7-Day Kigali, Nyungwe and Rubavu

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Cultural Landmarks of Kigali

Kigali Genocide Memorial: Start with a moving visit to understand Rwanda's path to
reconciliation.
Rwanda Art Museum & Inema Art Gallery: Explore contemporary African art and local
creativity.
Kimironko Market: End the day at this colorful market for local shopping and a sensory
experience.

Main Destination:

Kigali

Accommodation:

One Click Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Kigali

+2 Photos

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Nyamirambo Heritage & Afternoon Adventure

Nyamirambo Women’s Center: Spend your morning in Kigali’s oldest neighborhood, visiting
this community center for unique local crafts.
Street Food Experience: Sample authentic Nyamirambo snacks for lunch.
Fazenda Sengha: Head to Mount Kigali for an afternoon of horseback riding, archery, and
ziplining overlooking the city.

Main Destination:

Kigali

Accommodation:

One Click Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Kigali

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Heritage Trail to the South West

King’s Palace Museum (Nyanza): A stopover to see the traditional royal residence and long
horned Inyambo cattle.
Ethnographic Museum (Huye): Visit one of Africa's finest ethnographic collections before
continuing to Nyungwe.
Check-in: Settle into a hotel.

Main Destination:

Butare (City)

Accommodation:

Nyungwe Nziza Eco-Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps)

+4 Photos

+3 Photos

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Into the Nyungwe Rainforest

Canopy Walkway: Experience Africa's highest suspension bridge, hanging 70 meters above the
forest floor.
Nyungwe Zipline: Jump through the trees on one of the longest ziplines in Africa (nearly 2km).
Kamiranzovu Waterfall: Hike the 6km moderate trail through the park’s largest wetland to reach
the roaring falls.
Transfer: Return to Kigali for the evening.

Main Destination:

Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)

Best Time To Visit June to September (Dry weather, best chimp trekking)

High Season June to September (Popular gorilla trekking time in Volcanoes NP)

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Nyungwe NP

ChimpanzeeCommon

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

Show more

ElephantNone

GiraffeNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

One Click Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Kigali

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Journey to Lake Kivu

Scenic Drive: A 4-hour drive to Rubavu (Gisenyi) starting around 9:00 AM.
Relaxation: Check in and spend the afternoon at the sandy beaches of Lake Kivu.

Enjoy relaxing and watching the evening atmosphere at the lake kivu beach. You can even still manage to swim.

Main Destination:

Gisenyi (Lake Kivu)

Accommodation:

Hakuna Matata Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Gisenyi (Lake Kivu)

+2 Photos

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Hot Springs & Lake Adventures

Nyamyumba Hot Springs: Visit the natural therapeutic springs in the morning.
Lake Kivu Boat Ride: Spend the afternoon swimming and boat riding, exploring the shoreline
and nearby islands.

Make an unforgetable evening by kayking and swimming at the lake kivu.

Main Destination:

Gisenyi (Lake Kivu)

Accommodation:

Hakuna Matata Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Gisenyi (Lake Kivu)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Coffee/Tea Heritage & Return to Kigali

Wake up in the morning and relax a bit at lake shore, you can go for boat riding, from there
progress to Pfunda Experience: On the drive back to Kigali, stop at the Pfunda Tea Factory (the
oldest in Rwanda) to see the "crop to cup" process.
Departure: Complete your transfer back to Kigali for your final evening.

Main Destination:

Gisenyi (Lake Kivu)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.