Safari Overview
An extended Uganda and Rwanda safari linking rhinos, big game, chimpanzees, gorillas, golden monkeys and Akagera wildlife in one private route.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 – Entebbe to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Begin the safari northbound with guided rhino tracking at Ziwa and an introduction to Uganda’s conservation landscape.
Your guide will discuss the next stage of the journey, likely driving time, suitable stops and the best way to use the day. Meals and accommodation are arranged according to the safari category you choose, and the programme remains flexible where park rules and permit times allow.
Day 2 – Murchison Falls Wildlife
Enter Murchison Falls National Park for game viewing across its northern savannahs and riverine habitats.
Your guide will discuss the next stage of the journey, likely driving time, suitable stops and the best way to use the day. Meals and accommodation are arranged according to the safari category you choose, and the programme remains flexible where park rules and permit times allow.
Day 3 – Nile Boat Cruise & Falls
Cruise the Nile for hippos, crocodiles and waterside wildlife, then experience the power of Murchison Falls from a selected viewpoint.
Your guide will discuss the next stage of the journey, likely driving time, suitable stops and the best way to use the day. Meals and accommodation are arranged according to the safari category you choose, and the programme remains flexible where park rules and permit times allow.
Day 4 – Transfer to Kibale Forest
Travel south-west toward the Kibale region, breaking the journey with scenic and cultural stops when useful.
Your guide will discuss the next stage of the journey, likely driving time, suitable stops and the best way to use the day. Meals and accommodation are arranged according to the safari category you choose, and the programme remains flexible where park rules and permit times allow.
Day 5 – Chimpanzee Tracking
Track a habituated chimpanzee community with ranger guides and enjoy the forest’s rich primate diversity.
Your guide will discuss the next stage of the journey, likely driving time, suitable stops and the best way to use the day. Meals and accommodation are arranged according to the safari category you choose, and the programme remains flexible where park rules and permit times allow.
Day 6 – Queen Elizabeth Game Drive
Continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park for wildlife viewing across open plains, crater country and woodland.
Your guide will discuss the next stage of the journey, likely driving time, suitable stops and the best way to use the day. Meals and accommodation are arranged according to the safari category you choose, and the programme remains flexible where park rules and permit times allow.
Day 7 – Kazinga Channel Boat Safari
Explore the Kazinga Channel by boat for close views of hippos, buffalo, elephants and prolific waterbirds.
Your guide will discuss the next stage of the journey, likely driving time, suitable stops and the best way to use the day. Meals and accommodation are arranged according to the safari category you choose, and the programme remains flexible where park rules and permit times allow.
Day 8 – Transfer to Bwindi
Drive through the south-western highlands to Bwindi, with the exact route chosen around road conditions and lodge location.
Your guide will discuss the next stage of the journey, likely driving time, suitable stops and the best way to use the day. Meals and accommodation are arranged according to the safari category you choose, and the programme remains flexible where park rules and permit times allow.
Day 9 – Bwindi Gorilla Trekking
Trek into Bwindi with rangers for a mountain gorilla encounter and the permitted viewing period with a habituated family.
Your guide will discuss the next stage of the journey, likely driving time, suitable stops and the best way to use the day. Meals and accommodation are arranged according to the safari category you choose, and the programme remains flexible where park rules and permit times allow.
Day 10 – Cross to Rwanda & Volcanoes
Cross into Rwanda and continue to the Volcanoes region beneath the Virunga chain.
Your guide will discuss the next stage of the journey, likely driving time, suitable stops and the best way to use the day. Meals and accommodation are arranged according to the safari category you choose, and the programme remains flexible where park rules and permit times allow.
Day 11 – Golden Monkey Tracking
Track golden monkeys in the bamboo forest, a lively contrast to the slower, more deliberate gorilla experience.
Your guide will discuss the next stage of the journey, likely driving time, suitable stops and the best way to use the day. Meals and accommodation are arranged according to the safari category you choose, and the programme remains flexible where park rules and permit times allow.
Day 12 – Akagera National Park Safari
Travel to Akagera for a final wildlife chapter among lakes, savannah and woodland, with an afternoon game drive when timing allows.
Your guide will discuss the next stage of the journey, likely driving time, suitable stops and the best way to use the day. Meals and accommodation are arranged according to the safari category you choose, and the programme remains flexible where park rules and permit times allow.
Day 13 – Akagera Game Drive & Kigali Departure
Use a final wildlife drive before returning to Kigali for your hotel or onward flight.
Your guide will discuss the next stage of the journey, likely driving time, suitable stops and the best way to use the day. Meals and accommodation are arranged according to the safari category you choose, and the programme remains flexible where park rules and permit times allow.
Customize This Safari
This itinerary is a strong starting point rather than a fixed formula. Bush Shrike Adventures can change the accommodation level, add or remove nights, include domestic flights, adjust the arrival city, add birding time, slow the pace for photography or combine the trip with more destinations in Uganda or Rwanda.
Safari Includes
Airport transfers where required
Private 4×4 safari vehicle and fuel
Professional English-speaking safari guide
Accommodation and meals as stated in the confirmed quotation
Park entry and activities specifically listed in the confirmed itinerary
Bottled drinking water in the safari vehicle
Safari Excludes
International flights
Entry visas
Travel insurance
Optional activities not listed as included
Alcoholic and premium beverages
Tips, gratuities and personal expenses
Gorilla or chimpanzee permits unless specifically included in the quotation
