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15 Day itinerary in Rwanda, Africa

Rwanda Roundtrip

Learn about the history of this beautiful country! Trek through jungle to see gorillas & chimps! Experience of a lifetime!

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

Driver as a Guide

starting point

Kigali

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Visit markets

Meet local people

Rural home stays

Indigenous culture

Outdoors & Nature

Culture & Arts

Start/End

Night

Highlights

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Gorilla Trekking

2

Chimpanzee Trekking

3

Genocide Sites

4

Cultural & Historical Sites

Itinerary

Mid-Range Accommodation expand_more

Day 1

place Arrival Day

On your arrival at the airport in Kigali, you will be welcome by your tour guide who will then transfer you to the hotel.

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Flame Tree
Day 2

place Kigali

After breakfast, go for the city tour where you will visit Ntarama and Nyamata Genocide Memorial and visit the genocide memorial center in Kigali then later transfer to Bugesera in the afternoon to visit the reconciliation village.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Flame Tree
Day 3

place Akagera National Park

After breakfast, transfer to Kirehe and visit Imigongo and practice ancient artisanry in the region, watch the waterfalls in Rusumo (Border between Tanzania and Rwanda). Then later transfer to Akagera National Park.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Akagera Game Lodge
Day 4

place Akagera National Park

fter your breakfast, go for the morning game drive. Then later take a boat ride on Lake Ihema to see crocodiles, schools of hippos and over 50 species of water birds.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Akagera Game Lodge
Day 5

place Back to Kigali

Early morning breakfast, the go for the game drive before you transfer to Kigali in the afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Kigali Serena Hotel
Day 6

place Ruhengeri

Depart and head for Ruhengeri for the ethno botany experience. Afternoon go to the twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo, visit bee hive locations.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Day 7

place Gorilla Trekking

Early morning breakfast then transfer to the Kinigi headquarters for briefing and allocation of the gorilla group as you experience traditional dancers and learn about Rwandan drumming, singing and dancing. Then go to the forest for gorilla tracking returning in time for lunch. Later in the afternoon at the Ebi’wachu where you learn about Rwanda's tradition.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Day 8

place Gisenyi

Leave after your breakfast to Gisenyi and visit the fishing village, hot springs, visit DRC-Rwanda border (Gisenyi town) and relax at the lake side in the evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Lake Kivu Serena Hotel
Day 9

place Boat trip

After your healthy breakfast, depart for Kibuye visiting Bisesero genocide memorial, Kibuye church and Nyange school genocide memorial. Then in the afternoon, take a boat to Amahoro Island, the Island of Peace.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Delta Resort Hotel
Day 10

place Cyangugu/Kamembe

Early morning boat transfer to Cyangugu Kamembe town by boat.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel
Day 11

place Chimp Trekking

You need to wake up very early to go for Chimp trekking in the morning returning in time for lunch. After you lunch, you can relax at your room.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel
Day 12

place Visit the waterfalls or Kamiranzovu swamps

Early morning visit the waterfalls or Kamiranzovu swamps to view other species of primates e.g. the black and white Colobus monkeys, mountain monkeys. Transfer to Butare in the afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Ibis Hotel
Day 13

place Explore the surroundings of Butare

An early breakfast, visit the Cathedral of Kabgayi, the ancient King's palace at Nyanza and National Museum. Optional visit to the women drumming and dancing group.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Ibis Hotel
Day 14

place Back to Kigali

Depart after breakfast and head for Kigali.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Hôtel des Mille Collines
Day 15

place Departure Day

Have breakfast and then does some Souvenir shopping in local handcraft markets and transfer to the airport.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • Flame Tree
  • Akagera Game Lodge
  • Kigali Serena Hotel
  • Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
  • Lake Kivu Serena Hotel
  • Delta Resort Hotel
  • Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel
  • Ibis Hotel
  • Hôtel des Mille Collines

Meals expand_less

  • Dinner (9)
  • Breakfast (14)
  • Lunch (8)

Transport expand_less

  • Airport transfers
  • All ground transportation in a comfortable 4x4 vehicle.

Activities expand_less

  • Gorilla Trekking
  • All historical & Cultural sites
  • All nature & community walks
  • Boat tours in Akagera & Lake Kivu
  • Chimpanzee Trekking
  • Community Walks

Extras expand_less

  • Gorilla Trekking Permit
  • Chimpanzee Trekking Permit
  • Water while on Safari
  • All government taxes & levies

Not Included expand_less

  • International Flights
  • Visa Fees
  • Personal Expenses
  • Other Meals/Drinks
  • Travel Insurance
  • Tips & Gratitudes

About Maseruka

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