Start in Kigali, trek gorillas in Bwindi, find the lions of Ishasha and end on Lake Mburo, flying out from Entebbe.
A one-way journey that uses Kigali as the front door and Entebbe as the back. It saves you the long drive to Bwindi from Kampala and lets you see southwestern Uganda in a natural line, from the forest to the savannah.
You trek gorillas, track chimpanzees in the Kyambura Gorge, take the Kazinga Channel boat safari and end with a walk among the zebra of Lake Mburo.
Rwanda & Uganda
Luxury safari
Handpicked luxury lodges and camps, chosen for their setting, service and guiding.
Private safari
Your own vehicle and guide for the whole journey, never shared with other travellers.
Made to measure
Change the pace, a lodge or an activity and we rebuild the itinerary around you.
Start any day
Travel on the dates that suit you, subject to lodge and permit availability.
Solo travellers welcome
Priced for one on request, with the single supplement shown under Rates.
Minimum age 15
Gorilla permits are only issued to visitors aged 15 and over.
Pace and fitness
Balanced, fitness: active.
Drive north from Kigali and cross into Uganda at Cyanika, arriving at Clouds for lunch.
Overnight
Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
Uganda's highest lodge, on a ridge in Nkuringo with views to the Virunga volcanoes.
A morning with a mountain gorilla family and an afternoon at leisure.
Overnight
Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
Uganda's highest lodge, on a ridge in Nkuringo with views to the Virunga volcanoes.
Drive north along the edge of the forest to Ishasha and look for lions in the fig trees in the late afternoon.
Overnight
Ishasha Wilderness Camp (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
Ten tents on the Ntungwe River in the tree-climbing lion sector.
Game drive north through the park for an afternoon boat safari on the Kazinga Channel, ending at Kyambura Gorge Lodge.
Overnight
Kyambura Gorge Lodge (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
Converted coffee-store bandas overlooking the Kyambura Gorge and the Rwenzoris.
Track chimpanzees down in the Kyambura Gorge at dawn, then drive east to Lake Mburo.
Overnight
Mihingo Lodge (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
Tented rooms on a rocky ridge above a waterhole, next to Lake Mburo.
A walking safari in the morning and the drive to Entebbe for your flight home.
Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
Uganda's highest lodge, on a ridge in Nkuringo with views to the Virunga volcanoes.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Ishasha Wilderness Camp (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
Ten tents on the Ntungwe River in the tree-climbing lion sector.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Kyambura Gorge Lodge (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
Converted coffee-store bandas overlooking the Kyambura Gorge and the Rwenzoris.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Mihingo Lodge (opens the property’s website in a new tab)
Tented rooms on a rocky ridge above a waterhole, next to Lake Mburo.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Important to know
Rates per person
| Season | Solo | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people | 7+ people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High season (Jun to Oct, Dec to Feb) | US$6,150 | US$5,250 | US$4,935 | US$4,935 | US$4,935 | US$4,935 | Get quote |
| Low season (Mar to May, Nov) | US$5,520 | US$4,620 | US$4,343 | US$4,343 | US$4,343 | US$4,343 | Get quote |
Prices are per person, in US dollars, and depend on the number of travellers sharing the vehicle and guide. They are sample rates for planning and will be confirmed when you enquire, as lodge and permit prices change each year. Gorilla permits are included at the current government rate and are subject to availability.
Best time for this trip Jun to Sep, Dec to Feb
For gorilla and chimp treks, bring sturdy waterproof hiking boots, long trousers you can tuck into your socks, a long-sleeved shirt, a light rain jacket and gardening gloves for grabbing vines. Porters are available at the trailhead and we recommend hiring one: it helps your trek and supports the local community.
Pack light, neutral colours for game drives, a warm fleece for early mornings, a sun hat and good sunscreen. Light aircraft have a soft-bag limit of 15 kg per person including hand luggage, so leave the hard suitcases at home.
Made to measure
Every Uwera safari is private. Slow the pace, add a night by a lake, swap a lodge or bring the children: tell us in your request and we will rebuild the itinerary around you.
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