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An 11-day circuit from Entebbe through Uganda and Rwanda, this tour pairs game drives and Kazinga Channel boat cruises with chimp and mountain gorilla treks in Kyambura, Bwindi and Volcanoes. Expect steep, muddy forest hikes, permit-controlled encounters, and cultural stops in Kigali.
An 11-day circuit from Entebbe through Uganda and Rwanda, this tour pairs game drives and Kazinga Channel boat cruises with chimp and mountain gorilla treks in Kyambura, Bwindi and Volcanoes. Expect steep, muddy forest hikes, permit-controlled encounters, and cultural stops in Kigali.
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Operated by Verdoro Safaris Uganda · Entebbe, Central Region
You step off the road into humidity and the chatter of the forest: a guide checks permits, porters shoulder packs, and the trail narrows under a canopy that smells of wet earth. This 11-day loop moves from Entebbe through Queen Elizabeth’s savanna and Kazinga Channel to the steep, moss-slick trails of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, then crosses into Rwanda for a second mountain gorilla encounter in Volcanoes National Park, with chimp trekking in Kyambura Gorge and Nyungwe’s clouded canopy along the way.
moderate.
11 days (daily activities range from 2–8+ hours).
Participants should have moderate fitness — able to walk on steep, uneven trails for several hours, with short, sharp elevation gains and muddy ground.
Yes — permits are required for both gorilla and chimp treks; gorilla permits are limited and must be reserved in advance through park authorities or your tour operator.
Trek time varies widely depending on gorilla movements and location; expect anywhere from 1 to 8 hours in the field, plus a briefing before and a one-hour observation limit once with a group.
Park regulations usually limit groups to small sizes for gorilla and chimp encounters; your operator will assign trackers and a guide, and groups can range from 6 to 8 visitors per tracker on average.
Some areas, like Bwindi and Volcanoes, are at higher elevations (over 1,000 m) and can be cooler and misty; acclimatize with steady pacing and stay hydrated.
Rwanda and Uganda’s highlands were shaped by colonial borders and post-colonial upheaval; modern conservation and community tourism efforts grew in response to both biodiversity value and the need for local economic recovery.
Gorilla and chimp trekking is tightly regulated to limit disease transmission and disturbance — follow all park rules, maintain distance, and consider supporting community-based conservation and local guides.
Verdoro Safaris Uganda operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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