rwanda safari, you will have to wake up pretty early for breakfast and transfer to kasenyi plains for a game drive with a chance of spotting nocturnal mammals and hunters before they hide as the sun rises. After the game drive, return to the lodge for lunch.
- Afternoon boat cruise: you be driven to Kazinga channel for an afternoon boat cruise where you will see lots of Hippos and crocodiles. And return to lodge for dinner and have an overnight.
- Meal plan; Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: Transfer to Kibale Forest National park
- Transfer to Kibale forest national park: On day 6 of 10 days combined Uganda and Rwanda safari, you will wake up on a relaxed breakfast within the park, then check out of the lodge to have a game drive as you EXIT the park and embarking on the journey to Kibale forest national park. You will have an enroute lunch and proceed to the park for an evening arrival for dinner and overnight.
Day 7: Chimpanzee trekking
- Chimpanzee trekking: on day 7 of 10 days combined Uganda and Rwanda safari, you will take morning breakfast and be transferred to the park headquarters for a briefing then move into the forest and search for the habituated chimpanzees. After chimpanzee trekking, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight. Note: you may opt for any other activities in the evening such as guided nature walks, visiting the caves and many more.
- Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 8: Transfer Murchison falls national park
- Transfer to Murchison falls national park: day 8 of 10 days combined Uganda and Rwanda safari is set aside for a transfer from Kibale forest national park to Murchison falls national park. therefore, you will have to wake up on breakfast, check out of the lodge and be driven to the magnificent national park in Uganda the has one of the best waterfalls in Africa. Upon arrival, you will have to check-in, enjoy your dinner and have an overnight sleep.
- Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 9: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise
- Morning game drive: on day 9 of 10 days combined Uganda and Rwanda safari, you will have breakfast and then meet with the driver for a morning game drive in the park to spot the big4 out of the big5 mammals. In case you have a stopover at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary on the last day, you will have met the big5 mammals’ throught the safari since the rhinos are only being protected in a sanctuary. After the game drive, return to the lodge for lunch.

- Afternoon boat cruise: this is yet one the most fascinating way to close your 10 days combined Uganda and Rwanda safari. After having lunch, transfer to the Paraa the starting point for the boat cruise. During the boat cruise, you will spot lots of wildlife including the Crocodiles, Hippos, Elephants, and Buffaloes among others. Once you are done with the boat cruise, you may have a hike to the top of falls depending on your fitness level. Then meet your driver for an evening game drive as you return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 10: Rhino trekking and Transfer to Kampala for departures
- Rhino trekking: on the last day of 10 days combined Uganda and Rwanda safari, you will have to wake up very early in the morning, have breakfast and check out of the lodge to embark on the ride from Murchison falls national park to Masindi. Upon arrival in Masindi, you will visit Ziwa Rhino sanctuary for white rhino trekking. This trek lasts between 2-3 hours.
- Transfer to Kampala: After trekking Rhinos, have an enroute lunch and have a drive to Kampala where you will be dropped at your lodge in Kampala or proceed to Entebbe international airport for departures.
- Meal plan: Breakfast and Lunch
END OF 10 DAYS COMBINED UGANDA AND RWANDA SAFARI
Included in 10 days combined Uganda and Rwanda safari
- Park entrance fees
- Airport pickup and drop off
- Rwanda gorilla and golden monkey trekking permits
- Uganda chimpanzee permit
- An English speaking guide
- Drinking water
- Meals as per itinerary
- Accommodation as per itinerary
Exclusives in 10 days combined Uganda and Rwanda safari
- Travel Visa and air ticket
- Laundry fees
- Tips to the porter and Guide
- Porter
- Crafts and other souvenirs
- Optional activities
