Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be met by our representative for a welcome briefing. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a short city tour of Kigali, including visits to the Kigali Genocide Memorial and local craft markets. Later, transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Main Destination: Kigali (City)
Accommodation: Heaven Boutique Hotel (Mid-range Hotel)
Meals: Dinner
After breakfast, depart for Nyungwe Forest National Park in southwestern Rwanda. The journey offers scenic views of rolling hills, tea plantations, and small villages. Stop in Nyanza to visit the King’s Palace Museum and learn about Rwanda’s royal history.
Continue to Nyungwe, arriving in the afternoon to check in at your lodge nestled within the lush forest.
Main Destination: Nyungwe Forest National Park
Accommodation: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel (Mid-range Lodge)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After an early breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters for a briefing before embarking on your chimpanzee tracking adventure in Nyungwe Forest. Follow experienced guides through the dense forest to observe chimpanzees and other primates such as colobus monkeys and mangabeys.
In the afternoon, enjoy an exhilarating canopy walk offering panoramic views of the rainforest and its rich biodiversity. Return to the lodge for dinner and relaxation.
Main Destination: Nyungwe Forest National Park
Accommodation: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, depart Nyungwe and travel north toward Volcanoes National Park, home to Rwanda’s famous mountain gorillas. En route, stop at Lake Kivu in Kibuye for a relaxing lunch by the lakeside.
Continue your journey through the scenic countryside to Musanze, arriving in the evening for dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park
Accommodation: Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge (Mid-range Lodge)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing before starting your gorilla trekking adventure. Trek through bamboo forests and volcanic slopes to find one of the habituated gorilla families. Spend up to one unforgettable hour observing these gentle giants as they interact and feed.
Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the evening, you may visit the local Iby’Iwacu cultural village for a glimpse into Rwandan traditions (optional).
Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park
Accommodation: Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, return to Volcanoes National Park for golden monkey tracking. These lively primates are known for their playful nature and are found only in the Virunga Mountains.
Afterward, drive to Lake Kivu, one of Africa’s great lakes, for an afternoon of relaxation along the sandy shores. Optional boat rides and nature walks can be arranged.
Main Destination: Lake Kivu (Gisenyi)
Accommodation: Paradise Kivu Resort (Mid-range Hotel)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, enjoy a leisurely morning by the lake before driving back to Kigali. Stop at local markets and crafts shops for souvenirs. Depending on your flight time, you will be transferred to Kigali International Airport for your departure, marking the end of your Rwandan adventure.
Main Destination: Kigali (City)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
