18 days in Rwanda, Uganda & Kenya Itinerary
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Start: London, United Kingdom
Fly to Kigali International Airport, Drive to Ruhengeri
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Ruhengeri, Rwanda
— 2 nights
Drive
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Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda
— 1 night
Drive to Kisoro, Bus to Kampala
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Kampala, Uganda
— 2 nights
Fly
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Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
— 3 nights
Fly
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Watamu, Kenya
— 2 nights
Drive
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Mombasa, Kenya
— 2 nights
Ferry to Likoni, Drive to Diani Beach
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Diani Beach, Kenya
— 1 night
Fly
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Nairobi, Kenya
— 4 nights
Fly
End: London, United Kingdom
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Ruhengeri, Rwanda — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 21st (Sat): explore the striking landscape of Volcanoes National Park. On your second day here, paddle through the water with a kayaking and canoeing tour, then don't miss a visit to Karisoke Research Center - Dian Fossey Camp, and then steep yourself in history at Iby'iwacu Cultural Village.
For reviews, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Ruhengeri trip itinerary planner.
London, UK to Ruhengeri is an approximately 17-hour combination of flight and car. Traveling from London to Ruhengeri, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from London in January, expect nights in Ruhengeri to be somewhat warmer, around 15°C, while days are warmer, around 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) early enough to drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
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For reviews, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Ruhengeri trip itinerary planner.
London, UK to Ruhengeri is an approximately 17-hour combination of flight and car. Traveling from London to Ruhengeri, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from London in January, expect nights in Ruhengeri to be somewhat warmer, around 15°C, while days are warmer, around 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) early enough to drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
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Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Mon): stroll through Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
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Traveling by car from Ruhengeri to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park takes 2.5 hours. The time zone difference moving from Central Africa Time to East Africa Time is 1 hour. In January, daytime highs in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Mon) to allow time to travel to Kampala.
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Traveling by car from Ruhengeri to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park takes 2.5 hours. The time zone difference moving from Central Africa Time to East Africa Time is 1 hour. In January, daytime highs in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Mon) to allow time to travel to Kampala.
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Kampala, Uganda — 2 nights
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On the 24th (Tue), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Gaddafi National Mosque, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Baha'i Temple, and then steep yourself in history at Kasubi Tombs. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 25th (Wed): identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas.
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Getting from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to Kampala by combination of car and bus takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of car, bus, and flight; or drive. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Kampala when traveling from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in January, with lows around 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Maasai Mara National Reserve.
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Getting from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to Kampala by combination of car and bus takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of car, bus, and flight; or drive. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Kampala when traveling from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in January, with lows around 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Maasai Mara National Reserve.
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Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya — 3 nights
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Get outdoors at Mara Triangle and Olare Orok Conservancy. There's still lots to do: identify plant and animal life at Ol Kinyei Conservancy.
To see maps, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Maasai Mara National Reserve trip itinerary planning website.
Traveling by flight from Kampala to Maasai Mara National Reserve takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. In January, Maasai Mara National Reserve is slightly colder than Kampala - with highs of 26°C and lows of 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sat) early enough to fly to Watamu.
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To see maps, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Maasai Mara National Reserve trip itinerary planning website.
Traveling by flight from Kampala to Maasai Mara National Reserve takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. In January, Maasai Mara National Reserve is slightly colder than Kampala - with highs of 26°C and lows of 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sat) early enough to fly to Watamu.
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Watamu, Kenya — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 29th (Sun): explore the striking landscape of Watamu National Marine Park. Here are some ideas for day two: delve into the lush surroundings at Arabuko-Sokoke Forest and then discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour.
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You can fly from Maasai Mara National Reserve to Watamu in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of car and bus. Traveling from Maasai Mara National Reserve in January, expect nights in Watamu to be much warmer, around 29°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 36°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Mon) so you can travel to Mombasa.
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You can fly from Maasai Mara National Reserve to Watamu in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of car and bus. Traveling from Maasai Mara National Reserve in January, expect nights in Watamu to be much warmer, around 29°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 36°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Mon) so you can travel to Mombasa.
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Mombasa, Kenya — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 31st (Tue): look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Shree Cutch Satsang Swaminarayan Temple, then look for gifts at Dazzle Jewellers, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Haller Park.
To see where to stay, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Mombasa tour itinerary planning site.
You can drive from Watamu to Mombasa in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and taxi; or drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In January, daily temperatures in Mombasa can reach 38°C, while at night they dip to 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) early enough to travel to Diani Beach.
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To see where to stay, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Mombasa tour itinerary planning site.
You can drive from Watamu to Mombasa in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and taxi; or drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In January, daily temperatures in Mombasa can reach 38°C, while at night they dip to 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) early enough to travel to Diani Beach.
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Diani Beach, Kenya — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Thu): tour the pleasant surroundings at Diani Beach and then see exotic creatures in open habitats at Jackal Adventure Safaris.
To find photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Diani Beach itinerary tool.
Traveling by combination of ferry and car from Mombasa to Diani Beach takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and flight. In February, daily temperatures in Diani Beach can reach 38°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Nairobi.
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To find photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Diani Beach itinerary tool.
Traveling by combination of ferry and car from Mombasa to Diani Beach takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and flight. In February, daily temperatures in Diani Beach can reach 38°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Nairobi.
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Nairobi, Kenya — 4 nights
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Green City in the Sun
Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages and Jamia Mosque will appeal to history buffs. Take a break from the city and head to Nairobi National Park and Helicopter Tours. There's lots more to do: stroll through Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, see Off-Road Tours, see the interesting displays at Karen Blixen Museum, and browse the different shops at The Hub Karen.
To see maps, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Nairobi trip itinerary planner.
You can fly from Diani Beach to Nairobi in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car, ferry, and train; or drive. Traveling from Diani Beach in February, expect Nairobi to be a bit cooler, temps between 32°C and 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 6th (Mon) to allow time for the flight back home.
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To see maps, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Nairobi trip itinerary planner.
You can fly from Diani Beach to Nairobi in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car, ferry, and train; or drive. Traveling from Diani Beach in February, expect Nairobi to be a bit cooler, temps between 32°C and 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 6th (Mon) to allow time for the flight back home.
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