Day 1: Arrive in Kigali & City Tour
You’ll be picked up at Kigali Airport and taken to your hotel. After checking in, you’ll explore the city with your private guide. Highlights include a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial and local craft markets. End the day with a fine dinner at your hotel.
Accommodation: Bisate Lodge
Day 2: Drive to Nyungwe Forest & Chimpanzee Trek
After breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive through Rwanda’s hills to Nyungwe National Park. Check in at One&Only Nyungwe House, then head into the forest to track chimpanzees with expert guides. Return to the lodge for dinner and rest.
Accommodation: One&Only Nyungwe House
Day 3: Canopy Walk & Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Start the morning with a canopy walk above the rainforest – a great way to spot birds and monkeys. After breakfast, drive to Volcanoes National Park and check in at the beautiful Bisate Lodge. Relax at the spa or enjoy the view before dinner.
Accommodation: Bisate Lodge
Day 4: Gorilla Trek & Cultural Experience
After an early breakfast, go gorilla trekking with experienced guides. It may take a few hours to find them, but it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience. In the afternoon, visit the Iby’iwacu Cultural Village to learn about Rwandan traditions and local life. Return to the lodge for dinner.
Accommodation: Bisate Lodge
Day 5: Golden Monkey Trek & Return to Kigali
Go on a short golden monkey trek in the morning. These playful monkeys are fun to watch in the forest. After breakfast, drive back to Kigali. If time allows, enjoy some shopping or a spa visit before your flight home.