7 Days Kigali-Uganda adventure Safari

Overview

This 7-day safari combines cultural exploration, thrilling wildlife encounters, and serene relaxation across Rwanda and Uganda. Starting in Kigali, you’ll experience its historical and cultural landmarks before transitioning to Uganda’s breathtaking natural attractions, including Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park. The journey is a blend of adventure, stunning scenery, and wildlife exploration.

Travel Plan

• 01

  Day 1: Transfer from Kigali to Bwindi

  Our safari guide will pick you from the airport upon arrival or from
  the Hotel in
  Kigali and take you for a city tour. Visit the genocide memorial,
  Nyamata
  church, local markets among others. You will then drive
  northwards
  across the border to Bwindi National park in Uganda. You will enjoy
  a spectacular scenic view en route of the Virunga Mountains.
  Dinner and overnight stay at Buhoma Haven Lodge

• 02

  Day 2 : Gorilla trekking and cultural walk.

  Take your early breakfast and head to the park headquarters for
  briefing before entering the tropical forest. You will spend a
  maximum of one-hour taking observations; photographs and
  watching Gorillas feed or play around. In the evening, you may go
  for a community walk to the neighboring village.
  Dinner and overnight stay at Buhoma Haven Lodge

• 03

  Day 3: Transfer to L. Bunyonyi and canoe ride

  In the morning, you will be transferred to L. Bunyonyi, a perfect
  place for relaxation. The distance from Bwindi to Lake Bunyonyi is
  roughly 2 hours from Ruhija and 4 hours from Buhoma depending
  on where you are connecting from.
  You will then take a canoe along the lake to explore some of the
  fascinating islands on this lake as well as enjoying beautiful sounds
  of birds.

  Overnight at Bunyonyi Oveland Resort.

• 04

  Day 4: Transfer to Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National
  Park.

  Set off in the morning to Q.E.N.P, you will drive north to the
  Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National park for a chance to see
  the tree climbing lions. The park is famous for its tree climbing
  lions that are not seen elsewhere in East Africa. You will be at the
  hotel for lunch. After lunch you will head to the plains and fig trees
  interspersed the savanna that shelter these giant beasts.
  Return to the hotel for an overnight.
  Overnight at Topi Lodge

• 05

  Day 5: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

  After your morning breakfast you setoff for an early game drive to
  early risers as they’re retreating to their hiding covers then after the
  game drive, proceed and check in the hotel for lunch and prepare
  for an afternoon boat cruise along Kazinga channel.
  Along your boat ride, you will be in position to see a number of
  aquatic life such Hippos and crocodiles while other animals are
  seen roaming the lake shores like Elephants and Buffaloes with
  variety of bird species. In the evening, go for game drives.
  Dinner and overnight at Irungu Safari lodge.

• 06

  Day 6: Game drive and crater lakes experience.

  In the morning, you will go for more game drives to catch up with
  early risers before returning to their hiding places. You will
  encounter game as lions, hyenas, bushbucks, elephants among

  others. Return to the lodge for a late breakfast and spend the
  following hours relaxing at the lodge.
  Then later in the afternoon you will head for Crater lakes located in
  Rubirizi district. Rubirizi is endowed with 56 craters of which 32 are
  crater lakes. Among the lakes are two pairs of twin lakes.
  Overnight at Irungu Forest Lodge

  • • 7

      Day 7:Departure

      After breakfast, our safari guide will take you to the viewpoint of
      Lake Bunyonyi before driving back to Kigali Airport or Kigali city
      depending on your flight.

      End of tour