1 DAY - GORILLA TREK

For people attending seminars, in transit or with busy schedule in Rwanda but don’t want to miss a life changing experience with the gorillas.

Day 1: Gorilla Trek
Early morning drive to Ruhengeri passes through magnificent views of the hilly countryside which give Rwanda its stature as “a country of a thousand hills”. Stop at the national park office for briefing and guiding to the gorilla trek.

Trekking amongst the mountain Gorillas of Parc National des Volcans is one of the most memorable experiences of a lifetime. There are seven gorilla groups habituated for tourism. Parc National des Volcans is well known for its undulating volcanoes that give a spectacular view of Mount Karisimbi, Bisoke, Sabyinyo, Gahinga and Muhabura.
Overnight at the Mountain Gorillas Nest (B, L, D)/Return to Kigali.

On this day (depending on trekking time), we offer you a choice of value added package from the following:

• Visit Ruhengeri Market, providing you with an opportunity to see and buy local Rwandan fabrics and to see how local markets are organized.
• Visit our local projects, to see how your travel with us contributes to making a difference in local people lives and interact with project members.
• Attend traditional dance lessons to see and get a taste of local culture and see how it is embedded in the tradition.
• Taste local food and beer.
• Visit a local household and experience local lifestyle.
• Listen to a presentation on community development and mountain conservation.
• Go on walks in villages surrounding the park and interact with local people.
• Visit the twin lakes Burera and Ruhondo and marvel at the views of the Virunga mountain chain.
  

** Safari ends-Transfer to the airport **

3 DAYS - GORILLAS IN THE MIST

Gorilla Trekking
Trekking Mountain Gorillas in Parc National des Volcans is one of the most memorable experiences of a life time. There are seven gorilla groups habituated for tourism. Parc National des Volcans is well known for its undulating volcanoes that give a spectacular view of Mount Karisimbi, Bisoke, Sabyinyo, Gahinga and Muhabura.

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali Rwanda – Transfer to Gorillas Nest in Ruhengeri for early arrivals or Serena Hotel for late arrivals
Arrive at Kigali International Airport and be greeted by our professional and local guides. After a quick rest in your hotel room, you will be given a briefing on the trip for those who are spending the night in Kigali. For those continuing to Ruhengeri, the journey will start after a lunch break in Kigali. A full briefing on the trip will be given over dinner at the Mountain Gorillas Nest hotel.
Overnight Serena Hotel Kigali/Mountain Gorillas Nest Ruhengeri (B, L, D)

Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Parc National des Volcans
Early morning drive to Ruhengeri, for those who would have spent the night in Kigali, passes through magnificent views of the hilly countryside which give Rwanda its stature as “a country of a thousand hills”. Upon arrival, transfer to Park offices for pre-Mountain Gorilla visit briefing for all guests. After the gorilla trek there will an opportunity to explore other community-based tourism attractions.

On this day (depending on trekking time), we offer you a choice of value added package from the following:

• Visit Ruhengeri Market, providing you with an opportunity to see and buy local Rwandan fabrics and to see how local markets are organized.
• Visit our local projects, to see how your travel with us contributes to making a difference in local people lives and interact with project members.
• Attend traditional dance lessons, to see and have a taste of local culture and how it is embedded in the tradition.
• Taste local food and beer.
• Visit a local household and experience local lifestyle.
• Listen to a presentation on community development and mountain conservation.
• Go on walks in villages surrounding the park and interact with local people.
• Visit the twin lakes Burera and Ruhondo and marvel at the views of the Virunga mountain chain.

Overnight at the Mountain Gorillas Nest. (B, L, D)

Day 3: Transfer to Kigali, and go on a Kigali city tour

Kigali City tour: Kigali named by Dr. Richard Kandt, the first colonial resident governor of Rwanda in 1907, is Rwanda’s capital. Kigali is the main administrative and economic centre of Rwanda. With an ever green feel of fresh air, it is the cleanest and safest city in the region. Kigali’s face is her fortune; it is this dramatic beauty from which its name is derived. There are, however, other factors; Kigali is a city that delights the mind as well as the eye of any visitor. It is the city where the past lives comfortably with the present.

You will have the opportunity to see the following:

• Visit an artisan shopping centre for local arts and crafts shopping.
• Visit the Kigali Museum and learn the history of Kigali’s and Rwanda’s pre-colonial and colonial period as well as the colonial masters in Rwanda.
• Visit the city and see first hand the post genocide development and expansion of Kigali.
• Visit the 1994 Kigali Genocide Memorial site.

** Safari ends-Transfer to the airport **

4 DAYS - GORILLA KINGDOM

Gorilla Trekking
Trekking Mountain Gorillas in Parc National des Volcans is one of the most memorable experiences of a life time. There are seven gorilla groups habituated for tourism. Parc National des Volcans is well known for its undulating volcanoes that give a spectacular view of Mount Karisimbi, Bisoke, Sabyinyo, Gahinga and Muhabura.

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali Rwanda – Transfer to Gorillas Nest in Ruhengeri for early arrivals or Serena Hotel for late arrivals
Arrive at Kigali International Airport and be greeted by our professional and local guides. After a quick rest in your hotel room, you will be given a briefing on the trip for those who are spending the night in Kigali. For those continuing to Ruhengeri, the journey will start after a lunch break in Kigali. A full briefing on the trip will be given over dinner at the Mountain Gorillas Nest hotel.
Overnight Serena Hotel Kigali/Mountain Gorillas Nest Ruhengeri (B, L, D)

Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Parc National des Volcans
Early morning drive to Ruhengeri, for those who would have spent the night in Kigali, passes through magnificent views of the hilly countryside which give Rwanda its stature as “a country of a thousand hills”. Upon arrival, transfer to Park offices for pre-Mountain Gorilla visit briefing for all guests. After the gorilla trek there will an opportunity to explore other community-based tourism attractions.

On this day (depending on trekking time), we offer you a choice of value added package from the following:

• Visit Ruhengeri Market, providing you with an opportunity to see and buy local Rwandan fabrics and to see how local markets are organized.
• Visit our local projects, to see how your travel with us contributes to making a difference in local people lives and interact with project members.
• Attend traditional dance lessons, to see and have a taste of local culture and how it is embedded in the tradition.
• Taste local food and beer.
• Visit a local household and experience local lifestyle.
• Listen to a presentation on community development and mountain conservation.
• Go on walks in villages surrounding the park and interact with local people.
• Visit the twin lakes Burera and Ruhondo and marvel at the views of the Virunga mountain chain.

Overnight at the Mountain Gorillas Nest. (B, L, D)

Day 3: Explore the Mountain Gorilla habitat
Guests have multiple options to choose from for a second trek in the park to explore more of the Mountain Gorilla habitat. This can be done by going on a another gorilla trek, a golden monkey trek, mountain hiking, nature walks to crater lakes on top of the volcano, bird safaris, and/or visiting the Dian Fossey tomb. In the afternoon, a visit to the Dian Fossey Research Station-KARISOKE can be arranged where you can listen to a presentation by the researchers on the ongoing Mountain Gorilla Conservation work.
Overnight at Mountain Gorillas Nest Ruhengeri (B, L, D)

Day 4: Transfer to Kigali, and go on a Kigali city tour
Kigali City tour: Kigali named by Dr. Richard Kandt, the first colonial resident governor of Rwanda in 1907, is Rwanda’s capital. Kigali is the main administrative and economic centre of Rwanda. With an ever green feel of fresh air, it is the cleanest and safest city in the region. Kigali’s face is her fortune; it is this dramatic beauty from which its name is derived. There are, however, other factors; Kigali is a city that delights the mind as well as the eye of any visitor. It is the city where the past lives comfortably with the present.

You will have the opportunity to see the following:

• Visit an artisan shopping centre for local arts and crafts shopping.
• Visit the Kigali Museum and learn the history of Kigali’s and Rwanda’s pre-colonial and colonial period as well as the colonial masters in Rwanda.
• Visit the city and see first hand the post genocide development and expansion of Kigali.
• Visit the 1994 Kigali Genocide Memorial site.

** Safari ends-Transfer to the airport **

7 DAYS - GREAT APES EXPEDITION

Gorilla Trekking
Trekking Mountain Gorillas in Parc National des Volcans is one of the most memorable experiences of a life time. There are seven gorilla groups habituated for tourism. Parc National des Volcans is well known for its undulating volcanoes that give a spectacular view of Mount Karisimbi, Bisoke, Sabyinyo, Gahinga and Muhabura.

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali Rwanda – Transfer to Gorillas Nest in Ruhengeri for early arrivals or Serena Hotel for late arrivals
Arrive at Kigali International Airport and be greeted by our professional and local guides. After a quick rest in your hotel room, you will be given a briefing on the trip for those who are spending the night in Kigali. For those continuing to Ruhengeri, the journey will start after a lunch break in Kigali. A full briefing on the trip will be given over dinner at the Mountain Gorillas Nest hotel.
Overnight Serena Hotel Kigali/Mountain Gorillas Nest Ruhengeri (B, L, D)

Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Parc National des Volcans
Early morning drive to Ruhengeri, for those who would have spent the night in Kigali, passes through magnificent views of the hilly countryside which give Rwanda its stature as “a country of a thousand hills”. Upon arrival, transfer to Park offices for pre-Mountain Gorilla visit briefing for all guests. After the gorilla trek there will an opportunity to explore other community-based tourism attractions.

On this day (depending on trekking time), we offer you a choice of value added package from the following:

• Visit Ruhengeri Market, providing you with an opportunity to see and buy local Rwandan fabrics and to see how local markets are organized.
• Visit our local projects, to see how your travel with us contributes to making a difference in local people lives and interact with project members.
• Attend traditional dance lessons, to see and have a taste of local culture and how it is embedded in the tradition.
• Taste local food and beer.
• Visit a local household and experience local lifestyle.
• Listen to a presentation on community development and mountain conservation.
• Go on walks in villages surrounding the park and interact with local people.
• Visit the twin lakes Burera and Ruhondo and marvel at the views of the Virunga mountain chain.

Overnight at the Mountain Gorillas Nest. (B, L, D)

Day 3: Transfer to Nyungwe National Park en-route along Gisenyi, Lake Kivu, and Kibuye
Lake Kivu: Kivu is one of the great lakes in Africa and the largest of the fresh water lakes that gleam in the Albertine (Western) rift of the Great Rift Valley. Lake Kivu stands 1461m (4,790ft) above sea level and is Africa’s highest lake. The northern shore is subject to eruptions from nearby Mt Nyiragongo.

Gisenyi offers excellent view of the lake and the Virunga volcanoes massif. With its waterfront and sandy beaches, Gisenyi is a wonderful place to relax with the feel of tropical beach resort with captivating air.

Kibuye is the most attractive of the lake ports, with a series of interwoven and undulating hills. It’s among Rwanda’s hidden treasures, with lush green hills and a peaceful breeze.

During this journey, you will see interlocking landscapes and varying land use practices. You will see the natural beauty of Lake Kivu with its islands, oddly shaped peninsulas and the huge Ijwi Island that is rich in the cultural history of the Rwandan people.
Overnight at Gisakura Guest House Nungwe (B, L, D)

Day 4: Trekking chimpanzees
Nyungwe National Park is the only destination in the world where you can see more than five primate species in a single location including rare species such as chimpanzee, mountain monkeys and the angolan black and while colobus monkeys. Nyungwe presents a unique phenomenon in primate tourism due to its huge concentrations of habituated primates whose troops can include 400 to 500 individuals. As an avian hub for birders, Nyungwe is the best place to partake in bird watching.
Overnight at Gisakura Guest House Nyungwe (B, L, D)

Day 5: Trek colobus monkeys
Trek colobus monkeys in Nyungwe National Park the only place in the world where you can see a colony of more than 500 individuals in the wild.

On this day (depending on trekking time), we offer you a choice value added package from the following:

• Participate in tea harvesting in the neighboring local communities.
• Visit the tea factory and learn about the production processes of one the highest quality tea produced in East Africa.
• Visit local artisan groups to learn and participate in this and other local community income generating projects. This is also an opportunity to buy local crafts products.
• Listen to a presentation on the ecology of Nyungwe National Park and the ongoing conservation efforts including the dynamics of coexistence of park/wildlife and local people.
• Watch cultural dances performed by one of the local community dance groups.

Overnight at Gisakura Guest House Nyungwe (B, L, D)

Day 6: Transfer to Kigali and various cultural sites
Transfer to Kigali. En-route, you will stop at the town of Butare and visit the National Museum which provides insight into Rwandan history and culture. Along the way to Kigali, you will also visit the famous Kings palace in Nyanza which offers a rich insight into Rwandan pre-colonial history. Your final stop is at the art museum at Rwesero Nyanza. Along the way from Nyungwe to Kigali, you will pass through magnificent hills and cultivated country side.
Overnight at Serena Hotel Kgali (B, L, D)

Day 7: Transfer to Kigali, and go on a Kigali city tour
Kigali City tour: Kigali named by Dr. Richard Kandt, the first colonial resident governor of Rwanda in 1907, is Rwanda’s capital. Kigali is the main administrative and economic centre of Rwanda. With an ever green feel of fresh air, it is the cleanest and safest city in the region. Kigali’s face is her fortune; it is this dramatic beauty from which its name is derived. There are, however, other factors; Kigali is a city that delights the mind as well as the eye of any visitor. It is the city where the past lives comfortably with the present.

You will have the opportunity to see the following:

• Visit an artisan shopping centre for local arts and crafts shopping.
• Visit the Kigali Museum and learn the history of Kigali’s and Rwanda’s pre-colonial and colonial period as well as the colonial masters in Rwanda.
• Visit the city and see first hand the post genocide development and expansion of Kigali.
• Visit the 1994 Kigali Genocide Memorial site.

** Safari ends-Transfer to the airport **

2 DAY- THE WONDERS OF AKAGERA NATIONAL PARK

Day 1: Short southern lake circuit game drive
Arrive at Kigali International Airport and be greeted by our professional and local guides. You will then be briefed by our staff. Depart for Akagera National Park. The route which passes through Rwanda’s phenomenal landscape and living lifestyles. After a quick rest at the hotel, you will go on a southern game drive alongside the Lake Ihema circuit. During the game drive, there are plenty of animals to see including elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, crocodiles and many other mammal species. As one of the most scenic savannahs in East Africa, the game drive in Akagera provides you an opportunity to also view gentle hills blending beautifully with lowland swamps and water bodies.

On this day (depending on game drive time), we offer you a choice of Value Added Package from the following:

• Evening walks around the hotel where you can see various bird species.
• Participate in day-to-day local pastoral lifestyle.
• Presentation on the ecology of the Akagera ecosystem and the conservation efforts, including the coexistence dynamics between local people and wildlife.

Overnight at Akagera Game Lodge. (B, L, D)

Day 2: Northern game drive and transfer to Kigali
Early morning game drive starts with a spectacular sun rise and early morning bird calls. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and landscape through the northern game drive is where you will see hippos, crocodiles and more wildlife than on the lake circuit. Transfer to Kigali.

** Safari ends-Transfer to the airport **

6 DAYS - THE HIDDEN TREASURES OF NYUNGWE

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali-Rwanda
Arrive at Kigali International Airport where you will be received by our professional and local guides who will transfer you to the hotel for check in. After a quick rest in your hotel room, you will be given a briefing about your safari.
Overnight at Serena Hotel Kigali (L, D)

Day 2: Transfer to Nyungwe
Transfer to Nyungwe. En-route you will stop at the famous King’s palace in Nyanza which offers a rich insight into Rwandan pre-colonial history. You will visit the art museum at Rwesero Nyanza. Your final stop will be at the town of Butare to visit the National Museum which provides insight into Rwandan history and culture. Along the way from Kigali to Nyungwe, you will pass through magnificent hills and cultivated country side.
Overnight at Gisakura Guest House Nyungwe (B, L, D)

Day 3: Trek chimpanzee or colobus monkeys
Nyungwe National Park is the only destination in the world where you can see more than five primate species in a single location including rare species such as chimpanzee, mountain monkeys and the angolan black and while colobus monkeys. Nyungwe presents a unique phenomenon in primate tourism due to its huge concentrations of habituated primates whose troops can include 400 to 500 individuals. As an avian hub for birders, Nyungwe is the best place to partake in bird watching.
Overnight at Gisakura Guest House Nyungwe (B, L, D)

Day 4: Optional choice-nature walks, colobus visits, bird safaris
Go chimp or colobus monkey tracking again, or go on a nature walk in the forest to see a variety of primates and 275 bird species found here, including some endemic species. Walk on various nature trails in Nyungwe and connect with nature while exploring Nyungwe unique features including waterfalls and orchids in the high altitude swamps.

In the afternoon (depending on trekking time), we offer you a choice value added package from the following:

• Participate in tea harvesting in the neighboring local communities.
• Visit the tea factory and learn about the production processes of one the highest quality tea produced in East Africa.
• Visit local artisan groups to learn and participate in this and other local community income generating projects. This is also an opportunity to buy local crafts products.
• Listen to a presentation on the ecology of Nyungwe National Park and the ongoing conservation efforts, including the dynamics of coexistence of park/wildlife and local people.
• Watch cultural dance performed by one of the local community dance groups.

Overnight Gisakura Guest House Nyungwe (B, L, D)

Day 5 Transfer to Kigali via Kibuye and along the shores of L.ake Kivu.
Lake Kivu: Kivu is one of the great lakes in Africa and the largest of the fresh water lakes that gleam in the Albertine (Western) rift of the Great Rift Valley. Lake Kivu stands 1461m (4,790ft) above sea level and is Africa’s highest lake. The northern shore is subject to eruptions from nearby Mt Nyiragongo.

Gisenyi offers excellent view of the lake and the Virunga volcanoes massif. With its waterfront and sandy beaches, Gisenyi is a wonderful place to relax with the feel of tropical beach resort with captivating air.

Kibuye is the most attractive of the lake ports, with a series of interwoven and undulating hills. It’s among Rwanda’s hidden treasures, with lush green hills and a peaceful breeze.

During this journey, you will see interlocking landscapes and varying land use practices. You will see the natural beauty of Lake Kivu with its islands, oddly shaped peninsulas and the huge Ijwi Island that is rich in the cultural history of the Rwandan people.
Overnight at Serena Hotel Kigali. (B, L, D)

Day 6: Kigali City Tour and departure
Kigali City tour: Kigali named by Dr. Richard Kandt, the first colonial resident governor of Rwanda in 1907, is Rwanda’s capital. Kigali is the main administrative and economic centre of Rwanda. With an ever green feel of fresh air, it is the cleanest and safest city in the region. Kigali’s face is her fortune; it is this dramatic beauty from which its name is derived. There are, however, other factors; Kigali is a city that delights the mind as well as the eye of any visitor. It is the city where the past lives comfortably with the present.

You will have the opportunity to see the following:

• Visit an artisan shopping centre for local arts and crafts shopping.
• Visit the Kigali Museum and learn the history of Kigali’s and Rwanda’s pre-colonial and colonial period as well as the colonial masters in Rwanda.
• Visit the city and see first hand the post genocide development and expansion of Kigali.
• Visit the 1994 Kigali Genocide Memorial site.

** Safari ends-Transfer to the airport **

 

8 DAYS - wildlife & cultural experience

Gorilla Trekking
Trekking Mountain Gorillas in Parc National des Volcans is one of the most memorable experiences of a life time. There are seven gorilla groups habituated for tourism. Parc National des Volcans is well known for its undulating volcanoes that give a spectacular view of Mount Karisimbi, Bisoke, Sabyinyo, Gahinga and Muhabura.

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali Rwanda – Transfer to Gorillas Nest in Ruhengeri for early arrivals or Serena Hotel for late arrivals
Arrive at Kigali International Airport and be greeted by our professional and local guides. After a quick rest in your hotel room, you will be given a briefing on the trip for those who are spending the night in Kigali. For those continuing to Ruhengeri, the journey will start after a lunch break in Kigali. A full briefing on the trip will be given over dinner at the Mountain Gorillas Nest hotel.
Overnight Serena Hotel Kigali/Mountain Gorillas Nest Ruhengeri (B, L, D)

Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Parc National des Volcans
Early morning drive to Ruhengeri, for those who would have spent the night in Kigali, passes through magnificent views of the hilly countryside which give Rwanda its stature as “a country of a thousand hills”. Upon arrival, transfer to Park offices for pre-Mountain Gorilla visit briefing for all guests. After the gorilla trek there will an opportunity to explore other community-based tourism attractions.
Overnight at the Mountain Gorillas Nest. (B, L, D)

Day 3: Local Community tour
The community tour discovers hidden local culture and tradition. This is the time to discover the day-to-day livelihood of local people and how they spend their time, and participate in local dances while wearing traditional local “Umushanana” dress.

On this day (depending on trekking time), we offer you a choice of value added package from the following:

• Visit Ruhengeri Market, providing you with an opportunity to see and buy local Rwandan fabrics and to see how local markets are organized.
• Visit our local projects, to see how your travel with us contributes to making a difference in local people lives and interact with project members.
• Attend traditional dance lessons, to see and have a taste of local culture and how it is embedded in the tradition.
• Taste local food and beer.
• Visit a local household and experience local lifestyle.
• Listen to a presentation on community development and mountain conservation.
• Go on walks in villages surrounding the park and interact with local people.
• Visit the twin lakes Burera and Ruhondo and marvel at the views of the Virunga mountain chain.

Overnight at the Mountain Gorillas Nest. (B, L, D)

Day 4: Transfer to Nyungwe National Park en-route along Gisenyi, Lake Kivu, and Kibuye
Lake Kivu: Kivu is one of the great lakes in Africa and the largest of the fresh water lakes that gleam in the Albertine (Western) rift of the Great Rift Valley. Lake Kivu stands 1461m (4,790ft) above sea level and is Africa’s highest lake. The northern shore is subject to eruptions from nearby Mt Nyiragongo.

Gisenyi offers excellent view of the lake and the Virunga volcanoes massif. With its waterfront and sandy beaches, Gisenyi is a wonderful place to relax with the feel of tropical beach resort with captivating air.

Kibuye is the most attractive of the lake ports, with a series of interwoven and undulating hills. It’s among Rwanda’s hidden treasures, with lush green hills and a peaceful breeze.

During this journey, you will see interlocking landscapes and varying land use practices. You will see the natural beauty of Lake Kivu with its islands, oddly shaped peninsulas and the huge Ijwi Island that is rich in the cultural history of the Rwandan people.
Overnight at Gisakura Guest House Nungwe (B, L, D)

Day 5: Trekking chimpanzees
Nyungwe National Park is the only destination in the world where you can see more than five primate species in a single location including rare species such as chimpanzee, mountain monkeys and the angolan black and while colobus monkeys. Nyungwe presents a unique phenomenon in primate tourism due to its huge concentrations of habituated primates whose troops can include 400 to 500 individuals. As an avian hub for birders, Nyungwe is the best place to partake in bird watching.
Overnight at Gisakura Guest House Nyungwe (B, L, D)

Day 6: Trek colobus monkeys
Trek colobus monkeys in Nyungwe National Park the only place in the world where you can see a colony of more than 500 individuals in the wild.

On this day (depending on trekking time), we offer you a choice value added package from the following:

• Participate in tea harvesting in the neighboring local communities.
• Visit the tea factory and learn about the production processes of one the highest quality tea produced in East Africa.
• Visit local artisan groups to learn and participate in this and other local community income generating projects. This is also an opportunity to buy local crafts products.
• Listen to a presentation on the ecology of Nyungwe National Park and the ongoing conservation efforts including the dynamics of coexistence of park/wildlife and local people.
• Watch cultural dances performed by one of the local community dance groups.

Overnight at Gisakura Guest House Nyungwe (B, L, D)

Day 7: Transfer to Kigali and various cultural sites
Transfer to Kigali. En-route, you will stop at the town of Butare and visit the National Museum which provides insight into Rwandan history and culture. Along the way to Kigali, you will also visit the famous Kings palace in Nyanza which offers a rich insight into Rwandan pre-colonial history. Your final stop is at the art museum at Rwesero Nyanza. Along the way from Nyungwe to Kigali, you will pass through magnificent hills and cultivated country side.
Overnight at Serena Hotel Kgali (B, L, D)

Day 8: Transfer to Kigali and departure
Kigali City tour: Kigali named by Dr. Richard Kandt, the first colonial resident governor of Rwanda in 1907, is Rwanda’s capital. Kigali is the main administrative and economic centre of Rwanda. With an ever green feel of fresh air, it is the cleanest and safest city in the region. Kigali’s face is her fortune; it is this dramatic beauty from which its name is derived. There are, however, other factors; Kigali is a city that delights the mind as well as the eye of any visitor. It is the city where the past lives comfortably with the present.

You will have the opportunity to see the following:

• Visit an artisan shopping centre for local arts and crafts shopping.
• Visit the Kigali Museum and learn the history of Kigali’s and Rwanda’s pre-colonial and colonial period as well as the colonial masters in Rwanda.
• Visit the city and see first hand the post genocide development and expansion of Kigali.
• Visit the 1994 Kigali Genocide Memorial site.

** Safari ends-Transfer to the airport **

9 DAYS - CAMPING IN THE MIST, HIDDEN TREASURES & THE PARADISE

Gorilla Trekking
Trekking Mountain Gorillas in Parc National des Volcans is one of the most memorable experiences of a life time. There are seven gorilla groups habituated for tourism. Parc National des Volcans is well known for its undulating volcanoes that give a spectacular view of Mount Karisimbi, Bisoke, Sabyinyo, Gahinga and Muhabura.

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali Rwanda – Transfer to Gorillas Nest in Ruhengeri for early arrivals or Serena Hotel for late arrivals
Arrive at Kigali International Airport and be greeted by our professional and local guides. After a quick rest in your hotel room, you will be given a briefing on the trip for those who are spending the night in Kigali. For those continuing to Ruhengeri, the journey will start after a lunch break in Kigali. A full briefing on the trip will be given over dinner at the Mountain Gorillas Nest hotel.
Overnight camping in Kigali/ Kinigi (B, L, D)

Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Parc National des Volcans
Early morning drive to Ruhengeri, for those who would have spent the night in Kigali, passes through magnificent views of the hilly countryside which give Rwanda its stature as “a country of a thousand hills”. Upon arrival, transfer to Park offices for pre-Mountain Gorilla visit briefing for all guests. After the gorilla trek there will an opportunity to explore other community-based tourism attractions.
Overnight camping at Kinigi/Muhabura camp ground (B, L, D)

Day 3: Local Community tour
The community tour discovers hidden local culture and tradition. This is the time to discover the day-to-day livelihood of local people and how they spend their time, and participate in local dances while wearing traditional local “Umushanana” dress.

On this day (depending on trekking time), we offer you a choice of value added package from the following:

• Visit Ruhengeri Market, providing you with an opportunity to see and buy local Rwandan fabrics and to see how local markets are organized.
• Visit our local projects, to see how your travel with us contributes to making a difference in local people lives and interact with project members.
• Attend traditional dance lessons, to see and have a taste of local culture and how it is embedded in the tradition.
• Taste local food and beer.
• Visit a local household and experience local lifestyle.
• Listen to a presentation on community development and mountain conservation.
• Go on walks in villages surrounding the park and interact with local people.
• Visit the twin lakes Burera and Ruhondo and marvel at the views of the Virunga mountain chain.

Overnight camping in the community village/Muhabura camp ground (B, L, D)

Day 4: Visit Lake Kivu and Gisenyi
Lake Kivu: Kivu is one of the great lakes in Africa and the largest of the fresh water lakes that gleam in the Albertine (Western) rift of the Great Rift Valley. Lake Kivu stands 1461m (4,790ft) above sea level and is Africa’s highest lake. The northern shore is subject to eruptions from nearby Mt Nyiragongo.

Beach relaxation: Surrounded by majestic mountains with soothing sandy beaches and gently pounding waves, Lake Kivu is a perfect place to take a break and relax. Here you can sit back in the shade of giant trees, enjoy local food and reflect back on your gorilla trekking experience.

Gisenyi offers excellent view of the lake and the Virunga volcanoes massif. With its waterfront and sandy beaches, Gisenyi is a wonderful place to relax with the feel of tropical beach resort with captivating air.

On this day and depending on time, we offer you a Value Added Package with the following:

• Visit water springs and learn the geographic make up of volcanic chain.
• Visit our local projects in the area and interact with project members.
• Visit local artisans and local women weaving associations, and experience home basketry weaving and see how your visit makes a difference in their lives.

Overnight camp at Lake Kivu camp ground (B, L, D)

Day 5: Transfer to Nyungwe National Park en-route along Gisenyi, Lake Kivu, and Kibuye
Kibuye is the most attractive of the lake ports, with a series of interwoven and undulating hills. It’s among Rwanda’s hidden treasures, with lush green hills and a peaceful breeze.

During this journey, you will see interlocking landscapes and varying land use practices. You will see the natural beauty of Lake Kivu with its islands, oddly shaped peninsulas and the huge Ijwi Island that is rich in the cultural history of the Rwandan people.
Overnight at Uwinka camp ground (B, L, D)

Day 6: Trekking chimpanzees
Nyungwe National Park is the only destination in the world where you can see more than five primate species in a single location including rare species such as chimpanzee, mountain monkeys and the angolan black and while colobus monkeys. Nyungwe presents a unique phenomenon in primate tourism due to its huge concentrations of habituated primates whose troops can include 400 to 500 individuals. As an avian hub for birders, Nyungwe is the best place to partake in bird watching.
Overnight at Uwinka camp ground. (B, L, D)

Day 7: Trek colobus monkeys
Trek colobus monkeys in Nyungwe National Park the only place in the world where you can see a colony of more than 500 individuals in the wild.

On this day (depending on trekking time), we offer you a choice value added package from the following:

• Participate in tea harvesting in the neighboring local communities.
• Visit the tea factory and learn about the production processes of one the highest quality tea produced in East Africa.
• Visit local artisan groups to learn and participate in this and other local community income generating projects. This is also an opportunity to buy local crafts products.
• Listen to a presentation on the ecology of Nyungwe National Park and the ongoing conservation efforts including the dynamics of coexistence of park/wildlife and local people.
• Watch cultural dances performed by one of the local community dance groups.

Overnight at Uwinka camp ground. (B, L, D)

Day 8: Transfer to Kigali and various cultural sites
Transfer to Kigali. En-route, you will stop at the town of Butare and visit the National Museum which provides insight into Rwandan history and culture. Along the way to Kigali, you will also visit the famous Kings palace in Nyanza which offers a rich insight into Rwandan pre-colonial history. Your final stop is at the art museum at Rwesero Nyanza. Along the way from Nyungwe to Kigali, you will pass through magnificent hills and cultivated country side.
Overnight at Serena Hotel Kgali (B, L, D)

Day 9: Transfer to Kigali and departure
Kigali City tour: Kigali named by Dr. Richard Kandt, the first colonial resident governor of Rwanda in 1907, is Rwanda’s capital. Kigali is the main administrative and economic centre of Rwanda. With an ever green feel of fresh air, it is the cleanest and safest city in the region. Kigali’s face is her fortune; it is this dramatic beauty from which its name is derived. There are, however, other factors; Kigali is a city that delights the mind as well as the eye of any visitor. It is the city where the past lives comfortably with the present.

You will have the opportunity to see the following:

• Visit an artisan shopping centre for local arts and crafts shopping.
• Visit the Kigali Museum and learn the history of Kigali’s and Rwanda’s pre-colonial and colonial period as well as the colonial masters in Rwanda.
• Visit the city and see first hand the post genocide development and expansion of Kigali.
• Visit the 1994 Kigali Genocide Memorial site.

** Safari ends-Transfer to the airport **

10 DAYS - THE BEST OF RWANDA’S DAWN

Gorilla Trekking
Trekking Mountain Gorillas in Parc National des Volcans is one of the most memorable experiences of a life time. There are seven gorilla groups habituated for tourism. Parc National des Volcans is well known for its undulating volcanoes that give a spectacular view of Mount Karisimbi, Bisoke, Sabyinyo, Gahinga and Muhabura.

Day 1: Arrival in Kigali Rwanda – Transfer to Gorillas Nest in Ruhengeri for early arrivals or Serena Hotel for late arrivals
Arrive at Kigali International Airport and be greeted by our professional and local guides. After a quick rest in your hotel room, you will be given a briefing on the trip for those who are spending the night in Kigali. For those continuing to Ruhengeri, the journey will start after a lunch break in Kigali. A full briefing on the trip will be given over dinner at the Mountain Gorillas Nest hotel.
Overnight at Serena Hotel Kigali/Mountain Gorillas Nest Ruhengeri (B, L, D)

Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Parc National des Volcans
Early morning drive to Ruhengeri, for those who would have spent the night in Kigali, passes through magnificent views of the hilly countryside which give Rwanda its stature as “a country of a thousand hills”. Upon arrival, transfer to Park offices for pre-Mountain Gorilla visit briefing for all guests. After the gorilla trek there will an opportunity to explore other community-based tourism attractions.
Overnight at Mountain Gorillas Nest Ruhengeri (B, L, D)

Day 3: Local Community tour
The community tour discovers hidden local culture and tradition. This is the time to discover the day-to-day livelihood of local people and how they spend their time, and participate in local dances while wearing traditional local “Umushanana” dress.

On this day (depending on trekking time), we offer you a choice of value added package from the following:

• Visit Ruhengeri Market, providing you with an opportunity to see and buy local Rwandan fabrics and to see how local markets are organized.
• Visit our local projects, to see how your travel with us contributes to making a difference in local people lives and interact with project members.
• Attend traditional dance lessons, to see and have a taste of local culture and how it is embedded in the tradition.
• Taste local food and beer.
• Visit a local household and experience local lifestyle.
• Listen to a presentation on community development and mountain conservation.
• Go on walks in villages surrounding the park and interact with local people.
• Visit the twin lakes Burera and Ruhondo and marvel at the views of the Virunga mountain chain.

Overnight at Mountain Gorillas Nest Ruhengeri (B, L, D)

Day 4: Visit Lake Kivu and Gisenyi
Lake Kivu: Kivu is one of the great lakes in Africa and the largest of the fresh water lakes that gleam in the Albertine (Western) rift of the Great Rift Valley. Lake Kivu stands 1461m (4,790ft) above sea level and is Africa’s highest lake. The northern shore is subject to eruptions from nearby Mt Nyiragongo.

Beach relaxation: Surrounded by majestic mountains with soothing sandy beaches and gently pounding waves, Lake Kivu is a perfect place to take a break and relax. Here you can sit back in the shade of giant trees, enjoy local food and reflect back on your gorilla trekking experience.

Gisenyi offers excellent view of the lake and the Virunga volcanoes massif. With its waterfront and sandy beaches, Gisenyi is a wonderful place to relax with the feel of tropical beach resort with captivating air.

On this day and depending on time, we offer you a Value Added Package with the following:

• Visit water springs and learn the geographic make up of volcanic chain.
• Visit our local projects in the area and interact with project members.
• Visit local artisans and local women weaving associations, and experience home basketry weaving and see how your visit makes a difference in their lives.

Overnight at Lake Kivu Serena Hotel. (B, L, D)

Day 5: Transfer to Nyungwe National Park en-route along Gisenyi, Lake Kivu, and Kibuye
Kibuye is the most attractive of the lake ports, with a series of interwoven and undulating hills. It’s among Rwanda’s hidden treasures, with lush green hills and a peaceful breeze.

During this journey, you will see interlocking landscapes and varying land use practices. You will see the natural beauty of Lake Kivu with its islands, oddly shaped peninsulas and the huge Ijwi Island that is rich in the cultural history of the Rwandan people.
Overnight at Gisakura Guest House Nyungwe (B, L, D)

Day 6: Trekking chimpanzees
Nyungwe National Park is the only destination in the world where you can see more than five primate species in a single location including rare species such as chimpanzee, mountain monkeys and the angolan black and while colobus monkeys. Nyungwe presents a unique phenomenon in primate tourism due to its huge concentrations of habituated primates whose troops can include 400 to 500 individuals. As an avian hub for birders, Nyungwe is the best place to partake in bird watching.
Overnight at Gisakura Guest House Nyungwe (B, L, D)

Day 7: Trek colobus monkeys
Trek colobus monkeys in Nyungwe National Park the only place in the world where you can see a colony of more than 500 individuals in the wild.

On this day (depending on trekking time), we offer you a choice value added package from the following:

• Participate in tea harvesting in the neighboring local communities.
• Visit the tea factory and learn about the production processes of one the highest quality tea produced in East Africa.
• Visit local artisan groups to learn and participate in this and other local community income generating projects. This is also an opportunity to buy local crafts products.
• Listen to a presentation on the ecology of Nyungwe National Park and the ongoing conservation efforts including the dynamics of coexistence of park/wildlife and local people.
• Watch cultural dances performed by one of the local community dance groups.

Overnight at Gisakura Guest House Nyungwe (B, L, D)

Day 8: Transfer to Kigali and various cultural sites
Transfer to Kigali. En-route, you will stop at the town of Butare and visit the National Museum which provides insight into Rwandan history and culture. Along the way to Kigali, you will also visit the famous Kings palace in Nyanza which offers a rich insight into Rwandan pre-colonial history. Your final stop is at the art museum at Rwesero Nyanza. Along the way from Nyungwe to Kigali, you will pass through magnificent hills and cultivated country side.
Overnight at Serena Hotel Kigali (B, L, D)

Day 9: Depart for Akagera game drives
Depart for Akagera National Park. The route which passes through Rwanda’s phenomenal landscape and living lifestyles. After a quick rest at the hotel, you will go on a southern game drive alongside the Lake Ihema circuit. During the game drive, there are plenty of animals to see including elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, crocodiles and many other mammal species. As one of the most scenic savannahs in East Africa, the game drive in Akagera provides you an opportunity to also view gentle hills blending beautifully with lowland swamps and water bodies.

On this day (depending on game drive time), we offer you a choice of Value Added Package from the following:

• Evening walks around the hotel where you can see various bird species.
• Participate in day-to-day local pastoral lifestyle.
• Presentation on the ecology of the Akagera ecosystem and the conservation efforts, including the coexistence dynamics between local people and wildlife.

Overnight at Akagera Game Lodge (B, L, D)

Day 10: Transfer to Kigali and departure
Kigali City tour: Kigali named by Dr. Richard Kandt, the first colonial resident governor of Rwanda in 1907, is Rwanda’s capital. Kigali is the main administrative and economic centre of Rwanda. With an ever green feel of fresh air, it is the cleanest and safest city in the region. Kigali’s face is her fortune; it is this dramatic beauty from which its name is derived. There are, however, other factors; Kigali is a city that delights the mind as well as the eye of any visitor. It is the city where the past lives comfortably with the present.

You will have the opportunity to see the following:

• Visit an artisan shopping centre for local arts and crafts shopping.
• Visit the Kigali Museum and learn the history of Kigali’s and Rwanda’s pre-colonial and colonial period as well as the colonial masters in Rwanda.
• Visit the city and see first hand the post genocide development and expansion of Kigali.
• Visit the 1994 Kigali Genocide Memorial site.

** Safari ends-Transfer to the airport **