$5,467 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Kigali Cultural & Culinary Exploration
Kigali Cultural & Culinary Exploration
Begin your journey with a guided Kigali city tour, visiting the historic Nyamirambo Women's Center for a walking tour and hands-on traditional cooking class, followed by an authentic Rwandan lunch; cap off the afternoon with an interactive coffee-brewing session at Question Coffee before settling into your Kigali hotel for the evening.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali
- Accommodation:
- The Nest Boutique Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Royal Heritage Route to Nyungwe Forest
Royal Heritage Route to Nyungwe Forest
Travel south toward Nyungwe National Park, stopping in Nyanza to tour the King's Palace Museum and meet the sacred long-horned Inyambo cattle, followed by a visit to the Ethnographic Museum in Huye to explore Rwanda’s pre-colonial history before completing the scenic mountain drive to your lodge at the edge of Nyungwe Forest.
- Main Destination:
- Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Chimpanzee Lodge
Wildlife in Nyungwe NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Nyungwe Chimpanzee Trekking, Canopy Walk & Lake Kivu Transfer
Nyungwe Chimpanzee Trekking, Canopy Walk & Lake Kivu Transfer
Embark on an early morning trek into the rainforest canopy of Nyungwe National Park to track habituated wild chimpanzees; after lunch, brave the suspended 70-meter high canopy walkway for breathtaking views over the forest canopy before taking an evening transfer north along the shores of Lake Kivu to Karongi (Kibuye).
- Main Destination:
- Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)
- Activities:
- Chimpanzee tracking
- Accommodation:
- Bethany Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Lake Kivu Boat Cruise, Kinunu Coffee & Scenic Drive to Musanze
Lake Kivu Boat Cruise, Kinunu Coffee & Scenic Drive to Musanze
Board a private boat on Lake Kivu to explore Napoleon Island, home to thousands of fruit bats, before cruising along the coastline to the Kinunu Coffee Estate for a seed-to-cup coffee experience; afterward, disembark and take a picturesque overland drive winding through the Virunga foothills to Musanze.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Isange Paradise Resort
Wildlife in Volcanoes NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Rise early for registration and a traditional Intore dance performance at Kinigi Park Headquarters before venturing into the misty bamboo slopes of Volcanoes National Park to spend an unforgettable hour observing a mountain gorilla family in the wild; return to your lodge for a relaxing afternoon and dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Ruhengeri (City)
- Activities:
- Gorilla tracking
- Accommodation:
- Isange Paradise Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Mukungwa River Walk, Future4Kids Center & Twin Lakes
Mukungwa River Walk, Future4Kids Center & Twin Lakes
Enjoy a peaceful morning guided walk down the Mukungwa River surrounded by lush rolling hills, followed by an inspiring visit to the Future4Kids community project at the Rwaza Center; finish the day with a scenic boat trip across the volcanic Twin Lakes (Burera and Ruhondo) featuring panoramic Virunga views before returning to Musanze.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Ruhondo
- Accommodation:
- Isange Paradise Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Golden Monkey Trekking, Gorilla Guardians Village & Transfer to Kigali
Golden Monkey Trekking, Gorilla Guardians Village & Transfer to Kigali
Return to Volcanoes National Park for an energetic morning trek to view the playful, endangered golden monkeys, followed by a cultural immersion at the Gorilla Guardians Cultural Village (Iby'Iwacu) to experience traditional drumming and royal court traditions, before concluding your safari with a smooth afternoon transfer back to Kigali for your evening departure.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
