10 – Day Discovering Rwanda

On arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be met with a warm welcome by our company
representative as our professional guide driver will be at the airport ahead of time waiting for you.
Exchange some money in local currency then drive to the hotel for an overnight stay. Transfer to
the Kigali hotel. Enjoy hotel amenities. Dinner and rest.

Overnight stay at Grazia apartment Hotel (Meal plan: Bed and Breakfast)

You will have early breakfast from your hotel, we then transfer to the park on the 2.5-hour journey
from Kigali driving to the Eastern Province of Rwanda. The journey to Akagera National Park
will reward you with planned en-route stopovers along the route. Feel free to ask your driver-guide
questions about the wonderful scenery and even request photographic stopovers along the way. As
you arrive at the park, you will check in to your booked safari accommodation at the lodge, order
your lunch. You will then proceed for a sunset boat ride on Lake Ihema with a chance to see the
aquatic mammals such as hippos and crocodiles in the lake or on the shores. Retire and drive back
to the lodge, have your dinner and rest.

Overnight stay at Akagera Game lodge (Meal plan: Bed and Breakfast)

Akagera is also known as one of the most scenic savannahs in East Africa. After your breakfast,
you leave for a full-day safari game drive in the park. (Order your packed lunch to be eaten later
at the picnic area). We can expect to see the Big Five mammals (lion, rhino, elephant, buffalo and
leopard) as well as antelope, kob, and baboon, among others. Akagera National Park is a varied
habitat for wildlife species in Rwanda and a birder’s haven with more than 500 bird species in the
park. Later in the afternoon, you will be transferred back to Kigali. Arrival at the hotel, relax, have
your dinner and rest.

Overnight stay at Grazia apartment Hotel (Meal plan: Bed and Breakfast)

You will have your breakfast at the hotel, then embark on a short city tour and visit the Kigali
Genocide Memorial, a place of remembrance and learning dedicated to the victims of the genocide
against the Tutsi in Rwanda. Thereafter transfer to Nyungwe National Park, the home of
chimpanzees. The journey south West passes through the beautiful terraced hillsides that
characterize much of Rwanda’s landscape. Have your lunch along the way with a stopover at
Nyanza King’s palace. To learn more about ancient Rwandan history, proceed with the drive to
Nyungwe, then upon arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy the property amenities. Relax all
evening till dinner and rest.

Overnight stay at Nyungwe top Hill view Hotel (Meal plan: Bed and Breakfast)

On this day you will enjoy an early breakfast at your hotel before embarking on a thrilling hike in
search of chimpanzee communities. The Rwandan chimpanzee population is thought to consist of
approx. 400-500 individuals, confined to the Nyungwe National Park, including a small
community in the Cyamudongo Forest. Prepare to hear these excitable primates before you see
them, as their pant-hoots travel through the deep forest. During your hike you may also spot
migratory birdlife including the Ross’ turaco, grey-cheeked hornbill, red-breasted sparrow hawk
and regal sunbird. Return to the hotel for lunch then on the afternoon; proceed with the Canopy
walk adventure for a more thrilling experience. Retire and enjoy property amenities in the evening
and rest.

Overnight stay at Nyungwe Top Hill view Hotel (Meal plan: Bed and Breakfast)

On this day you will enjoy an early breakfast at your lodge before embarking on a thrilling Tea
plantation experience. This tea plantation experience is a fun activity around the park. You will
enjoy more engagements with the local people. Learn skills of picking tea, take great plantation
pictures. After these experiences, check out and embark on a scenic transfer to the shore of Lake
Kivu (Kibuye side). Evening at leisure enjoying the hotel amenities, Dinner and rest.

Overnight stay at Cormoran Lodge (Meal plan: Bed and Breakfast)

On this day you will enjoy an early breakfast at your hotel, then you will embark on the morning
boat cruise adventure exploring different islands located on the lake enjoying the beautiful views.
Then you will drive to Volcanoes National Park, the home of mountain gorillas, golden monkeys
and several hikes. On your way you will make a stopover and enjoy the Rwanda coffee experiences
at Kopakaki Cooperative and proceed with the journey. On arrival, you will check in to your hotel
and rest preparing for the next day’s adventure.

Overnight stay at Classic Lodge (Meal plan: Bed and Breakfast)

After having your early breakfast, you will proceed to the home of mountain Gorillas, the
Volcanoes National Park headquarters – Kinigi to meet your guides for the day and attend a pre
trek briefing where you will receive important information about the trek, safety precautions, and
park regulations. After completing park formalities, we are embarking on a once in a life time
experience of trekking the gentle Mountain gorillas. Once you spot them you are allowed to spend
enchanting one hour watching and observing them do their daily playful activities in their natural
setting. After your wonderful encounter, you will return to your lodge, have your lunch and proceed
with an afternoon Cultural experience at the Gorilla Guardians Village former Iby’iwacu culture
village center. have your dinner and rest.

Overnight stay at Classic Lodge (Meal plan: Bed and Breakfast)

You will have your breakfast at the hotel the proceed to Bigogwe village where you will have some
moments with cows. With English speaking local guide, you will have chance to meet with cows
and watch them grazing, milking cows and tasting of fresh milk, cowboy games, traditional songs
for the cows, after this memorable experience, from there you turn back to Musanze town and have
your lunch then heading back to Kigali, check-in the hotel and overnight.

Overnight stay at Grazia apartment Hotel (Meal plan: Bed and Breakfast)

Breakfast at the hotel, check-out, after you will have time to do some shopping in craft
centers for viewing and purchasing souvenirs i.e. Kaplaki, Gahaya links, House of Tayo
etc.

Depending on your flight schedule, you will be transferred to Kigali International Airport
for your outbound flight