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Uganda

6 Days Kigali to Kampala/Jinja Overland Tour – Rwanda & Uganda

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.

Details

🗓 Day 1: Kigali City Tour & Cultural Experience

  • 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


🗓 Day 2: Kigali – Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda

  • 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


🗓 Day 3: Optional Gorilla Trekking OR Lake Bunyonyi Relaxation

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


🗓 Day 4: Transfer to Kampala via Mbarara & Equator

  • 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


🗓 Day 5: Kampala City Tour – Then Transfer to Jinja

  • 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


🗓 Day 6: Nile Exploration & Return to Kampala or Drop-off in Jinja

  • 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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