Tailor-made safari experiences across Uganda and Rwanda, designed around what you love most — gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, golden monkey tracking, wildlife, birding, hiking, culture and unforgettable encounters with East Africa.
A quick private wildlife escape featuring zebras, giraffes, antelopes and open savannah.
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Combine shoebill tracking, mountain gorillas and a relaxed finish at Lake Bunyonyi.
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Experience rhino tracking, Murchison wildlife, a Nile boat safari and chimpanzee tracking.
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A cross-border journey combining gorilla trekking in Rwanda and Uganda with golden monkeys.
View Full ItineraryWe build Uganda and Rwanda safaris for travellers who want more than a rushed checklist. Your route can combine mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, classic game drives, birding, boat cruises, cultural experiences, hiking and quiet time in nature.
Every trip is flexible. Start with one of our safari ideas, then change the pace, accommodation style, start point, activities or number of days until it fits you.
Compare clearly numbered safari itineraries and open any package to see the full day-by-day programme, route, highlights, inclusions and customization options.
Uganda
A short private Uganda wildlife safari in Lake Mburo National Park, ideal for travellers who want close-up encounters with zebras, giraffes, antelopes and other wildlife without…
Uganda
Experience the mountain gorillas of Uganda on a private 3-day Bwindi gorilla trekking safari. Travel through the scenic landscapes of south-western Uganda to Bwindi Impenetrable National…
Uganda
A compact northern Uganda safari combining rhino tracking on foot, a Murchison game drive, the Nile and the dramatic falls.
Uganda
A short Uganda wildlife safari centred on Queen Elizabeth National Park, combining a land-based game drive with the Kazinga Channel.
Uganda
An active eastern Uganda break pairing the Nile around Jinja with Sipi Falls, Mount Elgon scenery and optional coffee experiences.
Uganda
A balanced short safari combining an active gorilla trek with a calm night around Lake Bunyonyi.
Uganda
A compact Uganda safari that combines classic savannah wildlife and the Kazinga Channel with mountain gorilla trekking.
Uganda
A time-efficient Kidepo safari designed around domestic flights, extended wildlife viewing and an optional Karamoja cultural experience.
Uganda
A compact Uganda journey combining Mabamba shoebill tracking, Bwindi mountain gorillas and a relaxed Lake Bunyonyi finish.
Uganda
A northern and western Uganda circuit with Ziwa rhino tracking, Murchison Falls wildlife, a Nile boat safari and chimpanzee tracking.
Uganda
A primate-led Uganda route connecting Kibale chimpanzees with Bwindi mountain gorillas and a taste of savannah wildlife.
Uganda
A one-week Uganda safari linking zebras and plains wildlife, the Kazinga Channel, mountain gorillas and Lake Bunyonyi.
Choose from focused gorilla trips, golden monkey experiences, Akagera wildlife, Nyungwe primates and longer Rwanda combinations.
Rwanda
A short, private Rwanda gorilla trekking safari combining a scenic journey from Kigali with an unforgettable mountain gorilla experience in Volcanoes National Park. Ideal for travellers…
Rwanda
This 3-day Rwanda gorilla trekking safari combines two of the Virunga region’s most memorable primate experiences: mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park and golden monkey…
Rwanda
A relaxed Rwanda gorilla safari with a lakeside night on Lake Kivu after the trek.
Rwanda
A concise Rwanda primate journey pairing Volcanoes National Park gorillas and golden monkeys with time beside Lake Kivu.
Rwanda
A compact Rwanda journey that blends gorillas, golden monkeys, highland scenery, Lake Kivu and cultural context.
Rwanda
A compact Rwanda highlights route combining savannah wildlife with both gorilla and golden monkey trekking.
Rwanda
A primate-focused Rwanda safari linking chimpanzees in the forested south-west with mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park.
Rwanda
Rwanda’s strongest safari contrast in one week: savannah wildlife in Akagera followed by gorillas and golden monkeys in the Virunga highlands.
Combine Uganda and Rwanda for gorillas, chimpanzees, golden monkeys, wildlife parks and scenic road journeys without forcing every experience into one rushed itinerary.
Uganda & Rwanda
A cross-border gorilla-focused journey for travellers who want to compare the mountain gorilla experience in Rwanda and Uganda.
Uganda & Rwanda
A primate-rich route beginning in Rwanda and finishing in Uganda with gorillas in both countries plus chimpanzees and wildlife.
Uganda & Rwanda
A compact cross-border journey linking gorillas in Rwanda and Uganda with Queen Elizabeth wildlife and Kibale chimpanzees.
Uganda & Rwanda
A slower cross-border safari designed for photographers, with two gorilla regions, golden monkeys, scenic landscapes and wildlife time.
Uganda & Rwanda
A strong two-country safari combining Akagera, gorillas in Rwanda and Uganda, and Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Uganda & Rwanda
A classic Rwanda-to-Uganda route with savannah wildlife, gorillas, chimpanzees, scenic lakes and major primate habitats.
Uganda & Rwanda
An extended Uganda and Rwanda safari linking rhinos, big game, chimpanzees, gorillas, golden monkeys and Akagera wildlife in one private route.
Uganda & Rwanda
A two-week Uganda and Rwanda safari for travellers who want the region’s headline primates, wildlife parks and landscapes in one connected journey.
Use our destination pages to compare gorilla trekking, wildlife, primates, scenery and travel styles before choosing your route.
Trek, watch, walk, ride, cruise, photograph and listen. Every experience card now uses a relevant safari photograph from the Bush Shrike media collection.
A gorilla safari depends on the details: permit availability, trekking sector, accommodation location, border crossings, driving time and how the gorilla day fits with the rest of your trip. We help connect those details into a smooth journey.
Choose Uganda, Rwanda or a combined safari and add chimpanzees, golden monkeys, wildlife drives, Lake Bunyonyi, Akagera, Queen Elizabeth National Park or other experiences that suit your pace.
Explore Gorilla TrekkingUse our photo-led travel guides to understand destinations, permits, wildlife, accommodation, meals and the practical choices that shape a smooth safari.
Practical guides, wildlife stories and planning advice written to help you make better safari decisions.
You do not need to be a specialist birder to enjoy Uganda’s cranes, storks, kingfishers, bee-eaters and wetland species.
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How to add a guided rhino tracking walk to a Murchison Falls or northern Uganda itinerary.
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A realistic guide to matching your safari length with gorillas, chimpanzees, wildlife and driving time.
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Why private transport changes the pace, photography and flexibility of an East Africa safari.
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