Highlights

• Game viewing in Akagera National Park.
• Mountain Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park.
• Travel in a customized 4WD safari vehicle.
• Enjoy cultural and community excursions.
• Morning boat ride on Lake Kivu.
• 8 nights’ accommodations with delicious meals.
• Airport transfers for convenience.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali

Meet your guide/driver upon arrival at the airport for a transfer to your hotel. Get briefed about the cultural tour and enjoy dinner.

• Accommodation: Kigali Serena Hotel (Up Market), Classic Hotel (Mid-range), Flame Tree Village Kigali (Budget)
• Meal Plan: Dinner

Day 2: Kigali City Tour

Explore Kigali's historical sites, including the Genocide Memorial, Kandt Museum, and Nyamata genocide churches. Later, return to the lodge for dinner.

• Accommodation: Same as Day 1
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Transfer to Akagera National Park

Drive to Akagera National Park via Kirehe, visiting the Imigongo artisan center and Rusumo waterfalls. Check into your lodge for dinner and overnight.

• Accommodation: Akagera Game Lodge (Up Market), Golf Hills Residence (Mid-range/Budget)
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Early Game Drive & Village Visit

Enjoy an early morning game drive to spot wildlife. After lunch, visit the northern park for a pastoralist heritage experience.

• Accommodation: Same as Day 3
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Boat Ride on Lake Ihema & Evening Game Drive

Take a stunning boat ride on Lake Ihema, spotting aquatic wildlife and bird species. Relax and enjoy an evening game drive.

• Accommodation: Same as Day 3
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Twin Lakes & Community Projects

Travel to Ruhengeri for an ethno-botany tour and visit the twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo. Engage in community initiatives like brick-making and beekeeping.

• Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge (Up Market), Le’Bambou Gorilla Lodge (Mid-range), Kinigi Guest House (Budget)
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

Trek through Volcanoes National Park to see mountain gorillas. In the evening, visit Buhanga Forest and Kinigi Cultural Village.

• Accommodation: Same as Day 6
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Community Excursion & Lake Kivu

Visit banana and sorghum beer production sites en route to Lake Kivu. Relax by the lake, enjoying its serene beauty.

• Accommodation: Lake Kivu Serena Hotel (Up Market), Paradis Malahide (Mid-range), La Petite Colline Guest House (Budget)
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9: Butare & Transfer to Kigali

Visit Butare, including the King’s Palace, National Museum, and Basilica of Kabgayi. Return to Kigali for your flight after souvenir shopping.

• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch

Tour Includes

• Airport transfers.
• Accommodations and meals as per itinerary.
• Transportation by safari vehicle.
• Gorilla trekking permits.
• Boat ride on Lake Kivu.

Tour Excludes

• Airfare and Rwanda visa.
• Luxury drinks and personal expenses.
• Tips, porter fees, and personal insurance.

What to Bring

• Comfortable trekking shoes.
• Warm clothing for cool evenings.
• Camera with a zoom lens.
• Sunscreen and insect repellent.

Book your 9-day cultural and gorilla trekking adventure today!