What You Need to Know: This 14-day private safari covers Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi in Uganda, then crosses into Rwanda for a second gorilla trek and golden monkeys in Volcanoes National Park. It costs from US$9,398 per person for 2 travelers at mid-range lodges, including all the primate permits.
Is the 14-Day Uganda and Rwanda Safari Right for You?
It is the most complete primate safari we run: rhinos, the Nile, chimpanzees, two gorilla treks and golden monkeys.
| This trip suits you if… | Consider another trip if… |
|---|---|
| You want Uganda's highlights and two gorilla treks | You have 9 days: see the 9-day Uganda and Rwanda gorilla safari |
| You don't mind some long drives | You want the Big Five on open plains: add a Tanzania or Kenya safari |
| You enjoy hiking and forest walks | You'd like a shorter trip in Uganda only: see the 10-day Uganda safari |
The 14-Day Uganda and Rwanda Safari Route at a Glance
Nine nights in Uganda, then four in Rwanda.
| Day | Route | Travel | Overnight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrival in Entebbe | Airport transfer, 15 minutes | Entebbe |
| 2 | Entebbe to Murchison Falls via Ziwa | Drive 6–7 hours, rhino walk | Murchison Falls |
| 3 | Murchison Falls | Game drive, boat cruise, hike | Murchison Falls |
| 4 | Murchison Falls to Kibale | Drive 6–7 hours | Kibale / Fort Portal |
| 5 | Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale | Chimp trek 2–4 hours | Kibale / Fort Portal |
| 6 | Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National Park | Drive 2–3 hours | Queen Elizabeth National Park |
| 7 | Game drive and Kazinga Channel cruise | Game drive and boat cruise | Queen Elizabeth National Park |
| 8 | Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi | Drive 4–5 hours with game viewing | Bwindi |
| 9 | Gorilla trekking in Bwindi | Gorilla trek 2–6 hours | Bwindi |
| 10 | Bwindi to Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda | Drive 3–4 hours, border crossing | Volcanoes National Park (Musanze/Kinigi) |
| 11 | Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes | Gorilla trek 2–6 hours | Volcanoes National Park (Musanze/Kinigi) |
| 12 | Golden monkeys and a free afternoon | Golden monkey trek 2–4 hours | Volcanoes National Park (Musanze/Kinigi) |
| 13 | Volcanoes to Kigali | Drive 2.5–3 hours | Kigali |
| 14 | Departure from Kigali | Airport transfer, 20–30 minutes | — |
14-Day Uganda and Rwanda Safari Itinerary, Day by Day
The trip runs north to south through western Uganda, then crosses into Rwanda at Cyanika.
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Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe
Your driver-guide meets you at Entebbe International Airport, on the shore of Lake Victoria, and takes you to your hotel nearby.
Airport transfer, 15 minutesEntebbeDinner -
Day 2: Entebbe to Murchison Falls via Ziwa
Drive north to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to track white rhinos on foot with a ranger, then continue to Murchison Falls National Park.
Drive 6–7 hours, rhino walkMurchison FallsBreakfast, lunch, dinner -
Day 3: Murchison Falls
A morning game drive north of the Nile among giraffes, elephants and buffaloes, then an afternoon boat cruise upriver to the foot of the falls, and a hike to the top, where the Nile forces its way through a 23 ft (7 m) gorge.
Game drive, boat cruise, hikeMurchison FallsBreakfast, lunch, dinner -
Day 4: Murchison Falls to Kibale
A long drive south along the Albertine Rift to Fort Portal and Kibale Forest.
Drive 6–7 hoursKibale / Fort PortalBreakfast, lunch, dinner -
Day 5: Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale
Track a habituated chimpanzee community with a park ranger and spend up to an hour with them as they feed, call and move through the canopy. In the afternoon, walk the Bigodi wetland for monkeys and birds such as the great blue turaco.
Chimp trek 2–4 hoursKibale / Fort PortalBreakfast, lunch, dinner -
Day 6: Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National Park
A short drive south to Queen Elizabeth National Park, between Lakes Edward and George, with an afternoon game drive on the Kasenyi plains.
Drive 2–3 hoursQueen Elizabeth National ParkBreakfast, lunch, dinner -
Day 7: Game drive and Kazinga Channel cruise
An early game drive for lions, elephants and Uganda kob, then an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel among hippos, buffaloes, crocodiles and water birds.
Game drive and boat cruiseQueen Elizabeth National ParkBreakfast, lunch, dinner -
Day 8: Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi
Drive south through the Ishasha sector, where lions often rest in fig trees, and on to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Drive 4–5 hours with game viewingBwindiBreakfast, lunch, dinner -
Day 9: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi
Meet the rangers at about 7:00 for the briefing, then walk into the forest with your group of up to eight to find your assigned gorilla family, and spend one hour with them.
Gorilla trek 2–6 hoursBwindiBreakfast, lunch, dinner -
Day 10: Bwindi to Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
Drive through Kisoro to the Cyanika border and on to Musanze, below the Virunga volcanoes.
Drive 3–4 hours, border crossingVolcanoes National Park (Musanze/Kinigi)Breakfast, lunch, dinner -
Day 11: Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes
Meet the rangers at Kinigi at 7:00 for the briefing, then climb through farmland into the bamboo zone to find your gorilla family. You spend one hour with them, then walk back down for a late lunch.
Gorilla trek 2–6 hoursVolcanoes National Park (Musanze/Kinigi)Breakfast, lunch, dinner -
Day 12: Golden monkeys and a free afternoon
Track golden monkeys in the bamboo zone, playful and quick-moving, then rest or visit the Iby'Iwacu cultural village.
Golden monkey trek 2–4 hoursVolcanoes National Park (Musanze/Kinigi)Breakfast, lunch, dinner -
Day 13: Volcanoes to Kigali
Drive to Kigali, about 2.5 hours, and visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial in the afternoon.
Drive 2.5–3 hoursKigaliBreakfast, lunch, dinner -
Day 14: Departure from Kigali
Transfer to Kigali International Airport for your flight home.
Airport transfer, 20–30 minutesDepartureBreakfast
What You Can See on the 14-Day Uganda and Rwanda Safari
- Ziwa: white rhinos, tracked on foot
- Murchison Falls: the Nile, giraffes, elephants and the falls
- Kibale: chimpanzees and 12 other primate species
- Queen Elizabeth: tree-climbing lions and the Kazinga Channel
- Bwindi and Volcanoes: mountain gorillas in two very different forests
- Golden monkeys in the Virunga bamboo zone
Where You Stay on the 14-Day Uganda and Rwanda Safari
| Nights | Area | Country | Example lodges (or similar) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Entebbe | Uganda | Named in your quotation |
| 2 | Murchison Falls | Uganda | Named in your quotation |
| 2 | Kibale / Fort Portal | Uganda | Named in your quotation |
| 2 | Queen Elizabeth National Park | Uganda | Named in your quotation |
| 2 | Bwindi | Uganda | Named in your quotation |
| 3 | Volcanoes National Park (Musanze/Kinigi) | Rwanda | Named in your quotation |
| 1 | Kigali | Rwanda | Named in your quotation |
How Much Does the 14-Day Uganda and Rwanda Safari Cost?
From US$9,398 per person, for 2 travelers sharing at mid-range lodges, with the private vehicle and driver-guide, accommodation and meals as listed, park fees and permits included. This is a starting price: your final price is the one in your written quotation, worked out for your dates, group size and lodge level.
| Permit | Price per person (2026) |
|---|---|
| Kibale chimpanzee permit | US$250 |
| Uganda gorilla permit | US$800 |
| Rwanda gorilla permit | US$1,500 |
| Golden monkey permit | US$100 |
What changes the price
- Group size: the vehicle and guide are shared, so the price per person falls as your group grows
- Lodge level: budget lodges lower it, and luxury lodges and tented camps raise it
- Season: lodges charge more from June to October and at Christmas; Uganda's gorilla permit falls to US$600 in April, May and November
- Flights: the route is by road, so there are no regional flights to add
Park fees and permits on this route
| Park, permit or fee | 2026 rate |
|---|---|
| Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary rhino tracking | Paid at the sanctuary, shown in your quotation |
| Murchison Falls National Park (UWA) | About US$45 per adult per 24 hours |
| Kibale chimpanzee tracking permit (UWA) | US$250 per person, including park entry (reported to rise to US$300 from January 2027) |
| Queen Elizabeth National Park (UWA) | About US$40 per adult per 24 hours |
| Bwindi gorilla permit (Uganda Wildlife Authority) | US$800 per person, US$600 in April, May and November; includes park entry |
| Volcanoes gorilla permit (Rwanda Development Board) | US$1,500 per person, including park entry |
| Golden monkey tracking (RDB) | US$100 per person |
What the 14-Day Uganda and Rwanda Safari Price Includes
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle and English-speaking driver-guide in each country
- 13 nights' accommodation at the level you choose, with meals as listed in the itinerary
- All park entry and conservation fees, and government taxes
- Kibale chimpanzee permit, Uganda gorilla permit, Rwanda gorilla permit, Golden monkey permit (one each per person)
- Airport pickup and drop-off
- Drinking water in the vehicle
Not included
- International flights
- Optional flights, such as a fly-in instead of a long drive
- Visas
- Travel insurance with medical evacuation
- Tips for your guides, rangers and porters
- Drinks, laundry and personal items
- Porters on the trek (hired at the trailhead)
How the 14-Day Uganda and Rwanda Safari Compares with Our Other Trips
| Trip | Days | From (per person) | Treks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uganda and Rwanda | 7 | US$5,124 | Chimpanzees, one gorilla trek |
| Uganda and Rwanda | 9 | US$6,738 | Two gorilla treks |
| Uganda and Rwanda | 14 | US$9,398 | Rhinos, chimps, two gorilla treks, golden monkeys |
This is our longest primate route; the shorter ones drop Murchison Falls.
How to Book the 14-Day Uganda and Rwanda Safari
| When you cancel | Refund |
|---|---|
| 60 days or more before arrival | 100% |
| 30–59 days | 90% |
| 15–29 days | 60% |
| 10–14 days | 25% |
| Less than 10 days, or a no-show | No refund |
What Else to Read Before You Book
In Uganda and Rwanda this trip is run on the ground by trusted local partner operators. We plan and book it, send one written quotation, and stay your contact from arrival to departure.
This page covers what is particular to the 14-Day Uganda and Rwanda Safari. The parts that work the same way on our other trips are explained once, in these guides:
- Rwanda safaris: permits, the trekking day, fitness and the rules.
- Uganda safaris: permits, the trekking day, fitness and the rules.
- East Africa safaris: borders, flights and the East Africa Tourist Visa.
- Tipping on safari: how much to give your driver-guide and lodge staff.
- Booking and cancellation terms: deposit, payment and refunds.
Common Questions About the 14-Day Uganda and Rwanda Safari
Are the drives very long?
Two days are long (6–7 hours): Entebbe to Murchison and Murchison to Kibale. The rest are 2–5 hours.
What is the minimum age?
15 for gorillas, 12 for chimpanzees in Kibale.
How much does the 14-Day Uganda and Rwanda Safari cost?
From US$9,398 per person for 2 travelers at mid-range lodges, with park fees and permits included. Your written quotation gives the final price for your dates, group and lodge level.
The Bottom Line
Fourteen days for all of Uganda's highlights and two gorilla treks in two countries. Reserve the permits early.
Send us your dates, the number of travelers and your lodge level through the booking form, on WhatsApp +255 678 992 599 or by email to jaynevytours@gmail.com, and we will reply with a written quotation.