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Discover Rwanda's adventure within 10 days

Duration: 10 day's

Description:

Rwanda is known as the country of a thousand hills, and this tour will show you why. You will embark on the canopy walkway, chimpanzee trekking, and a waterfall hike in Nyungwe National Park. Then, visit Karongi and explore Gisenyi along Lake Kivu. Experience life at Ibere Rya Bigogwe and dive into the cowboy lifestyle. You will also trek the Golden Monkeys and immerse yourself in Rwandan traditional culture at Iby’ Iwacu Cultural Village (Gorilla Guardian Village), and encounter majestic mountain gorillas in their natural habitat in Volcanoes National Park. The tour also includes a full-day Kigali city tour and a visit to Akagera National Park to see the Big Five.

Tour Itineraries

  • Day 1

    Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, our professional driver-guide will pick you up and drive you to Nyungwe National Park, enjoying Rwanda’s beautiful hills and landscapes along the way. Upon arrival, check in to your accommodation near the park, relax, have lunch, and refresh. In the late afternoon, embark on the canopy walkway, which is 160 meters long and 70 meters high. After this small adventure, return to your accommodation for an overnight stay and prepare for the next day’s adventure.

  • Day 2

    Early in the morning, our driver-guide will pick you up from your accommodation and take you to the park entrance to meet your guide for a short briefing. Then, you will venture into the rainforest to trek chimpanzees. Once found, you will spend around one hour observing and experiencing them. After this amazing trek, return to your accommodation for lunch, relaxation, and to enjoy the services of your lodge.

  • Day 3

    In the morning, after breakfast, our driver will pick you up from your accommodation and take you to the park entrance for a briefing with your guide. You will then embark on a hike to Kamiranzovu Waterfall. After the hike, return to your accommodation for lunch, refresh, and check out. Next, embark on a scenic drive to Karongi on Lake Kivu, enjoying some of the best views of the lake along the way. Upon arrival, check in to your accommodation, relax, and unwind. Later, enjoy a boat ride on Lake Kivu while exploring some of its islands, such as Napoleon Island. After the boat ride, have dinner by the lakeside, relax, and return to your accommodation for an overnight stay.

  • Day 4

    In the late morning, you will embark on a scenic drive to Gisenyi on Lake Kivu for relaxation. Upon arrival, check in to your accommodation and enjoy lunch by the lakeside. After lunch, relax and unwind. In the late afternoon, explore the lake, visit some of its islands, see where the methane gas is found, and explore the hot springs (Amashyuza). After this amazing Lake Kivu experience, return to your accommodation for an overnight stay.

  • Day 5

    In the late morning after the heavy breakfast you will check out to the accommodation, then embark on a drive to Ibere Rya Bigogwe. Arriving their you will be welcomes by the professional guide and short briefings, then embark on a short drive to the entrance. Here you will be able to practice all activities of the cowboys, games, songs, dances and all traditional culture of Rwandan cow boys. After the amazing experience you will drive to musanze to the accommodation near Volcanoes National Park, then check in and overnight stay.

  • Day 6

    Early in the morning, after breakfast, our driver-guide will pick you up from your accommodation and take you to the Volcanoes National Park headquarters. Upon arrival, you will register, receive a briefing from your guide, and then venture into the dense rainforest to trek the Golden Monkeys. Once found, you will spend about one hour observing these playful primates. After this wonderful trek, return to your accommodation for lunch and relaxation. In the late afternoon, visit Iby’ Iwacu Cultural Village (Gorilla Guardian Village) to experience the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Rwandans. Afterward, return to your accommodation for an overnight stay and prepare for the next day’s adventure.

  • Day 7

    Early in the morning, after breakfast, our driver-guide will take you to the park headquarters for a briefing. You will then venture into the forest to trek the majestic mountain gorillas. Once you find them, you will spend about an hour observing and experiencing these incredible primates while learning more about them. After this amazing trek, return to your accommodation for lunch, check out, and then drive back to Kigali to your accommodation.

  • Day 8

    In the late morning, after breakfast, you will visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial to learn about Rwanda’s history during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Next, visit Umusambi Village, a restored wetland home to the grey crowned cranes. Afterward, explore Kimironko Market, where you can shop for souvenirs and gifts. Following your Kigali experience, return to your accommodation for an overnight stay and prepare for the next day’s adventure.

  • Day 9

    In the morning, after breakfast, you will be picked up by our professional driver-guide from your accommodation in Kigali and driven to the eastern part of Rwanda to Akagera National Park for a wildlife safari. Upon arrival, you will register, check in to your accommodation, relax, and have lunch. In the early afternoon, begin your game drive, spotting wild animals such as elephants, antelopes, buffaloes, and giraffes, before heading to Lake Ihema for a boat ride. After the boat ride, continue your game drive. In the late evening, embark on a night game drive to spot nocturnal animals. Keep an eye out for lions, leopards, hyenas, jackals, civets, bush babies, porcupines, and even elephants and hippos moving under the moonlight. After the game drive, return to your accommodation for dinner, relax, and prepare for the next day’s exploration.

  • Day 10

    Early in the morning, you will go on a game drive to spot lions and other predators as they search for prey, offering an exciting wildlife experience. After this, return to your accommodation for breakfast and check out. Continue your game drive, spotting any animals you may have missed, as you make your way to the northern exit of the park over approximately five hours. After this amazing safari, return to Kigali, either to your accommodation or directly to the airport for departure.