Explore the “Switzerland of Africa” – Uganda’s Kigezi Region

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, Your guide for the tour will pick you up and transfer you to your accommodation.

Overnight at: Via Via (Bed & Breakfast)

After an early breakfast, you will transfer to Lake Mburo national Park, the closest of all Ugandan national park to the capital city and airport, head out for an evening game drive to explore the dwellers of this small but rich bio-diverse park, you might be lucky to spot zebras, giraffes, Hippos, waterbucks and so much more wildlife including birds.

Overnight at: Rwakobo Rock Lodge (Bed & Breakfast)

Wake up and head out for a walking safari after breakfast, and later drive to Kabale town. You can choose to proceed to Kisizi waterfalls and hospital. These have a very intriguing past, as the waterfall that once was seen as a place of death now saves lives by generating the electricity running Kisizi hospital. The fall has a dark past whereby young and unmarried girls who got pregnant out of wedlock would be dropped to their deaths as punishment for sexual misconduct. Or you could explore more of Kabale town visiting hills such as Makanga or a local market before dinner and overnight.

Overnight at Cephas’s Inn (Bed & Breakfast)

Today you will visit a remote village outside of Kabale town and home to the kigezi Community School, embark on a community experience for a deeper insight into the Bakiga culture through activities including local dances, garden and home chores such as millet and sorghum grinding. Also learn about the income generating activities including crafts making and local beer brewing. End the day with a celebration, during which you will taste the local brew and cuisine, as the Bakiga people are known to be some of the most welcoming and hospitable people in Uganda.

Overnight at Cephas’s Inn (Bed & Breakfast)

Transfer to Kisoro Town, home to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and the Muhabura volcano – part of the Virunga ranges shared between Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda. The only region in the world where you can find the endangered mountain gorillas.

Drive to the park for a guided nature walk or go for a community walk that will lead you to the batwa, a group of indigenous pygmies. Transfer to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Overnight at: Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge (Bed & Breakfast)

Today you can choose between gorilla, golden monkey tracking and Muhabura volcano hiking. Return to you lodge for a relaxed evening, you can try paddling a dugout canoe at lake Mulehe or simply relax at the shores in the evening.

Overnight at: Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge (Bed & Breakfast)

After breakfast, visit the surrounding local communities, including craftsmen and women before transferring to Lake Bunyonyi, one of the most beautiful and safest lakes in Africa, free from crocodiles, hippos and bilharzia. Take a stroll to admire the lake and its several islands before dinner and overnight

Overnight at: Birdnest Resort (Bed & Breakfast)

After a relaxed breakfast, explore the communities around the lake on foot, making several stopovers for immersive communal encounters and experiences. After lunch, take a boat to explore a few of the 29 islands on the lake starting with the famous Punishment Island. During the cruise, you will also be able to spot different bird species. If time allows, you can try paddling a dugout canoe.

Overnight at: Birdnest Resort (Bed & Breakfast)

After an early breakfast, you will transfer back to Entebbe, with a stopover at the equator for memorable pictures, you can also have a short stop over at the Masaka royal drum makers. Proceed to Entebbe reaching in time for a relaxed evening.

Overnight at: Via Via (Bed & Breakfast)

You can decide to visit the Mabamba swamp for an encounter with a shoe bill stock after breakfast and depending on your flight time or simply relax and do some souvenir shopping in Entebbe before being dropped off at the airport in time for your scheduled flight back home to consequently end your tour.

Departure!