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13-Day Thrilling Adventure Through Rwanda and Uganda - Rwanda is a 13 Days tour in Uganda, Rwanda via the Rwanda and Uganda route, starting from USD 5620. Below you'll find the latest itinerary, inclusions & exclusions, and how to book.
13 Days
Rwanda and Uganda
USD 5620
Kitano Tours & Safaris
ABOUT 13-Day Thrilling Adventure Through Rwanda and Uganda - Rwanda
Embark on a thrilling adventure through Rwanda and Uganda! Visit the Genocide Memorial, explore the twin lakes in Musanze, hike Mount Bisoke, and relax on Lake Kivu’s beach. Enjoy a bonus tour of Dian Fossey Campus, then head to Murchison and Queen Elizabeth for safaris to spot the Big 5. Take boat rides on Lake Bunyonyi, Kazinga Channel, and the Nile River. Trek gorillas in Mgahinga, chimps in Kalinzu, spot white rhinos, and experience an adrenaline-pumping white-water raft on the Nile. Book!
- Duration: 13 Days
- Route: Rwanda and Uganda
- Starts at: USD 5620
Highlights for 13-Day Thrilling Adventure Through Rwanda and Uganda - Rwanda
Day 1: Kigali City Tour, Twin Lakes and Cultural tour
Day 2: Hike of Mount Bisoke
Day 3: Travel to Lake Kivu and Tour Napoleon Island
Day 4: Travel to Kisoro
Day 5: Trek Gorillas and boat ride of Lake Bunyonyi
Day 7: Trek Chimps and Afternoon Game Drive
Day 8: Morning Boat cruise Kazinga Channel
Day 9: Travel to Murchison falls
Day 10: Morning Game drive and Boat cruise on the Nile River
Day 11: Adventure White Rhinos and travel to Jinja
Day 12: White water Rafting
Day 13: Travel to Entebbe
Itinerary Overview
| Day | Title |
|---|---|
| Day 01 | Kigali City Tour, Twin Lakes and Cultural tour |
| Day 02 | Hike of Mount Bisoke |
| Day 03 | Travel to Lake Kivu and Tour Napoleon Island |
| Day 04 | Travel to Kisoro |
| Day 05 | Trek Gorillas and boat ride of Lake Bunyonyi |
| Day 06 | Travel to Bushenyi |
| Day 07 | Trek Chimps and Afternoon Game Drive |
| Day 08 | Morning Boat cruise Kazinga Channel |
| Day 09 | Travel to Murchison falls |
| Day 10 | Morning Game drive and Boat cruise on the Nile River |
| Day 11 | Adventure White Rhinos and travel to Jinja |
| Day 12 | White water Rafting |
| Day 13 | Travel to Entebbe |
Day 01: Kigali City Tour, Twin Lakes and Cultural tour
>> You will be picked up from the hotel at 8:00 am, we shall then visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial where we shall have a tour for 2 hours. We shall then drive to Musanze where we shall check in the hotel. After lunch we shall head to Iby'iwacu Cultural Village to learn about the culture of Rwanda. There after head to the twin lake. After that we head to the hotel.
- Time: 8-10hrs
- Meals: Meals at own expense Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
- Accommodation: Migano Hotel > Mid-range hotelin Ruhengeri (City, Rwanda)
Day 02: Hike of Mount Bisoke
>> We arise at 6:00 am at 6:30am we then head to the RDB offices for briefing. We then head to the start off point for the hike. The hike will take 8 hours there you will be able to see great vegetation as you hike the mountain. At the summit you will be able to see a Crator lake. After the hike you will return to the hotel to rest.
- Time: 8-10hrs
- Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
- Accommodation: Migano Hotel > Mid-range hotelin Ruhengeri (City, Rwanda)
Day 03: Travel to Lake Kivu and Tour Napoleon Island
>> We shall arise at 8:00 am. We shall then have breakfast. We shall head to Ellen Degeneres Diana Fossey campus to learn of her tremendous work of Gorilla conservation. After that we shall then head to Lake Kivu, here we shall check in the hotel. After lunch we shall do a boat ride on lake Kivu to Napoleon hill for the hike there we shall see fruit bats. After that we shall head back to the hotel.
- Time: 8-10hrs
- Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 04: Travel to Kisoro
>> We shall arise at 7:00 am, We shall have our breakfast and then head to Kisoro via Chanika border. At the border of Rwanda and Uganda you will be supported with the documentation and you will also get a good forex rate for Uganda Shillings. We shall then head to Lake Mutanda where we shall ride across to get to Gahiza Island retreat there we shall check in and have dinner.
- Time: 8-10hrs
- Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 05: Trek Gorillas and boat ride of Lake Bunyonyi
>> We shall arise at 5:30 am. We shall have then head to park at 6:00 am. At arrival at the park we shall have a debrief at the park then head for the trek of Gorillas. After trekking of the gorillas we shall head to the lake Bunyonyi to paradise Eco-hub where we shall check in after a boat tour on the lake.
- Time: 8-10hrs
- Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 06: Travel to Bushenyi
>> We shall arise at 8:00 am and have our breakfast. We shall then set off for Bushenyi. We shall have multiple stop overs for bathroom breaks or supermarkets. We shall then head to Bushenyi via Ntungamo route till we get to the hotel. We shall check in the hotel.
- Time: 8-10hrs
- Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 07: Trek Chimps and Afternoon Game Drive
>> We shall arise at 6:00 am, have breakfast then head to Kalinzu forest reserve. We shall have briefing and then head for trekking of the chimps. The experience will take 2-3 hours. We shall then head to Queen Elizabeth where we shall check into the hotel. After lunch we shall head for an evening game drive. After the game drive we shall then return to the hotel.
- Time: 8-10hrs
- Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 08: Morning Boat cruise Kazinga Channel
>> We shall arise at 8:00 am for breakfast and then head for a boat cruise on Kazinga Channel. This will be a half day activity where we shall be able to see some of the big five on Kazinga Channel. After the tour we shall then return to the hotel to rest.
- Time: 8-10hrs
- Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 09: Travel to Murchison falls
>> We shall arise at 6:00 am. Have our breakfast and then set off at 6:30 am. We shall use the route of Kyenjojo. We shall have a couple of stop overs for bathroom breaks and visit to supermarkets. In Murchison falls we shall visit the top of the falls then after head to the hotel. We shall check in and then have dinner.
- Time: 8-10hrs
- Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 10: Morning Game drive and Boat cruise on the Nile River
>> We shall arise at 7:00 am for breakfast then head for a half day game drive at the park. After the game drive we shall return to the hotel to rest. In the afternoon we shall head for an afternoon boat cruise on the Nile River this will take 2 hours after that we shall return to the hotel for dinner.
- Time: 8-10hrs
- Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 11: Adventure White Rhinos and travel to Jinja
>> We arise at 6:00 am have breakfast and then set off at 6:30am for the white Rhinos. We shall then tour the white Rhinos and then travel to Jinja. We shall have a couple of stop overs for bathroom breaks and shopping at supermarkets. We shall then arrive at the hotel and check inn.
- Time: 8-10hrs
- Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
- Accommodation: Explorers River Camp > Budget lodgein Jinja (Town, Uganda)
Day 12: White water Rafting
>> Grade 5 White Water Rafting Get wet! Get wild! Get rafting! You have no idea how much fun you are about to have! Considered one of the best one day white water trips in the world, no safari to Uganda would be complete without truly experiencing the Nile from its source. With a commitment to safety, quality and value for money, Nile River Explorers focus on providing our clients with an all inclusive experience of the Nile. We take a personal interest in every detail of your day to ensure your time with us is simply unforgettable. FREE Photos. Our expert photographers capture all the smiles and action so that you can relive the adventure for years to come.
- Time: 8-10hrs
- Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
- Accommodation: Explorers River Camp > Budget lodgein Jinja (Town, Uganda)
Day 13: Travel to Entebbe
>> We arise at 8:00 am and have breakfast. We shall check out and then travel to Entebbe Airport.
- Time: 8-10hrs
- Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
- Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
Inclusions
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- Gorilla permits (One per person, non-resident)
- Chimp permits (One per person, non-resident)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation
- (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water (On all days)
Exclusions
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)