A well-paced 12-day version of the combined Uganda-Rwanda circuit, with real time in every park rather than the tighter 10-day version’s back-to-back transfers.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Days 1-3: Bwindi, Uganda
Arrival, gorilla trekking, and a spare day for a nature walk.
Meals: Full board daily
Accommodation: A Bwindi lodge
Days 4-5: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Ishasha, boat cruise, and a game drive.
Meals: Full board daily
Accommodation: A Queen Elizabeth lodge
Days 6-7: Kibale Forest
Chimpanzee tracking and Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary.
Meals: Full board daily
Accommodation: A Kibale forest lodge
Day 8: Border Crossing to Musanze
The overland crossing at Cyanika.
Meals: Full board
Accommodation: A Musanze lodge
Days 9-10: Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
Gorilla trekking and golden monkeys.
Meals: Full board daily
Accommodation: A lodge in Musanze
Day 11: Kigali
The Genocide Memorial and city time.
Meals: Full board
Accommodation: A Kigali hotel
Day 12: Departure
The onward flight from Kigali.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: None (departure day)
What’s Included
Both countries’ gorilla permits, golden monkey permit, all park fees, eleven nights of lodging, the border crossing transfer.
What’s Not Included
International flights, visa fees, tips and gratuities, drinks and personal extras, and travel insurance.