Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your driver guide and transferred to your hotel in Kigali. Depending on your arrival time, you can explore the city or simply rest and prepare for the exciting days ahead. Travelers joining gorilla trekking the next morning should be ready for an early wake up.
Main Destination: Kigali
Accommodation: Kigali Serena Hotel (Luxury Hotel)
Meals and Drinks: Breakfast included; lunch and dinner at own expense; drinks not included
After breakfast, you will begin your scenic drive to Nyungwe Forest National Park. Along the way, enjoy a cultural tour through southern Rwanda, visiting the Nyanza King’s Palace and the National Museum in Butare. These sites offer deep insight into the country’s royal history and traditions. The journey continues through rolling green hills before reaching your lodge near Nyungwe Forest.
Main Destination: Nyungwe National Park (Chimpanzees)
Accommodation: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel (Mid Range)
Meals and Drinks: Breakfast included; lunch and dinner at own expense; drinks not included
After an early breakfast, enter the dense Nyungwe Forest to track chimpanzees in their natural habitat. The experience is both thrilling and educational as you watch them play, feed, and interact among the trees. Later, enjoy a breathtaking canopy walk above the forest, offering panoramic views of the lush green landscape. In the afternoon, continue your journey along the scenic shores of Lake Kivu toward Kibuye, where you will spend the night.
Main Destination: Nyungwe National Park
Accommodation: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel (Mid Range)
Meals and Drinks: All meals included; drinks not included
Enjoy a leisurely morning at Lake Kivu, one of Africa’s most beautiful freshwater lakes. Birdwatching enthusiasts will find plenty to admire, especially around Napoleon Island. Spend the day relaxing by the beach, taking a short boat excursion, or exploring the town of Kibuye. In the afternoon, enjoy a city tour and take in views of the serene lake before returning to your lodge for dinner.
Main Destination: Kibuye (Lake Kivu)
Accommodation: Cormoran Lodge (Mid Range)
Meals and Drinks: All meals included; drinks not included
After breakfast, drive along one of the most scenic routes in Rwanda toward Gisenyi and finally Kinigi. The journey passes through tea plantations and rolling hills, with photo stops along the way. You will stop for lunch in Gisenyi and enjoy a brief city tour before continuing to Kinigi, the base for gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park.
Main Destination: Musanze (City)
Accommodation: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel (Mid Range)
Meals and Drinks: All meals included; drinks not included
Enjoy an early breakfast and transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking. You will then hike through bamboo forests and lush vegetation in search of a gorilla family. The trek may take two to four hours depending on the group’s location. Once found, you will spend one hour observing these magnificent primates in their natural environment, an unforgettable wildlife encounter. Return to the lodge for lunch and spend the afternoon relaxing or exploring nearby Lakes Burera and Ruhondo.
Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park
Accommodation: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel (Mid Range)
Meals and Drinks: All meals included; drinks not included
After breakfast, embark on a guided hike up Mount Bisoke, one of the most scenic volcanoes in the Virunga Range. The trek offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape and the crater lake at the summit. After the hike, return to the lodge for lunch before driving back to Kigali. Depending on your schedule, you may take a city tour that includes the Genocide Memorial Centre and local artisan markets. Later, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.
Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation: None (End of Tour)
Meals and Drinks: Breakfast included; lunch and dinner at own expense; drinks not included
