Day 1: Arrival in Kigali – Welcome to Rwanda!

• Arrive at Kigali International Airport, where our team will receive you.
• Transfer to your hotel and enjoy a welcome briefing about the safari itinerary.
• Leisure time at the hotel or optional Kigali sightseeing.
• Dinner and overnight stay in Kigali.

📍 Accommodation Options:

• Luxury: Kigali Serena Hotel
• Mid-Range: Heaven Boutique Hotel
• Budget: Onomo Hotel Kigali

Day 2: Kigali City Tour & Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Start your Kigali city tour, visiting:
  • Kigali Genocide Memorial – Learn about Rwanda’s history.
  • Kimironko Market – Shop for local crafts and souvenirs.
  • Inema Arts Center – Explore Rwanda’s vibrant art scene.
• Lunch at a top-rated Kigali restaurant.
• Drive to Volcanoes National Park (approx. 2.5 hours).
• Check-in at your lodge and relax with stunning views of the Virunga Mountains.
• Dinner and overnight stay near Volcanoes National Park.

📍 Accommodation Options:

• Luxury: Singita Kwitonda Lodge
• Mid-Range: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
• Budget: Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge

Day 3: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

• Early breakfast and transfer to Volcanoes National Park headquarters.
• Attend a pre-trek briefing with park rangers.
• Start your gorilla trekking adventure, hiking through lush forests to locate a gorilla family. The trek can take 2 to 6 hours, depending on their movements.
• Spend one magical hour observing the gorillas in their natural habitat.
• Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation.
• Optional visit to Iby’iwacu Cultural Village to experience Rwandan traditions.
• Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

🦍 Gorilla Trekking Tip: Wear hiking boots, long trousers, and bring a rain jacket!

Day 4: Transfer to Nyungwe Forest – The Land of Chimpanzees

• Breakfast and check out from the lodge.
• Scenic drive to Nyungwe Forest National Park (approx. 5-hour drive), passing through breathtaking countryside and tea plantations.
• Stop for lunch in Kibuye, a beautiful town along Lake Kivu.
• Arrive at Nyungwe in the afternoon and check in at your lodge.
• Leisure evening with spectacular views of the ancient rainforest.
• Dinner and overnight stay in Nyungwe.

📍 Accommodation Options:

• Luxury: One&Only Nyungwe House
• Mid-Range: Nyungwe Top View Hotel
• Budget: Gisakura Guest House

Day 5: Chimpanzee Trekking & Canopy Walk in Nyungwe Forest

• Early morning chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe Forest.
• Guided hike through dense forest, listening for the calls of chimpanzees.
• Spend 1 hour observing them in their natural environment.
• Return to the lodge for lunch.
• Afternoon canopy walk adventure, a suspended bridge 50 meters above the forest floor offering stunning aerial views.
• Relax at the lodge with dinner and an overnight stay.

🐵 Did You Know? Nyungwe is home to 13 primate species, including colobus monkeys and golden monkeys!

Day 6: Transfer to Lake Kivu – Beach Relaxation & Sunset Cruise

• Breakfast and check out.
• Drive to Lake Kivu (approx. 3 hours), one of Africa’s great lakes.
• Check in at your lakefront resort and enjoy a relaxing afternoon.
• Optional activities:
  • Boat cruise on Lake Kivu – Watch the sunset over the water.
  • Kayaking or swimming in the freshwater lake.
• Dinner and overnight stay in Gisenyi.

📍 Accommodation Options:

• Luxury: Lake Kivu Serena Hotel
• Mid-Range: Paradise Malahide
• Budget: Kivu Peace View Hotel

Day 7: Return to Kigali & Departure

• Breakfast at the resort.
• Drive back to Kigali (approx. 3-hour drive).
• Optional stop at the King’s Palace Museum in Nyanza for cultural insights.
• Drop-off at Kigali International Airport for your departure flight.

✈️ End of an incredible Rwanda safari experience!

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