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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Kigali and City Tour
Arrival in Kigali and City Tour
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide who will brief you about the exciting adventure ahead.
Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a Kigali city tour beginning with a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, one of Rwanda’s most important historical sites. The memorial offers a deeper understanding of Rwanda’s past, resilience, and remarkable transformation into one of Africa’s cleanest and safest countries.
You will also explore different parts of Kigali city while experiencing its calm atmosphere, organized streets, local markets, modern neighborhoods, and vibrant culture.
Kigali is beautifully clean, green, and peaceful, making it a wonderful introduction to East Africa.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali (Rwanda)
- Accommodation:
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Quiet Haven Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Transfer from Kigali to Burundi Through Tanzania Border
Transfer from Kigali to Burundi Through Tanzania Border
After breakfast, begin your scenic cross-border journey towards Burundi.
Today’s drive is adventurous and rewarding as you cross both the Rwanda and Tanzania borders before continuing to the Burundi border. While the journey can be a bit long due to border procedures, the changing landscapes, rolling hills, villages, tea plantations, and countryside scenery make the drive incredibly enjoyable.
Your guide will assist throughout the process to ensure the border crossings are as smooth and comfortable as possible.
You will stop for lunch in Gitega, Burundi’s cultural and political capital, where you can enjoy local cuisine and experience the relaxed atmosphere of this historical town.
After lunch, continue to Bujumbura, Burundi’s lively lakeside capital located on the shores of Lake Tanganyika, one of the deepest lakes in the world.
Arrival will be in the evening for relaxation and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Bujumbura (City, Burundi)
- Accommodation:
- Hotel Club du Lac Tanganyika
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Bujumbura City Tour, Monuments, Teza Tea Experience and Transfer to Gitega
Bujumbura City Tour, Monuments, Teza Tea Experience and Transfer to Gitega
After breakfast, enjoy a cultural and historical tour of Bujumbura. Visit important landmarks including the Livingstone and Stanley Monument, the Independence Hero Monument, and other sites that showcase Burundi’s rich heritage and history.
Continue to the shores of Lake Tanganyika, where you can observe local fishermen, colorful boats, and beautiful lakeside scenery. Later, visit the scenic Teza Tea Plantation and Tea Factory in the cool hills outside the city. Learn about tea growing and processing, stroll through the lush tea fields, and enjoy tasting freshly prepared Burundi tea while taking in the stunning countryside views.
Day 4
Burundi Royal Drums Experience and Transfer Back to Kigali
Burundi Royal Drums Experience and Transfer Back to Kigali
This morning, enjoy one of East Africa’s most energetic and iconic cultural performances, the Royal Drummers of Burundi.
The performance is much more than entertainment. It is a powerful cultural ceremony filled with rhythm, strength, teamwork, dance, and tradition. Watching the drummers balance and play the huge traditional drums while dancing with incredible energy is truly unforgettable.
The sound of the drums echoes deeply and creates an emotional atmosphere that leaves visitors amazed and completely captivated.
After the performance, begin the scenic drive back towards Kigali through Tanzania border crossing while enjoying beautiful countryside views along the way.
Arrival in Kigali will be later in the evening for relaxation and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali (Rwanda)
- Accommodation:
- Quiet Haven Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Transfer to Volcanoes National Park, Dian Fossey, Ellen DeGeneres Campus
Transfer to Volcanoes National Park, Dian Fossey, Ellen DeGeneres Campus
After breakfast, transfer to Volcanoes National Park in northern Rwanda, one of Africa's most spectacular mountain destinations. The journey is incredibly scenic, passing rolling green hills, terraced farms, charming villages, and breathtaking views of the Virunga Volcanoes rising in the distance. Upon arrival, visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, a world-class conservation and research center dedicated to protecting endangered mountain gorillas. Explore its interactive exhibits showcasing conservation, scientific research, education, and community development while enjoying magnificent volcanic scenery. You will also learn about the inspiring legacy of Dian Fossey, whose lifelong dedication transformed mountain gorilla conservation in the Virunga region. This meaningful visit offers valuable insight into the ongoing efforts to protect these remarkable primates and enriches your upcoming gorilla trekking experience.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Isange Paradise Resort
Wildlife in Volcanoes NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Golden Monkeys, Ibyawachu cultural experience transfer to Bwindi
Golden Monkeys, Ibyawachu cultural experience transfer to Bwindi
After an early breakfast, head to Volcanoes National Park for an unforgettable Golden Monkey Tracking experience. Walk through peaceful bamboo forests on the slopes of the Virunga Mountains as cool morning air and birdsong surround you. Soon, the playful golden monkeys appear, leaping through the bamboo, feeding, and curiously observing visitors. Their striking golden-orange fur contrasts beautifully with the lush green forest, making this a rewarding wildlife encounter and a photographer's delight. After the trek, begin your scenic cross-border journey through the Cyanika Border into Uganda and continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The winding mountain roads pass terraced hillsides, rural villages, and mist-covered landscapes before entering one of Africa's oldest rainforests. Bwindi's untouched beauty and tranquil atmosphere provide the perfect setting for the extraordinary mountain gorilla trekking adventure awaiting you the following day.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Mountain Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Cultural Experience
Mountain Gorilla Trekking and Batwa Cultural Experience
Today is the highlight of your safari and one of the world's greatest wildlife experiences. After an early breakfast, transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park headquarters for a briefing before entering the ancient rainforest in search of endangered mountain gorillas. Accompanied by experienced rangers, trek through dense vegetation and towering trees as you follow signs of the gorilla family. The trek may take several hours, but the reward is unforgettable. Spend one magical hour observing the gorillas as the silverback watches over the family, mothers care for their young, and playful juveniles interact naturally. After the trek, return to relax before visiting the Batwa community. Through traditional songs, dances, storytelling, and cultural demonstrations, discover the rich heritage of Bwindi's original forest people and their deep connection to this remarkable rainforest.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Transfer toQueen Elizabeth through Ishasha Sector for Tree Climbing Lions
Transfer toQueen Elizabeth through Ishasha Sector for Tree Climbing Lions
After breakfast, continue to the famous Ishasha Sector located in the southern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
This remote and beautiful wilderness area is globally known for its rare tree-climbing lions often seen resting lazily on giant fig tree branches during the heat of the day.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive through open savannah plains dotted with acacia trees while searching for lions, elephants, buffaloes, topis, Uganda kobs, and many bird species.
The scenery here feels wild, untouched, and incredibly peaceful.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Kazinga Wilderness Safari Camp
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Morning Game Drive in Kasenyi and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Morning Game Drive in Kasenyi and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Wake up early for a sunrise game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park where the golden morning light creates perfect wildlife viewing conditions.
The park offers one of Uganda’s richest ecosystems and supports a remarkable diversity of animals. Expect opportunities to see elephants, lions, buffaloes, hyenas, antelopes, warthogs, and if lucky even leopards.
In the afternoon, enjoy the famous Kazinga Channel boat cruise, often considered one of the best wildlife boat safaris in Africa.
As the boat slowly moves along the channel connecting Lake Edward and Lake George, you will see enormous hippo populations, crocodiles sunbathing along the shores, elephants drinking at the water’s edge, and hundreds of colorful birds flying overhead.
The close wildlife encounters during this cruise are absolutely incredible.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Kazinga Wilderness Safari Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Equator Experience and Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
Equator Experience and Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
After breakfast, enjoy the Equator experience where you stand between the northern and southern hemispheres while learning about the famous water experiments and taking memorable photos.
Continue towards Kibale Forest National Park through beautiful crater lake regions, tea plantations, villages, and green countryside landscapes.
Kibale is one of Uganda’s most beautiful tropical forests rich with primates, birds, butterflies, and unique vegetation.
In the evening, enjoy a guided nature walk around the forest area while listening to sounds of birds, insects, and the forest coming alive at sunset.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Chimpanzee Capital Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Chimpanzee Tracking and Community Experience
Chimpanzee Tracking and Community Experience
Early in the morning, head into Kibale Forest for chimpanzee tracking.
The forest is incredibly alive with sounds echoing through the trees. Suddenly, loud calls and movements signal the presence of chimpanzees nearby. Watching them swing rapidly through the forest canopy, groom one another, communicate loudly, and feed naturally is both thrilling and fascinating.
Chimpanzees are very expressive and human-like, making the experience exciting, emotional, and interactive.
Later in the evening, enjoy a community experience where you interact with local people and learn about traditional Ugandan lifestyles including coffee preparation, banana brewing, storytelling, music, and farming practices.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Chimpanzee Capital Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park and Top of the Falls experience
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park and Top of the Falls experience
After breakfast, begin the scenic transfer to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and oldest national park.
Upon arrival, visit the top of the mighty Murchison Falls where the Nile River explodes powerfully through a narrow gorge only a few meters wide before crashing down dramatically below.
The sound, force, mist, and beauty of the falls are breathtaking and unforgettable.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Murchison Giraffe Camp
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 13
Morning Game Drive and a Boat Safari on the Nile
Morning Game Drive and a Boat Safari on the Nile
Start the morning with a game drive across the vast savannah plains of Murchison Falls National Park.
This park is famous for large wildlife populations including giraffes, elephants, lions, buffaloes, hartebeests, oribis, and many bird species.
In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing boat safari on the Nile River towards the bottom of the falls. The boat cruise offers exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities with hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and water birds often seen very close to the riverbanks.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Murchison Giraffe Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 14
Transfer to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Rhino Tracking and Transfer to Kampala
Transfer to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Rhino Tracking and Transfer to Kampala
After breakfast, begin your journey towards Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, the only place in Uganda where wild rhinos can be tracked on foot.
Upon arrival, enjoy an exciting guided rhino tracking experience led by experienced rangers. Walking through the sanctuary while getting close to these massive endangered animals in their natural environment is both thrilling and educational.
You will learn about rhino conservation efforts in Uganda and have great opportunities for photography while observing the rhinos peacefully grazing within the sanctuary.
After the experience, continue with your transfer to Kampala while enjoying views of Uganda’s countryside, local trading centers, plantations, and roadside markets along the way.
Arrival in Kampala will be in the evening for relaxation and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
-
Bushpig
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 15
Kampala City Tour and Transfer to Entebbe
Kampala City Tour and Transfer to Entebbe
After breakfast, enjoy a guided Kampala city tour exploring Uganda's rich cultural, historical, and religious heritage. Begin at the Kasubi Tombs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the royal burial grounds of the Buganda Kings, where you will discover centuries of tradition. Continue to Kabaka's Palace to learn about the history of the Buganda Kingdom and visit its historic underground chambers. Next, visit the Gaddafi National Mosque, one of East Africa's largest mosques, and climb to the top for spectacular panoramic views of Kampala's seven hills. Continue to Namugongo Basilica, a renowned pilgrimage site built in honor of the Uganda Martyrs, offering a peaceful and inspiring atmosphere. After the tour, transfer to Entebbe for your overnight stay, where you can relax along the tranquil shores of Lake Victoria before your departure.
- Main Destination:
- Kampala (City, Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Airport Link Guest House
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 16
Shoebill Tracking in Mabamba Swamp and Departure
Shoebill Tracking in Mabamba Swamp and Departure
Early in the morning, transfer to Mabamba Swamp for an unforgettable shoebill tracking experience using traditional local boats.
As you glide quietly through the narrow papyrus channels, the peaceful wetland scenery and morning birdlife create a magical atmosphere. Mabamba Swamp is one of the best places in Africa to search for the rare prehistoric-looking Shoebill Stork, one of the continent’s most sought-after birds.
Besides the shoebill, the swamp is home to many beautiful bird species making the experience especially rewarding for nature lovers and photographers.
After the excursion, return and transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight home carrying unforgettable memories from Burundi, Rwanda, and Uganda.
- Main Destination:
- Mabamba Swamp (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
