9 days private tour starting in Kigali (Rwanda) , ending in Entebbe (Uganda)
Start your trip in the mountains of Rwanda and travel to the hills of Southwest-Uganda. Experience beautiful lakes along the way up to Lake Mburo national park. Observe wildlife by boat and open jeep. Explore the busy capital Kampala and enjoy Lake Victoria in Entebbe.
- Private tour
- English speaking guide
- 9 days (9 nights)
- Starting at 1,950 Euro per person (excluding flight/visa)
Highlights
Angel
Tour Guide
Angel will be your personal driverguide, speaking English. He is going to collect you from the airport/hotel and will be with you throughout the trip.
Itinerary of the tour: Uganda’s South
| Day | Program |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kigali (Rwanda) Our guide will collect you from the airport/hotel. You will get to know the city of Kigali and visit the Genocide Memorial Centre. St. Pauls Centre Kigali (Breakfast) |
| 2 | Kigali (Rwanda) → Kisoro (Uganda) After you leave the city of Kigali your journey will lead through the rolling hills of Rwanda. During the trip you can enjoy the landscape with its terraced tea-plantations and local smallholder farms. As you reach the Ugandan border, the breathtaking sight of the Virunga Mountains, including the majestic Mount Muhavura, unfolds before you. Virunga Hotel (Breakfast) |
| 3 | Kisoro Today choose to visit either the Mountain Gorillas* in Mgahinga National Park, the Golden monkeys*, or a Batwa village. Virunga Hotel (Breakfast) |
| 4 | Kisoro You will explore the town Kisoro and the nearby Lake Mutanda. Take a short hike to the lake and go canoeing. Virunga Hotel (Breakfast) |
| 5 | Kisoro → Lake Bunyonyi Experience the beautiful landscape at Lake Bunyonyi as you take a boat to your next accommodation which is located directly at the lake. Learn more about the history of this magnificent lake, observe various birds, go canoeing, etc. Bugombe Gateway Camp (Breakfast) |
| 6 | Lake Bunyonyi → Lake Mburo National Park Drive to the East though Mbarara up to Lake Mburo Nationalpark with its large population of zebras, buffaloes, several species of antilopes and over 40 types of birds. Go on an evening game drive through the park. Leopard Rest Camp – outside the park (Half Board) |
| 7 | Lake Mburo National Park → Masaka Start your day with a guided early morning walking safari. Afterwards enjoy a boatride on the lake in the park where you will see many birds, lizards, hippos, etc. Sleep outside the park or Masaka in Banda Lodge Crocodile Camp (Breakfast) |
| 8 | Masaka → Entebbe Continue to Kampala, where you have the option to visit a craft market, the Uganda National Mosque, or take a walk through the city centre. In the afternoon continue towards Entebbe. Banana Village Eco Retreat (Breakfast) |
| 9 | Entebbe Spend the day on Lake Victoria, where you have the chance to see the shoe bill storks in the swamps of the lake. Banana Village Eco Retreat (Breakfast) |
Rates per person
The tours are private, tailored to your group of up to seven people without any additional guests. For larger groups, we can arrange an extra car upon request.
| 1 person | 2 persons | 3 persons | 4 persons | 5 persons | 6 persons | 7 persons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,195 Euro | 3,110 Euro | 2,439 Euro | 2,250 Euro | 2,150 Euro | 2,005 Euro | 1,950 Euro |
*If you choose to visit the Mountain Gorillas or Golden Monkeys you require a permit which is not included in the rates above. We will organize the permit for you. The current fee of the gorilla permit is 700 USD/person (from 07/24: 800 USD), the Golden monkeys permit 100 USD/person.
As an alternative you can choose to visit a Batwa village on day three without extra costs.
Included:
- Transportation during the tour
- English-speaking driverguide
- Accommodation (11 nights)
- Breakfast, on day six half board
- Entries for national parks and touristic activities
- Drinking water in the car
Not included:
- Flights and visa
- Tips
- Accommodation before/after the tour
- Drinks
- Additional activities
If you desire any modifications to the itineraries, please get in touch with us. We will be happy to assist you in customizing your tour with activities outside the program, accommodation upgrades, or additional accommodation before/after the tour, etc.
During the trip, our driverguide will ensure that your will enjoy your tour and will always support you to find restaurants or purchase items for a picknick, etc.