9 Days Uganda Safari Vacation

Day 1: Entebbe

Arrival at Entebbe International Airport

Transfer to your hotel

Rest and relax after your journey

Day 2: Entebbe to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Uganda)

Early morning flight from Entebbe to Kihihi or Kisoro

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Check-in at your lodge

Afternoon nature walk around the lodge area

Day 3: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Early breakfast

Transfer to the park headquarters for briefing

Begin your gorilla trekking experience

Spend the morning tracking and observing gorillas in their natural habitat

Return to the lodge for relaxation and reflection on the day's adventure

Day 4: Bwindi to Volcanoes National Park (Rwanda)

Transfer to the Uganda-Rwanda border

Cross into Rwanda and continue to Volcanoes National Park

Check-in at your lodge

Rest and prepare for the next day's activities

Day 5: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

Early breakfast

Transfer to the park headquarters for briefing

Start your gorilla trekking adventure in Volcanoes National Park

Spend the morning observing gorillas and their behavior

Return to the lodge for relaxation and possibly cultural experiences in the local community

Day 6: Volcanoes National Park

Optional activities such as a second gorilla trek (if permits available), golden monkey tracking, or visiting the Dian Fossey Tomb

Alternatively, relax at the lodge and enjoy the beautiful surroundings

Day 7: Volcanoes National Park to Kigali

Transfer to Kigali, Rwanda's capital city

Visit the Genocide Memorial Center and other cultural sites

Overnight stay in Kigali

Day 8: Kigali to Entebbe

Return to Entebbe by flight

Optional city tour or visit to the Uganda Wildlife Education Center

Overnight stay in Entebbe

Day 9: Departure

Transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight

This itinerary allows for an immersive gorilla tracking experience in both Uganda and Rwanda while also providing opportunities to explore the cultural and natural attractions of each destination. Make sure to book permits for gorilla trekking well in advance, as they can sell out quickly.