$23,826 to $29,993 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival Kigali - VIP Meet and Greet at the airport
Arrival Kigali - VIP Meet and Greet at the airport
Arrival at Kigali International Airport (TBA- Evening Flight), Your exciting journey begins as you arrive at Kigali International Airport, where the VIP Meet & Greet team will ensure a smooth and efficient arrival. Skip the lines and enjoy fast-tracked immigration, with assistance for Visa processing, luggage handling, and customs clearance.
Meet Your Guide: After airport formalities, you'll meet your expert local guide, who will provide a detailed briefing of your itinerary and introduce you to Rwanda’s culture, history, and wildlife.
You'll be transferred to your hotel, as you journey through the picturesque city of Kigali. During the ride, your guide might offer fascinating insights into the city's landmarks and rich history.
Check in at the hotel and settle into your rooms offering modern comfort and a relaxing atmosphere for your stay. Take time to unwind after your flight and refresh in the peaceful setting of the hotel, perfect for acclimatizing to your new environment.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali
- Accommodation:
- The Retreat Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Explore Kigali City
Explore Kigali City
Morning Breakfast
Take a tour of the Campaign Against Genocide Museum to learn about the tragic history of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide and its lasting impact on the nation's journey toward healing and reconciliation."
Proceed with a visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial and learn more history about Rwanda (including audio-guide and wreath to pay respect to the victims at the memorial.
After lunch experience coffee master class and discover how Rwanda’s world-class coffee is grown, harvested, roasted, and brewed, with hands-on experiences from picking cherries to creating your own blend to take home, perfect for gifts or personal brewing.
Afternoon: Your guide and vehicle will be available for the day if you wish to explore Kigali based on your wishes, visit Rwandan Art gallery, fashion, jewelry, souvenir shops, visit golf club. If yo
u like we can also visit a fantastic sanctuary with great birdlife and hear about the project: safe the crowned.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali
- Accommodation:
- The Retreat Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Road Transfer To Akagera National Park - Magashi
Road Transfer To Akagera National Park - Magashi
Morning breakfast and check out.
Have a road transfer to Akagera National Park (3.5-4 hours’ drive)
Arriving at the Northern gate of the park at 11am and transfer to your lodge.
Check in at Magashi camp.
The lodge is offering different safari activities like game drives, safari walk and safari boat cruise on the lake.
Enjoy activities provided by the lodge / 2 activities per day. Get Closer to the thrilling wildlife interactions and see creatures big and small in the morning and afternoon.
- Main Destination:
- Akagera National Park
- Accommodation:
- Magashi Peninsula Camp
Wildlife in Akagera NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Safari Activities From The Lodge
Safari Activities From The Lodge
Morning breakfast
Enjoy activities provided by the lodge / 2 activities per day.
Gear up for thrilling game drives on a safari with the lodge. A wildlife sighting is always unpredictable and that’s what’s makes the game drive so exciting. Listing for alarm calls and be on the alert nearby predictors. There is so much to see and being the first to sport something brings a whole new level of satisfaction to your day.
- Main Destination:
- Akagera National Park
- Accommodation:
- Magashi Peninsula Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Early Morning Safari – Transfer Back To Kigali
Early Morning Safari – Transfer Back To Kigali
Early Morning Wake-up: Start the day with a refreshing cup of coffee or tea, accompanied by some fresh fruits. Embark on an exciting early morning safari with a local ranger to spot wildlife in the park.
The safari promises surprises as nature reveals its wonders. Expect to see a variety of wildlife, including buffalos, antelopes (such as elands and topis), Masai giraffes, monkeys, savannah birds, civets, leopards, hyenas, serval cats, and possibly lions
After the safari, enjoy a hearty breakfast at the lodge.
Return to Kigali by road and spend the night at a comfortable hotel, giving you time to refresh and prepare for the next chapter of your journey.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali
- Accommodation:
- The Retreat Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Kigali To Nyungwe National Park – Explore The Forest On Zipline & Canopy Walk
Kigali To Nyungwe National Park – Explore The Forest On Zipline & Canopy Walk
After breakfast you will have a transfer to Nyungwe national park
Private road transfer from Kigali to Nyungwe Along the way to Nyungwe Forest stop off in the Cultural Heritage Corridor of Rwanda and visit the King’s Palace and The Ethnographic Museum
Covering over 1000 square kilometres, Nyungwe is surely one of the world’s most beautiful and pristine mountain rainforests. It’s believed to be one of Africa’s oldest forests, staying green even through the Ice Age, which explains its diversity. Home to habituated chimpanzees and 12 other primates’ species (including a 400-strong troop of habituated Ruwenzori Black & White Colobus), it’s also a birdwatcher’s paradise with over 300 species, including 16 endemics, and is home to 75 different species of mammal.
Lunch enroute (own account)
Enjoy the Afternoon zipline and hike with local ranger and enjoy the 60m long canopy walkway.
- Main Destination:
- Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- One&Only Nyungwe House
Wildlife in Nyungwe NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Chimpanzee Trekking In Nyungwe Forest – Tea Expereince
Chimpanzee Trekking In Nyungwe Forest – Tea Expereince
Wake up early to go chimpanzee tracking in the Nyungwe Forest. After a short briefing by your guide, walk through stunning tea plantations before entering the thick luscious forest. There are over 13 species of monkey found in the forest and excellent birding opportunities with over 100 species of butterflies and the occasional chameleon.
The excursion can last from one to four hours but you will definitely hear the chimpanzees from the moment you enter the forest. Once found you will stay for an hour with the chimpanzees, watching them play, fight and eat in the atmospheric forest.
Afternoon Tea Plantation Visit: head to the Tea Plantation for a guided tour. Learn about the meticulous process of tea production, from plucking the leaves to their final processing. Take a leisurely walk through the vast plantation, where you can enjoy stunning views of rolling hills covered in vibrant green tea plants.
- Main Destination:
- Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- One&Only Nyungwe House
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Nyungwe to Lake Kivu Central and Napoleon Island
Nyungwe to Lake Kivu Central and Napoleon Island
Morning Breakfast and check out
Proceed with a transfer from Nyungwe N.P to Lake Kivu 2-3hrs drive
Lunch at the lodge (included)
Begin your day with a Upon arrival, take a relaxing boat ride to Napoleon Island, home to bats and exotic birds, with panoramic lake views surrounding you.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Kivu
- Accommodation:
- Umurobyi Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Congo Nile Trail – E-Bike Experience - Coffee Tour Experience
Congo Nile Trail – E-Bike Experience - Coffee Tour Experience
Morning breakfast
Cycle through serene lakeside trails and enjoy a deeper connection to Rwanda’s stunning landscapes. This guided e-bike adventure covers approximately 10–12 km over 3–4 hours offering a gentle and scenic ride.
Your private guide and support vehicle will be on standby at all times ready to assist or pick you up whenever you're ready to rest
Afternoon a guided coffee experience learns about bean-to-cup production from local farmers. Experience the local coffee and tea culture with tours of nearby plantations learning about the process from bean and leaf to cup.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Kivu
- Accommodation:
- Umurobyi Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Scenic Adventure Through Rwanda's Breathtaking Natural Beauty
Scenic Adventure Through Rwanda's Breathtaking Natural Beauty
8:00 AM: Start your day with breakfast at Umurobyi Lodge located on the tranquil shores of Lake Kivu- check out and set off on your adventure, heading towards Volcanoes National park.
Arrive at the shores of Lake Kivu, where you'll board a local boat for a serene tour across the lake. Enjoy breathtaking views of the lush hills, tranquil islands, and crystal-clear waters.
Coffee Tour in Gisenyi: Following lunch, venture to Gisenyi for a Coffee Tour in one of Rwanda’s premier coffee-growing regions. Discover the intricate process of coffee production, from bean picking to roasting, and sample some of the freshest, most flavorful coffee.
options to stop at the soothing natural hot springs
Scenic Drive to Volcanoes National Park: In the afternoon, drive to Volcanoes National Park, located in Rwanda’s northwest. The scenic route through the Virunga Mountains offers stunning vistas of verdant valleys, dense forests, and towering peaks.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Bisate Lodge
Wildlife in Volcanoes NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Golden Monkeys Trek – Food Experience At The Twin Lakes
Golden Monkeys Trek – Food Experience At The Twin Lakes
Early morning breakfast
Check out your room and you can store the luggage at the lodge.
Transfer to Golden monkey tracking: Hike to see the smaller and nimbler monkeys are a fun and adventurous way to explore the forest. Named because of their bright orange bodies, they are indigenous to the region and more elusive than the gorillas and these fast-moving monkeys will certainly keep you on your toes.
Transfer to Meza Malonga for an early lunch featuring a traditional boat tour, campus visits, and an 8-course Afro-fusion tasting menu with stunning volcano views and chef interaction. Beginning with a boat tour on a traditional fishing vessel, guests learn about the Twin Lakes region and ecosystem. Upon arrival at the campus, you are greeted with a welcome drink and your first taste. We then invite you into our home for a tour with unique sights, aromas, flavors, feelings, and sounds, heightening your senses and preparing you for an exquisite tasting menu.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Bisate Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Meet Rwanda's Mountain Gorillas
Meet Rwanda's Mountain Gorillas
Wake up at sunrise and drive the short journey to the park headquarters where briefing, porters and tea and coffee will be given before starting the adventure into the forest.
o We offer complementary Local porters who can help with the guide to complete the gorilla tracking experience. Who will assist you with your daypack, and give you hand when the path is slippery, steep, or irregular.
Gorilla treks are a life-changing opportunity to encounter our closest relatives in the Rwandan wild. Your guide will drive you to the starting point: Tracking can be between 90 minutes and the whole morning depending on what family group is assigned. You will spend one hour with the gorillas – sometimes moving around to stay with the gorillas or following them. The guide will ensure you are in the best spots to take the most beautiful pictures and experience the breath-taking experience properly.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Bisate Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 13
Farewell Rwanda – Return To Kigali & Departure
Farewell Rwanda – Return To Kigali & Departure
Enjoy a relaxed morning to take in the final views of the volcanoes before beginning the drive back to Kigali. 2.5-3 hours’ drive.
Depending on your departure time, there may be opportunities for last-minute shopping or a farewell dinner in the city.
Farewel dinner and drinks at Pilli Pilli Restuarant (Own account)
Transfer to Kigali International Airport to connect your international flight
Departure VIP meet and Greet at the airport.
Depart Rwanda (TBA-Evening flight).
- Main Destination:
- Kigali
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
