Arrival in Kigali

Kigali - Upon reaching Kigali Airport, a representative from Safaris Lux Travel will extend a warm welcome and arrange your transfer to your accommodation. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a city tour of Kigali, visiting genocide memorial sites, vibrant art galleries, bustling markets, and the inspiring Nyamirambo Women’s Centre.

Drive to Akagera National Park. Approx 2.5 hours’ drive

Akagera National Park - After breakfast at the lodge, check out and meet your private Safari Guide for a drive to Akagera National Park (approximately 2.5 hours). Enjoy stopovers for tea and coffee along the way. Upon arrival, embark on a game drive in Akagera National Park. Discover this revitalized park managed by Africa Parks and witness the remarkable recovery of wildlife populations since the 1994 genocide. Spot a variety of species, including lions, black rhinos, elephants, and giraffes. Enjoy lunch at Akagera Game Lodge and take an afternoon boat trip on Lake Ihema, cruising along the lake’s shores to see hippos, crocodiles, and animals quenching their thirst, before returning to Kigali.

City Tour of Kigali and drive to Volcanoes National Park

Kigali - After breakfast, embark on a city tour of Kigali, visiting the genocide memorial site, the Gisozi Genocide Memorial Center. The Kigali Memorial serves as a permanent tribute to those who lost their lives in the 1994 genocide. Here, you can explore the three permanent exhibitions, the largest of which documents the genocide and honors the victims. Following the city tour, enjoy a scenic drive to Volcanoes National Park (approximately 2.5 hours total journey time). Upon arrival at Volcanoes National Park, home to the majestic mountain gorillas, visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, located just outside the park, to learn about Dr. Fossey’s pioneering conservation work and the ongoing efforts of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund. Relax over dinner and overnight.

Ultimate Gorilla Trek in Volcanoes National Park

Volcanoes National Park - Start the day with an early breakfast, then head to the Volcanoes National Park offices by 7:00 AM. You’ll be assigned to a gorilla tracking group and receive a comprehensive briefing from expert trackers. Next, drive to the trailhead and embark on your thrilling trek. Once you encounter the majestic gorillas, spend a magical hour observing these incredible creatures up close. Return to the base, where your driver will be waiting to transport you back to your lodge for lunch and a massage. In the afternoon, visit the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village (formerly known as the Ex-Poacher’s Village), where you’ll gain insight into traditional Rwandan practices, including fire-making, archery, medicine, and vibrant cultural dances.

Drive to Kigali – Departure to Entebbe Approx 2.5 hours

Entebbe - Enjoy a relaxed breakfast before checking out. Transfer to Kigali and proceed to Kigali International Airport for your departure flight to Entebbe on ET 334, with drop-off scheduled for 1300 hrs. Upon arrival, you will be met by your private guide and transferred to Kampala.

Day visit to Equator

Equator Entebbe - After breakfast, transfer to the Equator line in Uganda, a popular tourist attraction located in Kayabwe, Mpigi District. Visitors can stand with one foot in the Northern Hemisphere and the other in the Southern Hemisphere, marking a unique experience. This is a common stop for those traveling to or from western Uganda, offering a chance to take memorable photos and experience the Equator. Have lunch at the Equator line and return to Kampala.

Full Day Entebbe Eco Tour

Entebbe Botanic Gardens - After breakfast, transfer to Entebbe Botanical Gardens, which border the shore of Lake Victoria and are home to an impressive collection of indigenous forest, shrubs, and plants. The gardens also host tree squirrels and velvet and black-and-white colobus monkeys. Visit the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre, often mistaken for a zoo, but actually an animal orphanage that houses wild animals which have been rehabilitated but cannot be returned to the wild. It’s a great place to see some rare and endangered species like black rhino, giant forest hog, chimpanzees, grey-cheeked mangabeys, lions, shoebills, and servals.

End the day with a sunset cruise on Lake Victoria, starting at 5 pm from Entebbe at the waterfront club beach by the zoo (UWEC), at the pier. Board with drinks and snacks and sail leisurely, viewing Entebbe, fishing villages built on the rocks, birds, and the boat goes up to the Equator sign.

Departure

Kampala - After breakfast, drive to Kampala in time for your departure flight home.

• ❖ Ground Transportation in a safari customized 4WD Toyota Land Cruiser, with fuel
• Entrance fees
• Entrance fees
• ❖ English speaking Guide / driver
• ❖ Mineral water in the vehicle; 2 liters per person daily on safari
• ❖ All park entrance fees
• Lunch
• Dinner
• ❖ Medical emergency evacuation cover
• ❖ Accommodation as shown based on per person sharing
• ❖ Airport transfers
• Breakfast
• ❖ Meals where mentioned as included in the itinerary.

• ❖ International Airfares
• ❖ Entry Visa Fees; fees for International Travel Vaccinations and Inoculations
• ❖ Items of personal nature such us Room service, Beverage, Communication (phone & internet). Laundry
• ❖ Tips and gratuities for Guide/driver. and hotel staff
• ❖ Shopping Charges for Curios and Crafts
• ❖ Porterage fees

Embark on an enchanting journey through Rwanda and Uganda, where stunning landscapes, remarkable wildlife encounters, and vibrant cultural experiences await. Start in Kigali, enjoying a relaxing stay at the Heaven Boutique Hotel. Venture to Akagera National Park for an exhilarating day of wildlife viewing, then return to Kigali for a guided city tour rich with compelling stories and local charm.

Next, travel to the verdant foothills of Volcanoes National Park and settle into Mountain Gorilla View Lodge. Here, experience the unforgettable thrill of trekking through the misty rainforest to encounter the majestic mountain gorillas face to face—a once-in-a-lifetime adventure that will leave a lasting impression.

From Rwanda, fly to Uganda’s lakeside town of Entebbe and relish the cozy ambiance of Karibu Guesthouse. Explore the vibrant streets of Kampala on a guided tour, visit the iconic Equator line, and spend a full day discovering Entebbe’s botanical gardens and craft markets.

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.