Embark on the ultimate East African adventure with a combined Uganda Rwanda Burundi Adventure, where wildlife wonders and cultural delights await at every turn. Uganda and Rwanda are mostly known for Gorilla trekking experiences while the Burundian adventure safari days will be spent on cultural delights.
Imagine trekking through lush forests to encounter majestic gorillas, and delving into the rich history and traditions of Rwanda and Burundi, all while guided by a local travel expert who tailors every activity to suit your preferences. 7-day Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda journey is the amount of time required to travel between these countries for a quick yet infectious memorable trip.
From thrilling gorilla trekking to immersive cultural experiences, this tour offers the perfect blend of adventure and discovery:
Itinerary
We will meet you at Kigali International, and you will be transferred to Hotel Onomo Kigali. Relax to prepare for the next safari day. Overnight at your hotel.
After breakfast, Kigali city tour: The city tour includes a visit to the Gisozi Genocide memorial, The Art Museum. In the afternoon, transfer to Bwindi National Park. Overnight at Bakiga Lodge.
In the morning after breakfast, we head to the Bwindi National Park Headquarters where we will be allocated groups of gorillas to be visited. The gorilla trekking will lead you through the Bwindi mountain forest, and this may take 1-4 hours. The maximum time to spend with the gorillas is one hour.
After the Gorilla trekking experience, we drive back to Kigali for an overnight at Hotel Onomo Kigali.
After breakfast, transfer to Nyanza King’s Palace, located 88 km south of Kigali City, this was the residence of King Mutara III Rudahigwa and the Royal Palace that was traditionally built. This Palace offers a detailed look into the Rwandan traditional seat of their monarchy, it is an impressive museum, restored to its 19th-century state and made entirely with traditional materials. The visit will continue to the Butare Ethnographic Museum, formerly the National Museum of Rwanda. Overnight at Credo Hotel/ Mater Bon Consili Hotel
After breakfast, you will be taken to Rwanda/Burundi border for entry formalities taking about 15-30 minutes. Afterward, you will drive to Bujumbura. Rest at the beach of Lake Tanganyika where your hotel is located. You may use complementary services (swimming pool) or choose to enjoy a walk on the shores of Lake Tanganyika. Overnight at Club du Lac Tanganyika Hotel.
After breakfast at 7:00 a.m., transfer to Rutana to see the amazing Karera waterfalls and the source of the Nile in Rutovu. Visit Gitega national museum a collection of artifacts and antiquities from Burundi and Gishora drum sanctuary before transfer to Bujumbura. Overnight at Club du Lac Tanganyika Hotel.
After breakfast, pick up at the hotel and go for a city tour in Bujumbura including
Visiting Rusizi National Park where a boat trip is possible to let you explore closer the hippos and birds in Rusizi River;
Islam Culture Centre. The Explorers Memorial, a huge rock in the Suburbs of Bujumbura that commemorates the meeting between explorers Livingstone & Stanley;
Unity monument • Belvedere Hill offering a nice of Lake Tanganyika and the city.