After your breakfast, you will start your tour with a Kigali city tour and visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial. Later after lunch, you will be transferred to Musanze, the home of mountain gorillas. The journey north passes through the beautiful terraced hillsides that characterize much of Rwanda’s landscape and gradually climbs to the base of the Virunga Volcanoes. You'll enjoy your afternoon cultural activities at Gorilla Guardians, the former Ibyiwacu Cultural Village. Main Destination: Kigali Accommodation: Hotel Muhabura

• Budget hotel located in Ruhengeri (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

  On this special day, you will have the rare opportunity to observe the famous Rwandan mountain gorillas. Tracking the gorillas through the forested slopes of the Virunga is a magical experience. You will get to the gorillas, spend an hour with them, and be back at the base in time for lunch. Upon arrival at the lodge for lunch, you will enjoy lunch at the hotel or in a local restaurant in Musanze City. Later in the afternoon, you will enjoy a community walk experience and banana beer-making experiences. Enjoy your property amenities. Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas) Best Time To VisitJune to August (It is drier and hiking is easier) High SeasonJune to September (Permits are scarce) Best WeatherJune to October (Sunny, but not too hot) Accommodation: Hotel Muhabura

• Budget hotel located less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

  On this day, you will depart for golden monkeys trekking to observe the famous Rwandan mountain in the Volcanoes National Park. You'll enjoy lunch in the local restaurant before you depart from the foothills of the Virunga Volcanoes and drive to the shore of Lake Kivu in Karongi. Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas) Accommodation: Rwiza Village Guest House

• Mid-range hotel located in Kibuye (Lake Kivu)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

  After breakfast, you will start your morning boat cruise exploring different Islands located in the lake. On this day, you will drive to Nyungwe National Park at an altitude of 1600-2950m above sea level, this mountainous rainforest reserve is rich in flora and fauna, with over 260 species of trees and shrubs, and over 100 types of orchid and giant lobelia alone. As well as incredible biodiversity, the park also has breathtaking views. On arrival, you will have lunch with an afternoon canopy walk adventure. During your hike, you may also spot migratory birdlife including the Ross’ turaco, grey-cheeked hornbill, red-breasted sparrow hawk, and regal sunbird. After lunch, you will spend the afternoon relaxing at the lodge. Main Destination: Lake Kivu Accommodation: Gisakura Guest House

• Budget guest house located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

  On this day, you will enjoy an early breakfast at your lodge before embarking on a thrilling hike in search of chimpanzee communities. The Rwandan chimpanzee population is thought to consist of approx. 400-500 individuals, confined to the Nyungwe National Park, including a small community in the Cyamudongo Forest. Prepare to hear these excitable primates before you see them, as their pant-hoots travel through the deep forest. After this experience, you will have your afternoon tea plantation experiences with the local community in Gisakura. You'll relax at your property and enjoy your lodge amenities. Main Destination: Nyungwe National Park (Chimps) Best Time To VisitJune to September (Dry weather, best chimp trekking) High SeasonJune to September (Popular gorilla trekking time in Volcanoes NP) Best WeatherJune to October (Sunny, but not too hot) Accommodation: Gisakura Guest House

• Budget guest house located just outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

  On this day, you will enjoy an early breakfast at your lodge before embarking on a thrilling hike in search of Colobus monkey communities. During your hike, you may also spot migratory birdlife including the Ross’ turaco, grey-cheeked hornbill, red-breasted sparrow hawk, and regal sunbird. After lunch, you will spend the afternoon transferring to Kigali City. On your way, you will also experience Rwandan culture at the former Mwami Palace (King’s Palace) in Nyanza. You will transfer to Kigali. Main Destination: Nyungwe National Park (Chimps) Accommodation: Rwanda 2000 Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Kigali

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

  On your last day in Rwanda, you will be picked up by your professional driver-guide. You will go shopping at the local market with a transfer to the airport. End of our service. Main Destination: Kigali International Airport (Kigali) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

End of tour

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.