Combining Uganda and Rwanda in one trip means crossing overland at the Cyanika or Katuna border post, adding a manageable half-day to the itinerary in exchange for two countries’ worth of gorilla families, terrain and culture.
Days 1-2: Bwindi, Uganda
Transfer and gorilla trekking.
Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth
Via Ishasha’s tree-climbing lions.
Day 4: Kazinga Channel and Game Drive
Queen Elizabeth wildlife viewing.
Day 5: Transfer to Kibale
Onward to Uganda’s primate capital.
Day 6: Chimpanzee Tracking
Morning chimp permit in Kibale.
Day 7: Border Crossing to Musanze
The overland crossing into Rwanda.
Days 8-9: Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
Gorilla trekking and golden monkeys.
Day 10: Departure via Kigali
Onward flight.