The 10 Days Uganda & Rwanda Signature Journey combines Uganda's lower permit cost with Rwanda's shorter transfer times, giving travellers two gorilla treks and two countries on a single trip. It starts in Uganda — Bwindi gorilla trekking and a Queen Elizabeth stop — before crossing into Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park for a second trek and a taste of Kigali's more concentrated luxury lodge scene.
Quick facts
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Book This ItineraryDay-by-day itinerary
Arrive Entebbe
Met on arrival and transferred to your lodge for the first night.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Gorilla trekking day, plus a buffer day for a second activity or rest, staying at Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge.
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Kazinga Channel boat cruise and an Ishasha sector day trip for the tree-climbing lions, staying at Mweya Safari Lodge on the peninsula — see our Queen Elizabeth park guide.
Overland to Rwanda
A scenic border crossing into Rwanda and transfer to the Volcanoes National Park region.
Gorilla trekking in Rwanda
A second trek, this time with one of Volcanoes National Park's habituated families, staying at Bisate Lodge in the Musanze area.
Golden monkey trekking or rest day
An optional golden monkey trek in the Virunga massif, or a slower day taking in the volcano scenery.
Transfer to Kigali
Afternoon at leisure in Kigali, including a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial for travellers who wish to.
Departure
Transfer to Kigali International Airport, or back to Entebbe depending on your onward routing.
Your route at a glance
What’s included
What’s included
- 1 Uganda gorilla trekking permit and 1 Rwanda gorilla trekking permit per person
- Overland transfer and border crossing coordination
- 9 nights across named luxury lodges in both countries, full board
- Kazinga Channel boat cruise and Ishasha game drive
- Private driver-guide throughout
Not included
- International flights into Entebbe and out of Kigali (or return routing)
- Uganda and Rwanda visas, and travel insurance
- Porter fees for both trekking days
- Tips for guides and lodge staff
- Golden monkey trekking permit, if added
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Book This ItineraryFrequently asked questions
Why combine Uganda and Rwanda instead of choosing one?
Uganda's permit costs roughly half of Rwanda's, while Rwanda offers a shorter transfer from its capital. Combining both gives you two treks and a direct sense of the difference. See our full Uganda vs Rwanda comparison.
How long does the border crossing take?
Typically 1–2 hours including formalities, as part of a half-day scenic overland transfer between the two national parks.
Do I need two separate visas?
Yes, a Uganda visa and a Rwanda visa, unless you hold an East Africa Tourist Visa that covers both countries plus Kenya. See our travel requirements guide for detail.
Two countries' gorilla permits need to be booked together well in advance — enquire now to check combined availability for your dates.
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