Rwanda, Uganda · Safari

5-Day Safari in Rwanda and Uganda with Akagera and Bwindi Gorillas

5 Days Round trip from Kigali Challenging pace

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Go on a city tour of Kigali, including the Genocide Memorial Center
02 Take a game drive in Akagera National Park to spot lions, leopards, elephants, and antelopes
03 Ride along the Akagera River and look out for hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife
04 Track wild mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Go on a 5-day adventurous wildlife tour to two famous national parks in Rwanda and Uganda. Start from Kigali with a city tour, including a visit to the Genocide Memorial Center, before heading to Akagera National Park for a game drive to spot wild animals and a boat ride on the Akagera River. Then continue to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park to track mountain gorillas and observe their lifestyle in the wild.

Spend time with the gorillas once you find them, observe their lifestyle, and befriend them.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Challenging

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Kigali, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Akagera National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Kigali City Tour and Transfer to Akagera National Park

Arrive at Kigali International Airport and meet your tour guide.
Go on a city tour of Kigali and visit the Genocide Memorial Center.
Have lunch at a local restaurant and walk along the streets of Kigali.
Drive to your accommodation in Akagera National Park for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 02

Game Drive and Boat Cruise in Akagera National Park

Have an early morning breakfast and go on a game drive.
Spot wild animals, including lions, leopards, elephants, antelopes, and many more.
Have lunch at a picnic spot and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the national park.
Take a boat ride on the Akagera River and spot water animals such as hippos and crocodiles.
Try bird-watching while on the boat.
Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 03

Transfer from Akagera National Park to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Travel from Akagera National Park in Rwanda to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park in Uganda.
Enjoy the scenic views during the drive and make multiple stopovers to take great photographs.
Arrive at Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and check in at the lodge for an overnight stay.

Day 04

Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Wake up early, have breakfast, meet your tour guide, and travel to the park.
Attend a briefing session on safety and how to behave while with the gorillas.
Drive to the forest, begin your trek from the starting point, and track the wild mountain gorillas.
Spend time with the gorillas once you find them, observe their lifestyle, and befriend them.
Have a packed lunch during the trek in the forest.
Drive back to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 05

Return to Kigali and Departure

Drive back to Kigali in Rwanda from Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park in Uganda.
Arrive in Kigali and transfer to the airport for your flight back home.