9-Day Rwanda Cultural Tour & Gorilla Trekking Adventure from Kigali
Highlights
Kigali, Akagera National Park, Volcanoes National Park, Gisenyi, Butare
Locations Covered
Kigali, Akagera National Park, Volcanoes National Park, Gisenyi, Butare
boating, nature, cultural
Private Tour
9 Days
Easy
English, French
Description
Embark on an extraordinary 9-day journey through Rwanda, the land of a thousand hills. This cultural and wildlife adventure starts and ends in Kigali, Rwanda’s vibrant capital. Experience the wild beauty of Akagera National Park, the serene waters of Lake Ihema, the fascinating culture of local villages, the breathtaking scenery of the Twin Lakes, and the awe-inspiring gorillas of Volcanoes National Park. Your adventure concludes with relaxation at Lake Kivu and a cultural tour of Butare, leaving you with memories to cherish forever.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in Kigali
- Welcome to Rwanda!
- Upon arrival, our friendly tour guide will greet you and transfer you to your preferred hotel in Kigali.
- On the way, you'll be briefed about the exciting activities ahead.
- Spend the night in Kigali, filled with anticipation for the cultural and wildlife adventures.
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Day 2: Kigali City Tour & Genocide Memorial Visits
- Start your day with a delicious Rwandan breakfast before embarking on a tour of Kigali.
- Visit the Kigali Solaire, Stade Regional, Kigali Genocide Memorial, Kandt Museum, and the Belgian Camp to learn about Rwanda's history and culture.
- In the afternoon, visit the reconciliation village in Bugesera and the Nyamata and Ntarama genocide churches.
- Return to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
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Day 3: Transfer to Akagera National Park
- After breakfast, journey to Akagera National Park.
- En route, enjoy lunch and visit the Imigongo Art Center to practice ancient artisan techniques.
- Witness the stunning Rusumo Waterfalls before continuing to Akagera National Park.
Check into your safari lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
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Day 4: Morning Game Drive & Cultural Village Visit
- Begin your day with an early morning game drive in Akagera National Park.
- Look out for elephants, lions, rhinos, antelopes, zebras, buffalos, and various bird species.
- After lunch, visit a local pastoralist community for a cultural heritage experience.
Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
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Day 5: Early Morning Boat Trip & Evening Game Drives
- Enjoy a stunning boat ride on Lake Ihema to spot crocodiles, hippos, and water birds.
- After lunch and some relaxation, embark on an evening game drive to spot more wildlife.
Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
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Day 6: Visit the Twin Lakes
- Transfer to Ruhengeri for an ethnobotany tour, visiting the Twin Lakes of Burera and Ruhondo.
- Engage with community projects like brick-making and beekeeping.
- Proceed to Musanze for dinner and overnight stay.
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Day 7: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
- An early start takes you to the briefing point for your gorilla trekking adventure.
- Equipped with essentials like hiking boots and rain jackets, trek through the misty highlands until you encounter a gorilla family.
- Spend an unforgettable hour with these majestic creatures before visiting Buhanga Forest for a Kinigi Cultural Village experience.
Dinner and overnight stay.
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Day 8: Community Tour & Excursion in Gisenyi (Lake Kivu)
- Check out from your lodge and transfer to Lake Kivu.
- Visit banana and sorghum beer production plants to taste local brews.
- Spend the day relaxing by the shores of Lake Kivu. Dinner and overnight stay.
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Day 9: Cultural Visit to Butare & Transfer Back to Kigali
- After breakfast, travel to Butare, the intellectual heart of Rwanda.
- Visit the Basilica of Kabagayi, the ancient King's Palace at Nyanza, and the National Museum.
- Conclude your journey with a return to Kigali, where you will be dropped off at the airport or your hotel.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.