Each stop on this route is a genuine conservation success or an active recovery story: Bwindi’s gorillas, brought back from under 300 individuals through committed anti-poaching and community programmes; Akagera, rebuilt from a degraded post-genocide landscape into a functioning Big Five park; and Ol Pejeta, home to the last two northern white rhinos on earth and a pioneering black rhino breeding programme.
Detailed Itinerary
Arrive Entebbe, Transfer to Bwindi
Arrival at Entebbe, then a road transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Gorilla Trekking, Bwindi
A full day tracking a habituated mountain gorilla family — a population that has grown steadily thanks to decades of conservation work, one of very few great ape success stories worldwide.
As above
Community Conservation Visit, Bwindi
A visit to a community-run project funded by gorilla trekking revenue, showing how tourism income supports both conservation and local livelihoods around the park.
As above
Cross Border to Kigali, Rwanda
A drive to the Cyanika border, crossing into Rwanda and continuing to Kigali.
Transfer to Akagera National Park
A drive east to Akagera, a park largely rebuilt since the 1990s, when much of its land was resettled and its large mammal populations collapsed; today it holds a full, actively managed Big Five.
Full Day Akagera Game Drives
A full day across Akagera’s lake-studded savanna, with a visit to the park’s anti-poaching K9 unit where schedules allow.
As above
Fly to Nairobi, Transfer to Ol Pejeta Conservancy
A flight via Kigali and Nairobi, then a drive to Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Laikipia.
Rhino Sanctuary Visit and Game Drive, Ol Pejeta
A visit to the sanctuary housing Najin and Fatu, the world’s last two northern white rhinos, followed by a game drive across the conservancy, home to one of Kenya’s largest black rhino populations.
As above
Chimpanzee Sanctuary and Second Game Drive, Ol Pejeta
A visit to the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, home to rescued and rehabilitated chimpanzees, followed by a further game drive.
As above
Departure
A transfer to Nairobi for your onward international flight.
Permits & Costs
| Uganda gorilla permit | $800 per person |
| Akagera park entry | ~$100 per person per day |
| Ol Pejeta Conservancy fee, incl. rhino & chimp sanctuaries | ~$100 per person per day |
Who This Itinerary Suits
Travellers who want their safari spending to visibly connect to conservation outcomes, and who are genuinely interested in the stories behind the wildlife, not just the sightings.
Tour Includes
- All ground transport in 4×4 safari vehicles
- Community conservation visit, Bwindi
- Rhino & chimpanzee sanctuary entries, Ol Pejeta
- Regional flight segments
- Professional English-speaking driver-guides in each country
- All accommodation per itinerary
- Meals as specified
- All permits & park entry fees
Tour Excludes
- International flights
- Visas
- Tips & gratuities
- Travel insurance
Frequently Asked Questions
Does gorilla permit revenue really go toward conservation?
Yes — a share of Uganda and Rwanda’s permit fees funds park management and community revenue-sharing programmes, which is part of why both countries’ gorilla populations have grown rather than declined.
Can we meet park rangers or researchers on this trip?
Where schedules allow, yes — both Akagera and Ol Pejeta occasionally offer visitor access to their anti-poaching and monitoring teams; we’ll confirm availability closer to your travel dates.
Ready to Plan This Trip?
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