Multi-country Tour

After lunch, go to the tomb of Prince Louis Rwagasore, a hero of Burundi's independence, which is located in the "Belvedere." The Belvedere is a prominent landmark in Bujumbura that provides a spectacular view of Lake Tanganyika. "Les tambourinaires du Burundi," or Burundi Drummers, will entertain you in the evening.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast & Dinner

Overnight at Club du lac Tanganyika or Similar

After breakfast, travel south to "la pierre de Stanley et Livingstone," a commemorative stone marking the location where the famed explorers Stanley and Livingstone slept on their search for the Nile's source. After that, see the breathtaking "Kalera Falls." Drive to Gitega in the afternoon to see the Burundi National Museum.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast & Dinner

Overnight at Club du lac Tanganyika or Similar

After breakfast, travel to Rwanda's Nyungwe Forest National Park via the rugged region that gave Rwanda its nickname "the country of a thousand hills." After lunch, go go hiking to see Blue monkeys and Angolan Colobus monkeys, among other things.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast & Dinner

Overnight at Gisakura Lodge or Similar

After breakfast, embark on an early morning Chimpanzee excursion to look for chimpanzees and other animals. Come back in time for lunch. After lunch, go to Butare to see the Rwandan Historical Museum.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast & Dinner

Overnight at Nyungwe Forest Lodge or Similar

After breakfast, head to Kigali to see the Rwanda Genocide Memorial. You'll get a sense of what happened in 1994, when 1 million people perished in 100 days.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast & Dinner

Overnight at Hotel Des Milles Collines Kigali or Similar

Drive to Gisenyi, near the beaches of Lake Kivu, after breakfast. Stop for lunch in Ruhengeri and then see a magnificent performance by the Intore Traditional dancers.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast & Dinner

Overnight at Serena View Hotel or Similar

Drive to Virunga Park headquarters after breakfast for a training on how to "behave" in the presence of a gorilla group. The length of the journey varies based on the location of the gorillas and the weather. Meeting these gentle giants in their native habitat is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that everyone should have. Good hiking boots, long pants, and gloves are needed for protection.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast & Dinner

Overnight at Serena View Hotel or Similar

Drive to Goma/Congo after breakfast. Relax at your Lodge in the afternoon, savoring the beauty of the lava lake below.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast & Dinner

Overnight at Ihusi Hotel or Similar

After breakfast, go on a tour of Goma.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast & Dinner

Overnight at Ihusi Hotel or Similar

After breakfast, travel to Uganda's Lake Bunyonyi for a cultural tour around the lake's southern shoreline. Visit a few Pygmy settlements. Pygmies from Rwanda walk across the mountains to sell their produce at the Hakekuba market. Before returning for supper, take a canoe excursion in the afternoon.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast & Dinner

Overnight at Bunyonyi Overland Resort or Similar

After breakfast, go for a brief stroll around a local village in Bunyonyi. Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, which is known for its tree-climbing lions and big herds of Uganda cobs, Topis, buffalos, and elephants. Enjoy a boat trip on the Kazinga Channel late in the day.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast & Dinner

Overnight at Mweya Lodge or Similar

After breakfast, go on a game drive in the early morning to observe lions, topis, elephants, Uganda Kobs, and buffaloes. After your early game drive, transfer to Jinja. Enjoy the lovely Ankole countryside before stopping at the Equator for a quick photo opportunity and presentation from your guide. Before continuing on to Jinja, stop for lunch in Mbarara.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast & Dinner

Overnight at Jinja Nile Resort or Similar

After breakfast, return to Kampala. Transfer to airport for flight back home.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast