14-Day Explore Rwanda Historical, Nature & Scenic Spaces

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

Arrival & Welcome

Meet and greet with our guide at Kigali International Airport. Transfer to One Click Hotel for
check-in, relaxation, and your first night in Rwanda.

Meet and greet with our guide at Kigali International Airport. Transfer to One Click Hotel for
check-in, relaxation, and your first night in Rwanda.

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Main Destination:

Kigali

Accommodation:

One Click Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Kigali

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Kigali City Culture & History

After breakfast, embark on a city tour including the Kigali Genocide Memorial, the bustling
Kimironko Market, and the Nyamirambo Women’s Center for local crafts. Overnight at Unica
Villa.

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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 Huye

A 4-hour drive south with historical stops at the King’s Palace Museum in Nyanza and the
Ethnographic Museum. Overnight at Bon Conseil Hotel in Huye.

A 4-hour drive south with historical stops at the King’s Palace Museum in Nyanza and the
Ethnographic Museum. Overnight at Bon Conseil Hotel in Huye.

Main Destination:

Butare (City)

Accommodation:

Hotel Mater Boni Consillii

• Mid-range hotel located in Butare (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Primates & Canopies

Early drive to Nyungwe National Park for Chimpanzee trekking. In the afternoon, experience the
Canopy Walk 70 meters above the forest floor. Overnight at Gisakura Guest House/EAR Ken
borhom guest house.

Early drive to Nyungwe National Park for Chimpanzee trekking. In the afternoon, experience the
Canopy Walk 70 meters above the forest floor. Overnight at Gisakura Guest House/EAR Ken
borhom guest house.

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

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ElephantNone

GiraffeNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

EAR Ken Barham Guest House

• Budget guest house located less than 1hr drive from Nyungwe NP (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Nature & Relaxation/ Drive to Karongi

A slow day to enjoy the views of the surrounding coffee mountains. Take a guided nature walk
or simply relax. Drive to Karongi, Overnight at Bethania Hotel.

A slow day to enjoy the views of the surrounding coffee mountains. Take a guided nature walk
or simply relax. Drive to Karongi, Overnight at Bethania Hotel.

Main Destination:

Kibuye (Lake Kivu)

Accommodation:

Bethany Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Kibuye (Lake Kivu)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Islands of Lake Kivu

A morning boat ride to Napoleon Island (famed for its fruit) and exploration of surrounding
islands. Afternoon at leisure by the lake. Overnight at Bethania Hotel/Delta resto. (HB)

A morning boat ride to Napoleon Island (famed for its fruit) and exploration of surrounding
islands. Afternoon at leisure by the lake. Overnight at Bethania Hotel/Delta resto. (HB).

Main Destination:

Kibuye (Lake Kivu)

Accommodation:

Bethany Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Kibuye (Lake Kivu)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Relaxation and transfer to Kigali

Wake up in the morning, having your breakfast and relax while preparing yourself for an
afternoon drive back to Kigali. Overnight at one click hotel.

Wake up in the morning, having your breakfast and relax while preparing yourself for an
afternoon drive back to Kigali. Overnight at one click hotel.

Main Destination:

Kibuye (Lake Kivu)

Accommodation:

One Click Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Kigali

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Akagera National Park

A 3-hour cross-country drive to Akagera National Park. Arrive at the park and enjoy the the
evening short game drive. Overnight at Transit Lodge. (FB)

A 3-hour cross-country drive to Akagera National Park. Arrive at the park and enjoy the the
evening short game drive. Overnight at Transit Lodge. (FB).

Main Destination:

Akagera National Park

Best Time To Visit June to September and mid-December to mid-February (It is drier and wildlife is easier to spot)

High Season June to September (The park is busiest at weekends)

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

Wildlife in Akagera NP

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

HippoAbundant

White RhinoOccasional

LionOccasional

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ElephantOccasional

Black RhinoRare

LeopardRare

HyenaRare

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Akagera Transit Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Akagera NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-Day Big Five Safari

A comprehensive full-day game drive exploring the diverse landscapes of Akagera in search of
lions, rhinos, elephants, and leopards. Overnight at Transit Lodge. (FB)

A comprehensive full-day game drive exploring the diverse landscapes of Akagera in search of
lions, rhinos, elephants, and leopards. Overnight at Transit Lodge. (FB).

Main Destination:

Akagera National Park

Accommodation:

Akagera Transit Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Akagera NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

To the Volcanoes

Wake up in the morning and get ready for a transferring to the covered mountains of the north at
Musanze. On arrival, chech in to the hotel, and relax enjoying the evening view of Volcanoes.
Overnight at tiloreza.

Wake up in the morning and get ready for a transferring to the covered mountains of the north at
Musanze. On arrival, chech in to the hotel, and relax enjoying the evening view of Volcanoes.
Overnight at tiloreza.

Main Destination:

Ruhengeri (City)

Accommodation:

Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ruhengeri (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

The Gorilla Trekking Experience

A wonderful day of Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park. Spend the afternoon reflecting
on the encounter. Overnight at tiloreza.

A wonderful day of Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park. Spend the afternoon reflecting
on the encounter. Overnight at tiloreza.

Main Destination:

Ruhengeri (City)

Accommodation:

Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ruhengeri (City)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Musanze City & Conservation

A Musanze city tour including a visit to the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla
Fund and local community interactions. Overnight at Tiroleza.

A Musanze city tour including a visit to the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla
Fund and local community interactions. Overnight at Tiroleza.

Main Destination:

Ruhengeri (City)

Accommodation:

Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ruhengeri (City)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Rubavu

A morning drive to Rubavu and enjoy the boat ride and relaxation at the beach of lake Kivu.
Overnight at Kigufu Hills Hotel/ Hakuna Matata Lodge

A morning drive to Rubavu and enjoy the boat ride and relaxation at the beach of lake Kivu.
Overnight at Kigufu Hills Hotel/ Hakuna Matata Lodge.

Main Destination:

Gisenyi (Lake Kivu)

Accommodation:

Hakuna Matata Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Farewell Rwanda

Enjoy a late breakfast and a final morning of relaxation at the beach. Transfer back to Kigali
International Airport for your departure.

Enjoy a late breakfast and a final morning of relaxation at the beach. Transfer back to Kigali
International Airport for your departure.

Main Destination:

Gisenyi (Lake Kivu)

Accommodation:

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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.