Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Rwanda

   • Meet our tour guide and drive to your hotel for an overnight stay.

   Basics - Dinner

2. Day 2: Kigali Cultural Tour

   • After breakfast, head to Nyamirambo Women's Center for a walking tour with a local snack, a brief Kinyarwanda language lesson, and an introduction to the Center and its activities.
   • Visit a women's hairdressing salon for a complimentary braid, and visit shops on your tour.
   • Enjoy a traditional lunch made and served at the home of the NWC's best cook.
   • Shop items at the local market and return for cooking at the house of NWC's cook.
   • Visit Kimironko Market to purchase Kitenge fabric, which is associated with African culture and may be worn in various ways.

   Overnight: The Retreat

   Day Activities: Nyamirambo Women's Center Visit

   How Nyamirambo Women's Center is Making a Difference.

   In the vibrant neighbourhood of Nyamirambo in Kigali, Rwanda, a beacon of hope shines brightly in the form of the Nyamirambo Women Center (NWC). This remarkable organization supports and empowers local women through various programs and initiatives that positively impact the entire community.

   Basics: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

3. Day 3: Morning transfer to Nyungwe

   • After breakfast, proceed to Nyungwe National Park.
   • Before visiting the Nyungwe, you will stop by the Nyanza Palace in Butera to learn about Rwanda's history.

   Overnight at a resort

   Day Activities: The Nyanza Palace Tour

   Basics: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

4. Day 4: Chimpanzee tracking and Canopy Walk

   • After breakfast, go to Nyungwe National Park for an unforgettable chimp-tracking excursion.
   • Enjoy a canopy walk in the afternoon.

   Overnight at a resort.

   Basics: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

5. Day 5: Drive to Kibuye

   • Drive to Kibuye and enjoy an incredible stretch of sand bordered by diverse tropical flora.
   • Upon arrival, check in and have lunch.
   • Relax in the hotel for the next day's activities.

   Basics: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

6. Day 6: Islands Trip

   • Relax and appreciate the beauty of the Rwandan mountains from Lake Kivu's hillside.
   • Hike around Napoleon Island and looking for fruit bats and velvet monkeys on Kibuye, a nearby island. This excursion allows you to interact with communities after you arrive on the island, with people of the village greeting you with their unique songs, music, and dancing styles.
   • Depending on your availability, join the rural community and explore some of the island's small farms.
   • You will get the opportunity to learn about coffee growing processes from farmers and participate in activities such as mulching, pruning, harvesting coffee beans, sorting, peeling, and roasting, among others, with an expert agronomist available to answer all questions during the trip.
   • The tour will end with a brief cruise along the Lake Kivu coast.

   Overnight at the hotel.

7. Day 7: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

   • Depart for Volcanoes National Park, taking in the breathtaking views of hills and foggy valleys.
   • Before arriving at your destination, you will make a detour to Buhanga Eco Park, go on a trail walk in the park and witness where the tribal rites occurred.
   • Withdraw and transfer to your lodging for overnight.

8. Day 8: Gorilla Trekking and Visit to Gorilla Guardian Village

   • In the morning, transfer to the park headquarters with your packed lunch to be briefed on the gorilla code of behaviour. This will be followed by a hunt for gorillas in the bush, which might take 2–6 hours, depending on how the gorillas move in the jungle.
   • Meet and stay with the gorillas for an hour.
   • Ascend to Gorilla Guardian Village for a unique cultural performance and other activities.

   Overnight in the lodge.

9. Day : Drive to Akagera National Park

   • Transfer to Akagera National Park.
   • Enjoy a game drive to your lodge upon arrival and clearance. You may see a variety of creatures along the trip, including antelopes, buffalo, and monkeys.

   Overnight at a camp.

10. Day 10: Morning Game Drive and Boat Ride on Lake Ihema

    • In the morning, go on a game drive through Akagera National Park. View animals including buffalo, elephants, antelope, zebra, giraffes, baboons, monkeys, and an astonishing 490 bird species.
    • A ranger guide will lead you through the park, increasing your chances of seeing various wildlife. You may also see members of the lion pride in Akagera.
    • Enjoy a boat tour on Lake Ihema and see big hippos, Nile crocodiles, and many waterbirds on the lake's island.

    Overnight at a camp.

11. Day 11: Airport Transfer and Departure

    • Check out of your hotel and depart for Kigali on your international aircraft to conclude your tour.