Itinerary
- Day 1
Kigali
- Start point
- Kigali City, Rwanda (Kigali Airport/ Hotel in Kigali)
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (five to five Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Kigali Genocide Memorial (approximately 2 hours)
- Guided city drive through Kigali with background on city master plan
- Visit Richard Kandt House near former Gakinjiro
- Visit Mount Kigali for panoramic views of the city
- Visit Kimironko market to experience local life and learn about agricultural harvest
Landmarks Kigali Genocide Memorial Richard Kandt House Mount Kigali Kimironko market - Day 2
Reconciliation Village
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with locals), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Resort (Karisimbi Cave Resort)
Included Activities
- Visit Ntarama Church (site of deaths of more than 5,000 people during 1994 genocide)
- Visit Nyamata Church (site of massacre of approximately 2,500 people during 1994 genocide)
- Guided tour of Mayange Reconciliation Village
- Lunch with locals in Reconciliation Village
- Visit school and health center in Reconciliation Village
- Visit local plantations in Reconciliation Village
- Visit art gallery in Reconciliation Village
Landmarks Ntarama Church Nyamata Church Mayange Reconciliation Village - Day 3
Iby Iwacu Cultural Village
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Resort (Karisimbi Cave Resort)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive to Musanze
- Visit Iby Iwacu Cultural Village with demonstrations and activities
- Try archery
- Learn food preparation
- Learn about traditional medicine
- Act as King or Queen for the day
Landmarks Iby Iwacu Cultural Village - Day 4
Twin Lakes of Burera and Ruhondo
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Resort (Karisimbi Cave Resort)
Included Activities
- Visit Twin Lakes of Burera and Ruhondo
- Learn about traditional sustainable farming methods with African vegetables and fruits
- Visit local fishermen
- Watch fishing competition with children from adjacent villages
- Launch cruise in traditional canoes
- Visit Foyer de Charity convent
- Visit local witch doctors
- Meet the snake man
Landmarks Twin Lakes of Burera and Ruhondo Foyer de Charity - Day 5
Karisoke Research Center Trek
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Karisimbi Cave Resort)
Included Activities
- Trek to Karisoke Research Center (30 minutes drive to trailhead, approximately 10 minutes stroll to park border, 90 minutes to 3 hours forest climb depending on fitness)
- Visit Dian Fossey's former living quarters (the mausoleum)
- Visit Dian Fossey's grave and tomb
- See grave of Digit and approximately 20 other gorillas
- View birds and small creatures of the Virungas during trek
Landmarks Karisoke Research Center Mount Visoke Mount Karisimbi - Day 6
Imbabazi Orphanage and Lake Kivu
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Paradis Malahide)
Included Activities
- Visit Imbabazi Orphanage and homestead
- Visit local fishing village
- Boat trip on Lake Kivu to see hot springs
Optional Activities
- Swimming in Lake Kivu (if time allows)
Landmarks Imbabazi Orphanage Lake Kivu Lake Kivu hot springs - Day 7
Pfunda Tea Estate
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Paradis Malahide)
Included Activities
- Visit Pfunda Tea Estate
Landmarks Pfunda Tea Estate - Day 8
Gisenyi to Akagera National Park
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mantis Akagera Game Lodge)
Included Activities
- Boat trip on Lake Ihema to watch hippos and crocodiles
Landmarks Akagera National Park Lake Ihema - Day 9
Full Day Game Drive
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mantis Akagera Game Lodge)
Included Activities
- Morning game drive in open-roofed vehicle with opportunity to spot elephants, buffalos, hippos, lions, Masai giraffe, gazelles, impala, baboons, oribi, Butchel's zebra, topi, bush baby, leopard, and bushbuck
- Evening game drive after lunch
Landmarks Akagera National Park - Day 10
Akagera National Park to Kigali
- End point
- Kigali City, Rwanda (Kigali Airport/ Hotel in Kigali)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Morning game drive in open-roofed vehicle
Landmarks Akagera National Park
