Classics of Rwanda with Gorilla Trekking

10 Days

9 Nights

Safari Overview

Rwanda, the Land of a Thousand Hills, with rolling mountains towering in its milieu offers unforgettable tourism experiences that blend adventure, culture, and breathtaking landscapes. Trek through the misty Virunga Mountains to lock eyes with endangered Mountain Gorillas - a life-changing encounter. You'll cruise Lake Kivu’s serene waters, explore vibrant Kigali’s art and history, or embark on a safari in Akagera National Park teeming with wildlife. Soak in traditional dances, warm hospitality, and hidden gems tucked within Rwanda’s lush hills. Whether you're a thrill-seeker, nature lover, or cultural explorer, Rwanda captivates you with its rare mix of raw beauty and modern charm. Dare to explore a destination where every moment tells a story.

Tour Highlights

Gorilla & Chimpanzee tracking || Game drives || Boat safari || Wellness || Relaxation on shores of Kivu

You'll Visit

Volcanos Gorilla Park || Akagera national park || Nyungwe forest || Kivu lake || Kigali city

Itinerary Details

Day 1: Airport arrival

Upon arrival at Kigali Int’l airport, you’ll be warmly received by our team member/representative – transfers you to your overnight accommodation in Kigali for relaxation.

Overnight: Kigali Serena Hotel

Day 2: Kigali City tour –to Volcanos National Park

Head for a tour of Kigali city after breakfast. Explore the Genocide memorial where you’ll learn about the events that transpired during the 1994 Rwanda’s genocide, then visit the Presidential Palace Museum and/or the Kigali vibrant local markets before you’ve your lunch and transfer northwest to Volcanos national park at Ruhengeri. Check-in at the accommodation where dinner and overnight will be.

Overnight: Five Volcanos Boutique hotel

Day 3: Gorilla tracking in Volcanoes – and community

Begin with an early breakfast at the lodge – assemble at the park reception area at Kinigi where you find the ranger guide, who will take you through briefing about the Gorilla tracking etiquette. Later step into the forest for an ultimate Gorilla trekking adventure. The trek can last just a few mins/hours to more depending on the location of the family from the trail-head – you’ve an hour with them in their presence. Back to the starting point – in the afternoon you may visit Iby’iwachu cultural village – have a taste of Rwanda’s culture

The trek through this misty forest is absolutely adventurous and requires reasonable level of fitness.

Overnight: Five Volcanos Boutique hotel

Day 4: A day at Lake Kivu with Wellness

Depart for Gishenyi at Lake Kivu after breakfast – Today you’ll explore the superb waters of Lake Kivu – enjoy a boat cruise one of Africa’s great lakes. The boat trip will give you chance to explore some of the Islands. You’ll spend the evening relaxing at the beach side/ resort of the lake enjoying the beautiful scenery and cool breeze. Have a treat to wellness within the spa.

Overnight: Cleo Lake Kivu

Day 5: Transfer to Kibuye town

Depart Gishenyi – hit the road on a drive nearly 4-hours through the rollercoaster countryside southwards on Lake Kivu to the town of Kibuye where you’ll stay for a night before you continue to Nyungwe Forest national park. A boat trip around and along the lake where you visit the Napoleon Island known for some of its wildlife like bat colony is worthwhile.

Overnight: Moriah Hill Resort

Day 6-7: Nyungwe Forest National Park

A journey nearly 3-hours southwards leads to Nyungwe forest. You’ll leave Kibuye after breakfast on day-6 on the drive through the beautiful countryside shrouded in dim green verdure.

In Nyungwe, you’ll participate in a Chimpanzee tracking adventure which starts with briefing from the ranger-guide at the reception area. Tracking the Chimps may take quite a long time due to the wider movements and coverage of these primates; however, it is worth moving through this remarkable mountain jungle – an hour is available for you to spend in the presence of the Chimps.

You’ll also take on an adventurous and breathtaking canopy walk, where you enjoy sights of the mountain forest – standing about 60meters from the ground.

Overnight: One & Only Nyungwe Forest

Day 8-9: Travel to Akagera National Park

Bid farewell to Nyungwe on day-8 after breakfast – journey east of the country to Akagera national park – en-route lunch in Kigali, arriving Akagera in the evening hours.

During your stay in Akagera, you’ll participate in game drives which will give you opportune moments to see wildlife – big and small game -like Roan Antelopes, Giraffes, African Elephants, Lions occasionally, Duiker and many others. The scenery offers great Kodak moments.

You’ll also participate in breathtaking launch cruise on Lake Ihamba where you might get chance to capture the thrill of the African sun set over the tranquil waters – expect to see Hippopotamuses, Crocodiles and others along the shores and nearby in the swamps. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Overnight: Akagera Game lodge

Day 10: Game drive and Return to Kigali

Bid farewell to Akagera national park – and Rwanda. You can go for yet another early morning game drive depending on time for your international flight. Leave Akagera on a drive nearly 3-hours back to Kigali Airport where you’ll be dropped for your flight back home.

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