Uganda & Rwanda
Explore both Uganda and Rwanda on this 16 day round trip. If you're interested in nature and culture alike, this road trip is the one for you. Trek gorillas and chimps in Bwindi Impenentrabe Forest and Kibale rainforest, go on a self drive safari in Lake Mburo and Queen Elizabeth National Park. Discover why Rwanda is the land of a thousand hills and be moved by its captivating history.
Scroll down below to see the day-to-day route with route description and lots of insider travel tips. The price includes car rental and accommodation in budget or mid-range lodges, and gorilla and chimp permits. The selected lodges are hand picked by us and they are the places we like to stay when we want accommodation in Uganda; small-scale, good price-quality ratio and owner-managed when possible.
Check the day to day itinerary
Uganda & Rwanda: What to expect on this self-drive safari road trip
Road conditions & travel time
16 days / 14 car rental days are recommended for this route, spending two nights at each location. On an average travel day, you drive for 5 hours. Keep in mind that with photo and picnic stops, this still makes a full travel day.
Road conditions are good - asphalt with the occasional pothole and speed bumps. The most adventurous part is driving from Kisoro to Lake Mutanda (volcanic and dirt road) and from Hamurwa to Ishasha (off road). Take note that the maximum speed in Rwanda is 60km/h.
Offline navigation is easier if you download Maps.me on your smart phone before you go. More travel tips can be found in our on the road section.
Prices
Low season | 1st March - 31st May
Price is per person, in Euros.
Price includes 15 nights accommodation mostly on the basis of Bed & Breakfast, 14 day car rental, airport pick up, COMESA insurance, gorilla and chimpanzee permits.
Ask us for any upper- mid range accommodation options.
Want to explore Uganda & Rwanda with a driver-guide? Add €490 to your total trip amount.
RAV4 | Landcruiser | Hilux | ||||
2 pax | 4 pax | 2 pax | 4 pax | 2 pax | 4 pax | |
Budget | 2,090 | 1,960 | 2,370 | 2,070 | 2,510 | 2,140 |
Mid Range | 2,480 | 2,340 | 2,760 | 2,450 | 2,900 | 2,520 |
Car hire only?
Follow the route as a guideline and hire a vehicle from €49/day. Check our rates
Rest of the year
Price is per person, in Euros.
Price includes 15 nights accommodation mostly on the basis of Bed & Breakfast, 14 day car rental, airport pick up, COMESA insurance, gorilla and chimpanzee permits.
Ask us for any upper- mid range accommodation options.
Like to explore Uganda & Rwanda with a driver - guide? Add €490 to your total trip amount.
RAV4 | Landcruiser | Hilux | ||||
2 pax | 4 pax | 2 pax | 4 pax | 2 pax | 4 pax | |
Budget | 2,300 | 2,140 | 2,580 | 2,240 | 2,720 | 2,310 |
Mid Range | 2,690 | 2,520 | 2,970 | 2,620 | 3,110 | 2,690 |
Create & Book
Book the Uganda & Rwanda road trip as is, with accommodation in budget or mid-range lodges, or adjust it to your liking.
Make this road trip yoursWhat's included?
Included
- Gorilla permit ($ 600 pp)
- Chimp permit ($ 150 pp)
- Bed & Breakfast
- Airport transfers
- Roadmap and Bradt Travel Guide
- Comprehensive car insurance
Optional
- Electrical fridge
- Driver-Guide