Day 1: Arrival in Kigali and Transfer to Akagera National Park
Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by your company driver-guide and begin your Kigali city tour. Visit landmarks such as the Kigali Genocide Memorial, the Kandt House Museum, and local markets. After lunch in the city, transfer eastwards to Akagera National Park. Arrive in the evening and check in at your lodge.Accommodation:
Rhino Lodge Akagera
Day 2: Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Musanze District
Begin your day with an early morning game drive in Akagera National Park, which is home to the Big Five and numerous other wildlife species and birds. After lunch, depart for Musanze District near the Uganda border. Arrive in the evening and check in at the guest house.Accommodation:
Muhabura Guest House
Day 3: Musanze Caves, Dian Fossey Hike, and Twin Lakes Visit
After breakfast, visit the historic Musanze caves. Continue with a Dian Fossey tomb hike in Volcanoes National Park. In the afternoon, explore the scenic Twin Lakes of Ruhondo and Bulera, with an optional fishing experience. After lunch in Musanze town, cross the Chanika border into Uganda and check in at your lodge.Accommodation:
Muhabura Climbers Guest House
Day 4: Gorilla Tracking in Mgahinga National Park
After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking rules and procedures. Begin your trek in search of the endangered mountain gorillas. Once found, spend an hour observing them in their natural habitat. Return to the lodge in the afternoon for relaxation and overnight.Accommodation:
Mondi Hotel
Day 5: Coffee Tour and Transfer to Kigali
After breakfast, visit a local coffee plantation near the Uganda-Congo border for a tour and tasting session. Learn about the traditional coffee processing methods. Enjoy lunch at the plantation before setting off for Kigali for your evening outbound flight.
