Rwanda, Uganda · Safari

8-Day Uganda Primate Safari with Gorilla Trekking and Game Drives

8 Days Round trip from Kigali City Moderate pace

View all 7 photos

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial in Rwanda's capital
02 Trek to encounter mountain gorillas in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
03 Watch golden monkeys move through the bamboo forests
04 Meet the Batwa people and experience indigenous culture
05 Track chimpanzees, white colobus monkeys, and red-tailed monkeys in Kalinzu Forest
06 Walk among wildlife in Lake Mburo National Park

Embark on an adventurous 8-day journey from Kigali into Uganda, combining primate encounters, cultural experiences, and classic safari moments. Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial before heading to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for mountain gorilla trekking and a golden monkey forest walk. Continue to Lake Bunyonyi for time by the lake and an interaction with the Batwa people, then explore Queen Elizabeth National Park with game drives and a boat tour on the Kazinga Channel. Track chimpanzees and other primates in Kalinzu Forest and finish with a walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park before returning to Kigali or Entebbe.

Meet these unique inhabitants and observe the playful and endangered primates in their natural habitat as they move through the bamboo forests, showcasing their distinctive golden fur and lively behaviour.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Entebbe, Kigali, Mbarara, Lake Mburo National Park, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kisoro, Lake Bunyonyi

Languages English, French, German

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Kigali and City Visit

Arrive in Kigali, explore the city, and visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial.
Return to your accommodation for an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Coalescence Rwanda Hotel

Day 02

Transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Depart for Kisoro town near Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Uganda.
Check into your accommodation and spend your afternoon at leisure.

Accommodation: Ichumbi Hotel

Day 03

Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Mgahinga Forest

Set out early in the morning for a trek to encounter the mountain gorillas.
Spend time observing the gorillas and learning about them.
Return to your accommodation for relaxation.

Accommodation: Ichumbi Hotel

Day 04

Golden Monkey Trek and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Report to the park office by 8 am for a briefing.
Join a team of park rangers and embark on a forest walk.
Meet these unique inhabitants and observe the playful and endangered primates in their natural habitat as they move through the bamboo forests, showcasing their distinctive golden fur and lively behaviour.
After an hour, walk out of the forest.
Have a lunch break, then drive to Lake Bunyonyi for 2-3 hours.

Accommodation: Antique Cottages

Day 05

Lake Bunyonyi, Batwa Community Visit, and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Enjoy a relaxing morning at Lake Bunyonyi.
Visit the Batwa people and interact with this indigenous community.
Transfer to your lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Accommodation: Irungu Safari Lodge

Day 06

Game Drives and Kazinga Channel Boat Tour

Enjoy a morning game drive, then return to your lodge for a lunch break.
Embark on an afternoon boat tour on the Kazinga Channel.
Head out for an evening game drive.
Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Irungu Safari Lodge

Day 07

Chimpanzee Tracking in Kalinzu Forest and Transfer to Lake Mburo

Embark on early morning tracking in Kalinzu Forest to look for chimpanzees, white colobus monkeys, and red-tailed monkeys.
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park, with a lunch break in Mbarara.
Arrive at your lodge and enjoy your evening at leisure.

Accommodation: Hyena Hill Lodge

Day 08

Lake Mburo Walking Safari and Transfer to Kigali or Entebbe

Explore the park's diverse landscapes and wildlife on foot.
Observe various animals while learning about the park's ecosystem. This is a more intimate and immersive experience in the heart of the African wilderness.
After the walking safari, transfer back to Kigali for departure.