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3 Days Chimps and Wildlife Safari (Rwanda - Uganda)

3 days Rwanda 3 days planned

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$1260 per person, twin share

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Rates below are for this 3-day itinerary and scale with your group size. Every safari is private and tailor-made — final pricing is confirmed with your dates and chosen lodges.

How many travellers?

22 travellers rate

Your price

$1,449per person

$2,898 total for 2 travellers

Group size	Basis	Price (USD)
1 traveller	Private safari, solo	$1,827
2 travellersYour group	Per person, twin share	$1,449
3 – 4 travellers	Per person, twin share	$1,260
5 – 6 travellers	Per person, twin share	$1,159
7+ travellers	Per person, group rate	$1,071

Prices include accommodation, park and conservation fees, game drives in a 4x4 safari vehicle, a professional driver-guide and meals as listed. Gorilla or chimpanzee permits, international flights, visas, tips and personal expenses are quoted separately. Single supplement and peak-season rates on request.

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Trip highlights

Chimpanzee tracking in Kalinzu Central Forest Reserve
Wildlife game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Boat safari on the scenic Kazinga Channel
Opportunities to see elephants, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles, antelopes, and numerous bird species
Scenic cross-border journey between Rwanda and Uganda
Budget-friendly primate and wildlife experience

Day 1
Kigali - Queen Elizabeth Nat Park →
Depart from Kigali in the morning and drive through Rwanda’s rolling hills before crossing into Uganda. Continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for its vast savannahs, crater lakes, and abundant wildlife. Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive, where you may encounter elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, warthogs, hyenas, and numerous bird species. Transfer to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
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Day 2
Kalinzu Chimpanzee Tracking & Kazinga Channel Boat Safari →
After an early breakfast, transfer to Kalinzu Central Forest Reserve for a chimpanzee tracking adventure. Accompanied by experienced guides, trek through the forest in search of habituated chimpanzee communities. Besides chimpanzees, the forest is home to black-and-white colobus monkeys, vervet monkeys, baboons, and a variety of bird species. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise on the famous Kazinga Channel. The channel supports one of Africa’s highest concentrations of hippos and offers excellent opportunities to spot crocodiles, buffaloes, elephants, and countless water birds along the shoreline. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
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Day 3
Morning Game Drive – Return to Kigali →
Set out early for a final game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park. The early morning hours provide the best chance to spot predators such as lions and leopards, along with a variety of grazing animals. Afterward, begin the return journey to Rwanda, arriving in Kigali during the late evening. Transfer to your hotel or Kigali International Airport.
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Mountain gorilla in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

Before you book

What to know about travelling in Rwanda

Visas, permits, health requirements, seasons, money and tipping — everything specific to this destination.

Before you book · Rwanda

Travelling in Rwanda

Visas & entry: Visa on arrival for all nationalities (USD 50, 30 days) or apply via Irembo in advance; many African and Commonwealth passports enter visa-free. The East Africa Tourist Visa (USD 100) covers Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya. Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from an endemic country.
Arrival gateway: Kigali International Airport (KGL) — most parks are a 2–4 hour drive on excellent tarmac.
Permits: Rwanda gorilla permits are USD 1,500 per person (golden monkey USD 100, Nyungwe chimpanzee USD 150). Only 8 trekkers per gorilla family per day; permits are non-refundable and sell out for June–September, so book early.
Best time to travel: June–September (long dry season) and mid-December–February are best for trekking and game drives. March–May is the long rains — lush, atmospheric and quieter.
Health & vaccinations: Malaria prophylaxis recommended, particularly for Akagera and Lake Kivu. Rwanda has excellent private clinics in Kigali. Trekkers must be symptom-free of respiratory illness on the day of the trek.
Money & payments: Rwandan Franc (RWF). Cards and mobile money are widely used in Kigali; carry USD or RWF cash for rural markets, tips and community visits.
Weather & climate: Temperate 'land of a thousand hills' climate: 22–27°C by day in Kigali, 10–15°C nights at Volcanoes National Park (2,500 m+), regular afternoon showers in the green seasons.
Connectivity: One of the best-connected countries in Africa — fast 4G nationwide and Wi-Fi in nearly every lodge.
Tipping guideline: USD 15–20 per guest for the tracking team after a gorilla trek, USD 15–20 for a porter, USD 10–15 per day for your driver-guide, and 5–10% in Kigali restaurants.
What to pack: Waterproof hiking boots, long trousers and sleeves, gaiters, gloves, rain shell, warm layer for the volcano slopes, daypack, and 2 litres of water for trekking days.
Local etiquette: Plastic bags are banned nationwide. Rwanda is exceptionally clean and orderly — photography of government buildings, airports and military sites is not permitted. Genocide memorials require quiet, respectful dress.

Requirements and fees change. We reconfirm current visa, permit and health rules in writing before you pay any balance.