10-days of cultural discovery in Uganda and Rwanda lead visitors through the exceptional ways of life and traditions of different Tribes of Uganda and Rwanda. Farm visits, spending overnights in homestays, traditional beer brewing demonstrations, guided tours through banana plantations, local milking processes and Museum tours are some of the authentic cultural experiences you should expect from this 10 days Cultural Safari in Uganda and Rwanda.

Safari in details.

Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe International Airport and drop-off at Kampala Hotel.

On jetting-into Uganda via Entebbe International Airport, our Company representative will be already at the Airport with placards waiting to welcome you into the country. Afterwards you will be driven to your place of stay within the Capital (Kampala).

Day 2: City tour – Lubiri Royal Palace and Amin’s Torture Chambers.

Start the second day with a Continental breakfast at your Kampala Hotel then pick-up by your safari driver. Afterwards leave the Hotel and head to Mengo, one of the original seven hills of Kampala and location of Lubiri Royal Palace. Set up in 1885, Lubiri is the historical/official residence of King (Kabaka) of Buganda. A visit to this site offers visitors the opportunity of learning about the interesting history of the most popular Kingdom in Uganda in addition to exploring Amin’s Torture Chambers. If time permits, also check-out the man-made Kabaka’s Lake a stone throw from the Palace. Enjoy lunch from one of the City eateries before continuing for your next cultural experience.

After delicious Lunch, continue to Kasubi Royal Tombs, final resting place for four of Buganda’s former Kings. You will be mesmerized by the spiritual, historical and traditional value of the site. Close the day with a cultural dance performance at the Kasubi Royal Tombs and drive back to your Hotel for a lovely dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Kampala to Nshenyi Village, over 340 kilometers and 6 hours’ drive

Hotel pick-up in the morning and proceed to Nshenyi Village, about 340 kilometers and 6 hours’ drive from the Capital. A stopover at Uganda Equator to stretch legs, enjoy a cup of coffee and take photos at the monumental landmark as well as en-route Lunch.

En-route also enjoy the beautiful sceneries and vibrant faces of roadside Ugandans going about their daily hustles. On arrival, get checked-in and settle in at the Farm Guest House for a traditional dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Guided Nshenyi Village tours (spraying cattle, milking and ghee making).

Breakfast then undertake guided tours of Nshenyi Farm village with a myriad of cultural activities to undertake. In the morning as the cattle leave their enclosures/Kraals take part in hand-milking them. Later participate in traditional ghee making where you will even enjoy a meal with typical Ugandan ghee.

After your Lunch, head for a one-hour walk to the cattle watering area where with the help of local guides you will also participate in watering the animals. The activity is exciting and trust our judgment that you will love and enjoy it. In the evening settle for a performance from the Traditional dance group, dinner and overnight stay at the Farm Guest House.

Day 5: Nshenyi Village to Kisoro Town.

Start this beautiful day early with breakfast at your place of stay at Nshenyi Village Farm then proceed to Kisoro district through Kabale town, south-western Uganda. Arrive late in the evening for overnight and dinner.

Day 6: Kisoro Town-Kigali City.

After breakfast, leave the Town of Kisoro for Kigali City. It takes about 4-5 hours including processing border procedures and continue to your booked Hotel for late Lunch, dinner and overnight. Rest and relax at the Hotel for the remainder of the evening while preparing for the start of your Rwandan cultural experience.

Day 7: Tour the Richard Kandt House Museum, Nyamata and Ntarama Churches (Genocide Memorial Centers).

On this day at 7:00am, you will be picked up from your Kigali Hotel and head to the Kandt House Museum on Nyarugenge Hill within the Capital. The structure housing this Museum was built in 1907 and was the former home of Richard Kandt- a German physician and Explorer to Africa. It displays the evolution of life, description of fauna and flora in the country’s main Parks and many others.

Later be served a sumptuous meal at your Hotel then continue for tours of the Genocide Memorial Sites within the City. These two Churches introduce visitors to the traumatic 1994 Genocide history of Rwanda. Later return to your Hotel for a moment of relaxation, dinner and overnight.

Day 8: Drive to Musanze district then undertake a tour of the Caves

A hefty breakfast is a perfect way to start this day, then continue to Musanze district, at the Northern province of Rwanda. Drive straight to the popular Musanze Caves, believed to have existed for over 65 million years.

Learn about this magnificent natural wonder and hidden gem, how it was used as a hiding place during the 1994 Rwanda Genocide as well as the fact that it is beautifully designed with stair-like features. Overnight and lovely moonlight dinner at one of the stunning accommodation facilities in Musanze.

Day 9: All-day tour at the Gorilla Guardian Village

You will dedicate the entire day to exploring about Rwandan culture through the visit to Gorilla Guardian Village. A range of cultural activities are organized here and they include traditional banana beer brewing, touring the replica of the King’s Palace to learn about the rich history of Rwanda, learn about traditional hunting, learn how to prepare local foods and even dine with the locals, visits to the traditional medicine man, traditional dance performances and end the day with a match with the local team. At sunset return to the same place of stay (as previous night) for dinner and overnight.

Day 10: Drive back to the City of Kigali

Have breakfast and be driven back to the City for a proper City tour exploring more of popular tourist sites and do last shopping before being dropped-off at the Airport. This marks the end of the 10 days Cultural Safari in Uganda and Rwanda.