Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will have a meet & greet by our driver guide followed by an exclusive transfer to the hotel. Check in & stay at leisure.
OVERNIGHT: Onomo Hotel / Kigali Serena Hotel – Or Similar
After breakfast you will have a detailed city tour of Kigali & visit:
Kigali Genocide Memorial Site; which offered a place in which the bereaved could bury their families & now over 250,000 victims are buried at the site. This site also includes three permanent exhibitions, the largest of which documents the genocide of April 1994. Get to the children's memorial & an exhibition of the history of genocidal violence.
Habyarimana Museum (House where genocide was planned): This was a presidential home to the former presidents; Juvinal Habyarimana & Pasteur Bizimungu. Located just 4Km from Kigali International Airport, the site is now a national museum attracting an average of 400 tourists per day, driven by curiosity to witness the very house where the inner circle (Akazu) gathered to structure the massive genocide.
Continue to Nyamata Genocide Memorial Centre (Nyamata Twin Churches): Just 30 km outside Kigali. Many Tutsis gathered here as churches were known to be safe for refuge & about 10,000 people sought refuge in the church. The church walls today portray the actual events of how the militias put holes into the walls just to throw grenades inside, to create a way through & the people inside were shot/killed with machetes upon entering. The clothing & identity cards of the deceased are still on display. People in the neighbourhood were later killed after the terrible church massacre & their remains (50,000 people) are buried here.
After this excursion, the rest of the day will be spent at leisure with dinner at the hotel.
OVERNIGHT: Onomo Hotel / Kigali Serena Hotel – Or Similar
After an early breakfast, depart Kigali to Musanze, Ruhengeri. Upon arrival explore Musanze’s iconic tourist sites such:
Visit Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village; this visit will give you a chance to meet local people, in their community, with a taste of Rwanda’s culture and traditions. While here enjoy:
A guided community walk; see the king’s house
The different types of traditional dances
Visit the traditional medicine man for knowledge about herbs
Attend a local banana brewery process & a taste local banana beer
Explore the Batwa pottery making experience, lessons & engagement
Explore the Twin Lakes of Burera & Ruhondo; formed as a result of volcanic activity & located at the base of Muhabura Volcano, close to the Uganda-Rwanda boarder on the outskirts of Musanze. Their blue water is surrounded by the scenic Virunga Hills, separated by a kilometer-long strip of land. Take a canoe ride to explore the Islands of these lakes.
After exploring Musanze, continue to crossover to Uganda & proceed to the lodge in Bwindi. After check-in, the rest of the day will be spent at leisure with dinner at the lodge.
OVERNIGHT: Lake Mulehe Gorilla Lodge/ Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge – Or Similar
After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for briefing at exactly 8:00 am with Gorilla tracking commencing in the next 30 minutes after registration and briefing by the ranger guides.
At 331 sq.km, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to half the world’s mountain gorillas, over 346 bird species, 202 butterfly species, 400 plant species, 63 tree species, 120 mammal species & 27 frog species. It is the only gorilla conservation area in Africa with the highest population of Gorillas.
Gorilla tracking is a very captivating and unforgettable experience which more than repays the effort needed to reach Bwindi. This starts at 8:30 am & can last a few hours to a whole day depending on where the gorillas were left previously. After tracking, return to the lodge for lunch with optional activities thereafter.
Optional activity: Batwa pygmy cultural trail: You will get to know all the cultural details of the short men of the forest ranging from hunting, cultural dances & songs, herbal medicine knowledge, dressing to family setting & lineage. This is an opportunity to exchange cultural experiences with the local people of the forest.
OVERNIGHT: OVERNIGHT: Lake Mulehe Gorilla Lodge/ Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge – Or Similar Full Board)
Journey time: 4 – 5 Hours
After an early breakfast depart for another scene of unique flora & fauna.
Queen Elizabeth National Park is famous for diverse ecosystems including sprawling savannah, shady humid forests, sparkling lakes, wetlands & crater lakes with varied wildlife & birds. Approaching via the southerly Ishasha Sector will offer you an opportunity to see the riverine & open savannah vegetation with acacia & fig trees with stunning views of the undulating landscape with a clear view of wildlife (elephants, buffalos, antelopes, Kob, impalas, waterbucks, warthogs, elands & others).
Encounter the Tree climbing lions; the most exciting experience in Ishasha; tree climbing lions that reside up in the acacia/fig trees are spotted hanging up in the trees, trying to avoid tsetse flies & other ground insects’ bites while enjoying their prey.
After exploring Ishasha, continue with the drive to the lodge and check in to enjoy lunch and go for a dusk game drive in the evening.
OVERNIGHT: Buffalo Safari Lodge / Mweya Safari Lodge / Mazike Valley Lodge – Or Similar
After an early breakfast, go explore the highlights of this wonderful national park.
Dawn Game Drive; explore the park’s flora & fauna to include the elusive bird species & various animals like elephants, buffaloes, hippos, impalas, waterbucks, Kob, warthogs & the rare big cats. Enjoy a scenic view of several crater lakes like Nyamunuka (medicinal to the animals) & Munyanyange (frequented by flamingos)
Proceed to Lake Katwe (salty lake); meet the local people at the salt works & learn about local salt mining at Lake Katwe, taking you through the whole process with cultural interactions. Thereafter return to the lodge for lunch.
Afternoon Boat cruise; head to the dock & embark onto the boat for a wonderful wildlife experience. This boat cruise is spiced up with a stunning view of the Mweya peninsular & a local fishing village along the shore. Spot various birds like; the African fish eagle, pelicans, flamingos, Hammerkop, egrets, the African fin foot, pied kingfishers, marabou storks, migratory flamingos, vultures, kites & many more, together with animals like hippos, buffalos, warthogs, crocodiles & waterbucks as most visit to water & cool off.
After the boat cruise you will visit Mweya Museum to learn more about the National Park. Return to the lodge thereafter & stay at leisure with dinner in a quiet atmosphere.
OVERNIGHT: Buffalo Safari Lodge / Mweya Safari Lodge/ Mazike Valley Lodge – Or Similar
Journey time: 2 – 3 Hrs
Enjoy breakfast and start off your journey to Kibale National Park. This trip is composed of a scenic view of the Rwenzori Mountains & a brief stopover at the Equator (photo opportunity) in Kasese. Upon arrival & check-in at the lodge, stay at leisure & have lunch with Chimpanzee tracking in the afternoon.
At 795 sq.km, this is home to over 351 tree species some over 200 years old, famous for 13 primate species including Chimpanzees, 70 mammals & over 375 bird species.
Go Chimp tracking & explore the various bird species (great blue turaco) & more primates like black & white colobus with other animals such as bushbucks & mongoose.
After Chimps tracking, feel free to opt for a visit to Bigodi Community to interact with the locals & shop for souvenirs. Proceed to Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary & explore birds like; the African hobby, great blue turaco, Black kite, Swamp flycatcher & many more species.
Alternatively, return to the lodge & enjoy the evening at leisure after chimp tracking.
OVERNIGHT: Primate Lodge Kibale / Papaya Lake Lodge – Or Similar (Full Board)
Journey time: 5 – 6 Hrs
After breakfast on a leisurely morning, depart Kibale via Fort Portal to Kampala City. This road trip offers you an opportunity to shop for souvenirs in Fort Portal town (the most scenic town in Uganda) with a view of the largest tea plantation (Rwenzori Commodities).
En-route meals are on client’s own cost but mineral water is fully provided at any time. Arrive in Kampala City and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
OVERNIGHT: Fairway Hotel & Spa / Speke Resort Munyonyo – Or Similar
Today you will have breakfast at the hotel and then transfer to the airport for your outbound flight to Mombasa, Kenya. Upon arrival and check in at the hotel in Mombasa, you will spend the rest of the day at leisure. You may choose to relax and enjoy the atmosphere or explore the surrounding communities on your own.
OVERNIGHT: Pride Inn Paradise – Or Similar
With lunch at your own cost at a local restaurant, you have this day to explore Mombasa’s scenery and historical sites. Go explore this charming city with visits to the following places;
• Fort Jesus (a historical National Museum)
• The Mombasa Elephant Tusks
• Akamba handcrafts market
• Mombasa Old Town with visits to Mosques & Hindu temples
• Uhuru gardens & Mama Ngina Drive
• Explore Wild Waters as you relax in the sunny Mombasa
Return to the hotel in the evening & prepare for dinner in a relaxed atmosphere.
OVERNIGHT: Pride Inn Paradise – Or Similar
Spend the morning at leisure with breakfast at the hotel & thereafter enjoy your ferry cruise to Diani, a major beach resort on the Indian Ocean coast of Kenya.
It is located 30 kilometres south of Mombasa, in the nearby Kwale County & has been voted Africa's leading beach destination for the 5th time since 2015.
Diani is the most developed area on the South Coast & offers beautiful beachscapes where you can sprawl under rustling palms. You can try out a busy line-up of water sports at leisure ranging from windsurfing, sailing, snorkelling & diving to water skiing & parasailing. You can also get to know about the locals & shop for coastal souvenirs.
The colourful evening & peaceful nights will be spent at the hotel in Diani.
OVERNIGHT: Pride Inn Express, Diani – Or Similar
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel & depending on your outbound flight arrangement, you will be transferred to the airport in Mombasa whereupon arrival you will check in for your home bound flight. END OF SAFARI
DISCLAIMER: 1. The journey time stated in the itinerary is an estimation and it is subject to variation depending on traffic and road conditions.
2. Listed accommodation options are subject to change for similar ones depending on availability per destination visited
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