Experience the best of Rwanda in just four days — from emotional moments at the Kigali Genocide Memorial to life-changing encounters with mountain gorillas and golden monkeys in Volcanoes National Park. Enjoy a scenic drive to Lake Kivu, relax with a boat ride on its tranquil waters, and explore the vibrant border town of Gisenyi (Rubavu) with views into neighboring Goma, DRC. This short but powerful itinerary offers an ideal blend of wildlife, culture, and natural beauty.
Arrive morning/lunchtime at Kigali International Airport and be met by your Driver Guide for a brief of your Rwanda visits. The Kigali city tours specially welcomes you to this “Land of a Thousand Hills”. You will start with the Kigali Genocide memorial Centre and thereafter proceed on to the City Centre for a quick lunch. Visit the Caplaki Crafts market and after here start your 2-hr drive to Volcanoes NP.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel
Early breakfast and proceed to the National Park headquarters for a Gorilla tracking experience in the Volcanoes National Park. Once you spot them you are allowed to spend an hour watching. This is perhaps one of the most breathtaking wildlife experiences on earth!!! You get so close to these awesome giant primates. Tracking the gorillas through the light mountain forest on the slopes of the Virunga is a magical experience. You can request for group of the family desired as per time taken to trek, if possible. After Gorilla tracking return to your Lodge for lunch and afternoon at leisure around the lodge or find enough time to admire your photos on the Gorilla tracking activities or visit the Iby’Iwacu Cultural Village and mingle with the local community in the cultural activities and traditional Rwandan dances…
Dinner and overnight at the hotel
Another early breakfast at the lodge and return to Volcanoes NP, this time for Golden Monkeys trek.
Entering dense stands of bamboo interspersed with open glades; you will make your way deep into golden monkey territory. Guides lead visitors to the habitat of groups of ‘habituated’ golden monkeys – monkeys used to human presence. Though viewing is kept to a maximum of one hour, travelers can get an up-close look at the golden monkey in its natural habitat.
Back to the lodge for an early lunch and thereafter check out for a drive to Lake Kivu, in the NE of Rwanda.
Check in at your hotel and in the afternoon enjoys a 1-HR boat ride on the Lake. Visit popular spots like close Islands, hot springs and fishing spots where you will meet and interact with fishermen. Thereafter back to the Hotel for the rest of afternoon at leisure.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel
Bid farewell to the majestic mountains and lush forests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Take a scenic flight from Kihihi airstrip to Entebbe International Airport.
Upon arrival at Entebbe Airport, proceed to the departure lounge for your international flight, marking the end of an unforgettable Ugandan adventure.
