8 Days In Rwanda
Type:
Events, Luxury, Tours
Duration:
8 days
Summary:
Discover Rwanda in 8 days with a tour of Rwanda's vibrant culture and history, followed by gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park. Visit the Gorilla Guardians’ Village, explore Dian Fossey’s legacy, and tour the Musanze Caves. This trip combines natural beauty, wildlife, and cultural experiences.
8 Days In Rwanda
Day 1: Arrival in Kigali
Morning/Afternoon
Arrival at Kigali International Airport.
Meet and greet by your trip guide.
Briefing on the safari itinerary.
Evening
Overnight stay in Kigali at Chez Lando Hotel.
Relax at your hotel/place.
Day 2: Kigali City Tour and Transfer to Musanze
Morning
Breakfast at the hotel.
Kigali City Tour:
Visit museums and markets.
Mount Kigali.
Kigali Genocide Memorial site.
Afternoon
Drive to Musanze (approximately 3 hours).
Check-in and overnight at Ingagi Park View Lodge.
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Early Morning
Breakfast at the lodge.
Transfer to Volcanoes National Park headquarters.
Briefing and coffee at the main office (7:00 am).
Morning/Afternoon
Gorilla trekking experience.
Return to the lodge for lunch.
Evening
Overnight stay at Ingagi Park View Lodge.
Day 4: Community Activities and Transfer to Rubavu
Morning
Breakfast at the lodge.
Visit Gorilla Guardian Village:
Experience traditional dances.
Learn about traditional healing and local beer making.
(Alternatively, trek Golden Monkeys).
Afternoon
Drive to Lake Kivu in western Rwanda.
Check-in and relax on the beach.
Evening boat ride with fishermen.
Evening
Overnight stay at Kivu Galax Hotel.
Day 5: Full Day in Rubavu
Morning
Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit hot springs.
Afternoon
Boat cruise on Lake Kivu.
Enjoy the best weather for outdoor activities.
Evening
Overnight stay at Kivu Galax Hotel.
Day 6: Transfer to Nyungwe National Park
Early Morning
Breakfast at the hotel.
Head to the west-southern part of Rwanda.
Option to join tea farmers for tea picking.
Afternoon
Stopover in Kibuye for views of Lake Kivu and lunch.
Visit the Environmental Museum at Lake Kivu.
Motorboat ride to Napoleon Island and Peace Island.
Evening
Continue to Nyungwe National Park.
Overnight stay at Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel.
Day 7: Chimpanzee Trekking and Tea Processing Experience
Early Morning
Packed breakfast.
Chimpanzee trek in Nyungwe Forest.
Afternoon
Return to the hotel for lunch.
Tea processing experience with Gisakura Tea farmers.
Evening
Overnight stay at Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel.
Day 8: Canopy Walk and Transfer to Kigali
Morning
Breakfast at the hotel.
Canopy Walkway experience on the Igishigishigi trail or other trails.
Afternoon
Lunch at the lodge.
Drive to Kigali.
Evening
Arrive in Kigali and proceed to the airport for your evening flight.
Inclusions
- Guiding fees.
- Nine nights' accommodation.
- Professional driver/guide.
- Transportation in a Land Cruiser.
- All entrance fees (all activities to be done).
- Pick-up and drop-off.
Price Excludes
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour.
- Alcoholic drinks/spirits.
- All meals.
- Laundry.
- Personal insurance and international flight (from/to home).
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fee, tips, etc.).
- International flights (from/to home).
Featured Elements
Event Management
Trade Facilitation
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