Safari Tour: Primate Safari Uganda and Rwanda - Rwanda Safari Tour
5-Day Rwanda Safari Tour by Mitano Adventures
Offered by - Mitano Adventures
Tour Features
Begin your primate adventure in Rwanda and continue into Uganda! Encounter golden monkeys in Rwanda, then track gorillas in Uganda, and explore Kibale National Park the world’s primate capital famous for chimpanzee trekking. Ideal for photographers and primate lovers, this fully customizable trip allows you to select activities and adjust accommodations to your preferences. Accommodations are subject to availability.
| Mid-Range tour | This mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps. |
| Can be customized | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Private tour | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
| Solo travel available | Solo travelers can book this tour. |
| Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| No minimum age | There is no minimum age for this tour. |
| Transportation | This tour uses: Pop-up roof 4x4. |
Route & Activities
Rwanda
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1 | Tiloreza Eco Lodge No images available | Breakfast, Lunch Included |
| 2-3 | Bweza Gorilla Lodge No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 4 | Turaco Treetops No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 5 | Mid-Range Accommodation No images available | Breakfast, Lunch Included |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Day 1 - Venture into the Heart of Volcanoes National Park
Your guide will meet you at the airport or hotel, depending on your prior arrangements. Begin your day with a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial Center. Afterwards, enjoy a scenic 2.5-hour drive to Ruhengeri Town for lunch. Following lunch, check in to your lodge and then visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund in Kinigi. Return to your lodge to relax and prepare for the exciting activities planned for the next day.
Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park
Accommodation: Tiloreza Eco Lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch Included
- Day 2 - Golden Monkey Trekking in Rwanda and Travel to Uganda
The day begins with an early breakfast before you set out for the park headquarters where you’ll receive an engaging briefing on the golden monkey trekking adventure ahead the essential dos and don’ts to make the most of your encounter. Soon, you’ll enter the lush forests in search of these playful, vibrant creatures, with your trek lasting anywhere from three to six hours depending on how much time you spend marveling at the wildlife around you.
After bidding farewell to the golden monkeys, your journey continues toward the Rwanda-Uganda border town of Chanika, where you’ll complete the immigration process. From there, the adventure takes you into Uganda, through rolling landscapes, until you arrive at your lodge near the mystical Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, ready to relax and reflect on the day’s unforgettable encounters.
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Accommodation: Bweza Gorilla Lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 3 - Gorilla Trekking Adventure in Bwindi Impenetrable National P
After an early breakfast, you’ll head to the park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking rules and etiquette. Then, your adventure begins, winding through the misty trails of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in search of your assigned gorilla family. Treks can last anywhere from 3 to 8 hours, depending on the gorillas’ location, and require a moderate level of fitness. With only a few permits available each day, this rare encounter promises a truly unforgettable experience.
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Accommodation: Bweza Gorilla Lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 4 - Journey to Kibale National Park
The journey to Kibale National Park is a scenic adventure, winding through lush green landscapes and charming countryside roads. Lunch will be enjoyed en route, allowing you to soak in the views. You’ll arrive in the early evening, with the option to join some of the activities suggested by your guide to make the most of your first evening in this beautiful park.
Main Destination: Kibale National Park
Accommodation: Turaco Treetops
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 5 - Chimpanzee Tracking Adventure followed by Transfer to Entebb
Your adventure concludes with a truly unforgettable morning an encounter with our closest relatives in the wild, the chimpanzees. Trekking through the forest for 3 to 5 hours, you’ll watch them swing, play, and interact in their natural habitat, creating memories that will stay with you forever. After this magical experience, you’ll journey to Entebbe International Airport or Kigali international airport enjoying a scenic drive.
Main Destination: Entebbe
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch Included
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Rates Per Person
Dec 6, 2026 - Dec 6, 2031
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
Kigali International Airport (KGL), on the outskirts of Kigali, would most likely be your point of entry point into the country. There are currently no direct flights from any North American city to Kigali. All require at least one stop, with most major cities, including New York, Toronto, Sao Paolo and Montreal only requiring one stop. Direct flights are available from Amsterdam and Brussels. There are also direct flights on Turkish Airlines, from Istanbul, and from Dubai on Rwanda Air. There are no direct flights from Doha and Qatar. Flights from major cities in Asia, such as Hong Kong and Singapore, also require one stop. Flights from Sydney, Australia presently require two stops.
Rwanda is quite tiny, and most people travel inside the country by car. Rwanda's speed limit is 60 kilometres per hour on all roads. Akagera Aviation, on the other hand, provides charter helicopter transfers to and from any place in the country.
This tour starts in Volcanoes National Park and ends in Kibale National Park, Rwanda
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- As of January 2018, citizens of all countries are now eligible for visas on arrival at US$30 for 30 days. More details at www.migration.gov.rw
- For people visiting Rwanda in conjunction with Kenya and/or Uganda, it is possible to buy a joint visa for all three countries with advance application. See www.migration.gov.rw for details.
Getting There
Kigali International Airport (KGL), on the outskirts of Kigali, would most likely be your point of entry point into the country. There are currently no direct flights from any North American city to Kigali. All require at least one stop, with most major cities, including New York, Toronto, Sao Paolo and Montreal only requiring one stop. Direct flights are available from Amsterdam and Brussels. There are also direct flights on Turkish Airlines, from Istanbul, and from Dubai on Rwanda Air. There are no direct flights from Doha and Qatar. Flights from major cities in Asia, such as Hong Kong and Singapore, also require one stop. Flights from Sydney, Australia presently require two stops.
Rwanda is quite tiny, and most people travel inside the country by car. Rwanda's speed limit is 60 kilometres per hour on all roads. Akagera Aviation, on the other hand, provides charter helicopter transfers to and from any place in the country.
This tour starts in Volcanoes National Park and ends in Kibale National Park, Rwanda
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- As of January 2018, citizens of all countries are now eligible for visas on arrival at US$30 for 30 days. More details at www.migration.gov.rw
- For people visiting Rwanda in conjunction with Kenya and/or Uganda, it is possible to buy a joint visa for all three countries with advance application. See www.migration.gov.rw for details.
Offered By
Mitano Adventures
Mitano Adventures is a locally owned safari company based in Uganda, dedicated to creating authentic and memorable travel experiences across Uganda Kenya Tanzania and Rwanda. We specialize in gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, wildlife safaris, cultural encounters, and tailor-made tours. With experienced guides and a passion for East Africa, we help travelers discover the region’s breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife, and rich cultural heritage through carefully crafted safari adventures.
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