Mon. Dec 23rd, 2024

7-Day Itinerary: Nairobi → Uganda → Rwanda Road Trip

 

Option 1: TRANSPORT IS TOUR VAN FOR 14 PAX OR MORE

Day 1: Nairobi to Kampala (Uganda)

Cost: EAC- Kshs. 125,500.00

  • Departure: Early morning departure from Nairobi.
  • Stops: Scenic stops at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint and Eldoret for lunch.
  • Border Crossing: Malaba or Busia border; complete customs formalities.
  • Evening: Arrive in Kampala, check-in at the hotel.
  • Dinner: Local Ugandan cuisine at a city restaurant.

Overnight: Kampala.


Day 2: Explore Kampala & Jinja (Uganda)

  • Morning: Kampala city tour:
    • Visit the Uganda Museum and Kasubi Tombs.
    • Explore Namugongo Martyrs’ Shrine.
  • Afternoon: Drive to Jinja (80 km).
    • Source of the Nile boat tour.
    • Optional: White-water rafting or quad biking.
  • Evening: Return to Kampala for dinner.

Overnight: Kampala.


Day 3: Kampala to Kigali (Rwanda)

  • Departure: Early morning drive to Kigali.
    • Stop at the Equator crossing in Uganda.
  • Border Crossing: Gatuna or Cyanika border.
  • Evening: Arrive in Kigali, check-in.
  • Dinner: Relax at a local Rwandan eatery.

Overnight: Kigali.


Day 4: Kigali City Tour

  • Morning:
    • Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial.
    • Tour Kimironko Market for local crafts and souvenirs.
  • Afternoon: Drive to Nyamata Genocide Memorial (30 km).
  • Evening: Explore nightlife or relax at the hotel.

Overnight: Kigali.


Day 5: Day Trip to Volcanoes National Park

  • Early Morning: Depart for Volcanoes National Park (2.5-hour drive).
    • Optional: Gorilla trekking (requires prior booking).
    • Visit the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village.
  • Afternoon: Return to Kigali.
  • Evening: Dinner at Heaven Restaurant.

Overnight: Kigali.


Day 6: Kigali to Nairobi

  • Morning: Leisure time or visit Kandt House Museum.
  • Departure: Start the return journey to Nairobi with scenic stops.
  • Border Crossing: Re-enter Kenya at Gatuna and Busia borders.
  • Evening: Arrive in Nairobi late at night.

Travel Tips:

  • Visa: Ensure multi-entry visas for Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda.
  • Currency: Carry local currencies (KES, UGX, RWF).
  • Health: Carry yellow fever certificates and travel insurance.

OPTION 2

6-Day Itinerary: Nairobi → Uganda → Rwanda by VIP Bus

RATES: Citizens and EA Citizens Kshs. 97,500 per person

Non-resident/Residents: usd 1200

Day 1: Nairobi → Kampala, Uganda

Travel Time: 12-14 hours (Approx. 660 km)
Morning:

  • Departure: Leave Nairobi early (5:00 AM) by bus towards Kampala.
  • Lunch: Stopover in Eldoret (around 1:00 PM). Quick refreshment and a light meal.

Evening:

  • Arrival: Reach Kampala by evening (approx. 7:00 PM).
  • Dinner & Rest: Check in to a hotel in Kampala (e.g., Fairway Hotel or budget options near the city center). Enjoy Ugandan cuisine.

Day 2: Kampala Exploration

Morning:

  • Breakfast: Hotel or local café.
  • Explore Kampala:
    • Kasubi Tombs (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Uganda Museum
    • Bahá’í Temple – Offers panoramic views of Kampala.

Afternoon:

  • Lunch: Enjoy a traditional dish like Luwombo or Matoke.
  • Visit: Gaddafi National Mosque for city views.

Evening:

  • Dinner & Cultural Show: Ndere Cultural Centre.

Day 3: Kampala → Kigali, Rwanda

Travel Time: 10-12 hours (Approx. 500 km)
Morning:

  • Early Departure: Catch a bus to Kigali (around 6:00 AM).
  • Border Crossing: Clear immigration at the Gatuna border.

Afternoon:

  • Lunch: On the way, simple local options (packed or roadside).

Evening:

  • Arrival: Reach Kigali by evening (around 6:00 PM).
  • Check-in: Hotel in Kigali (e.g., Kigali Serena Hotel or budget options near downtown).
  • Dinner: Try Rwandan dishes like Brochettes or Isombe.

Day 4: Explore Kigali

Morning:

  • Breakfast: Hotel or café.
  • Kigali Genocide Memorial: Learn about Rwanda’s history and resilience.

Afternoon:

  • Lunch: Enjoy Rwandan coffee and light lunch.
  • Visit: Kimironko Market – shop for souvenirs and crafts.
  • Inema Arts Center: Contemporary Rwandan art.

Evening:

  • Dinner: At a local restaurant.
  • Optional: Night view from the top of Kigali Convention Centre.

Day 5: Kigali Day Trip to Volcanoes National Park (Optional Gorilla Trek)

Morning:

  • Early Departure: Drive to Volcanoes National Park (approx. 2.5 hours).
  • Activity Options:
    • Gorilla Trekking: (Needs pre-booking-$200 for EAC-Not included in the rates
    • Visit Dian Fossey’s grave and research center.

Afternoon:

  • Lunch: Packed lunch or eat at a local lodge.
  • Return to Kigali: Evening arrival.

Evening:

  • Dinner: Reflect on the day’s adventure.

Day 6: Kigali → Nairobi

Travel Time: 24 hours (Direct bus)
Morning:

  • Breakfast: Enjoy at your hotel.
  • Free Time: Last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

Afternoon:

  • Departure: Take a bus back to Nairobi. Some buses leave early in the afternoon.

Overnight Travel: Enjoy the scenic drive back.


Additional Tips:

  • Visa Requirements: Ensure you have an East Africa Tourist Visa (valid for Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda).
  • Currency: Have local currency (KES, UGX, RWF) or use a multi-currency card.
  • Health: Carry necessary vaccinations (like Yellow Fever), and consider anti-malaria medication.
  • Essentials: Comfortable clothing, snacks, water, and travel documents.

OPTION 3-ECONOMY DEAL

6 DAYS RWANDA ADVENTURE VIA KENYA, UGANDA AND RWANDA @KSH 69,500
 
Day 1: Nairobi – Kampala
Leave Nairobi@4:30 pm Depart from Nairobi with the evening bus Cross the Busia border in the late night.
 
Day 2:– Kampala – Kigali
Arrive Kampala City have breakfast and proceed with the journey to Kigali Rwanda
Will arrive in ‘the Land of a thousand hills’ then proceed to the Hotel for check inn and partake in swimming and dinner later.
Kigali Night Life & party Experience (Optional)
 
Day 3:- Genocide Memorial & Kigali City Tour
Early Morning Breakfast followed by a Full Day Excursion Tour of Kigali City & Kigali Genocide Memorial.
Kigali Genocide Memorial is the final resting place for more than 250,000 victims of the Genocide against,it honors the memory of the more than one million Rwandans killed in 1994 through education and peace building.
We’ll later do a city tour of Kigali City; the largest & capital city as we get to see it’s beauty and history.
In the evening drive back to the Hotel for Dinner & Overnight Stay.
Day 4:- Lake Kivu Day Tour
Early morning breakfast thereafter start our day by visiting Lake Kivu.
The renowned Lake Kivu is runs along Democratic republic of Congo and with Rwanda .It’s a beautiful place where the color of the sea and sky are often so close that it’s impossible to discern a horizon.
Later in the evening drive back to the Hotel for Dinner & overnight stay.
Day 5:- Kigali -Kampala
Depart Kigali for Kampala in the morning as we have sights of the countryside of rural Rwanda.
Arrive in Kampala in the evening, Dinner & Overnight stay.
Kampala Night Life Party (Optional)
Day 6:– Kampala – Nairobi
Early morning breakfast, followed with some brief shopping in Kampala a visit to Buganda palace, parliament and Gadaffi National Mosque till late afternoon….
Later depart for Nairobi
DAY 7:– Nairobi
Arrival in Nairobi early morning
 
DATES:
DEPART DAY 1
RETURN DAY 7
TOTAL COST
Kenyan Citizen/East Africa Ksh AS STATED ABOVE
 
Kenyan Resident and Non-Resident U$D 850 Plus Visa Charges
VISAS:
KENYAN CITIZENS/EAST AFRICA: You Do Not need any Visa
KENYAN RESIDENTS AND NON RESIDENTS: Visa is a must, we will assist with the Documentation required and advice accordingly.
COST IS INCLUSIVE OF
* Return Transport VIP bus
* Accommodation in a class- Hotels
* All Entry fees to places of Visit
* Meals on Half Board
* Kampala & Kigali City Tour
* Walking City tour and Shopping
* The Genocide & lake Kivu Tour
* Rwanda Cultural Experience.
* Buganda Palace
* Buganda Parliament
* Gaddaffi National Mosque
* Border crossing Facilitation.
* Photography
COST EXCLUSIVE OF
* Lunch
* Drinks
REQUIREMENTS:
* A valid passport or Temporary passport
* Yellow fever card
NB: Temporary issued at Nyayo house/E citizen/
border @ ksh.-Check current rates
Yellow fever vaccination & certificate is done at
Nyayo house/border (1500/=)
* Covid cert/ Pcr test if required

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