Uganda
3-Day Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Safari
A focused short Uganda gorilla safari for travellers who want the forest experience without adding a long wildlife circuit.
Private safaris in Uganda & Rwanda
Wild Africa, thoughtfully explored.
Bush Shrike Adventures designs personal journeys into gorilla forests, open savannahs, quiet wetlands, mountain landscapes and communities that make Uganda and Rwanda unforgettable.
Private 4×4 SafarisLocal Safari GuidesFully Customizable
Meet Bush Shrike Adventures
Closer to the wildlife. Closer to the place.
We build Uganda and Rwanda safaris for travellers who want more than a rushed checklist. Your route can combine mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, classic game drives, birding, boat cruises, cultural experiences, hiking and quiet time in nature.
Every trip is flexible. Start with one of our safari ideas, then change the pace, accommodation style, start point, activities or number of days until it fits you.
Tailor-made itinerariesPrivate safari vehiclePermit planning supportYear-round departures
Why travel with Bush Shrike
Uganda & Rwanda
Made Personal
Made Personal
Safari packages
Start with a journey idea
Short gorilla escapes, complete Uganda circuits, Rwanda primate journeys and cross-border combinations — all designed to be customized.
Uganda
Uganda
4-Day Uganda Gorilla & Lake Bunyonyi Safari
A balanced short safari combining an active gorilla trek with a calm night around Lake Bunyonyi.
Uganda
5-Day Gorilla & Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Safari
A compact Uganda safari that combines classic savannah wildlife and the Kazinga Channel with mountain gorilla trekking.
Uganda
6-Day Uganda Gorilla & Chimpanzee Safari
A primate-led Uganda route connecting Kibale chimpanzees with Bwindi mountain gorillas and a taste of savannah wildlife.
Uganda
7-Day Uganda Wildlife & Gorilla Safari
A one-week Uganda safari linking zebras and plains wildlife, the Kazinga Channel, mountain gorillas and Lake Bunyonyi.
Uganda
8-Day Uganda Primates & Wildlife Safari
A classic primate and wildlife circuit with chimpanzees, gorillas, savannah game viewing and a scenic lake finish.
Uganda
10-Day Best of Uganda Safari
A complete Uganda route linking rhinos, Nile wildlife, chimpanzees, savannah game drives and a mountain gorilla trek.
Uganda
11-Day Eastern & Northern Uganda Safari – Adventure, Culture & Wildlife
Discover Uganda beyond the traditional safari circuit with the Nile in Jinja, Sipi Falls, Pian Upe, Karamoja, Kidepo Valley and a final rhino tracking…
Uganda
12-Day Uganda Gorillas, Chimps & Wildlife Safari
A relaxed Uganda highlights safari covering the country’s major primates, big wildlife landscapes, the Nile and scenic south-west.
Uganda
15-Day Complete Uganda Safari
A slower two-week-plus Uganda safari for travellers who want the major wildlife and primate experiences without rushing between parks.
Uganda
5-Day Uganda Gorilla, Shoebill & Lake Bunyonyi Safari
A compact Uganda journey combining Mabamba shoebill tracking, Bwindi mountain gorillas and a relaxed Lake Bunyonyi finish.
Uganda
6-Day Murchison, Chimpanzee & Rhino Safari
A northern and western Uganda circuit with Ziwa rhino tracking, Murchison Falls wildlife, a Nile boat safari and chimpanzee tracking.
Uganda
8-Day Uganda Birding, Primates & Wildlife Safari
A photo-friendly Uganda safari balancing bird-rich wetlands, chimpanzees, classic wildlife, boat cruising and mountain gorillas.
Rwanda
5-Day Rwanda Gorilla, Golden Monkey & Lake Kivu Safari
A concise Rwanda primate journey pairing Volcanoes National Park gorillas and golden monkeys with time beside Lake Kivu.
Uganda & Rwanda
10-Day Uganda & Rwanda Gorilla Photography Safari
A slower cross-border safari designed for photographers, with two gorilla regions, golden monkeys, scenic landscapes and wildlife time.
Uganda & Rwanda
13-Day Uganda & Rwanda Ultimate Primate & Wildlife Safari
An extended Uganda and Rwanda safari linking rhinos, big game, chimpanzees, gorillas, golden monkeys and Akagera wildlife in one private route.
Rwanda
2-Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari
A short Rwanda gorilla safari for travellers with limited time who want a carefully planned overnight near Volcanoes National Park.
Rwanda
3-Day Rwanda Gorilla & Golden Monkey Safari
Two different Virunga primate experiences in one compact Rwanda itinerary: mountain gorillas and lively golden monkeys.
Rwanda
5-Day Rwanda Primates & Culture Safari
A compact Rwanda journey that blends gorillas, golden monkeys, highland scenery, Lake Kivu and cultural context.
Rwanda
7-Day Rwanda Gorilla & Akagera Wildlife Safari
Rwanda’s strongest safari contrast in one week: savannah wildlife in Akagera followed by gorillas and golden monkeys in the Virunga highlands.
Rwanda
8-Day Rwanda Wildlife, Primates & Lake Kivu Safari
A varied Rwanda safari with big wildlife, two primate experiences and a slower lakeside finish before returning to Kigali.
Uganda & Rwanda
6-Day Uganda & Rwanda Gorilla Safari
A cross-border gorilla-focused journey for travellers who want to compare the mountain gorilla experience in Rwanda and Uganda.
Uganda & Rwanda
8-Day Uganda & Rwanda Primates Safari
A primate-rich route beginning in Rwanda and finishing in Uganda with gorillas in both countries plus chimpanzees and wildlife.
Uganda & Rwanda
10-Day Uganda Rwanda Gorilla & Wildlife Safari
A strong two-country safari combining Akagera, gorillas in Rwanda and Uganda, and Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Where to go
Two countries. Many ways to travel.
Use our destination pages to compare gorilla trekking, wildlife, primates, scenery and travel styles before choosing your route.
Experiences
Build a safari around what excites you.
Trek, watch, walk, ride, cruise, photograph and listen. Experiences are the building blocks of every Bush Shrike journey.
Gorilla Trekking
Chimpanzee Tracking
Golden Monkey Tracking
Night Game Drives
Nature Walks
Hiking
Wildlife Safaris
Birding
Cultural Experiences
Adventure Activities
Boat Cruises
Shoebill Tracking
Rhino Tracking
Horse & Bicycle Riding
2core safari countries
14signature experience types
36safari itinerary ideas to customize
365days a year to start planning
Signature experience
Gorilla trekking, planned with care.
A gorilla safari depends on the details: permit availability, trekking sector, accommodation location, border crossings, driving time and how the gorilla day fits with the rest of your trip. We help connect those details into a smooth journey.
Choose Uganda, Rwanda or a combined safari and add chimpanzees, golden monkeys, wildlife drives, Lake Bunyonyi, Akagera, Queen Elizabeth National Park or other experiences that suit your pace.
Explore Gorilla TrekkingTravel guide
Plan with the right information.
Use our photo-led travel guides to understand destinations, permits, wildlife, accommodation, meals and the practical choices that shape a smooth safari.
Guide's Journal
Useful notes from the safari road
Practical guides, wildlife stories and planning advice written to help you make better safari decisions.
The Value of a Private Safari Vehicle
Why private transport changes the pace, photography and flexibility of an East Africa safari.
Read journalPlanning a Two-Country Uganda and Rwanda Safari
The key decisions for border crossings, gorilla permits, start and end airports, and realistic road days.
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How Many Days Do You Need for a Uganda Safari?
A realistic guide to matching your safari length with gorillas, chimpanzees, wildlife and driving time.
Read journalBirding on a General Uganda Safari
You do not need to be a specialist birder to enjoy Uganda’s cranes, storks, kingfishers, bee-eaters and wetland species.
Read journalRhino Tracking at Ziwa: Where It Fits in a Uganda Safari
How to add a guided rhino tracking walk to a Murchison Falls or northern Uganda itinerary.
Read journalWhy Add a Boat Cruise to a Uganda Wildlife Safari
Boat cruises create a slower wildlife-viewing experience and a new angle on Uganda’s rivers and lakes.
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