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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival to Kigali
Arrival to Kigali
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by Attractive Safaris and your dedicated professional French-speaking driver-guide. Depending on your arrival time, we will include a brief introductory tour of Kigali, offering a first glimpse of the city’s vibrant energy.
-Accommodation: Kigali Serena Hotel (5-star hotel) Similar
-Meals: Dinner
-Drinks: All local drinks.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali
- Accommodation:
- Kigali Serena Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Kigali - Volcanoes National Park
Kigali - Volcanoes National Park
After breakfast, travel to Volcanoes National Park, enjoying the scenic views of Rwanda’s rolling hills along the way.
Check in and lunch to your hotel
Transfer time: around 3.5 hours
After a delicious lunch, the afternoon is yours to enjoy at your leisure. Relax and recharge, or explore the hotel’s range of activities
-Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge (4-star hotel) or similar
-Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Drinks: All local drinks.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Wildlife in Volcanoes NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Gorilla Trekking
Gorilla Trekking
Early breakfast before proceeding to the park head quarters where visitors assemble at 07.00 for a briefing on how to “behave “while in the company of a gorilla group. You will meet your guide here and proceed to the starting point of the trek to our allocated group of gorillas. The length of the trek (2-6 h) varies depending on where the gorillas are as well as what the weather conditions are. It is important to bring good hiking boots, long trousers for protection against stinging nettles, some snacks & sweets.
Lunch at your hotel
Following lunch, experience the heart of Rwandan culture at Iby’iwacu Cultural Village. Here, you’ll discover traditional music, dance, crafts, and the stories of Rwanda’s people – brought to life in this immersive cultural center.
-Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge (4-star hotel) or similar
-Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
-Drinks: All local drinks.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Bisoke Volcano hiking
Bisoke Volcano hiking
Climb the Mount Bisoke (3711 m), one of eight volcanoes in the Virunga range. You will discover during the hiking of Mt Bisoke, a huge panoramic view of the chain of 8 volcanoes on the borders of Uganda and Congo, the highest of which is the Karisimbi with 4,507m.
Accompanied by a National Park guide, you will gradually climb through the different levels of vegetation, from bamboo to the equatorial forest, to heather and giant groundsel. Three to four hours of walking will be necessary to climb the 1200 meters of vertical drop, before reaching the summit where a lake occupies the summit crater. The view covers the surrounding volcanoes, including Nyiragongo, still active.
Hiking time (ascent and descent): 6h
Next, you journey to Gisenyi on the shores of beautiful Lake Kivu
-Accommodation: Kivu Serena Hotel (4-star hotel) or Similar
-Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
-Drinks: All local drinks.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Bisoke (Virunga Mountains)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Kivu Serena Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Kivu – A Day of Relaxation
Lake Kivu – A Day of Relaxation
Morning: Lake Kivu Relaxation & Cultural Exploration
After breakfast, enjoy the serene beauty of Lake Kivu. Spend the morning relaxing on the beach, swimming in the clear waters, or participating in a variety of lakeside activities. We’ll also take a boat trip to an island to learn about and pay respects to the ancient pygmy tribes who once inhabited the area.
Afternoon: Gisenyi Town & a Glimpse of the DRC
This afternoon, we’ll explore the charming town of Gisenyi, experiencing its vibrant atmosphere. We’ll also visit the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo, offering a unique view of the active Nyiragongo volcano – a truly remarkable sight.
-Accommodation: Kivu Serena Hotel (4-star hotel) or Similar
-Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
-Drinks: All local drinks.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Kivu
- Accommodation:
- Lake Kivu Serena Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Gisenyi - Kibuye local coffee experience
Gisenyi - Kibuye local coffee experience
After breakfast, start your trek towards Kimbiri, where you will “experience coffee”, from sowing to a cup of coffee, visiting the plantations, sorting, drying, and finally roasting. Then drive ahead to Kibuye, on the way enjoy the nature at Crete Congo-Nil with a good view of Lake Kivu and its surroundings, on a clear day, you can see the chain of volcanoes including Karisimbi with the highest peak in Rwanda at an altitude of 4507 m.
Lunch at Cleo Lake Kivu Hotel
Following lunch, discover the hidden gems of Lake Kivu with a boat trip to Napoleon, Peace, and Monkey Islands – a haven for bat enthusiasts! These islands are home to remarkable bat colonies and monkeys, making for a truly unforgettable experience.
-Accommodation: Cleo Lake Kivu Hotel (5-star Serene Luxury Comfort) or Similar
-Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
-Drinks: All local drinks.
- Main Destination:
- Kibuye (Lake Kivu)
- Accommodation:
- Cleo Lake Kivu Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Nyungwe Forest – Canopy Walk or Zipline Adventure
Nyungwe Forest – Canopy Walk or Zipline Adventure
After an early breakfast, you’ll journey to Nyungwe National Park for an unforgettable adventure in the rainforest canopy. Choose between the exhilarating Nyungwe Canopy Walk – offering breathtaking views from a 70-meter high suspension bridge – or the thrilling zipline experience, featuring three sections ranging from 350m to 500m in length.
Both the canopy walk and the newly added zipline are highlights of Nyungwe, providing unique perspectives of the forest’s treetops and the chance to spot its diverse wildlife.
-Accommodation: Munazi Eco-Lodge Nyungwe (luxury e-star Lodge), new lodge inside the Park or Similar
-Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
-Drinks: All local drinks.
- Main Destination:
- Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
-
Munazi Lodge
Wildlife in Nyungwe NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Nyungwe forest– Chimpanzee trekking
Nyungwe forest– Chimpanzee trekking
Nyungwe National Park is a primate lover’s paradise, home to a remarkable quarter of all Africa’s primate species. Keep an eye out for several chimpanzee troops and the rare Angolan colobus monkey during your exploration.
This morning, we’ll meet at the Park Office for a briefing from our expert guide, who will lead you on a trek through the forest in search of chimpanzees and other primates.
After lunch at your hotel, we’ll delve into Rwanda’s thriving tea industry with a guided experience at a local plantation. You’ll learn about the entire tea-making process, from seed to cup, with the opportunity to participate in harvesting tea leaves alongside local workers and witness the processing firsthand at the Tea Factory
-Accommodation: Munazi Eco-Lodge Nyungwe (luxury e-star Lodge), new lodge inside the Park or Similar
-Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
-Drinks: All local drinks.
- Main Destination:
- Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Munazi Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Nyungwe forest– Kamiranzovu waterfall hike
Nyungwe forest– Kamiranzovu waterfall hike
Nyungwe National Park is a truly ancient landscape, its origins dating back to before the Ice Age. Today, you’ll immerse yourselves in its natural wonders.
This morning, you’ll venture into the unique Kamiranzovu swamp, a haven for birdwatchers, in search of rare species like the Ruwenzori turaco and Grauer’s swamp warbler.
For those seeking adventure, the waterfall trail leads to the stunning Ndambarare waterfall, a 9.6km round trip offering a captivating blend of challenge and natural beauty.
Ye’ll enjoy lunch in Gisakura before concluding the day with a tour of Rusizi city, a vibrant twin city to Bukavu in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
-Accommodation: Munazi Eco-Lodge Nyungwe (luxury e-star Lodge), new lodge inside the Park or Similar
-Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
-Drinks: All local drinks.
- Main Destination:
- Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Munazi Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Rwanda Cultural day tour
Rwanda Cultural day tour
A.m: After early breakfast drive to Butare and visit ethnographic Museum. It is believed that this house is one of the most Africa’s finest ethnographic collections, artistic, and artifacts accompanied by visual aids, giving visitors a rich insight into the culture of Rwandans.
Pm: After lunch in Butare town, then drive to Nyanza and visit Rukari King’s palace for monarchs and learn more about the diversity of Rwandan culture and lives in the past years. Then follow the road to Kigali.
-Accommodation: Kigali Serena Hotel (5-star hotel) or Similar
-Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
-Drinks: All local drinks.
- Main Destination:
- Nyanza (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Kigali Serena Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Free day & Departure
Free day & Departure
For this last day of the tour, do Kigali genocide memorial, Kigali City tour, souvenir shopping then after lunch at restaurant in Kigali and transfer to the airport for your scheduled flight.
Farewell meal
Then transfer to the airport, ready for your departure flight.
-Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
-Drinks: All local drinks
The end of the Safari.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
