Travel with Superfine Safaris Limited and enjoy the 2025 top 10 travel experiences in Uganda and Rwanda. Whether you seek adventure, new cultures, birding, primates, or game-viewing experiences, 2025 is the best year for travel enthusiasts. It’s a fresh year to explore and enjoy what nature offers Are you planning an African safari to Uganda or Rwanda? Superfine Safaris brings you the top travel experiences you should not miss out on in 2025. Uganda and Rwanda are ranked among the must-visit travel destinations in East Africa.
Among the top travel experiences in 2025 include
Mountain Gorilla Trekking
Rated as the best wildlife experience in the world, mountain gorilla trekking is a must-do in 2025. You cannot dare miss an encounter with these endangered primates who are man’s close relatives sharing over 98% of human DNA. Uganda gorilla tours are done in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park while Rwanda gorilla tours take place in Volcanoes National Park. Uganda and Rwanda shelter the highest number of endangered mountain gorillas respectively.
In both countries, each gorilla family is visited by a group of eight travelers are allowed to spend a maximum of one hour with gorillas. Mountain gorilla trekking requires one to have a valid mountain gorilla permit at $1500 in Rwanda and $800 in Uganda. Superfine Safaris helps to book and reserve gorilla permits in Rwanda and Uganda. Our gorilla tours range from 1-day gorilla trekking to over 10 Days gorilla safari which combines gorillas and other wildlife experiences. The number of days depends on the available time and interests of the traveler. Our gorilla safaris also entail 4 hours of mountain gorilla habituation experience only done in the Rushaga sector of Bwindi Forest.
Travelers visiting the endangered mountain gorillas are reminded to observe ad respect the rules and regulations as put by Uganda Wildlife Authority. These rules have been put to protect the endangered gorillas and promote sustainable gorilla tourism in Uganda and Rwanda. These include,
- Keep a distance of seven meters way from the gorillas
- Do not trek gorillas when sick of flu or cold. The primates are susceptible to human diseases
- Do not touch the gorillas
- Do not eat or drink in the presence of the gorillas
- Do not look directly into the eyes of the gorillas. Direct eye contact irritate the gorillas forcing them to behave wildly
- Do not use flashlight cameras when taking photos
Chimpanzee trekking
Do not miss trekking to see chimpanzees in Kibale Forest National Park in Uganda and Nyungwe Forest National Park in Rwanda. Chimpanzees are amazing primates who share over 90% of human genes making them our close relatives. Chimpanzees live in communities each headed by a dominant male. In addition to trekking, Kibale Forest offers the magical chimpanzee habituation experience in which travelers spend half a day with the endangered primates
Game viewing
Discover the amazing Big Five and other savannah animals on our guided game-viewing safaris in Uganda and Rwanda. Guided game drives in the savannah parks offer you close views of wild animals hunting, socializing, and browsing. The popular destinations for game viewing in Uganda include Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park, lake Mburo National Park, and Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve. In Rwanda, game viewing is only done in Akagera National Park which is home to the big five.
While on your game viewings safari in Uganda or Rwanda, expect to see animals such as leopards, Lions, Elephants, Giraffes, Zebras, Rhinos, Cheetahs, Gazelles, Dik Dik, Kobs, Waterbucks, Warthogs, impalas and Buffalos among others. The best times for game viewing in either country are early morning and evening hours when animals are actively feeding. However, a full-day game drive offers you an intimate encounter with wild animals, bush breakfast, and picnic lunch is an opportunity to feed alongside the wild animals
Mountain climbing
Enjoy a hike to any one of the mountains in Uganda and Rwanda in this year 2025. Mountain climbing is one of the interesting experiences each adventure seeker should not miss out. A climb to Margarita the highest peak of Mount Rwenzori is a once in a lifetime experience. You can also hike to the summit of Mount Karisimbi, the tallest Volcano in the Virunga Conservation Area.
The 2 days Mount Karisimbi hike is best for short-time climbers. Other popular Volcanoes in Uganda and Rwanda include Mount Gahinga, Mount Bisoke, Mount Muhabura, Mount Elgon, Mount Gahinga, and Dian Fossey Graveyard. Travelers planning to do mountain climbing in Uganda or Rwanda are reminded to do physical exercises to ensure fitness.
Cultural Tours
Discover the indigenous cultures of Uganda and Rwanda on your guided 2025 African safaris. The batwa cultural trail in Mgahinga Gorilla National park introduce you to the traditions, cultures, practices, norms and customs of the batwa pygmies, the initial dwellers of Mgahinga and Bwindi Forests. Also, you can visit the gorilla Guardian village in Volcanoes National park Rwanda to learn and experience the traditions and norms of Rwanda local people. The visit to the IK people in Kidepo valley National Park is an opportunity to learn about these pastoralists who literally feed on meat and milk.
Golden Monkey trekking
Golden monkey trekking is another not miss travel experience in Uganda and Rwanda in 2025. Visit the playful golden moneys in Mgahinga Gorilla National park Uganda and Volcanoes National park Rwanda with Superfine Safaris Limited. An hour with golden monkeys in their natural habitats is rated as one of the best wildlife experiences in the wild. The experience comes third after mountain gorilla trekking and chimpanzee tracking respectively. The permit to see golden monkeys is $100 per person valid or an hour after meeting the endangered primates.
How to book a 2025 safari to Uganda and Rwanda
Booking a safari to Uganda or Rwanda in 2025 should not be a problem to you. Superfine Safaris Limited is at your service for a customized Uganda or Rwanda safari at a pocket friendly costs. We offer a wide range of safaris which include gorilla trekking, chimpanzees and game viewing experiences. Our Uganda and Rwanda combined safaris offer you chance to explore the gem in both countries with no stress. Contact us today, update us on your travel interest, time and budget and we shall offer you the best of 2025!
