Itinerary
- Day 1
Kigali
You'll land at Kigali International Airport where your driver guide meets you. After dropping luggage at the hotel, the day involves checking out Mount Kigali for views across the city, stopping by a traditional milk bar, and visiting Richard Kant House. From there you'll walk through a neighborhood market and local arts workshops before heading to the Kigali Genocide Memorial. Rwandan lunch and coffee fit in along the way. The tour wraps around 2:30 pm at the Memorial, though you can stay until 5 pm or head back to your hotel earlier if you prefer.
- Meals
- Lunch (Rwandan lunch with authentic local dishes)
Included Activities
- City tour of Kigali
- Ascend Mount Kigali for panoramic vistas
- Visit traditional milk bar
- Explore Richard Kant House
- Neighborhood market exploration and interaction with local traders
- Visit local arts and crafts workshops
- Rwandan lunch
- Rwandan coffee tasting experience
- Neighborhood stroll and community engagement
- Visit Kigali Genocide Memorial
Landmarks Mount Kigali Richard Kant House Kigali Genocide Memorial - Day 2
Kigali to Nyungwe
Traveling from Kigali toward Nyungwe, you'll stop at Kamegeri's Rock and the National Museum of Rwanda to learn about the country's history. Later you reach Nyungwe and check into your guesthouse. In the late afternoon, a scenic drive takes you through tea plantations where you can see how Rwanda's tea landscape looks. You'll settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Journey through Rwanda's diverse landscapes
- Explore Kamegeri's Rock
- Visit National Museum of Rwanda
- Late afternoon tea plantation drive through Nyungwe
Landmarks Kamegeri's Rock National Museum of Rwanda 
- Day 3
Nyungwe
Breakfast comes early at 4:45 am before heading into Nyungwe's forests for chimp trekking. You'll search for these primates in their natural habitat. Following the trek, the Canopy Walkway lets you walk 50 meters above the forest floor across 200 meters, where you can spot primates and birds from above. You'll visit tea plantations and talk with local farmers, then drive to Rusizi for lunch and free time before staying overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Early breakfast at 4:45 am), Lunch (Fulfilling lunch at hotel in Rusizi)
Included Activities
- Chimp trekking expedition in Nyungwe National Park
- Canopy Walkway experience (50 meters above forest floor, 200 meters span)
- Tea plantation and factory visit with local farmer interaction
- Drive to Rusizi
Optional Activities
- Bird watching in Nyungwe National Park
- Hiking in Nyungwe National Park
- Additional Nyungwe National Park activities (customizable based on preferences)
Landmarks Nyungwe National Park Canopy Walkway - Day 4
Rusizi to Karongi
The drive from Rusizi takes you to Karongi, a quiet spot on the lakeside. You'll explore Napoleon's Hut to see the region's past, then head to the Amahoro Islands for lunch featuring fried Kivu fish and potatoes with cold drinks. Swimming in Lake Kivu is an option if you want. The evening brings you to your hotel in Karongi.
- Meals
- Lunch (Fried Kivu fish and potatoes meal on Amahoro Islands with cold drinks)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive to Karongi
- Visit Napoleon's Hut
- Amahoro Islands exploration
- Meal of fried Kivu fish and potatoes on the island with cold drinks
Optional Activities
- Swimming in Lake Kivu
Landmarks Amahoro Islands Lake Kivu Napoleon's Hut - Day 5
Karongi to Musanze
Heading from Karongi to Musanze, you'll drive through scenic country with nice views along the route. In the afternoon, you reach the twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo, each with different character. Spend time taking in the calm landscapes and quiet feel of these connected lakes. You'll check into your Musanze hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Transfer to Musanze
- Afternoon visit to twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo
- Scenic landscape exploration
Landmarks Lake Burera Lake Ruhondo - Day 6
Musanze
You'll eat early at 5:30 am, then reach park headquarters by 7:00 am to start mountain gorilla trekking through the forest. After returning to rest and clean up, you visit the Karisoke Research Center to learn what goes into gorilla conservation. Later in the day, you head to Kinigi cultural village for traditional Rwandan dance performances. An overnight stay at a recommended hotel follows.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Early breakfast at 5:30 am), Lunch
Included Activities
- Early breakfast at 5:30 am
- Mountain gorilla trekking with park headquarters procedures starting at 7:00 am
- Karisoke Research Center visit for gorilla conservation insights
- Drive to Kinigi cultural village
- Traditional Rwandan dance performances at Kinigi
Landmarks Volcanoes National Park Karisoke Research Center Kinigi Cultural Village 
- Day 7
Musanze to Rubavu
Transferring to Rubavu (Gisenyi city), you'll check out the town's local feel. A visit to Rubona fishing village shows how local fishermen live and work daily. You'll see the area's hot springs, an interesting geological feature, and have the option to swim in Lake Kivu. The day also covers banana and sorghum beer production as part of Rwanda's food and drink culture. Your hotel in Rubavu is where you'll stay.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Transfer to Rubavu, Gisenyi city
- Gisenyi town exploration
- Rubona fishing village visit and immersion with local fishermen
- Hot springs discovery and experience
- Banana and sorghum beer production visit
Optional Activities
- Refreshing swim in Lake Kivu
Landmarks Gisenyi Rubona Fishing Village Lake Kivu - Day 8
Rubavu to Kigali
The journey back toward Kigali from Gisenyi goes through Musanze. You'll stop at Kirenge Arts Center in Rulindo District to see Rwanda's art scene. Coffee plantations in Gakenke District let you learn about Rwanda's coffee production. Time at local markets and the arts market helps you find souvenirs. A farewell dinner at a recommended restaurant comes next, followed by a bye-bye party with traditional Rwandan dancers and singers celebrating the trip.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner at recommended restaurant)
Included Activities
- Journey from Gisenyi through Musanze to Kigali
- Kirenge Arts Center visit in Rulindo District
- Coffee plantation visit in Gakenke District
- En-route shopping at local markets
- Arts market exploration for souvenirs
- Farewell dinner at recommended restaurant
- Bye-bye party with traditional Rwandan dancers and singers
Landmarks Kirenge Arts Center - Day 9
Kigali
You'll transfer to Kigali International Airport and depart Rwanda, wrapping up your 9-day adventure.
