Embark on a remarkable adventure where you’ll trek the stunning landscapes of Kahuzi-Biega National Park, encountering majestic mountain gorillas—an unforgettable moment in nature. Experience the thrill of a chimp trek in Nyungwe National Park, followed by a breathtaking canopy walk above the treetops, offering stunning views. Plus, enrich your journey with a bonus visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, reflecting on Rwanda’s profound history. What awe-inspiring discoveries await you?
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kigali & Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial
On arrival at Kigali International Airport you will be welcomed by our representative and transferred to the hotel for overnight at the lodge
Day 2: Transfer from Kigali to Bukavu City
After breakfast drive to the South Western side of Rwanda, on the shores of Lake Kivu. Lunch en route in a restaurant. Stop overs can be made in Butare and other panoramic sites. Arrive in the late afternoon to the border between Rwanda and Congo Democratic Republic near Cyangugu. You pass the border and have the dinner and overnight in Bukavu at Lodge
Day 3: Lowland Gorilla trekking at Kahuzi Biega
After early breakfast, drive to Kahuzi Biega National Park for the Eastern Low land gorillas trekking. This park, about 600 sq. km, is where the first gorilla tourism was started in the 70th. At the moment there are three habituated families of gorillas and the trekking is a real experience of a Congolese jungle. Bring with you the packed lunch from the hotel as well as be prepared with trekking gear. In the afternoon drive back to Bukavu and proceed to Rwanda, fir dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day 4: Chimpanzee trekking & Canopy walk in Nyungwe National Park
After breakfast early in the morning, at 6 o’clock you will enter the Nyungwe Forest for the chimpanzee trekking and other primates, among which the Angolan colobus. There are two sites to do this activity: the entrance to Uwinka or the Cyamudongo forest, which is an integral part of the Nyungwe park. The park covers 1020 square kilometers of green hills, the largest pristine mountain tropical forest in East Africa. Nyungwe is home to 13 different species of primates, including chimpanzees (there are about 500), the colobus of Rwenzori, the monkey of Hoest, silver monkey, the face of an owl, red tail, vervet and baboons. Nyungwe is also the most important birdwatching site in Rwanda, with over 310 species of birds. Return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, optional activity, including the “canopy walk” to observe the forest and the birds, or another short walk in the forest
Day 5: Cultural tour of Nyanza King’s Palace and transfer to Kigali
You will arise at 6:30am, breakfast will be served at 7:00am. We shall check at 7:20am, and head to Butare. There we shall visit the National Museum Nyanza King’s palace. We shall tour the palace for 2 hours there after head to Kigali. Our guide will drop you to your place of Stay.