Your Itinerary
Day 1 | Arrival in Kigali
Upon arrival at Kigali international airport, you will be received by our representative and assisted through emigrations formalities. Afterwards, you shall be driven to your accommodation in Kigali city.
Accommodation | The Heaven Boutique Hotel | Governor’s Residence Kigali
Day 2 | City Tour – Akagera National Park
Visit The Genocide memorial museum, Kandt Museum and a local crafts market or a groceries market. After lunch, you will drive to Akagera National Park. Check in at your accommodation.
Accommodation | Ruzizi Tented Camp | Magashi Lodge
Day 3 | Game Drive & Boat Ride
Early in the morning you will embark on a game drive in Akagera National Park. Look out for the lion pride and other wildlife in the area. A boat trip on Lake Ihema to see large pods of hippos, Nile crocodiles and abundant waterbirds on the lake.
Accommodation | Ruzizi Tented Camp | Magashi Lodge
Day 4 | Volcanoes National Park
Drive to Volcanoes National Park through the rolling hills via Kigali. Take a lunch stop and numerous photography stops along the way.
Accommodation | Tiloreza Volcanoes eco Lodge | Bisate Lodge
Day 5 | Gorilla Trekking – The Ellen DeGeneres Gorilla Campus
Follow trails in the park at the foot of The Virunga Mountain ranges with informative ranger guides until you find the Gorillas. You have an hour to observe, photograph and record the Gorillas as they feed and groom each other. Visit The Ellen DeGeneres conservation campus in the evening.
Accommodation | Tiloreza Volcanoes eco Lodge | Bisate Lodge
Day 6 | Iby’Iwachu Village Tour – Boat Ride on Lake Kivu
On your way out of Volcanoes National Park, visit Iby’Iwachu cultural village for an experience of Rwandese culture and traditions. The drive to Lake Kivu takes 2 hours. In the evening take a boat cruise on Lake Kivu.
Accommodation | Hakuna Matata Resort | Lake Kivu Serena Hotel
Day 7 | Optional Activities on Lake Kivu
You may choose to do any of the following optional activities on Lake Kivu; kayaking, biking, tour of fishing villages, tour of Gisenyi town or a fishing experience with local fishermen. You may choose to relax all day at your hotel.
Accommodation | Hakuna Matata Resort | Lake Kivu Serena Hotel
Day 8 | Departure
Depart from Lake Kivu for Kigali city in the morning. In the evening, drive to Kigali International airport and check in for your departure flight to your next destination.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- One Gorilla trekking permit per person
- Park entrance fees and activities in Lake Kivu.
- Private transport and guide fees
- All accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary
- Mineral water, teas and coffees