10 Days Uganda Rwanda Burundi Safari Expedition

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime 10 Days Uganda Rwanda Burundi Safari that takes you across three captivating nations Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi with Deks Safaris & Tours Africa, your trusted experts in curated adventure travel. This exceptional itinerary is meticulously designed to blend wildlife exploration, cultural immersion, natural beauty, and historical depth into one unforgettable journey. From the primate-rich jungles of Uganda to the rolling hills of Rwanda and the cultural charm of Burundi, every day reveals a new facet of Africa’s heart and soul.

Your 10 Days Uganda Rwanda Burundi Safari adventure begins in Entebbe, Uganda, a peaceful lakeside city that serves as the gateway to the “Pearl of Africa.” From there, you’ll journey westward into the emerald rainforests of Kibale National Park, home to an incredible diversity of primates including the iconic chimpanzees. A trek through the forest canopy brings you face-to-face with these intelligent creatures, offering a rare glimpse into their world. From Kibale, your path leads to the vast savannahs of Queen Elizabeth National Park, where lions, elephants, buffaloes, and hippos roam freely beneath the Rwenzori Mountains.

Go Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

The 10 Days Uganda Rwanda Burundi Safari journey continues south to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, one of Africa’s most biologically diverse rainforests and the sanctuary of the endangered mountain gorillas. The moment you lock eyes with a silverback amidst the misty foliage is both humbling and transformative. Crossing into Rwanda, the adventure deepens in Kigali, a city that blends modern elegance with emotional depth, especially during your visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial.

In Akagera National Park, Rwanda’s only savannah park, expect exhilarating game drives where rhinos, lions, elephants, and giraffes stride gracefully across golden plains. From here, your trail leads into Burundi, a lesser-explored gem where rich culture, rhythmic drumming, and lakeside tranquility at Lake Tanganyika bring your East African expedition to a soulful close.

This 10 Days Uganda Rwanda Burundi Safari offers more than wildlife encounters it’s a holistic experience of landscapes, cultures, and heritage, tailored with the expert care and precision that Deks Safaris & Tours Africa is known for.

10 Days Uganda Rwanda Burundi Safari Highlights

Day	Activities	Accommodation
Day 1	Arrival at Entebbe Airport and Check in the Hotel for Relaxation	Budget: Airport Guest House Mid-Range: Lake Victoria Hotel Luxury: Protea Hotel
Day 2	Morning Road Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park and Afternoon Bigodi Swamp Walk	Budget: Kibale Forest Camp Mid-Range: Turaco Treetops Luxury: Turaco Treetops (High-end)
Day 3	Go Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest and Afternoon Game Drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park	Budget: Bush Lodge Mid-Range: Aardvark Safari Lodge Luxury: Elephant Hub Lodge
Day 4	Adventure in Queen Elizabeth National Park (Game Drives and Boat Cruise)	Budget: Bush Lodge Mid-Range: Aardvark Safari Lodge Luxury: Elephant Hub Lodge
Day 5	Morning Game Drive and Road Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest	Budget: Gorilla Havens Lodge Mid-Range: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge Luxury: Four Gorillas Lodge
Day 6	Go Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Afternoon Road Transfer to Kigali City	Budget: Step Town Hotel Mid-Range: Chez Lando Hotel Luxury: Hotel Des Mille Collines
Day 7	Half Day Kigali City Tour and Afternoon Drive to Akagera National Park Rwanda	Budget: Ihema Lodges Mid-Range: Akagera Transit Lodge Luxury: Akagera Rhino Lodge
Day 8	Morning Game Drives in Akagera National Park and Afternoon Road Transfer to Burundi Via Tanzania Boarder	Hotel Du Lac Lake Tanganyika
Day 9	Adventure in Burundi (Gishora Drummers, Visit the Museums, and Bujumbura City Tour)	Hotel Du Lac Lake Tanganyika
Day 10	Short Bujumbura City Tour and Afternoon Reserved for Departure at Bujumbura Airport	None

 

Tour Quotation Based on a Solo Traveler

Comfort Level	Tour Quote
Budget Safari	US$5,393
Mid-Range Safari	US$6,267
Luxury Safari	US$7,498

Detailed 10 Days Uganda Rwanda Burundi Safari

Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe International Airport – Welcome to the Pearl of Africa

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you’ll be warmly received by a professional representative from Deks Safaris & Tours Africa, marking the start of your East African adventure. After a seamless transfer to your hotel, you’ll have time to rest, refresh, and soak in the tranquil ambiance of Entebbe a serene lakeside city nestled along the northern shores of Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest freshwater lake.

Entebbe offers a soft introduction to Uganda’s charm wide tree-lined streets, lush gardens, and the soothing tropical climate. Depending on your arrival time, you may wish to explore nearby attractions such as the Entebbe Botanical Gardens, where colorful birdlife and playful monkeys dance among ancient trees, or take a quiet stroll along the lakefront at sunset. The sight of fishing boats gliding across the water as the sun dips below the horizon is a fitting prologue to the adventure that awaits.

In the evening, relax at your chosen accommodation whether you’re staying at the cozy Airport Guest House for a budget experience, the classic Lake Victoria Hotel for mid-range comfort, or the luxurious Protea Hotel Entebbe for top-end elegance. Enjoy a delicious welcome dinner featuring a fusion of local and continental cuisine as your 10 Days Uganda Rwanda Burundi Safari guide briefs you on the journey ahead. Rest well, for tomorrow the road to the great forests of Uganda begins.

Accommodation Options:

• Budget: Airport Guest House
• Mid-Range: Lake Victoria Hotel
• Luxury: Protea Hotel Entebbe

 

Day 2: Scenic Drive to Kibale Forest National Park & Bigodi Swamp Walk

After breakfast, your 10 Days Uganda Rwanda Burundi Safari journey westward begins as you drive through Uganda’s picturesque countryside toward Kibale Forest National Park, a biodiversity hotspot renowned as the “Primate Capital of the World.” The drive takes approximately 5–6 hours, winding through rolling hills, rural farmlands, and tea plantations that blanket the highlands in shades of emerald. Along the way, enjoy scenic stopovers and photographic moments that capture Uganda’s stunning natural beauty.

Upon arrival near Kibale, you’ll check into your lodge and enjoy a leisurely lunch before embarking on an afternoon Bigodi Swamp Walk, a community-run ecotourism project bordering the park. This guided nature walk offers an intimate glimpse into rural life and local conservation initiatives. As you meander along raised boardwalks through lush wetlands, your guide will point out a variety of bird species such as the Great Blue Turaco, papyrus gonolek, and kingfishers. The area is also home to numerous monkeys red-tailed, L’Hoest’s, and black-and-white colobus among them.

The experience goes beyond wildlife; you’ll encounter local villagers weaving baskets or harvesting coffee, giving you a heartfelt understanding of how tourism supports livelihoods here. The walk concludes with an enchanting view of the swamp at sunset, its waters reflecting the golden hues of the evening sky. Return to your lodge for dinner and relaxation as the forest hums with nocturnal life.

Accommodation Options:

• Budget: Kibale Forest Camp
• Mid-Range: Turaco Treetops
• Luxury: Turaco Treetops (High-End)

 

Day 3: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale & Game Drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Rise early for a day of adventure that begins in the heart of Kibale’s rainforest. After a hearty breakfast, proceed to the Kanyanchu Visitor Center, where you’ll receive a detailed briefing before setting off on your chimpanzee tracking expedition. Led by expert Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers, you’ll trek through the dense jungle, listening to the distant hoots and shrieks that signal the presence of a chimpanzee community.

The forest comes alive as you follow the trails butterflies’ flit between vines, hornbills call from above, and the air is thick with the scent of vegetation. When you finally encounter the chimps, it’s an electrifying moment. You may observe them grooming each other, foraging for fruit, or playing energetically in the trees. Spending an hour in their company offers a deep emotional connection a reminder of our shared ancestry and the fragility of nature’s balance.

Road Trip to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After your chimpanzee trek, enjoy a picnic lunch before driving south to Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda’s most diverse and scenic reserves. The 10 Days Uganda Rwanda Burundi Safari journey passes through the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains, with panoramic views of crater lakes and savannah plains. Upon entering the park, you may catch your first glimpses of elephants, buffaloes, or antelopes grazing near the road. Check into your lodge, unwind, and later embark on a short evening game drive to witness the golden light casting its magic across the Kasenyi plains. Dinner and overnight at your lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Accommodation Options:

• Budget: Bush Lodge
• Mid-Range: Aardvark Safari Lodge
• Luxury: Elephant Hub Lodge

 

Day 4: Wildlife Adventure – Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Today is devoted to exploring Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda’s most visited and ecologically diverse protected area. After an early breakfast, set out for a morning game drive in the Kasenyi sector. The plains here teem with wildlife Uganda kobs, warthogs, waterbucks, and elephants graze against the backdrop of the distant Rwenzori Mountains. With luck, you might spot a pride of lions stalking their prey or leopards lounging in acacia trees.

The diversity of ecosystems within the park from open grasslands to volcanic crater lakes makes each moment unpredictable and thrilling. Your experienced 10 Days Uganda Rwanda Burundi Safari guide interprets animal behavior and tracks sightings with skill, ensuring you capture the best photography opportunities.

Tranquil Boat Cruise Along the Kazinga Channel

In the afternoon, embark on a tranquil boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, a 40-kilometer natural waterway connecting Lake Edward and Lake George. The cruise is one of Uganda’s most celebrated wildlife experiences, bringing you within meters of hippos basking in the sun, crocodiles gliding stealthily, and buffaloes wallowing at the water’s edge. The channel’s shores are a paradise for birdwatchers expect to see African fish eagles, pelicans, and colorful bee-eaters.

As the boat glides silently through the water, the scenery unfolds like a living painting elephants cooling off in the shallows, fishermen casting their nets, and the sun setting in fiery brilliance over the horizon. Return to your lodge for dinner and a peaceful evening surrounded by the sounds of the wild.

Accommodation Options:

• Budget: Bush Lodge
• Mid-Range: Aardvark Safari Lodge
• Luxury: Elephant Hub Lodge

 

Day 5: Morning Game Drive & Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park’s Ishasha sector, renowned for its tree-climbing lions a rare phenomenon seen in only a few places worldwide. Spotting these majestic predators draped lazily over fig tree branches is a highlight for many travelers.

Continue your 10 Days Uganda Rwanda Burundi Safari journey southward through scenic landscapes where banana plantations, terraced hills, and traditional villages paint a vivid picture of Uganda’s countryside. Arrive at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the afternoon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and sanctuary to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas.

Check into your lodge nestled within the forested slopes, where the air is cool and the surroundings serene. Spend your evening relaxing and preparing for the next day’s extraordinary gorilla trek one of the most profound wildlife experiences on Earth.

Accommodation Options:

• Budget: Gorilla Havens Lodge
• Mid-Range: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
• Luxury: Four Gorillas Lodge

 

Day 6: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi & Transfer to Kigali City, Rwanda

Today marks a life-changing encounter. After an early breakfast, proceed to the Bwindi Park headquarters for a gorilla trekking briefing. With your ranger 10 Days Uganda Rwanda Burundi Safari guide, set out on a trek through dense vegetation and mist-shrouded hills. The trek can take several hours depending on the gorilla group’s movement, but the reward is beyond words.

When you finally come face-to-face with a gorilla family, the world seems to stand still. The silverback’s powerful yet gentle gaze, the tender gestures of mothers and infants these moments leave an indelible mark on your soul. Spending an hour with these endangered giants is a privilege few will ever know.

After the trek, enjoy lunch before crossing into Rwanda through the Cyanika border post. Drive through the breathtaking “Land of a Thousand Hills” until you reach Kigali, one of Africa’s cleanest and most vibrant capitals. Check into your hotel and relax after the day’s adventures.

Accommodation Options:

• Budget: Step Town Hotel
• Mid-Range: Chez Lando Hotel
• Luxury: Hotel Des Mille Collines

 

Day 7: Kigali City Tour & Transfer to Akagera National Park

This morning, explore Kigali’s highlights on a half-day city tour. Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial, a powerful and emotional tribute to Rwanda’s resilience and healing. The 10 Days Uganda Rwanda Burundi Safari also includes stops at local markets, art galleries, and cultural centers, giving you insight into Rwanda’s transformation and innovation.

After lunch, depart for Akagera National Park, a stunning savannah reserve in eastern Rwanda known for its diversity of wildlife and picturesque lakes. Upon arrival, check into your lodge, unwind, and enjoy dinner overlooking the sweeping plains.

Accommodation Options:

• Budget: Ihema Lodges
• Mid-Range: Akagera Transit Lodge
• Luxury: Akagera Rhino Lodge

 

Day 8: Game Drive in Akagera & Road Transfer to Burundi via Tanzania Border

Set out early for a game drive through Akagera National Park, home to the “Big Five” lions, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, and leopards as well as antelopes, zebras, and giraffes. The park’s diverse habitats of woodland, wetland, and grassland make every turn a surprise. After your morning safari, enjoy a leisurely drive out of the park, stopping for lunch en route before continuing to Burundi via the Tanzania border.

Arrive in Bujumbura, the capital of Burundi, and check into your lakeside accommodation at Hotel du Lac Tanganyika, where the shimmering waters and tranquil beaches welcome you for relaxation.

• Accommodation: Hotel du Lac Tanganyika

 

Day 9: Cultural Exploration in Burundi – Gishora Drummers, Museums & City Tour

After breakfast, dive into Burundi’s rich cultural tapestry. Visit the Gishora Drum Sanctuary, where traditional drummers perform age-old rhythms once reserved for royal ceremonies. The thunderous sound of the drums, combined with the dancers’ vibrant energy, embodies Burundi’s living heritage.

Next, visit national museums and historical monuments to learn about the country’s fascinating history. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided Bujumbura city tour, exploring local markets, the Independence Monument, and scenic viewpoints overlooking Lake Tanganyika one of Africa’s oldest and deepest lakes. Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

• Accommodation: Hotel du Lac Tanganyika

 

Day 10: Morning Leisure & Departure from Bujumbura International Airport

Your final morning in Burundi is reserved for relaxation. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast as you reflect on the incredible journey through three diverse yet harmoniously connected countries. Depending on your flight schedule, you may take a short stroll along the lake before your airport transfer for departure.

Your 10 Days Uganda Rwanda Burundi Safari concludes with memories that will last a lifetime of misty mountains, ancient forests, golden savannahs, and the enduring spirit of Africa.

 

10 Days Uganda Rwanda Burundi Safari Inclusions and Exclusions

Safari Inclusions

• All airport transfers and ground transportation
• Services of a professional, English-speaking safari guide-driver
• Accommodation as per the itinerary (Budget, Mid-range, or Luxury options)
• Meals as specified (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
• Park entrance fees and government levies
• Chimpanzee trekking permit (Kibale National Park)
• Gorilla trekking permit (Bwindi Impenetrable Forest)
• Game drives in Queen Elizabeth & Akagera National Parks
• Boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel
• Bigodi Swamp community walk
• Kigali city tour and Genocide Memorial visit
• Cultural experience with Gishora Drummers in Burundi
• Bottled drinking water on all safari days

 

Safari Exclusions

• International flights and visas for Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi
• Travel insurance and personal medical coverage
• Optional activities or excursions not listed in the itinerary
• Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks at lodges
• Laundry, telephone calls, and personal shopping
• Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, or hotel staff
• Porterage during gorilla or chimpanzee trekking (available at extra cost)
• Any costs arising from flight delays or unforeseen circumstances

 

Final Note by Deks Safaris & Tours Africa

At Deks Safaris & Tours Africa, we don’t just organize safaris we create stories worth telling. This 10-day safari cross-border expedition through Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi is more than a journey; it’s an exploration of Africa’s diversity, resilience, and beauty. Every lodge, activity, and route has been handpicked to deliver comfort, authenticity, and adventure in equal measure. Whether it’s the roar of lions across the savannah, the beat of Burundian drums, or the gaze of a mountain gorilla, this safari will stay with you long after you’ve returned home.