This 16-day multi-country expedition is the ultimate East African safari. Traversing Uganda and crossing into Rwanda, it incorporates adrenaline water sports in Jinja, remote wilderness game drives in Kidepo Valley, Big Five tracking, and primate encounters in Kibale, Bwindi, and Volcanoes National Park.
Complete 16-Day Route Schedule
- Day 1: Entebbe Arrival & Transfer to Jinja — Pick up car at Entebbe airport; drive east past Mabira Forest to Jinja on the Nile River.
- Day 2: White Water Rafting or Nile Cruise in Jinja & Transfer to Kitgum — Morning white water rafting or boat cruise to Source of the Nile; afternoon drive north toward Kitgum.
- Day 3: Kitgum to Kidepo Valley National Park & Evening Game Drive — Drive to Kidepo via Karenga; top up fuel completely before entering for an evening game drive in Narus Valley.
- Day 4: Full Day Game Drives & Karamajong Cultural Encounter in Kidepo — Morning Narus Valley game drives for lions, cheetahs, and buffaloes; afternoon cultural visit to Karamajong communities.
- Day 5: Drive to Gulu / Masindi via Karuma Detour Route — Drive south from Kidepo; navigate the Karuma detour via Kafu/Masindi toward Murchison Falls.
- Day 6: Murchison Falls Game Drive & Boat Cruise to Falls Base — Game drive on northern savanna bank; afternoon boat launch cruise to the base of Murchison Falls.
- Day 7: Top of the Falls Viewpoint & Drive to Kibale Forest — Visit top of Murchison Falls; drive south past Fort Portal tea estates to Kibale National Park.
- Day 8: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale & Bigodi Wetland Walk — Track chimpanzees in Kibale forest; afternoon community walk in Bigodi swamp.
- Day 9: Drive to Queen Elizabeth NP & Kazinga Channel Cruise — Transfer to QENP; afternoon boat cruise along Kazinga Channel for hippos and crocodiles.
- Day 10: Kasenyi Game Drive & Ishasha Tree-Climbing Lions — Morning Kasenyi game drive for big cats; afternoon drive to Ishasha sector for tree-climbing lions.
- Day 11: Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest & Community Visit — Transfer to Bwindi gorilla sector; afternoon Batwa cultural walk.
- Day 12: Bwindi Mountain Gorilla Trekking & Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi — Trek mountain gorillas in Bwindi; drive to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation and canoeing.
- Day 13: Cross Cyanika Border into Rwanda (Musanze / Volcanoes NP) — Complete border clearance at Cyanika using COMESA Yellow Card insurance; drive to Musanze under the Virunga volcanoes.
- Day 14: Golden Monkey Tracking or Dian Fossey Hike in Volcanoes NP — Track golden monkeys or hike to Dian Fossey’s tomb in Volcanoes National Park.
- Day 15: Scenic Drive to Kigali & Gisozi Genocide Memorial Tour — Drive to clean Kigali city; visit Gisozi Genocide Memorial and local markets.
- Day 16: Kigali City Tour & Drop-Off at Kigali International Airport — Complete souvenir shopping and return rental car at Kigali Airport.