Embark on an unforgettable 9-day journey from Kampala through Rwanda’s pristine national parks and cultural treasures. Experience majestic wildlife, breathtaking canopy views, lakeside serenit and face-to-face encounters with mountain gorillas.
Kigali City, Akagera National Park, Nyungwe National Park, Lake Kivu, Volcanoes National Park
9 days / 8 nights
Gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking, game drives, boat cruises, canopy walk, cultural visits
Your unforgettable 9-day adventure through Rwanda’s national parks
Your professional guide will pick you up from your preferred location in Kampala or Entebbe early in the morning. Begin your scenic drive southwestward towards Kigali, Rwanda.
Along the way, enjoy a brief stop at the Equator in Kayabwe for photos and a chance to witness the iconic water experiment that demonstrates the Earth's hemispheres.
Continue through the picturesque landscapes of southwestern Uganda and into Rwanda, often referred to as the "Land of a Thousand Hills." Arrive in Kigali by late afternoon.
Check in at your lodge or hotel, unwind, and refresh after the long journey. Enjoy dinner and settle in for an overnight stay in the vibrant city of Kigali.
Accommodation: Radisson Blu Hotel
Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, embark on a guided Kigali city tour including the Kigali Genocide Memorial, Kimironko Market, and craft centers.
Return to your lodge by midday for lunch and enjoy a relaxed afternoon at the lodge.
Dinner and overnight in Kigali.
Accommodation: Radisson Blu Hotel
Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, travel from Kigali to Akagera National Park, arriving in time for lunch at your lodge.
In the late afternoon, enjoy a scenic sunset boat cruise on Lake Ihema, spotting hippos, crocodiles, and various water birds against a stunning sunset backdrop.
Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay inside the park.
Accommodation: Akagera Game Lodge
Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner
After an early breakfast, set out on a morning game drive through Akagera National Park.
Look out for elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, antelopes, and possibly leopards.
After lunch at the lodge or a picnic in the park, begin your transfer back to Kigali. Arrive in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Radisson Blu Hotel
Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, depart Kigali for Nyungwe Forest National Park.
En route, stop at the King’s Palace Museum in Nyanza to explore Rwanda’s royal heritage.
Proceed to Nyungwe for the thrilling canopy walk in the afternoon.
Dinner and overnight at a forest lodge.
Accommodation: Nyungwe Top Hill View Hotel
Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner
Start early with a chimpanzee trek in Nyungwe Forest. Spot these intelligent primates in their natural habitat.
After lunch, transfer to Lake Kivu, arriving in time to enjoy beach activities such as swimming, kayaking, or local coffee experiences.
Dinner and overnight by the lake.
Accommodation: Lake Kivu Serena Hotel
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, take a boat cruise on Lake Kivu to explore the scenic islands and observe wildlife including water birds like kingfishers, herons, cormorants, and species such as otters and swimming cows.
Try kayaking or swimming if you wish. After lunch, transfer to Volcanoes National Park.
Dinner and overnight near the park.
Accommodation: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund to learn about conservation efforts and mountain gorilla research.
In the afternoon, experience traditional Rwandan culture at the Iby’iwacu Cultural Village.
Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Accommodation: Five Volcanoes Boutique Hotel
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After an early breakfast, proceed to the Volcanoes National Park headquarters for a briefing by park rangers.
You'll be assigned a gorilla family and begin your guided trek through the misty rainforest. The trek may take between 1 to 4 hours, but the reward is an unforgettable hour spent observing these magnificent creatures up close.
After the trek, return for lunch and a chance to relax. In the afternoon, if you selected Kigali as your exit airport, you will be transported there in time for your flight. Otherwise, we will arrange your scenic return journey to Kampala or Entebbe.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Transportation from your preferred location
At specified lodges and hotels
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as specified
For Volcanoes National Park
As mentioned in the itinerary
To and from Uganda/Rwanda
Required for entry
Personal expenses
Additional activities
Highly recommended
Additional nights beyond the itinerary
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