Itinerary
- Day 1
Kigali
You'll arrive at Kigali International Airport and head straight to Kigali Serena Hotel for check-in. The rest of the afternoon is yours to settle in and relax at this centrally located property, which features Rwandan artwork throughout the space. It's a good time to catch your breath after traveling and get oriented to the city.
- Start point
- Kigali, Rwanda (Pick Up )
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kigali Serena Hotel)
- Day 2
Nyungwe National Park
After breakfast, you'll head to Nyanza King's Palace to learn about Rwandan royal heritage and see the historical structures. Next stop is the National Museum of Rwanda in Butare, where you can walk through galleries of traditional artifacts and crafts. Grab lunch before driving to Nyungwe National Park for the Canopy Walk, which takes you across suspended bridges through the rainforest. Later you'll check in at Nyungwe Hill Top View Hotel, positioned on a scenic tea plantation with views across the landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nyungwe hill top view Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Nyanza King's Palace
- Visit National Museum of Rwanda
- Canopy Walk in Nyungwe National Park
Landmarks Nyanza King's Palace National Museum of Rwanda Nyungwe National Park 
- Day 3
Nyungwe National Park
Start early for chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe. You'll move through the forest with expert guides, watching for chimps swinging through the canopy or moving along the forest floor. Back at the hotel by afternoon, you'll have time to rest and take in the tea plantation surroundings from your room or the hotel grounds.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nyungwe hill top view Hotel)
Included Activities
- Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe National Park
Landmarks Nyungwe National Park - Day 4
Nyungwe National Park to Gisenyi
After breakfast, the drive to Gisenyi takes you to Lake Kivu's shores. Once you arrive at Lake Kivu Serena Hotel, the afternoon is open for you to relax by the water, use the hotel's amenities, or take a leisurely walk along the lakeside to get a feel for the town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kivu Serena Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Leisurely stroll by the lakeside
Landmarks Lake Kivu - Day 5
Gisenyi to Volcanoes National Park
After breakfast at the lake, you'll drive toward Volcanoes National Park. Along the way, you'll stop at Ibyiwacu Cultural Village to learn about local traditions, hear traditional music and dances, and explore regional history through conversations with villagers. By evening you'll be settled at Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel, which offers views of the Virunga Mountains.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel)
Included Activities
- Ibyiwacu Cultural Village visit
Landmarks Ibyiwacu Cultural Village Volcanoes National Park Virunga Mountains 
- Day 6
Volcanoes National Park
An early start gets you into the mist-covered slopes of the Virunga Mountains for gorilla trekking. You'll spend roughly an hour observing a family of mountain gorillas, watching how they interact and move through their habitat with your guide. After the trek, you'll return to Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel to rest and process the experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel)
Included Activities
- Mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Landmarks Volcanoes National Park Virunga Mountains - Day 7
Volcanoes National Park to Kigali
This morning focuses on Golden Monkey trekking through the bamboo forests of Volcanoes National Park, where you'll track these playful monkeys in their natural setting. After lunch, you'll drive back to Kigali for your final night at Kigali Serena Hotel, giving you time to enjoy the city's amenities and prepare for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kigali Serena Hotel)
Included Activities
- Golden Monkey trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Landmarks Volcanoes National Park - Day 8
Kigali
Following breakfast, you'll do a Kigali City Tour that includes a visit to the Genocide Memorial, which provides context about Rwanda's history and the country's resilience and recovery. You'll have a farewell lunch in the city, then head to Kigali International Airport for your onward flight.
- End point
- Kigali, Rwanda (DROP OFF )
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Farewell lunch)
Included Activities
- Kigali City Tour
- Genocide Memorial visit
Landmarks Kigali Genocide Memorial
