This six-day itinerary offers an immersive journey into Rwanda’s rich natural beauty and cultural heritage, starting with a day in the capital city of Kigali. Here, you’ll explore significant historical sites like the Kigali Genocide Memorial. You’ll then embark on a scenic drive to Nyungwe National Park, known for its lush rainforests and diverse wildlife. Over the next few days, experience thrilling chimpanzee and colobus monkey treks, picturesque waterfall hikes, and serene nature walks. Enjoy a unique canopy walk and a visit to a tea plantation, culminating in a return to Kigali for your departure.
Day 1: Arrival in Kigali
Morning/Afternoon: Arrive in Kigali and transfer to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you can take a brief city tour, including the Kigali Genocide Memorial.
Evening: Dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight stay in Kigali.
- Accommodation Recommendations: Kigali Serena Hotel
Day 2: Transfer to Nyungwe National Park
Morning: After breakfast, drive to Nyungwe National Park (approximately 5-6 hours).
Afternoon: Check-in at your lodge and have lunch.
Optional afternoon activities: visit a nearby tea plantation or take a short nature walk.
Evening: Dinner and overnight stay near Nyungwe National Park.
- Accommodation: Nyungwe Top Hill View Hotel
Day 3: Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe National Park
Early Morning: After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing. Begin chimpanzee trekking with park rangers. The trek can take several hours, depending on the location of the chimps.
Afternoon: Return to the lodge for lunch and rest.
Optional afternoon activity: canopy walk in the park for a bird’s eye view of the rainforest.
Dinner and overnight stay near Nyungwe National Park.
Day 4: Waterfall Hike and Nature Walks
Morning: After breakfast, embark on a hike to the Isumo Waterfall, a beautiful trek through the rainforest.
Afternoon: Have lunch at the lodge. Optional afternoon nature walk or bird watching tour to explore more of Nyungwe’s biodiversity.
Evening: Dinner and overnight stay near Nyungwe National Park.
Day 5: Colobus Monkey Trekking and Tea Plantation Visit
Morning: After breakfast, go for a guided colobus monkey trekking experience.
Afternoon: Return to the lodge for lunch.
Visit a nearby tea plantation to learn about tea production and enjoy tea tasting.
- Accommodation near Nyungwe National Park.
Day 6: Return to Kigali and Departure
Morning: After breakfast, check out from the lodge and drive
