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12 Day itinerary in Rwanda, Africa

Tracking Chips & Gorillas in Rwanda

Immerse yourself into the Rwandan culture, nature & wildlife in this 12-day journey around this mesmerizing country!

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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 & Chimp tracking

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Game viewing

3

Cultura sites

4

Nature & Community Walks

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: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Kigali Serena Hotel
Day 2

place Akagera National Park

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 Akagera National Park.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Akagera Game Lodge
Day 3

place Akagera National Park

After your breakfast, go for the morning game drive. Then later take a boat ride on Lake Ihema.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Akagera Game Lodge
Day 4

place Nyanza and Butar

An early breakfast, then transfer to Butare. After lunch, you can 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, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Ibis Hotel
Day 5

place Nyungwe Forest National Park

Depart Butare after your breakfast then head for Nyungwe Forest National Park. Then you can visit the tea plantations and any nearby market or just relax at the lodge.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel
Day 6

place Chimpanzee Tracking

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 7

place Amahoro Island

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. Overnight at a Paradise Kivu or Delta Resort Hotel. Full board.

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Kivu Paradis Resort
Day 8

place Visit DRC-Rwanda border

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 Ruhengeri

Depart Gisenyi after your breakfast and transfer to Kinigi. Then in the afternoon, visit the twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Day 10

place Gorilla Tracking

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 11

place Cooking & Beer Production Lessons

Learn about Rwanda's tradition of cooking in a local family, visit street kid project, women Cooperatives producing handicrafts out of banana fiber and acquire lessons in sorghum and banana beer production. Transfer to Kigali.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Hôtel des Mille Collines
Day 12

place Departure Day

After breakfast, you can buy Souvenirs before you are transferred to the airport to catch your flight back home.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

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

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (11)
  • Dinner (9)
  • Lunch (9)

Transport expand_less

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

Activities expand_less

  • Gorilla Tracking
  • Chimpanzee Tracking
  • Cultural sites and performances
  • All nature and community walks
  • Boats in Akagera and Lake Kivu
  • Community walks

Extras expand_less

  • One Gorilla trekking permit Rwanda per person
  • One Chimpanzee trekking Rwanda per person
  • Park entrance fees
  • Water while on safari
  • And all government taxes/levies

Not Included expand_less

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

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