Take the journey of a lifetime across borders with our 6-Day Kigali to Kampala/Jinja Overland Tour. Experience the stunning beauty, warm hospitality, and vibrant cultures of Rwanda and Uganda on this expertly guided cross-country adventure.
This itinerary includes city tours, historical and cultural sites, natural wonders like Lake Bunyonyi, optional gorilla trekking, and the scenic drive through the heart of East Africa. The tour ends with a visit to Uganda’s adventure capital Jinja, where the River Nile begins — offering optional activities such as white-water rafting, boat rides, or a relaxed riverside stay.
Pickup from your hotel or airport in Kigali
Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial, craft markets, and Kimironko local market
Tour of the Campaign Against Genocide Museum
Optional visit to Inema Arts Center
Evening relaxation and overnight in Kigali
Accommodation: Heaven Boutique Hotel or Step Town Hotel
Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast and morning departure for Uganda via Gatuna border
Cross into Uganda and drive through Kabale to beautiful Lake Bunyonyi
Check-in at the lodge and enjoy scenic views
Optional canoeing or island tour on the lake
Accommodation: Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort or Bunyonyi Rock Resort
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Option 1: Gorilla Trekking (extra fee required)
Early transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Trek through rainforest to visit a gorilla family (1-hour interaction)
Return to lodge in Lake Bunyonyi for dinner and overnight
Option 2: Lake Day
Enjoy a relaxed day around Lake Bunyonyi
Optional activities: canoeing, birdwatching, village walk
Lunch with a lake view
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast and check-out from the lodge
Begin the drive toward Kampala
Stop for lunch in Mbarara
Quick stop at the Equator Line in Kayabwe for photos and shopping
Arrive in Kampala in the evening and check in at your hotel
Accommodation: Cassia Lodge / Fairway Hotel / Speke Hotel
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast and explore key sites in Kampala:
Uganda Museum
Gaddafi National Mosque (with panoramic city views)
Kabaka’s Palace and Buganda Parliament
After lunch, drive to Jinja, the adventure capital of East Africa
Check-in at your riverside lodge or hotel
Evening relaxation along the River Nile
Accommodation: Nile Porch or Source of the Smile Guesthouse
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast and optional morning activity (choose one):
Boat ride to the Source of the Nile
White-water rafting (optional, extra fee)
Quad biking or horseback riding along the Nile
Lunch and return to Kampala for drop-off
Alternatively, drop-off in Jinja if clients are staying longer
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
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