Rwanda’s compact beauty and transformative conservation story make it a bucket-list gem. This 8-day journey blends primate encounters, savannah safaris, and cultural immersion in Africa’s “Land of a Thousand Hills.”

Rwanda’s capital and biggest city stretches across lush undulating hills surrounded by towering mountains, the largest of which is Mount Kigali. Kigali is said to be one of the most attractive cities in Africa and is definitely worth a visit.

Day 1 Itinerary

• Arrival at Kigali International Airport.
• VIP Meet & greet assistance through immigration.
• Pick up from Kigali International Airport for a 25-minute transfer to your hotel
• Check in at your hotel.
• Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
• Overnight: Kigali Marriott Hotel

Day 2 Wilderness Magashi, Akagera National Park

Akagera National Park

Bordering Tanzania in eastern Rwanda, Akagera National Park is central Africa's largest protected wetland and the last refuge for savannah-adapted species in the country. Stretching across a vast expanse of low-lying mountains and savannah plains, the park takes in the rolling highlands woodlands, swamp-fringed lakes, and wetlands of the Kagera River along the way.

Crocodiles and hippos wallow in the park's watery basins, predators prowl through its acacia groves, and elephant, zebra, giraffe, buffalo and other animals roam across its grassy plains.

Bursting with a rich biodiversity, the park features a variety of rare species, as well as a plentitude of mammals and hundreds of bird species.

Day Itinerary

• 0700: Begin the day with a morning breakfast.
• 0800: Transfer to Akagera National Park to the Northern gate.
• 1030: Arrival at the Akagera National Park. North gate.
• 1100: Get into Magashi Camp Game drive safari or at Ruzizi
• 1200: Arrival at your lodge and check in.
• 1300: Lunch and afternoon activities by the lodge.
• 1800: Dinner and overnight stay at your Lodge.
• Overnight: Wilderness Magashi View iBrochure

Wilderness Magashi is situated in the productive and phenomenally diverse north-eastern corner of Akagera National Park, overlooking scenic Lake Rwanyakazinga.

Akagera comprises some of the most scenic savannah in East Africa – open plains, woodlands, lakes, swamp and grassy low mountains – and is home to one of Africa’s highest hippo densities, large crocodiles, as well as the rare sitatunga and boasting an impressive 520 species of birds.

Teeming with plains game, Akagera now also boasts a healthy population of lion which were introduced by African Parks in 2015 after a 20-year absence; black rhino were reintroduced in 2017, and white rhino in 2021.

Wilderness Magashi – the only exclusive-use area in Akagera – also harbors a good density of leopard.

Alternate: Ruzizi Tented Lodge

Ruzizi Tented Lodge is a luxury eco-lodge located on Lake Ihema. Its nine tents are set back from Ihema’s serene shores and hidden among swaying palms and fruiting fig trees. With a 20-guest maximum, the lodge is an intimate retreat.

Day 3 Wilderness Magashi, Akagera National Park

Day Itinerary

• 0630: Begin the day with a morning breakfast.
• 0700: Morning game drive in Akagera National Park.
• 1400: Boat safari in Akagera
• 1800: Dinner and overnight stay at Magashi Camp.

Activities

1. Magashi Game Drives
2. Magashi Boating
3. Magashi Game Drives
4. Explore the area in an open 4x4 vehicle with each vehicle able to accommodate a maximum of seven guests, allowing each individual an outside seat.
5. Magashi Boating
6. Magashi offers boating in eight-seater swamp cruisers. This is an excellent way to view the water birds and many other aquatic animals seen around Lake Rwanyakazinga.

Day 4 The Bishops House Rwanda , Musanze

Musanze

The bustling city of Musanze, also referred to as Ruhengeri, is situated in northwest Rwanda. Musanze is the hub of

Rwanda’s gorilla trekking tourism route, offering many cafes, bars, and restaurants. It serves as the gateway to the

spectacular Volcanoes National Park and is encircled by a number of attractions including the towering Mount

Karisimbi, one of five impressive volcanoes in the park; the bat-filled Musanze Caves; and the beautiful twin lakes of

Burera and Ruhondo - set against a spectacular backdrop of rolling green hills. Musanze is known as one of the best

places in East Africa to track mountain gorillas and visitors flock here to view these majestic mountain apes.

Day Itinerary

• 0800: Begin the day with a morning breakfast.
• 0900: Ready for your check out back to Kigali.
• 1000: Drive to Volcanoes Via Kigali.
• 1230: Lunch in Kigali.
• 1400: Continue to Volcanoes National Park.
• 1700: Estimated arrival time and check-in
• 1800: Dinner and Overnight stay at your lodge.
• Overnight: The Bishops House Rwanda

Day 5 The Bishops House Rwanda , Musanze

Day Itinerary

• 0600: Begin the day with a morning breakfast.
• 0630: Transfer to the park headquarters for gorilla trekking briefing.
• 0800: Start the gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park.
• 1200: Estimated time of returning from the jungle.
• 1230: Transfer back to the Lodge.
• 1300: Lunch at the Lodge.
• 1500: Visit Iby ‘Iwacu cultural village.
• 1800: Dinner and overnight stay at your Lodge.

Activities

Gorilla Trekking Volcanoes National Park

Iby'Iwacu Cultural VillageGorilla Trekking Volcanoes National Park

Gorilla Trekking in the Volcanoes National Park offers visitors the unique opportunity of discovering the 10 families

of gorillas that live within the national park. Visitors can enjoy a cup of coffee before the trek starts and will be

separated into groups of 8 depending on their physical abilities. Each group is guided by a guide and two scouts who are well trained in emergency situations.

Iby'Iwacu Cultural Village

Offering an adventurous stay in a traditional rural, Rwandan village that has existed for centuries living with and next

to mountain gorillas in Parc National des Volcans. Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village gives you a rare chance to meet local people, in their environment, with a taste of our culture and traditions.

The community you visit will genuinely welcome you as a special guest while they proudly present to you aspects of their traditions and beliefs. This will truly be an experience of a lifetime as you home stay with the community and become part of their family Basis

Day 6 One & Only Nyungwe House, Nyungwe Forest National Park

Nyungwe Forest National Park

Situated in southwestern Rwanda, the Nyungwe Forest National Park is known for its exceptional biodiversity and itswide range of endemic species. The park is composed of lush tracts of rainforest set high up on fertile mountain slopes.

It is one of Africa’s most ancient forests and the home of Rwanda’s sole remaining chimpanzee population, as well as 85 additional mammal species, 43 reptile species, nearly 300 bird species and over 1000 plant species.

Visitors can enjoy spotting colobus monkeys and chimpanzees hiding in the trees, hiking on a well-maintained network of trails passing through lush equatorial rainforest and catching a glimpse of a beautiful array of colorful birdlife. Don’t miss the thrilling Canopy Walk; it is one of its kind in Africa and offers impressive views of the forest.

Day Itinerary

• 0600: Begin the day with a morning breakfast.
• 0630: Transfer to the park headquarters for the Golden Monkey trekking briefing.
• 0800: Start the Golden Monkey trek.
• 1100: Return from the Jungle.
• 1130: Drive to Nyungwe with a Lunch break in Gisenyi.
• 1400: Drive to Nyungwe Forest
• 1730: Estimated arrival time at your Lodge.
• 1800: Dinner and Overnight stay at your Lodge.
• Overnight: One & Only Nyungwe House

Nestled on the edge of the vast and ancient Nyungwe rainforest, within the lush green expanse of a working tea

plantation, One&Only Nyungwe House in Rwanda offers guests the opportunity to go where few have gone before, with once-in-a-lifetime experiences in one of the world’s most exceptional natural locations.

Alternate: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel

Nyungwe Top view hill hotel is the elegant place; a heaven on earth, idyllically situated on top of one of the hills of Nyungwe forest area; the largest single forest block in East Africa and the biggest water reservoir for Rwanda.

Nyungwe Top view hill hotel offers most beautiful and tranquil accommodation facility comprises of 12 self-contained with 4 twin and 8 queen size bed apartments having a sitting room with a fire place to warm you up and a balcony with picturesque view of sunrise or sunset from all the rooms including incomparable view of part of the Nyungwe National Park, Kahuzi Biega National Park, Tea plantations, Lake Kivu, the volcanoes and Idjwi Island right from the top of the hill. The accommodation is offered as bed and breakfast, half board or full board facility.

Activities

RDB Golden Monkey Tracking

RDB Golden Monkey Tracking

Located in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda, RDB Golden Monkey Tracking offers visitors a unique experience of catching a glimpse of the endangered Golden Monkey. These striking primates with their bright orange fur contrasting the green rainforests of the Virunga Mountains is a photographers dream.

The Golden Monkey can be found in very few places outside of Volcanoes National Park, and their vibrant colours, energetic demeanour, and sizeable troupes of up to 30 individuals are indeed a sight to behold.

Day 7 One & Only Nyungwe House, Nyungwe Forest National Park

Day Itinerary

• 0500: Begin the day with a morning breakfast.
• 0530: Prepare for transfers to Park headquarters for Chimpanzee trek briefing.
• 0530: Start the Chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe forests.
• 1230: Estimated time to return from the jungle.
• 1330: Lunch at the Lodge and an entire day relaxing and winding at the Lodge.
• 1500: Take on a Canopy Walk experience
• 1800: Dinner and overnight stay.

Activities

Nyungwe Forest National Park Cyamudongo Forest Chimpanzee Trekking

Canopy Walk

Nyungwe Forest National Park Cyamudongo Forest Chimpanzee Trekking

Located within the Nyungwe National Park, the Nyungwe Forest National Park Cyamudongo Forest Chimpanzee

Trekking provides visitors with a unique chimpanzee experience. Visitors will follow a path through the lush

vegetation to a point where they will be able to witness the chimpanzees acting out their daily activities, such as

waking up, eating and socialising within their natural environment.

Canopy Walk

Suspended above 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. The 160 meters long

suspended bridge is accessible as apart of a guided hike along the Igishigishigi trail or those hiking the Imbaraga and Umuyove trails.

Day 8 End of Itinerary

Day Itinerary

• 0800: Begin the day with a morning breakfast.
• 0830: Relaxing and chilling at the hotel.
• 1200: An early lunch at the Lodge.
• 1300: Prepare for a return transfer back to Kigali.
• 1400: Visit the Ethnographic Museum.
• 1420: Return to Kigali at your convenience
• 1700: Proposed time of arrival in Kigali and transfer to Kigali International Airport.
• 1730: Check-in for your outbound flight to your next destination.