Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be welcomed by your professional safari
guide and transferred for a guided city tour. Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial to gain insight
into Rwanda’s history and remarkable journey of reconciliation. Continue to local craft markets,
art galleries, and cultural centers where you can interact with local artisans and shop for
handmade souvenirs.
After lunch at a local restaurant, check in to your hotel and relax before your adventure begins.
Accommodation: Hotel in Kigali
Meals: Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, depart Kigali for Volcanoes National Park, a scenic drive of approximately 2.5
hours through Rwanda’s rolling hills and picturesque countryside.
Upon arrival, check in to your lodge before enjoying an optional guided nature walk or cultural
visit to the Gorilla Guardians Village, where you’ll learn about Rwanda’s traditions, music,
dance, and conservation efforts.
Accommodation: Lodge near Volcanoes National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Rise early for breakfast before heading to the park headquarters for a briefing by Rwanda
Development Board rangers. Begin your unforgettable mountain gorilla trekking experience
through the lush forests of Volcanoes National Park.
After locating one of the habituated gorilla families, spend one magical hour observing these
incredible primates in their natural habitat while learning about their behavior and conservation.
Return to your lodge for lunch and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.
Accommodation: Lodge near Volcanoes National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, set out for a golden monkey trekking adventure in the bamboo forests of
Volcanoes National Park. Watch these energetic and colorful primates leap through the trees as
your guide shares fascinating insights about their habitat.
In the afternoon, enjoy a guided hike on the lower slopes of Mount Bisoke or another suitable
nature trail, offering panoramic views of the Virunga Mountains, volcanic landscapes, and lush
forests. (For travelers seeking the full Mount Bisoke summit hike, this can be arranged as a full
day activity instead.)
Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Lodge near Volcanoes National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, drive to the beautiful shores of Lake Kivu, one of Africa’s Great Lakes. Upon
arrival, check in to your lakeside lodge and spend the afternoon relaxing or enjoying optional
activities such as kayaking, canoeing, boat cruises, swimming, or cycling along the waterfront.
Watch a spectacular sunset over the lake before dinner.
Accommodation: Lakeside lodge at Lake Kivu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, continue your journey south to Nyungwe Forest National Park, one of Africa’s
oldest montane rainforests and a biodiversity hotspot.
In the afternoon, experience the famous Canopy Walkway suspended high above the forest floor,
offering breathtaking views of the rainforest canopy and opportunities to spot monkeys, birds,
and butterflies.
Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Lodge near Nyungwe Forest National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Begin the day with an early morning chimpanzee trekking adventure in Nyungwe Forest. Follow
experienced guides through the rainforest in search of habituated chimpanzee communities while
also encountering other primates and a rich variety of birdlife.
After the trek, enjoy lunch before driving back to Kigali for your departure flight or onward
arrangements, marking the end of your remarkable Rwanda safari.