Nyungwe is one of the oldest rainforests in Africa, covering 1,019 km2 of dense Afromontane forests, bamboo-covered slopes, grasslands, and wetlands. It is home to over 450 species of birdlife and 15 species of primates. You will get to trek the chimpanzees and also walk on the highest canopy walkway in East Africa. We will finish by taking you to Volcanoes National park where you will get to encounter the playful golden monkeys who live in troops of up to 80.
Day 1 Kigali
On arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be met by our team with customs and immigration formalities (visa). Once done, they will help you collect your luggage at the conveyor belt and then escort you out of the lobby. Our driver guide will be at the airport ahead of time to meet you with a warm welcome. If time permits, you will exchange some money into local currency at the bureau de change. We will then drive you to the hotel for check-in and an overnight stay on bed & breakfast basis.
Day 2 Nyungwe national Park
Early breakfast at the hotel. You will check out and set off by 06h30 for Nyungwe National Park, where the largest montane forest in East and Central Africa is found.
The heart of Nyungwe Forest is like a scene from a fairy tale.
En route, we will briefly visit the Ethnographic Museum.
This Museum was built in 1987. Its seven galleries display historical, ethnographic, artistic, and archaeological artifacts accompanied by visual aides, giving visitors a rich insight into the culture of Rwandans.
If time permits, we will also visit the King’s palace. Later, continue your drive to Nyungwe.
Arrive and check-in at your hotel, followed by late lunch. This afternoon, visit the Gisakura tea plantation.
Once done, drive back to your hotel for the evening. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3 Chimpanzee Trek And Canopy Walk
Early departure at 05h00 with your packed breakfast and drive to the Nyungwe Forest National Park.
Chimpanzee trek briefing and formalities will take place at the park headquarters. You will then proceed with your guide to the evergreen forest for a great experience that starts at 06h00 or 07h00, depending on which habituated group you are visiting.
After this amazing experience, proceed to the hotel where you will rest and relax.
After lunch, drive back to the park for briefing before you do your guided canopy walk that starts at 15h00.
Suspended above a ravine amidst the lush vegetation and montane forest of the Ngungwe National Park, Canopy Walk offers participants an exhilarating perspective atop the ancient treetops and wildlife. You may spot a wide variety of bird life.
Drive back to the hotel once done. Evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4 Volcanoes National Park, Lake Kivu, And Gisenyi Tour
Early breakfast at the hotel and check out.
Have a scenic drive to Lake Kivu & Gisenyi. Arrive in time for lunch at the Lake Kivu Serena Hotel.
You will have a guided tour of this beautiful city and also visit the grand barrier (border of Rwanda/Drc).
You will also get to see the dried volcanic rocks from the recent Mount Nyiragongo volcanic eruption.
16h00: Take an hour’s drive to Volcanoes National Park region and the town of Musanze.
Arrive and check-in at the hotel. The evening will be at leisure.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5 – Volcanoes Golden Monkeys Trek and Cultural Visit
Early breakfast at the lodge, then transferred to the park headquarters in time for Golden monkey trek briefing that’s scheduled to take place at 07h00. At 08h00, proceed to the trailhead and begin the adventure.
There are two habituated groups of Golden Monkey, one group comprises around 80 – 100 members and has its home at the foot of Mt Sabyinyo.
After this experience, descend from the mountain. Re-join your driver and head back to the lodge for lunch and cleaning of boots. This afternoon at 14h30, you will have an exclusive visit to the Gorilla Guardians Village.
The village also gives a chance to the visitors to enjoy the eight different local dances, listen to Gorilla songs, local food preparations, visit the local healer, visit the king’s place and get to hear all the old stories.
Day 6 – Kigali City Tour
Today is your last day in Rwanda.
Rise early and enjoy breakfast. Thereafter check out and set off for Kigali. Arrive after 02h30 and start by visiting the Kigali Genocide memorial.
Once done, we will visit an art gallery then have lunch.
We will finish with a visit to the Rwanda Art Museum which showcases artifacts from the former president and also the debris of the aircraft that crashed and killed him in 1994.
You will then be transferred to Kigali international airport. Bid farewell to your driver guide and proceed to check in for your outbound air transfer.
End Of Safari
