Rwanda - 5 Nights / 6 Days

Trip Itinerary

Itineraries

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Day 1 – Arrival in Kigali

Morning/Afternoon: Arrive at Kigali International Airport. Meet and greet with our representative, followed by transfer to your hotel.

Afternoon: Check-in and unwind from your journey. Head out with an expert guide for a panoramic tour, starting with coffee and pastries at Baso Patissier.

Take a walking tour of Nyamirambo, Kigali’s oldest and most vibrant neighborhood. Visit the Nyamirambo Women’s Centre, interact with locals, and learn about Rwandan culture and daily life.

Enjoy lunch at Rendezvous Bar & Grill and visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial.

Evening: Conclude the day with a Rwandan spirit tasting and tapas at 1000 Hills Distillery.

Overnight: Hotel in Kigali.

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Day 2 – Kigali to Nyungwe Forest National Park

Morning: After breakfast, check-out and transfer to Kigali Airport. Board a RwandAir flight to Kamembe (approx. 25 minutes).

Meet with your representative, and transfer to your resort (45-minute drive).

Afternoon: Enjoy complimentary activities at the resort, including a chef’s garden tour, spear throwing, archery, or a community visit. Head out for the canopy walk in Nyungwe Forest to experience the exotic rainforest and spot some of the unique wildlife.

Evening: Enjoy dinner at your hotel/lodge

Overnight: Nyungwe Forest National Park

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Day 3 – Chimpanzee Trek in Nyungwe Forest National Park

Morning: Depart for a chimpanzee trek in Nyungwe Forest. This trek can last 3–5 hours and provides an intimate look at chimpanzees in their natural habitat.

Afternoon: Return to the lodge and spend the rest of the day at leisure, enjoying resort activities.

Evening: Enjoy dinner at your hotel/lodge

Overnight: Nyungwe Forest National Park

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Day 4 – Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Morning: After breakfast, check out and enjoy a scenic drive along Lake Kivu and Rwanda’s countryside to Volcanoes National Park (approx. 5–6 hours).

Afternoon: Enjoy a picnic lunch by the lake & proceed to your lodge for check in.

Evening: Relax at the lodge and prepare for the gorilla trekking adventure.

Overnight: Volcanoes National Park

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Day 5 – Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park

Morning: Start early for an unforgettable Mountain Gorilla trek. The trek can take 4–6 hours, including time spent observing a Mountain Gorilla family.

Once you reach the gorillas, you’ll spend a maximum of one hour with them. It’s a unique opportunity to be in the presence of these endangered animals.

Afternoon: Return to the lodge for a relaxed afternoon, reflecting on the day’s experience.

Evening: Relax at the lodge

Overnight: Volcanoes National Park

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Day 6 – Golden Monkey Tracking and Departure

Morning: Head out for Golden Monkey tracking in Volcanoes National Park. This trek is shorter and less strenuous as the monkeys are usually found at the base of the volcanoes.

Afternoon: Lunch at Migano Cafe in Musanze, followed by transfer to Kigali International Airport for your flight home.

Bid farewell to Rwanda with unforgettable memories.

Recommended Hotels

Super Luxury

Kigali

  • Kigali Marriott Hotel – Kigali City Center
  • Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre – Kigali City Center
  • The Retreat by Heaven – Kiyovu

Nyungwe Forest National Park

  • Nyungwe House, One&Only – Gisakura Tea Estate, Nyungwe Forest

Volcanoes National Park

  • Bisate Lodge – Near Volcanoes National Park
  • Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge – Near Kinigi
  • Singita Kwitonda Lodge – Near Volcanoes National Park

Luxury

Kigali

  • 2000 Hotel Downtown Kigali – Kigali City Center
  • Hotel des Mille Collines – Kigali City Center
  • Kigali Serena Hotel – Kigali City Center

Nyungwe Forest National Park

  • Emerald Lodge – Near Nyungwe Forest
  • Gisakura Guest House – Near Gisakura Tea Plantation
  • Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel – Near Nyungwe Forest

Volcanoes National Park

  • Amakoro Songa Lodge – Kinigi
  • Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel – Near Kinigi
  • Gorilla Mountain View Lodge – Near Kinigi

Standard

Kigali

  • 5 Swiss Hotel – Kigali City Center
  • Gorillas City Centre Hotel – Kigali City Center
  • Heaven Boutique Hotel – Kiyovu

Nyungwe Forest National Park

  • Kitabi EcoCenter – Near Nyungwe Forest Entrance
  • Nyungwe Nziza Eco Lodge – Near Nyungwe Forest
  • Uwinka Campsite – Nyungwe Forest

Volcanoes National Park

  • Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge – Near Volcanoes National Park
  • Garden Place Hotel – Ruhengeri
  • La Palme Hotel – Musanze

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