Santaviva

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Kigali City Tour, Twin Lakes and Cultural tour

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.

Main Destination:
Musanze (City, Rwanda)
Accommodation:
Migano Hotel
  • Mid-range hotelin Ruhengeri (City, Rwanda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Meals at own expense
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Hike of Mount Bisoke

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.

Main Destination:
Mount Bisoke (Virunga Mountains, Rwanda)
Accommodation:
Migano Hotel
  • Mid-range hotelin Ruhengeri (City, Rwanda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Travel to Lake Kivu and Tour Napoleon Island

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.

Main Destination:
Lake Kivu (Rwanda)
Accommodation:
Rushel Kivu Resort
  • Budget resort located at Lake Kivu (Rwanda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Travel to Kisoro

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.

Main Destination:
Lake Mutanda (Uganda)
Accommodation:
Gahiza Island Retreat
  • Budget lodge located at Lake Mutanda (Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Trek Gorillas and boat ride of Lake Bunyonyi

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.

Main Destination:
Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)
Accommodation:
Paradise Eco-Hub
  • Budget lodge located at Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Travel to Bushenyi

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.

Main Destination:
Bushenyi (Town, Uganda)
Accommodation:
Ankole Tea Estate Guest House
  • Budget guest housein Bushenyi (Town, Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Trek Chimps and Afternoon Game Drive

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.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June to July and January to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional
ElephantCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloCommon
HippoAbundant
LeopardOccasional
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Morning Boat cruise Kazinga Channel

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.

Main Destination:
Kazinga Channel (Queen Elizabeth NP, Uganda)
Accommodation:
Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP (Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Travel to Murchison falls

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.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)
Best Time To Visit December to February (Easier to spot animals)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June and July (Less rain and lower temperatures)

Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional
ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
HippoAbundant
LionOccasional
Show more
ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Fort Murchison (Tent)
  • Budget tented camp located just outside Murchison Falls NP (Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10

Morning Game drive and Boat cruise on the Nile River

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.

Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park (Uganda)
Accommodation:
Fort Murchison (Tent)
  • Budget tented camp located just outside Murchison Falls NP (Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 11

Adventure White Rhinos and travel to Jinja

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.

Main Destination:
Jinja (Town, Uganda)
Accommodation:
Explorers River Camp
  • Budget lodgein Jinja (Town, Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 12

White water Rafting

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.

Main Destination:
Nile River (Uganda)
Accommodation:
Explorers River Camp
  • Budget lodgein Jinja (Town, Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 13

Travel to Entebbe

Travel to Entebbe

We arise at 8:00 am and have breakfast. We shall check out and then travel to Entebbe Airport.

Main Destination:
Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe, Uganda)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
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