Welcome to Rwanda country of 1000 hills, these 8 days will take you through the magical landscapes of Rwanda, visiting the most popular Nationals parks like Volcanoes NP, and Nyungwe NP
Day 1: Arrival, Pick up from the Airport to the Hotel
Welcome! Upon your arrival, you will be picked up by our driver guide (company representative), who will give you an extraordinary welcome to the land of 1000 hills, Rwanda. You will be transferred directly to your hotel in Kigali for relaxation after your flight.
Note: You can choose a hotel of your choice or suggest one you like.
Accommodation: Kigali Serena Hotel / Marriott Hotel / M Hotel
Kigali Serena Hotel
Day 2: Visit Kigali Genocide Memorial Center and Kigali City Tour
In the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel to explore the touristic sites of this city, we will take a visit to Kigali Memorial Center where there are 250,000 people who were killed and buried in the mass grave during the Rwandan Genocide against the Tutsi, we will see how the Genocide was prepared and how it has been terribly executed and how it has been stopped by RPA which is now FPR without any international interference, we will also how Rwanda revived to be among the world competitive countries Economically and Socially, we will visit African hand craft markets and Kigali art centers and from there you will be transferred to the hotel.
Day 3: Transfer to Musanze, Ibyawiwacu Village Experience, and Ellen DeGeneres/Diane Fossey Museum Visit.
Early morning after breakfast, we will drive to Volcanoes National Park, where you will enjoy the Ibyiwacu Cultural Village tour. At the village, you will have a wonderful, interactive experience learning about Rwandan traditions, songs, and dances. You will participate in local dances, drumming, shooting arrows, and a traditional healer’s medicine show. You will also have the chance to sample local food and banana beer and visit a local household or school. From there, we will visit the Ellen and Diane Fossey Museum.
Accommodation: Virunga Inn Resort / Hotel Sambora Kinigi
Meal Plan: Full Board
Ibyiwacu Cultural Village experiences
Rwanda Village life experiences
Day 4: Early morning Gorilla Trekking
After an early breakfast (6:00 am) at the hotel, you will proceed to the park headquarters in time for the Gorilla Trek briefing. We will then transfer you to the start point of your guided walk that begins at 07:00 am. Here, your amazing adventure begins. Volcanoes National Park protects the steep slopes of this magnificent mountain range. It is the home of the rare mountain gorilla and the rich mosaic of montane ecosystems, which embrace evergreen and bamboo forest, open grassland, swamp, and heath. The high point will be spending an hour with the remarkably peaceful gorillas as they go about their daily life, feeding, playing, resting, and raising their young.
Day 5: Transfer to Nyungwe, Tea Plantation Visit
After Gorillas Trekking, we will directly move down to Gisenyi where we will stay a night, in the morning we will enjoy a boat ride on Lake Kivu and visit local fishing activities, the hot springs, and a gas methane site. You will also visit coffee plantations, where you can pick beans and learn about coffee processing. After enjoying Lake Kivu, you will have lunch before being transferred to Kinigi, where you can experience beach life, sunbathe, and relax. Later, you will return to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Kivu Hilltop Hotel / Lake Kivu Serena Hotel
Meal Plan: Full Board
Kivu Hiltop Hotel
Day 6: Transfer to Nyungwe National Volcano
Enjoy your breakfast and head to southwest to the Nyungwe Forest National Park. On the way, you will experience stunning lake views and visit the Gisakura Tea Plantations. Afterward, you will check into your hotel for dinner and the night.
Accommodation: Nyungwe Top Hill View / One & Only Nyungwe House / Chimpanzee Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
One and Only Nyungwe Hotel
Day 7: Waterfalls and Afternoon Canopy Walkway, Then Transfer to Kigali
in the morning after breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and drive to Gisakura Reception Visitor Center, you will be briefed about the park and the Tropical Waterfall located in the middle of the forest. This hike will take 1 to 4 hours and offer beautiful views of wildflowers and non-forest birds. On a clear day, you can see Lake Kivu and the majestic Virunga Volcanoes. After lunch, you will experience the Canopy Walkway before driving back to Kigali.
Nyungwe waterfalls and the Source of Nile river
Day 8: Kigali city shopping and transfer to the airport for departure
Reaching to Kigali we will visit craft markets, Kigali art centers, Caplaki art gallery, Kigali Convention Center, and Kimironko Giant Market for shopping of African products then you will be transferred to the airport for departure.
Kimironko Market