Arrive in in Kigali

Upon your arrival at Kigali International Airport, our friendly guide will be there to welcome you to Rwanda, known as the “Land of a Thousand Hills.” We will then transfer you to your booked accommodation at Eagle View Lodge , where you can enjoy dinner and prepare for the exciting adventures ahead.

Accommodation: Eagle View Rwanda (or similar)

Meal Plan: Dinner Included

Transfer to Nyungwe National Park

After a hearty breakfast, we’ll check out from the hotel and head to the western province of Rwanda. En route, we’ll visit the Royal Palace Museum in the Southern Province, providing insight into Rwanda’s traditional way of life and past kingship. Lunch will be served on the way. In the afternoon, you’ll arrive at Nyungwe National Park, where you can unwind at your leisure.

Accommodation: Nyungwe Hotel (or similiar)

Meal Plan: Full board

Chimpanzee Tracking & Canopy Walk

After your morning coffee, we’ll leave for Nyungwe Forest, home to 13 primate species. You’ll embark on a chimpanzee trek, spending an hour with these fascinating creatures. Afterward, enjoy lunch before taking on the thrilling canopy walk, offering breathtaking forest views. Return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Nyugwe Hotel (or similar)

Meal Plan: Full board

Transfer to Kibuye at Lake Kivu

Following a leisurely breakfast, we’ll transfer to Gisenyi via Kibuye, Visit The Karongi Environmental Museum invites you to explore, learn, and connect with Rwanda’s environmental and cultural heritage this Environmental Museum isn’t just about the past and present; it’s also about the future, It’s a place where curiosity meets conservation a lakeside town near Lake Kivu. After lunch Where we will have a full boat ride on Lake Kivu which is biggest lake in Rwanda where we shall visit different historical Islands such as the Napoleon Islands where we find a lot of bats, Star Island where we find some species of monkeys and Peace/Amahoro Island to explore this magnificent lake, observing local fishermen and visiting islands. Lake Kivu is a haven for birdwatchers. Afterwards drive to Gisenyi take a relaxed stroll by the lakeshore and explore the town. 

Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Paradise Kivu Lodge.

Accommodation: Serena Hotel  

Meal Plan: Full board

Transfer to Bwindi via Cyanika Border

After a relaxed breakfast, we’ll drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to half of the world’s remaining mountain gorilla population. Along the way cross the Rwanda and Uganda border and afterwards visit Batwa Cultural Experience. The batwa are the real natives of the bwindi forest who were evacuated from the forest as a reason for conservation of the park. Check-in for dinner and sleepover at the Mutanda Lake Resort

 Accommodation: Mutanda Lake Resort

 Meal Plan: Full board

Gorilla Trekking

Begin your day with coffee and a briefing at the park headquarters. Then, venture into the jungle with a packed lunch to find the elusive mountain gorillas. Spend an awe-inspiring hour observing their behavior and capturing memories with your camera. The trek duration varies but is well worth it. Return to the lodge for lunch and relax while reliving your trekking experience.

Accommodation: Mutanda Lake Resort

Meal Plan: Full board

Transfer to Kigali with a City Tour

After a leisurely breakfast with stunning views, check out and drive back to Kigali via Gatuna border. Enjoy lunch at a convenient restaurant in Kigali. If time permits, visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial, a sobering tribute to the 1994 genocide victims. Later, enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Eagle View Lodge.

Accommodation: Eagle View Lodge

Meal Plan: Dinner

Airport Transfer

After a relaxed breakfast, we’ll transfer you to the airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your incredible 8-day journey through Rwanda and Uganda.