Overview
Experience the best of Uganda in this 4-day adventure. The tour includes scenic beauty at Lake Bunyonyi, community volunteering, wildlife viewing in Lake Mburo National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park, a Kazinga Channel boat cruise, and chimpanzee tracking in Kalinzu Forest Reserve. It starts with pickup in Kigali, crosses into Uganda via Katuna border, and ends with drop-off in Kigali. The itinerary highlights cultural experiences, meaningful community connection, and wildlife encounters, with accommodations at Bunyonyi Safaris Resort, Eagle’s Nest Camp, and Baboon Safari Resort. The tour is described as suitable for all fitness levels, supports local community projects, and offers a flexible start from Kigali or Entebbe. The page also notes that sample itineraries are adjustable to preferences and can be customized.
Itinerary
Pickup in Kigali, transfer to Uganda via Katuna border, cultural activities at Lake Bunyonyi, and a sunset boat cruise.
Your adventure begins with a warm welcome in Kigali, where the guide picks you up from the airport or hotel. Enjoy a scenic drive through Rwanda’s lush rolling hills before crossing the Katuna border into Uganda. Upon arrival at Lake Bunyonyi, take part in traditional craft-making, hands-on cooking lessons, and meet a local herbalist who shares knowledge about natural medicine. As the sun sets, embark on a relaxing boat cruise across the lake’s serene waters and enjoy the iconic terraced islands. End the day at the hotel surrounded by nature. Accommodation: Bunyonyi Safaris Resort.
Volunteer with local children and communities, then continue to Lake Mburo National Park for a game drive.
Start the day with a heart-warming volunteering experience at Amatsiko, where you connect with local children, participate in educational activities, and support community initiatives. After a fulfilling morning, drive to Lake Mburo National Park and enjoy a game drive with chances to spot zebras, giraffes, antelopes, and elusive leopards. Overnight stay at Eagle’s Nest Camp.
Morning game drive in Lake Mburo, then transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park for a Kazinga Channel boat cruise and evening safari.
Wake up to an early morning game drive in Lake Mburo National Park, with chances to spot zebras, elands, buffaloes, impalas, and leopards. Afterward, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and enjoy an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, home to hippos, crocodiles, and diverse bird species. Later, take an evening game drive with possible sightings of elephants, lions, and hyenas. Overnight at Baboon Safari Resort.
Chimpanzee tracking in Kalinzu Forest Reserve followed by transfer back to Kigali.
Begin the final day with chimpanzee tracking in Kalinzu Forest Reserve, home to over 300 chimpanzees and a variety of primates, birds, and butterflies. Led by expert guides, explore the forest and observe the chimpanzees in their natural habitat. After the trek, drive back to Kigali, Rwanda, passing rolling hills, tea plantations, and local communities. Arrive in Kigali in the evening for drop-off at the hotel or airport.
Useful Information
- Price from $1650 USD. Meals: Full Board & Drinking water. Best time: All Year Around. Suitable for all fitness levels. Supports local community projects. Flexible start from Kigali or Entebbe. The trip can be customized to preferences and sample itineraries are adjustable. Packing tips mentioned: comfortable footwear, camera, binoculars.
