11-Day Gorilla & Big Five Luxury Safari in Rwanda and Uganda.
Rwanda, Uganda
Min Age
15
From
$ 10,600
Min Guests
2
Max Guests
8
- Tour Type: Luxury Private Safari with Primate Trekking.
- Trip Difficulty: Moderate – Trekking involved.
- Destinations Covered: Volcanoes NP, Bwindi Forest, Queen Elizabeth NP, Akagera NP, Lake Kivu.
- Transport Type: Private charter flights & luxury 4x4 vehicles.
- Accommodation Type: 5-star lodges & luxury tented camps.
- Best Time to Visit: June – October, December – February.
Step into a world where luxury meets the wild, where you’ll stand face to face with a silverback gorilla, watch the Great Rift Valley unfold before you, and enjoy world-class lodges hidden deep in the African wilderness.
This 11-day ultra-luxury adventure takes you through the best of Rwanda and Uganda, offering a blend of thrilling wildlife experiences and five-star indulgence.
You’ll experience private gorilla and chimpanzee trekking, breathtaking Big Five safaris, scenic boat cruises, and intimate cultural encounters, all while enjoying unparalleled luxury in handpicked lodges and camps.
Comfort Levels Available for this Trip:
- Luxury Safari Option.
- Mid-Range Safari Option.
- Budget-Friendly Safari Option.
Why This Safari Package Stands Out.
- Experience exclusive gorilla trekking in both Rwanda and Uganda with expert trackers.
- Luxury Big Five safaris in Akagera and Queen Elizabeth National Parks for the ultimate wildlife encounters.
- Fly-in comfort with private charters and luxury 4x4 transfers between safari destinations.
- Stay at Africa’s most exclusive five-star lodges and tented camps, blending luxury with the wild.
- Indulge in a private sunset boat safari on the Kazinga Channel, famous for hippos and elephants.
- Enjoy fine dining in the wilderness, bush breakfasts, and sundowner cocktails with breathtaking views.
- Unwind with a luxury lakeside retreat at Lake Kivu, the perfect end to an adventure-filled journey.
- Capture stunning moments with guided photography experiences, ensuring you leave with unforgettable memories.
- VIP arrival at Kigali International Airport (KGL).
- Private transfer to The Retreat by Heaven, Kigali's most luxurious boutique hotel.
- Exclusive welcome dinner with a traditional Rwandan cultural performance.
- Luxury scenic drive to Akagera National Park.
- Check-in at Magashi Camp, a five-star safari lodge.
- Afternoon game drive, spotting elephants, rhinos, and lions.
- Sunset boat safari on Lake Ihema with champagne.
- Morning private game drive, tracking the Big Five.
- Bush breakfast in the wilderness.
- Relaxation at the lodge’s infinity pool & wellness spa.
- Evening game drive with sundowners.
- Scenic transfer to Volcanoes NP, home of Rwanda’s mountain gorillas.
- Check-in at Bisate Lodge, an ultra-luxury lodge nestled in the misty mountains.
- Afternoon visit to the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village.
- Private gourmet dinner with breathtaking views of the Virunga volcanoes.
- Early morning trek into Volcanoes NP, following expert trackers.
- One hour with a gorilla family, an experience that will stay with you forever.
- Post-trek massage at the lodge.
- Evening relaxation with storytelling by the fire.
- Cross the border into Uganda via a scenic drive.
- Check-in at Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp, a luxury eco-lodge in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
- Leisure afternoon with nature walks or spa treatments.
- Another unforgettable trek in Bwindi, visiting a different gorilla group.
- Exclusive bush lunch in the rainforest.
- Evening storytelling by local conservationists.
- Luxury drive to Queen Elizabeth NP, Uganda’s most diverse park.
- Check-in at Kyambura Gorge Lodge, offering spectacular crater views.
- Sunset game drive in Ishasha, spotting tree-climbing lions.
- Early morning chimpanzee trek in Kyambura Gorge.
- Afternoon boat safari on the Kazinga Channel, famous for hippos & elephants.
- Farewell luxury dinner at the lodge.
- Luxury transfer to Lake Kivu, Rwanda’s most beautiful lake.
- Check-in at Serena Lake Kivu Lodge.
- Private lakeside sunset cruise with champagne.
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Leisure morning at Lake Kivu before returning to Kigali.
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Guided Kigali city tour, including the Genocide Memorial.
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VIP airport transfer & farewell.
Starting Price:
Luxury Price: $10,600 USD per person sharing.
Price Includes:
Luxury accommodations in five-star lodges & camps.
Private gorilla trekking permits for both Rwanda & Uganda.
All meals, drinks & safari activities as per itinerary.
Big Five game drives, gorilla & chimpanzee trekking.
Luxury boat safaris in Akagera & Queen Elizabeth NP.
Scenic transfer & VIP meet-and-greet services.
Price Excludes:
International flights to/from Canada.
Travel insurance.
Personal expenses & gratuities.
Optional activities not listed in the itinerary.
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