Arrival
- Pick-up from Kigali International Airport or your hotel
- Pre-tour accommodation can be arranged at an extra cost
Day 1: Kigali City Tour & Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park
Upon arrival, enjoy a Kigali city tour to explore the vibrant markets, local neighborhoods, and historical landmarks.
Drive to Nyungwe Forest National Park, a biodiverse montane rainforest home to chimpanzees, L’Hoest’s monkeys, and 12 other primate species. Check in at your lodge for lunch and dinner.
Main Destination: Nyungwe Forest National Park
Accommodation Options:
- Luxury: One&Only Nyungwe Hotel
- Mid-range: Nyungwe Top View Hotel
- Budget: Chimpanzee Lodge
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Canopy Walk Experience
After breakfast, head to the Nyungwe canopy walkway, a 160m-long suspension bridge 70m above the forest floor.
Hike through lush trails and spot butterflies, orchids, and endemic birds along the way. Guided sessions are available at 8am, 10am, 1pm, and 3pm.
Return to your lodge for meals and relaxation.
Main Destination: Nyungwe Forest National Park
Accommodation Options:
- Luxury: One&Only Nyungwe Hotel
- Mid-range: Nyungwe Top View Hotel
- Budget: Chimpanzee Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Isumo Waterfall Hike & Gisakura Tea Plantation Visit
After breakfast, embark on a 10.6 km Isumo Waterfall hike through lush vegetation, spotting vervet and colobus monkeys, as well as colorful birds like the Rwenzori Turaco.
After lunch, visit Gisakura Tea Plantation, Rwanda’s largest tea-producing area, for a guided tour of the fields and factory.
Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Main Destination: Nyungwe Forest National Park
Accommodation Options:
- Luxury: One&Only Nyungwe Hotel
- Mid-range: Nyungwe Top View Hotel
- Budget: Chimpanzee Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park & Cultural Experience
After breakfast, drive to Volcanoes National Park (approx. 4–5 hours), enjoying scenic landscapes en route.
Check in at your lodge, and if time allows, experience Iby’iwacu cultural village, participating in local dances and learning about traditional life.
Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park
Accommodation Options:
- Luxury: One&Only Gorilla Lodge
- Mid-range: Five Volcanoes Lodge
- Budget: Le Bambou / Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Gorilla Trekking
After an early breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for briefing.
Trek into the forest to encounter a habituated gorilla family, spending one hour observing and photographing them in their natural habitat.
Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park
Accommodation Options:
- Luxury: One&Only Gorilla Lodge
- Mid-range: Five Volcanoes Lodge
- Budget: Le Bambou / Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Transfer Back to Kigali – End of Tour
After breakfast, depart Volcanoes National Park and drive back to Kigali, with drop-off at your hotel or Kigali International Airport for onward flights.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
