Itinerary
Highlights
- A wildlife meets cultural adventure
- Hike the densely forested slopes of Rwanda’s picturesque Virungas Volcanoes in search of the world’s largest population of wild mountain gorillas.
- A visit to Murambi genocide memorial center
- Gaze out onto soaring mountain slopes enveloped in lush and tropical vegetation.
- Immersed in this dramatic natural setting, enjoy the opportunity to watch the intriguing interaction between gorilla families or set out in search of troops of the enchanting golden monkeys.
- This itinerary is ideal for anyone eager for a glimpse of these great primates while undisturbed in their beautiful natural setting.
- Enjoy a bit of lake side shoreline at lake kivu.
Day 1
Arrival at the Airport in Kigali
Overnight Hotel Chez Lando. DinnerZagas Explorer representative will meet you at Kigali International airport, and then transfer you to your hotel in Kigali. Overnight Hotel Chez Lando. Dinner
Day 2-3
Nyungwe National Park
Nyungwe Top View Hill Lodge. Full boardStart your safari from Kigali heading to Nyungwe National Park via Butare. Where you will visit the King`s palace and the Rwanda national museum. Break for lunch and later head to Nyungwe with a visit to Murambi Genocide Memorial Centre and then proceed to Nyungwe. For dinner, On the following day is to go for Chimps trekking in the morning afterwards opt for the canopy walk or go got Nature walk at Nyungwe forest national park. And then return to your Lodge for another overnight. Nyungwe Top View Hill Lodge. Full board
Day 4
Nyungwe - Kibuye
Dinner and Overnight at Lake Kivu Lodge. Full boardAfter breakfast, drive to Lake Kivu one of the greatest Lakes in Rwanda, and is in the Albertine (western) Rift valley, a part of the Great Rift Valleys. The lake is a 2650 Square kilometer freshwater expanse and the largest of all the lakes that fill the valleys of Rwanda. Spend the afternoon by the Lake shores. Dinner and Overnight at Lake Kivu Lodge. Full board
Day 5
Kibuye - Musanze
Dinner and Overnight at Le Bambou Gorilla lodge- Full boardAfter breakfast; drive to Musanze (ex- Ruhengeri) the base town for mountain gorillas. Visit the Ibyiwacu Cultural Village and spend your evening enjoying the cultural experience. Dinner and Overnight at Le Bambou Gorilla lodge- Full board
Day 6
Gorilla Trekking
Overnight Hotel Chez Lando. Half boardMorning wake-up call, breakfast, and transfer to the park headquarters for briefing. Penetrate the Volcanoes for sensational gorilla trekking and return for lunch after trekking. After lunch, drive to Kigali for Overnight Hotel Chez Lando. Half board
Day 7
Kigali City Tour
After breakfast, take Kigali city tour including visits to Genocide memorial site/museum. Thereafter proceed to the airport for your departure flight. End of Tour!